It’s that simple. Take two minutes to select the Connecticut After School Network as your charity of choice before shopping on Amazon, and they’ll donate half a percent to the Network.
All you have to do is use the website smile.amazon.com (more…)
Another great resource for those after school teachers looking for ways to resolve conflict in their after school program. Is peacekeeping becoming the focus of your program instead of your day to day planned activities? Are children working together and you would like to continue the trend?
. . . For Now . . . On Thursday, November 20, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy announced $54.6 million dollars in cuts to state agencies in an effort to help…
I'm sure most of you may know the word "crowdfunding". For those of you who don't, Wikipedia defines it as "the practice of funding a project or venture by raising…
WHEN: Thursday, December 4, 2014, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
WHERE: Best Western Executive Hotel
490 Sawmill Rd, West Haven, CT 06516
WHO: Program Managers, Directors and Site Supervisors, as well as
Program Staff who want the skills needed for advancement
COST: $75.00 – Members
$100.00 – Non Members
Registration Deadline: November 24, 2014
Now that the election is over, we need to finalize our 2015 legislative agenda, and we need your input.
The Connecticut After School Network will have a series of conference calls over the coming weeks to prepare for the next state legislative session which starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015.
Thursday, November 20, 1 pm: Kick-off conference call to 1) recap the election, 2) discuss state budget deficit implications, and (more…)
Looking for new games and activities for your after school program? Great! We always have a resource for that. Everyone Wins! Cooperative Games and Activities is packing with over 150 games and activities for children in our programs.
Quill’s Coolest Classroom Chair Ever! Giveaway Sponsor: Quill.com Enter by November 20 No. of Winners 4 Selection: 12/1/2014 Prizes Four lucky teachers will each receive one Safco® Runtz™ 4755BL Ball…
Ever heard of a hydra? Somewhere in the back of my mind I remembered studying this in biology. Hydra's were always interesting because you could multiply them quite easily. All…
This professional development text aims to help directors and staff to create healthier learning environments for children and youth in after-school programs.
Bringing Yourself to Work: A Guide to Successful Staff Development in After-School Programs outlines the support and skills needed by staff to increase self-awareness, sustain healthy relationships and improve group dynamic.
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