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Workshop Spotlight – Working the Tool

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Post published:October 10, 2019
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In late 2018, the Connecticut After School Network released its 3rd edition of the Connecticut Quality Self-Assessment Tool (CT-QSAT) to help strengthen after school programs. A quality program is one…

SEL Series – Movies that Teach Empathy

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:September 25, 2019
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Three Great Movies that Teach Empathy for Middle School Students The right movie can provoke thought, stir our emotions, and spark our curiosity. When a child connects to a film,…

SEL Series – Developing Resilience in Children

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:September 18, 2019
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Developing resilience in children is not an easy endeavor. Each child temperament and ability to cope with adversity may differ. However, an emotionally competent parent or supportive family member is…

Workshop Spotlight – Deep Dives

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 16, 2019
Post category:Events Featured General Interest Professional Development Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning STEM Summer Learning Trainings

These intensive sessions blend fun, engaging content with a richer, more in-depth exploration of the most challenging issues facing after school program staff. Join us as we go deep, building…

21st CCLC RFP Released

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 11, 2019
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The Connecticut State Department of Education has released its Request for Proposals for afterschool funding through the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant. The 21st CCLC grant application is electronic…

SEL Series – Self Care

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:September 10, 2019
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Three Key Strategies for a Full Day as a Youth Counselor It is vital for youth camp counselors to be prepared for full day summer camp. I remember how exhausting…

SEL Series – Back to School

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:September 3, 2019
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Getting Ready for your Back to School Night Event Back -to- School Family Night is a great way to enhance family involvement for your afterschool program. The event supports parent…

Workshop Spotlight – Fun Fridays

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:August 30, 2019
Post category:Events Featured General Interest Professional Development Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning STEM Summer Learning Trainings

TGIFriyays! After school professionals will come together with context experts in a friendly and engaging conversation about one key area of after school program quality. Explore tools and strategies, try…

SEL Series – Poetic Expressions

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:August 28, 2019
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Using Poetry as a Tool for Teaching Social Emotional Development Depressed When a tomato gets chopped, it is depressed. When carrots get diced, they are depressed. When they get mixed,…

2019 – 2020 STEM Mini Grants

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:August 28, 2019
Post category:Featured Funding General Interest Grants Programming Resources STEM

STEM Focused Mini-Grants for After School Programs in Connecticut The Connecticut After School Network in collaboration with the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium is offering mini-grants of $1000 each to…