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Serious Consequences Ahead for Kids Unable to Read by 3rd Grade

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:October 19, 2016
Post category:Featured Inspiration Programming Quality Resources
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When kids start school they are learning to read between Pre-K and 3rd grade. After this point, children must read to learn. According to the Campaign for Grade Level Reading,…

Upcoming October Trainings

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 27, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Member Benefits Programming Research Seminars Trainings

What happened to September? As the Fall season starts kick it off with October’s Training Opportunities. There is something for everyone!

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Registration NOW Open for our 2016 Fall Conference!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 23, 2016
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Are you a Brain Builder? If not, register today to BE A BRAIN BUILDER! Registration is now open. Join us for our Annual Fall Conference on Saturday, November 12, 2016…

Be Part of this Important Meeting!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 20, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Programming Quality State Policy

Licensing Task Force Kick-Off Call Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM Duration: 1 hour Meeting Description: By provider request, the Connecticut After School Network is re-convening its Licensing…

Kids Who Attend More Benefit More

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:September 15, 2016
Post category:Featured Inspiration Programming Quality Research Resources Summer Learning
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The Wallace Foundation has posted a very important study on the effects of voluntary district run summer learning programs on low-income urban youth. The study incorporated five school districts—Boston; Dallas; Duval…

Human Body Learning Activities for Kids

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:September 2, 2016
Post category:Featured Programming Resources STEM
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Human Body Learning Activities for Kids Here is a list of 10 fun STEM learning activities from "A Spectacled Owl". From brain hats to shrinky dink cell models, it's a…

Upcoming September Trainings

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 1, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Member Benefits Programming Research Seminars Trainings

Its a new start to the school year! Are you looking for something new or old favorites? We have it for you! Deep Dive Sessions - Games for Better Behavior!…

Upcoming Double Deep Dive Sessions

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 17, 2016
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We still have more for you - We are now offering our new Double Deep Dive Sessions Series. Starting with these two upcoming workshops in July and August! Double Deep…

Books Beat the Summer Reading Slide

Post author:Candace Radoski
Post published:June 5, 2016
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For kids, few moments in life are more glorious than the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation. Hooray! Three whole months of sweet freedom! But…

Supporting Grieving Children in Afterschool & Summer Learning Programs Webinar

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 3, 2016
Post category:Featured Programming Research Resources Webinar

Join the Afterschool Alliance, Thursday, Jun 9, 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. EDT (10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. PDT), as they help out-of-school professionals learn basic skills in how to talk with and support students as they struggle to understand and cope with a loss in their lives.

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