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Upcoming October Trainings

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 27, 2016
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What happened to September? As the Fall season starts kick it off with October’s Training Opportunities. There is something for everyone!

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Registration NOW Open for our 2016 Fall Conference!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 23, 2016
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Are you a Brain Builder? If not, register today to BE A BRAIN BUILDER! Registration is now open. Join us for our Annual Fall Conference on Saturday, November 12, 2016…

Be Part of this Important Meeting!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 20, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Programming Quality State Policy

Licensing Task Force Kick-Off Call Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM Duration: 1 hour Meeting Description: By provider request, the Connecticut After School Network is re-convening its Licensing…

ICYMI: Your State’s Schools Are In Trouble When A Judge Says …

Post author:Michelle Cunningham
Post published:September 16, 2016
Post category:Featured State Policy
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A Connecticut judge recently struck down the state's education aid choices as ‘irrational’ -- the state will appeal the case so the result is far from final. Want to know more?…

Kids Who Attend More Benefit More

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:September 15, 2016
Post category:Featured Inspiration Programming Quality Research Resources Summer Learning
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The Wallace Foundation has posted a very important study on the effects of voluntary district run summer learning programs on low-income urban youth. The study incorporated five school districts—Boston; Dallas; Duval…

To Go Boldly Where No One Has Gone Before

Post author:Michelle Cunningham
Post published:September 8, 2016
Post category:Featured Inspiration STEM
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Captain's Log -- Stardate: September 8, 2016 Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the premier of the original "Star Trek" television series. This long lasting sci-fi franchise is responsible for…

Human Body Learning Activities for Kids

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:September 2, 2016
Post category:Featured Programming Resources STEM
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Human Body Learning Activities for Kids Here is a list of 10 fun STEM learning activities from "A Spectacled Owl". From brain hats to shrinky dink cell models, it's a…

Upcoming September Trainings

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 1, 2016
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Member Benefits Programming Research Seminars Trainings

Its a new start to the school year! Are you looking for something new or old favorites? We have it for you! Deep Dive Sessions - Games for Better Behavior!…

Back-to-School Resources for Parents

Post author:Taylor Cooper
Post published:August 29, 2016
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Are your children prepared to have a successful academic year? Better yet, are you prepared to support their transition back to school? No worries because Edutopia has provided plenty of…

5 Tips to Kick Start the School Year

Post author:Taylor Cooper
Post published:August 24, 2016
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The upcoming fall 2016 school year represents a generally challenging transition for students everywhere. After months of recreational freedom, educators often struggle to get their students back in an academic frame of…