The Potential and Pitfalls of Partnerships (Nov 6th First Friday)

Collaboration has been the buzzword for the past eight to ten years and with good reason. Partnerships allow your program to expand offerings, get more voices at the table, and perhaps serve more kids in the process. There is potential in collaboration that if left untapped could leave your program as a sole island in […]

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Upcoming Training Opportunities from CREC

After School Professional Development Opportunities at CREC (Capitol Region Education Council) Online registration is available at www.crec.org/tls/events. If you have questions, please contact Erika Scott-Jones at 860-524-4004, or escottjones@crec.org. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Brochure Developmental Relationships: Why do they matter? – October 30, 2015 Parent-Teacher Home Visits: Forging Partnerships That Increase Student Success – November […]

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Lights On, Bullying, and Hip Hop

Hello, friends of After School! Today is Lights On Afterschool, a day focused on nationwide advocacy and celebration of the after school field.  We here at the CT After School Network were talking about how powerful the impact of our field can be, and our Executive Director, Michelle, told me this incredible story that really […]

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Be part of CLASP!

Coaching & Learning for After School Professionals (CLASP) A Rich, In-depth, Professional Development Opportunity What it’s all about: The Connecticut After School Network is launching two year-long intensive learning cohorts focused on increasing student engagement through intentional programming that helps support student success. We will be offering 12 slots in two locations (6 in each) […]

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Defiant Children: How to Respond and De-Escalate Overwhelming Situations

DEEP DIVE SATURDAY TRAINING: De-escalation: How to Respond to Defiant Children and Overwhelming Situations Saturday, October 17, 9 am – 12 noon, Hartford Register by end of the day Thursday 10/15  Positive behavior management strategies are intended to help children make good choices. But what about children who continuously struggle? How do you handle situations […]

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Programming for Global Learning Webinar

The Statewide Afterschool Network Webinar Series is Back! Join the New Hampshire After School Network as they host the first in this series. Programming for Global Learning – Sparking interests and fueling passions, afterschool programs create pathways of opportunities. A variety of global learning experiences in your afterschool program can provide a window into the […]

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Resource: Communication Tips for Afterschool Professionals

Communication Merriam-Webster.com Noun:  com·mu·ni·ca·tion kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else A message that is given to someone; a letter, telephone call, etc. Effective, meaningful communication might just be the single most important component […]

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Professional Development Catalog 2015-16

We are excited to share our newly developed 2015-16 Professional Development Catalog. This one stop resource lays out an entire year of professional development offerings for after school directors, supervisors, and front-line staff. In addition to some of our staples that include webinars and on-site training, several new additions have been added to meet your goals […]

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What You Missed: First Friday on Homework Time

As you may know, the Network created a brand new Professional Development Catalog full of creative, exciting, and unusual learning activities for after school professionals. And today was our very first First Friday, Making Homework Time Work.  We were expecting it to be fun, and it was even better than we’d hoped! We explored group […]

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Lights on Afterschool is Coming!!

REGISTER YOUR LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL EVENT TODAY On October 22nd, communities across the country will come together for Lights on Afterschool, the only nationwide celebration of afterschool.  If you are a program provider, a parent, a community member or a program participant, you know there is a lot to celebrate.  Afterschool programs across the country […]

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