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Vaccination requirements the workplace

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 14, 2021
Post category:Featured General Interest Summer Learning

In response to FAQs by summer program providers this May, the federal government provided further guidance to employers regarding vaccination requirements.
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Virtual Summer Training – Week 3

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 14, 2021
Post category:Events Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Professional Development Quality Summer Learning Trainings

Week 3 (June 14 – June 18): Partnerships for Impactful Learning Recovery

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Virtual Summer Training – Week 2

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 7, 2021
Post category:Events Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Professional Development Quality Summer Learning Trainings

Week 2 (June 7 – June 11): More than Beads, Putting Intention into Activities

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What Made Us Happy…This Week

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 4, 2021
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration

Many things can contribute to happiness. Happiness in itself is a state of contentment, it is more long-lived than joy or pleasure. On the other hand happiness can increase joy or pleasure. (more…)

Free Virtual Summer Training Now Available!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 29, 2021
Post category:Events Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Professional Development Quality Summer Learning Trainings

Creating a Summer Like No Other: Introducing Summer Re-Boot Camp 2021

Are you looking for training for your summer staff? As we continue to navigate through the impact of the pandemic, many programs will be offering face-to-face camps and activities this summer. With the anticipated hiring of many new staff, there is a need for training services that will help develop the skills they need to serve children and families across the country. (more…)

Free SEL Training for Summer Program Staff

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 28, 2021
Post category:Featured Social-Emotional Learning Summer Learning Trainings
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Summer 2021 must become a summer like no other as we welcome students into our summer programs. We need to be ready to help support kids overall well-being, including their…

Girl’s Equity in STEM

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:May 25, 2021
Post category:Featured General Interest Research
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I just got through reading an article in Edutopia about How Hidden Classroom Dynamics Can Stymie Girls in STEM. The discussion was related to the “invisible forces that shape classroom culture”.

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STEM Beyond the School Day Series – Engineering Mindset 9 – Team Work

Post author:Khadija Bshara
Post published:May 11, 2021
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Professional Development Quality Research STEM
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Engineering Mindset 9: Children Work Effectively in Teams When you think teamwork skills as part of afterschool activities, I’m going to guess that science isn’t the first activity that comes…

Free Webinar on CDC Guidance for After School & Summer

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 5, 2021
Post category:Advocacy Featured General Interest Health Quality Resources Webinar

The American Camp Association (ACA), the CDC, and the Association of Camp Nursing (ACN) have teamed together to answer your questions and deliver updated guidance from the CDC. (more…)

NEW FUNDING: AccelerateCT Summer Expansion Grants

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:April 27, 2021
Post category:Featured Grants Summer Learning

Governor Ned Lamont has announced the release of up to $11 million in new funding to support the expansion of summer learning programs in Connecticut, particularly for children who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Connecticut After School Network is proud to partner with the Governor and the State Department of Education in helping camps and summer programs access this new funding provided by the American Rescue Plan. (more…)