To the Connecticut After School Network Annual Meeting Come find out what we have BEEN doing, what we PLAN on doing, and HOW we are doing. Bring your questions and enjoy a light lunch/brunch. Join Us! Tuesday, June 7th at 10:30-12:00pm Hartford Nonprofit Center Building 2, Wyllis conference room. Please register so we know how […]
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How would our communities look, feel and achieve differently if every child, not just those with means, had a place to eat and a way to keep learning over the summer months? Communities across the country are making great gains in expanding resources in the summer for young people. And while their successes offer a […]
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Relationships between schools and afterschool programs can be problematic. However, effective partnerships can have a big impact on student learning, attendance, and behavior. This webinar will provide an overview on the research on effective partnerships, followed by school district personnel in Connecticut who will discuss their experience creating partnerships with a wide range of community […]
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Most of you are familiar with our Summer Staff Kickoff. The Summer Staff Kick-Off is designed to provide program staff with tools that will help make their jobs easier and equip them with techniques to engage children. This year, the Summer Staff Kick-Off will be offered at three locations and contain two – 1 1/2 […]
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Call your legislators today, Tuesday, May 3, 2016! The Governor and legislators are deep into budget negotiations today, and the Governor’s most recent proposal released yesterday would cut the After School Grant program by 20%. While some cuts are to be expected in the face of the state budget crisis (the Democrats recommendations on 4/28 […]
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NIOST published an informative document in their fall 2015 magazine written by Sara McDaniel, Anna-Margaret Yarbrough, and Kevin Besnoy who conducted a literature review on Out of School Time mentoring programs. Their study revealed seven components and six kinds of activities that make such programs effective in meeting youth’s needs. The document can be downloaded by […]
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We still have more for you – Check out these upcoming workshops in May! First Fridays – Choosing the Right People Date: May 6, 2016 Time: 10:00 – 12:00pm Location: CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford Hiring competent staff for your after school and summer program doesn’t have to be drudgery. Knowing what you want your […]
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5 Ways to Build Strong Relationships in a Fast Paced Culture Family engagement has a life-long impact on the lives of children and comes in many forms. As professionals in the field of after school and expanded learning, it is important to remember that even though we may not see a child’s family at school […]
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Is brain-building just for early childhood? In recent years, we have learned enormous amounts about how brain development is impacted by interactions with people and their environment. Among other things, we’ve learned that the lack of opportunity for exposure to a wider array of learning opportunities increases the achievement gap between low and high income […]
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The 2016 Lights On Afterschool Poster contest is OPEN! This is a great opportunity for an afterschool program to gain national recognition for the opportunities it offers. The winning design will be printed on tens of thousands of posters and mailed to more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events worldwide. The winning artist’s afterschool program will be […]
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