Working with older elementary and middle school students? Stipends still available to implement Through My Window literacy and engineering program! Now is the perfect time to implement Through My Window in your after school program! Why? In response to requests from educators everywhere, we’re excited to announce that the full-length young adult STEM mystery novel Talk […]
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A great resource for any teenager in your after school program. What Teens Need to Succeed gives them the power to shape their own future and change their lives for the better, by making a difference in the lives of people around them.
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Register NOW for March’s After School Seminar Series Grant Writing March 31, 2015 – Hartford Running low on Funds? Want your program to have financial stability? This workshop will teach you where to look for funding to support your after school or summer program. It includes how to identify potential funders, how to develop your idea into a proposal and […]
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Ahh summer, can’t wait for it to be here after the winter we’ve had. But like any season, summer has its problems, especially for working families. What to do with the kids? With more than 50 million school age children, parents are frazzled trying to cobble together programs for their children. Many are lucky enough […]
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Want to keep your after school cooking program fresh and interesting? We gave you ideas for multicultural recipes, now we are kicking it up a notch. Make food lovers fall for science!
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In his proposed budget for the next two fiscal years, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy included a number of changes that would impact state funding for after school and summer programs. For those of you who love detail, the the entire budget proposal is on-line here. For the rest of you, here’s a quick summary: […]
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You shop. Amazon gives. It’s that simple. Take two minutes to select the Connecticut After School Network as your charity of choice before shopping on Amazon, and they’ll donate half a percent to the Network. All you have to do is use the website smile.amazon.com
Read More ADVOCACY CONFERENCE CALL Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Phone: 866-740-1260 Access code: 7944978# STATE POLICY: Governor Malloy is releasing his budget proposal TODAY, Wednesday, February 18 at noon and we’ll have a call at 2 pm to discuss the implications for the current state legislative session. DETAILS: The budget is expected to […]
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Fun Literacy Activities for After-school Programs: Books And Beyond is a handbook for staff in after school programs to increase their capabilities in supporting literacy. More than 72 activities for ages 5 – 14!
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#MyAfterSchoolStory We all have a story about afterschool – and it’s time to share yours! In a few words, tell your story using the downloadable graphic, snap a picure with it, and then share using the hashtag #MyAfterSchoolStory. At #NAA2015 they will focus on the power of storytelling and how to craft a powerful. memorable […]
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