Get Started with SEL: #SELFORCT, #CTAfterschoolNetwork #We love SEL You need resources, well here you go? I created this list to help educators GET STARTED WITH SEL. These resources are easy to integrate into your busy after school schedules. In addition to getting started, we want to see SEL in ACTION! Post pictures, including short […]
CONTINUE READINGWhen finding the right assessment tool to measure students’ social and emotional learning skills after school, professionals will run into a few challenges. Adhering to SEL standards will ensure accountability and assist with helping educators plan, assess and support student learning. However, with so many assessment tools to pick from educators are left scratching our […]
CONTINUE READINGIn Arizona this past weekend, I presented at workshops in a conference called “Excellence, 2018 School’s Out, Make It Count”. Along with presenting, I attended an excellent workshop called ” Boys and Girls Learn Differently.” The seminar centered on brain-based educational research and techniques that can be used in classrooms that help children learn better. […]
CONTINUE READINGSimple mini SEL lessons to make afterschool snack time fun Teaching children gratitude can be trick thing. Even adults have a rough time remembering to be grateful. We get caught up in our daily lives and forget to be thankful for what we have. Watch- Kid President’s 25 Reasons to Be Thankful! It is a […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat Will You Do to Save the Planet? Take the #GeoChallenge! Did you know that 500 million plastic straws are used every day? Eight million tons of plastic flow into the ocean every year? We need creative and actionable ideas from young people to literally save the planet.
CONTINUE READINGIf there is anything I’ve learned at the Network it has been the deeper meaning to most of the things we do here. Ken created a new version of CLASP he calls “SUPER CLASP” (really known as “Moving toward Mastery”). He’s a funny guy and pretty darned smart….but humble. I’ve been trying to figure out […]
CONTINUE READINGEarn $$$ for your After School Program through this Research Opportunity
CONTINUE READINGSummer Stats Survey! Some of you know that we are trying to gather data to find out the “state” of summer access in Connecticut, but we are having a hard time getting the info.
CONTINUE READINGConference Committee The Connecticut After School Network is in the process of developing a Supervisors Mini-Conference
CONTINUE READINGWe need your help! The following survey will only take a few seconds…we promise! Our survey consists of only 5 questions and will be used later on during conference. Share the link with colleagues, the first 100 responses will be used. Click here to access survey.
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