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You are Cordially Invited!

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Post published:May 17, 2016
Post category:Advocacy Events Featured

To the Connecticut After School Network Annual Meeting Come find out what we have BEEN doing, what we PLAN on doing, and HOW we are doing. Bring your questions and…

Super Summer …… Five ways your community can #KeepKidsLearning

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 10, 2016
Post category:Featured Inspiration Leadership Quality Summer Learning
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How would our communities look, feel and achieve differently if every child, not just those with means, had a place to eat and a way to keep learning over the…

Community-wide Partnerships to Support Student Success Webinar

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 6, 2016
Post category:Featured Programming Research Resources Webinar

Relationships between schools and afterschool programs can be problematic. However, effective partnerships can have a big impact on student learning, attendance, and behavior. This webinar will provide an overview on…

Summer Staff Kick-Off

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 4, 2016
Post category:Conferences Events Featured Leadership Member Benefits Programming Seminars Summer Learning Trainings

Most of you are familiar with our Summer Staff Kickoff. The Summer Staff Kick-Off is designed to provide program staff with tools that will help make their jobs easier and…

After School Mentoring – What the Study Found

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Post published:April 29, 2016
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NIOST published an informative document in their fall 2015 magazine written by Sara McDaniel, Anna-Margaret Yarbrough, and Kevin Besnoy who conducted a literature review on Out of School Time mentoring programs.…

Upcoming Workshop Opportunites

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:April 28, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Member Benefits Programming Research Seminars Trainings

We still have more for you - Check out these upcoming workshops in May! First Fridays - Choosing the Right People Date: May 6, 2016 Time: 10:00 - 12:00pm Location: …

Family Engagement

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:April 27, 2016
Post category:Featured Quality Resources

5 Ways to Build Strong Relationships in a Fast Paced Culture Family engagement has a life-long impact on the lives of children and comes in many forms. As professionals in…

Brain-Building in Afterschool

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:April 25, 2016
Post category:Featured Research Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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Is brain-building just for early childhood? In recent years, we have learned enormous amounts about how brain development is impacted by interactions with people and their environment. Among other things,…

2016 Lights On After School Poster Contest

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:April 20, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Quality

The 2016 Lights On Afterschool Poster contest is OPEN! This is a great opportunity for an afterschool program to gain national recognition for the opportunities it offers. The winning design will…

Afterschool Professionals Week

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Post published:April 13, 2016
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Celebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 25-29! #heartofafterschool Afterschool programs make a difference in the life of a child. Afterschool programs offer youth opportunities for enhanced education. At the…