CSDE Releases State Funded After School Grant Request for Proposals

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) held a bidders conference May 14th, 2025 to release the 2025-2027 Request for Proposals for the State Funded After School Grant program. The purpose of this funding is to create programs that provide students with academic, enrichment and recreational opportunities designed to complement their regular school day, and […]

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2022-23 Professional Development Catalog

As programs rebuild and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are here to help support staff and leadership development, develop quality improvement tools vital to program success, and provide opportunities for your voice to be heard statewide and nationally. In addition to our conferences and on-site training service, several exciting options are available this year: […]

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January Mentoring Month Event

In support of January Mentoring Month, Million Women Mentors-CT & The Connecticut Afterschool Alliance invite you to attend this Virtual Coffee event about STEM Pathways. Virtual Coffee about STEM PathwaysWed. Jan. 12, 9:3010:30 am Learn about current and upcoming statewide programs for increasing career path awareness and exposure to STEM futures. Moderated by MWM CT […]

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Free Webinar on CDC Guidance for After School & Summer

The American Camp Association (ACA), the CDC, and the Association of Camp Nursing (ACN) have teamed together to answer your questions and deliver updated guidance from the CDC.

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Priority Vaccines for After School Program Staff

Starting on March 1, child care workers and educators in currently-operating Connecticut programs can schedule a vaccine appointment at dedicated clinics that will be set up specifically for the child care and education sectors.  All who provide direct child care services will be part of the priority group, including after school programs – please note […]

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Cloud Learning After School

Is your program prepared to go virtual for the upcoming months? What is your plan for connecting with the children and families you serve? Nearly nine months into a global pandemic, COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States.

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Million Girls Moonshot Blog 1

A three-part webinar series presented by Dr. Christine Cunningham & Shannon McManus

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OST Mini Conference Recordings

2020 mini conference based on safety and well being of after school staff

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Free Training Webinars

How to Conduct a BioBlitz Awesome activity for summer learning!   BioBlitz At-A-Glance What is a BioBlitz?   BioBlitz is an opportunity to take a snapshot of the biodiversity of a place! They are typically led by educators, scientists, or park rangers. Where can a BioBlitz be held?   A BioBlitz can be held just […]

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Webinar SEL Learning

Please Join Us for a Webinar on Key Findings From Market Research on Social and Emotional Learning The Wallace Foundation invites you to join us on Monday, Dec. 12 (12:30 – 1:45 p.m.) for a webinar presentation from EDGE Research that offers insights into how educators, out-of-school-time leaders, and parents think about social and emotional learning. […]

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