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Sweat the Small Stuff

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:January 2, 2017
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Little Details Matter At the age of 15, I started working as a camp counselor at a local community center in Bridgeport, CT. I was a drill sergeant back then. …

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Confidential Licensing Listening Sessions

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 20, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Funding Leadership Quality Resources State Policy
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The Connecticut After School Network will be hosting confidential listening sessions throughout January 2017. All licensed and exempt after school program providers are encouraged to come and share their thoughts,…

New to the Game

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:December 19, 2016
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Tips to Build Rapport with Students for New After-School Educators Are you a new after-school educator? If so, you might feel like an outsider. You might witness sincere interactions between…

CT Research Highlighted in Fall 2016 Afterschool Matters Journal

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 16, 2016
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For over a decade, afterschool programs have been positioning themselves as viable partners in student learning. After all, afterschool programs challenge students' thinking, teach collaboration, and help children and youth…

Upcoming January Trainings

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 15, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Member Benefits Programming Research Seminars Trainings

We hope you have enjoyed all our training offering in 2016. We are ready to kick off our training once again in 2017. Here is what we have coming in January.

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Supervising 101 Rescheduled for 12/21/16 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 12, 2016
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Due to the inclement weather yesterday, we had to cancel the Supervising 101 course scheduled for 12/12/16. The reschedule date will be December 21st from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.…

Webinar SEL Learning

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 7, 2016
Post category:Featured Research Webinar

Please Join Us for a Webinar on Key Findings From Market Research on Social and Emotional Learning The Wallace Foundation invites you to join us on Monday, Dec. 12 (12:30…

Help Keep Care4Kids Open

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:November 23, 2016
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Keeping Care4Kids open for families is a top priority. Thank you to all of you who are helping in this effort by testifying before the Appropriations Committee, signing the petition, calling your…

Upcoming December Trainings

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:November 21, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Member Benefits Programming Research Seminars Trainings

We are running full speed ahead…these are our December offerings. Do not miss out!

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Ode to the Site Coordinator

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:November 18, 2016
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Overseeing an afterschool program is no easy task. In an average week we develop partnerships, talk with parents and caregivers, help with homework, and help support the academic and social…