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COORDINATING WITH SCHOOLS TO PREPARE TO RE-OPEN

Post author:Michelle Cunningham
Post published:June 29, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Leadership

*** 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…

Important Changes to Summer Program Rules

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 21, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Health Quality Summer Learning

The 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…

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A COVID Summer — Program Planning

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 27, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Leadership Professional Development Quality Resources Summer Learning

The 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…

After School Professionals Week

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:April 20, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Inspiration Quality

Celebrate
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
April 20-24!
#heartofafterschool

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HELP SAVE AFTER SCHOOL FUNDING

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:February 10, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured General Interest

Connecticut 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…

How CT Celebrated Lights On!

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:November 14, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Featured General Interest Inspiration
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Connecticut 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…

Lights On Afterschool

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:October 11, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Contest Events Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Quality

October 24th is the 20th Anniversary of Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families and communities. Have you…

After School Budget Win!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 6, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Featured Funding Grants

State After School Grant increased by $1 million! The Connecticut General Assembly completed the 2019 legislative session at midnight last night and passed a budget bill that Governor Lamont is…

Congresswoman Visits After School in New Haven

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:May 7, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Featured Funding General Interest Inspiration Leadership

This past Friday Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro stopped by the Martinez 21st Century Community Learning Center (21CCLC) in New Haven to do some gardening with the children. Students were making Mother’s…

Governor Releases 2 Year State Budget

Post author:Michelle Cunningham
Post published:February 20, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Featured Funding General Interest

The Connecticut General Assembly kicked off its 2019 session on Wednesday, January 9, and will finish on June 5. Governor Lamont has released his proposed budget (Click here to see…

Celebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 20-24!#heartofafterschool

Celebrate
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
April 20-24!
#heartofafterschool