This year our Lights On Afterschool celebrations might look a little different, but there are still plenty of ways to showcase the important role afterschool programs play in our communities in a safe, socially-distanced way. Here at the Network, we decided to virtually come together in one video. Get your dancing shoes and check out how the […]
CONTINUE READINGA three-part webinar series presented by Dr. Christine Cunningham & Shannon McManus
CONTINUE READINGWe are introducing our newest resource –The Network Afterschool Helpline!
CONTINUE READINGThe National Conference of State Legislators is sharing one of their newer relaunched features which is called The American Democracy Game. This game is meant to be a way for children in middle school to put themselves in shoes of a lawmaker and find out what it is like to deal with public policy issues.
CONTINUE READINGIntroducing, the CT After School Network’s Challenge Tuesdays, in a belief that one of the most important things we can give to ourselves and the children in our lives is the gift of ‘a little something to look forward to’.
CONTINUE READINGAs we look forward to the coming school year we know that providing our staff and the children in our programs with clear guidance and structure is going to be the key to keeping everyone safe. Verbal cues and discussion will be helpful but clear visuals will be key in helping everyone succeed. The following […]
CONTINUE READINGFree Course! Social and Emotional Learning in Times of Uncertainty and Stress: Research-Based Strategies As the adults in schools, how do we care for our own well-being so that we can show up as our best selves for our students in these times of change and uncertainty? Thanks to a unified movement across CT, starting […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Summer Activity Guides are a suite of fun and engaging activities and challenges designed specifically for this atypical summer.
CONTINUE READINGRequest for Proposals can be downloaded here. Information Session Monday, April 19, 2021 at 10 am. Register here. Frequently Asked Questions document here. Applications must be submitted no later than 5 pm, May 3, 2021 online here. Applicants that experience any technical difficulties may contact Shawna Viola at tech-help@ctafterschoolnetwork.org Questions can be submitted via email […]
CONTINUE READINGProvides All Students Access to Free High Quality, High Impact Resources to Accelerate Learning and Advance Equity The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced the launch of the CT Learning Hub, a free centralized platform to provide students, teachers, and families with universally available, multilingual, quality content in order to advance equitable access […]
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