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New Middle School OST Grants – Up to $100k

New Middle School OST Grants – Up to $100k

Thinking 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...
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The “Talk”

The “Talk”

The Talk: Insights for giving constructive feedback “Do you let your staff dress like that?” an angry parent remarked. You recently met with a concerned parent regarding an inappropriately dressed counselor working a recent “Family Night” event.  After the conversation, you scratched your head wondering how to share the feedback.  ...
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Sweat the Small Stuff

Sweat the Small Stuff

Little Details Matter At the age of 15, I started working as a camp counselor at a local community center in Bridgeport, CT.  I was a drill sergeant back then.  My girls stood in a straight line like soldiers and followed my lead, although other counselors struggled to maintain control...
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SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Confidential Licensing Listening Sessions

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Confidential Licensing Listening Sessions

The 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...
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New to the Game

New to the Game

Tips to Build Rapport with Students for New After-School Educators Are you a new after-school educator? If so, you might feel like an outsider.  You might witness sincere interactions between staff and students while wondering how to foster those types of relationships yourself.  Being your natural self is one of...
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CT Research Highlighted in Fall 2016 Afterschool Matters Journal

CT Research Highlighted in Fall 2016 Afterschool Matters Journal

For 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...
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Upcoming January Trainings

Upcoming January Trainings

We 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. (more…)
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Supervising 101 Rescheduled for 12/21/16 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Supervising 101 Rescheduled for 12/21/16 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Due 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...
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Webinar SEL Learning

Webinar SEL Learning

Please 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...
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Help Keep Care4Kids Open

Help Keep Care4Kids Open

Keeping Care4Kids open for families is a top priority.  Thank you to all of you who are helping in this effort by testifying before the Appropriations Committee, signing the petition, calling your elected representatives, sharing information by email and social media.  Your voice is being heard. Last week, the state legislature's Appropriations...
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