“This year, my Valentine is to a program that makes all the difference for me and for my family,” So began West Valley City, Utah, resident Amanda Owens in her Salt Lake Tribune letter-to-the editor in 2015. The “program” she went on to describe was her son’s afterschool program, run by the Community Education Partnership. […]
CONTINUE READINGThis month, we’re celebrating the millions of reasons to love America’s afterschool programs, and we want to see why you and your students love afterschool! Joining in can make for an easy and fun activity for your program in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. We’ve already seen programs in Washington and Alaska invite […]
CONTINUE READINGAfter-School and Out-of-School Program Grants Deadline: February 8, 2017 The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities is offering awards and grants for after-school and out-of-school programs that “are transforming the lives of young people.” Programs that engage young people in out-of-class time in the arts and humanities are eligible. In particular, programs should […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is a full listing of what is happening in February.
CONTINUE READINGThinking about how to support middle school OST? The New York Life Foundation has opened a new Aim High grant opportunity focused on middle school. Aim High will provide $1.95M over three years to middle school afterschool, summer or expanded learning programs serving disadvantaged youth. A total of 18 grant awards will be made nationwide—take […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Connecticut After School Network will be hosting confidential listening sessions throughout January 2017. All licensed and exempt after school program providers are encouraged to come and share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas regarding current Office of Early Childhood (OEC) licensing regulations and practices. Responses and attendee list will be kept confidential. Please RSVP to […]
CONTINUE READINGFor over a decade, afterschool programs have been positioning themselves as viable partners in student learning. After all, afterschool programs challenge students’ thinking, teach collaboration, and help children and youth find their passion. In the latest issue of the field journal Afterschool Matters, Director of Professional Development and Research at the Connecticut After School Network, […]
CONTINUE READINGWe hope you have enjoyed all our training offering in 2016. We are ready to kick off our training once again in 2017. Here is what we have coming in January.
CONTINUE READINGDue to the inclement weather yesterday, we had to cancel the Supervising 101 course scheduled for 12/12/16. The reschedule date will be December 21st from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you next week. We will also be reopening registration at http://ctafterschoolnetwork.org/professional-development-training/. Thank you for choosing […]
CONTINUE READINGPlease Join Us for a Webinar on Key Findings From Market Research on Social and Emotional Learning The Wallace Foundation invites you to join us on Monday, Dec. 12 (12:30 – 1:45 p.m.) for a webinar presentation from EDGE Research that offers insights into how educators, out-of-school-time leaders, and parents think about social and emotional learning. […]
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