The Lt. Governor’s Coding Challenge is a statewide coding competition for Connecticut students.
CONTINUE READINGThe Connecticut General Assembly kicked off its 2021 session on Wednesday, January 6, and will finish on June 2.
CONTINUE READINGThe Afterschool Matters Journal is a national, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting professionalism, scholarship and consciousness in the field of afterschool education.
CONTINUE READINGThis 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 READING*** SEE NEW GRAPHIC BELOW *** The State of Connecticut has just issued its 50 page guidance document to help communities prepare to re-open schools in the fall. Right now is the time to reach out to school administrators to ensure after school is not an after thought. Here’s some tips and tools to help […]
CONTINUE READINGThe following important changes to group size, program size, temperature checks and Care4Kids are included in the information below from the Office of Early Childhood: Dear Child Care and Youth Camp Community, The Office of Early Childhood is sharing these critical announcements related to child care and youth camp operations effective Monday, June 22, […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Connecticut After School Network held its first Summer Planning Roundtable on May 21st with over 80 people attending virtually. As expected, many questions were discussed in 5 distinct areas (Activities, Funding, Logistics, Guidance, and Safety). Please see our Q & A here: Link to Google Sheet – Click here – Read Only). If you […]
CONTINUE READINGCelebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 20-24!#heartofafterschool
CONTINUE READINGConnecticut State Budget Update – February 10, 2020 On February 5, Governor Lamont released his proposed budget adjustment for the next fiscal year starting July 1, 2020. What does this mean for after school funding? The Governor’s proposal (on pages B-61 & 62) cuts $530,000 from the state-funded After School Grant Program, a 9% cut that would […]
CONTINUE READINGConnecticut Cities Celebrate “Light’s On Afterschool” Thursday, October 24th marked the 20th year that the Afterschool Alliance has kept the “lights on” for afterschool programming across the nation. The intent of the event is to celebrate the role afterschool programs play in the lives of children and families. This year, over 10,000 events across the […]
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