Virtual Summer Training – Week 4

Week 4 (June 21 – June 25): Connecting with Families and the Community

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STEM Beyond the School Day Series – Engineering Mindset 10

Engineering Mindset 10 and Beyond : Children Envision Themselves as Engineers Anyone Can Be An Engineer (or STEM professional) with the Right Set of Skills, Opportunities, Supports and Interests

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Virtual Summer Training – Week 3

Week 3 (June 14 – June 18): Partnerships for Impactful Learning Recovery

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Vaccination requirements the workplace

In response to FAQs by summer program providers this May, the federal government provided further guidance to employers regarding vaccination requirements.

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Virtual Summer Training – Week 2

Week 2 (June 7 – June 11): More than Beads, Putting Intention into Activities

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What Made Us Happy…This Week

Many things can contribute to happiness.  Happiness in itself is a state of contentment, it is more long-lived than joy or pleasure.  On the other hand happiness can increase joy or pleasure.

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Free Virtual Summer Training Now Available!

Creating a Summer Like No Other: Introducing Summer Re-Boot Camp 2021 Are you looking for training for your summer staff? As we continue to navigate through the impact of the pandemic, many programs will be offering face-to-face camps and activities this summer. With the anticipated hiring of many new staff, there is a need for […]

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Free SEL Training for Summer Program Staff

Summer 2021 must become a summer like no other as we welcome students into our summer programs. We need to be ready to help support kids overall well-being, including their physical and mental health, and social and emotional skills. The Connecticut After School Network is here to support programs that work with kids outside the […]

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Girl’s Equity in STEM

I just got through reading an article in Edutopia about How Hidden Classroom Dynamics Can Stymie Girls in STEM.  The discussion was related to the “invisible forces that shape classroom culture”.

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STEM Beyond the School Day Series – Engineering Mindset 9 – Team Work

Engineering Mindset 9: Children Work Effectively in Teams When you think teamwork skills as part of afterschool activities, I’m going to guess that science isn’t the first activity that comes to mind.  Stereotypes may conjure images of wild-haired, lab-coat donning mad scientists or guys with pocket protectors and sports allergies sitting away from team focused […]

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