Visual Cues – COVID Protocols for Schools

As we look forward to the coming school year we know that providing our staff and the children in our programs with clear guidance and structure is going to be the key to keeping everyone safe.  Verbal cues and discussion will be helpful but clear visuals will be key in helping everyone succeed.  The following […]

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Free On-line Social-Emotional Learning Course

Free Course! Social and Emotional Learning in Times of Uncertainty and Stress: Research-Based Strategies As the adults in schools, how do we care for our own well-being so that we can show up as our best selves for our students in these times of change and uncertainty? Thanks to a unified movement across CT, starting […]

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Unsung Heroes: Highlighting the New Britain YWCA

I’m probably preaching to the choir, but there are some unsung heroes in our midst that deserve some recognition. In March when Connecticut went virtual, some afterschool professionals among us got to work preparing to open child care service for essential workers! Afterschool professionals are on the frontlines of this pandemic, allowing others (like doctors, […]

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DEADLINE EXTENDED for grant opportunities!!

Due to the storm and extended power and internet outages, we have extended the Nonprofit COVID Response Summer Mini Grant application deadline to Friday, 8/14 at 5 pm.

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Summer Activity Guides – Units 1-5 and Quick Guides

The Summer Activity Guides are a suite of fun and engaging activities and challenges designed specifically for this atypical summer.

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Unsung Heroes: Highlighting the Middlesex YMCA

I’m probably preaching to the choir, but there are some unsung heroes in our midst that deserve some recognition. In March when Connecticut went virtual, some afterschool professionals among us got to work preparing to open child care service for essential workers! Afterschool professionals are on the frontlines of this pandemic, allowing others (like doctors, […]

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Missing Narratives

The Mystic Museum of Art newsletter always inspires the creative part of my brain. In this instance it was particularly inspiring in the wording and invitation for all to join in. I hope it inspires you as it did me. Reprinted with permission from Susan Fisher, Executive Director MMoA Dear Members, Friends, and Neighbors, You […]

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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

If you or your kids will go in the water this summer, please read this In many child drownings, adults are nearby but have no idea the victim is dying. Here’s what to look for from Slate.com: http://slate.me/Zqm3k9 The two minutes you spend reading this could save a life! 

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CSDE Launches CT Learning Hub

Provides All Students Access to Free High Quality, High Impact Resources to Accelerate Learning and Advance Equity The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced the launch of the CT Learning Hub, a free centralized platform to provide students, teachers, and families with universally available, multilingual, quality content in order to advance equitable access […]

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COORDINATING WITH SCHOOLS TO PREPARE TO RE-OPEN

*** SEE NEW GRAPHIC BELOW *** The State of Connecticut has just issued its 50 page guidance document to help communities prepare to re-open schools in the fall. Right now is the time to reach out to school administrators to ensure after school is not an after thought. Here’s some tips and tools to help […]

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