The Office for Early Childhood which oversees child care centers including after school programs has two different, but both vitally important, opportunities for you to provide feedback: Draft Licensing Regulations:…
The Connecticut After School Network released it's new report "Why Summer Matters: Summer Programs in Connecticut" today. The full report can be found here.
UPDATE 2/22/18. The Education Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in Room 1E of the LOB. For more detailed information click here. UPDATE 2/21/18. The Education…
One-day Volunteer Opportunity,The Connecticut State Department of Education is currently looking for a few good grant readers to help them evaluate grant proposals for after school programs. This is an unpaid, one or two-day (your choice!) volunteer commitment on either (or both):
Friday, September 8, 2017 and/or Thursday, September 21, 2017
Eight ways to know if your lifeguards are up to the job—and are being given the support they need. Here’s the full article from Slate.com: http://slate.me/1KZ8xfI
The two minutes you spend reading this could save a life! (more…)
Earlier today Governor Malloy released his proposed budget adjustments for the next two years starting July 1. The state is facing a huge budget deficit of $3.6 billion in the next…
Great radio story on what it's like for kids with anxiety. Do any of the children in your program struggle with issues like this? We'll be having a Deep Dive…
A Connecticut judge recently struck down the state's education aid choices as ‘irrational’ -- the state will appeal the case so the result is far from final. Want to know more?…
Captain's Log -- Stardate: September 8, 2016 Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the premier of the original "Star Trek" television series. This long lasting sci-fi franchise is responsible for…
AND Are you exempt from child care licensing (for example, run by a school or municipality?) If you answered yes to both of these questions, PLEASE READ ON In mid-August,…