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Unsung Heroes: Highlighting the New Britain YWCA

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:August 15, 2020
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Quality
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I’m probably preaching to the choir, but there are some unsung heroes in our midst that deserve some recognition. In March when Connecticut went virtual, some afterschool professionals among us…

Unsung Heroes: Highlighting the Middlesex YMCA

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:July 24, 2020
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I’m probably preaching to the choir, but there are some unsung heroes in our midst that deserve some recognition. In March when Connecticut went virtual, some afterschool professionals among us…

Missing Narratives

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:July 17, 2020
Post category:Featured Inspiration Summer Learning

The Mystic Museum of Art newsletter always inspires the creative part of my brain. In this instance it was particularly inspiring in the wording and invitation for all to join…

Choose Love

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 25, 2020
Post category:General Interest Health Inspiration Leadership Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning

Are you feeling kind of grumpy and out of sorts; working hard to keep yourself motivated and moving? This website might help. It was created by a mother of a…

What’s a Mizzen?

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:May 18, 2020
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The Mott Foundation has released a new app they have created for after school staff called Mizzen; the app is completely free and can be found on both iOS and…

OST Mini Conference Recordings

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:May 11, 2020
Post category:Conferences Events Inspiration Professional Development Programming Quality Social-Emotional Learning Trainings Webinar

2020 mini conference based on safety and well being of after school staff

Transitions are Hard

Post author:Monica Whalen
Post published:April 21, 2020
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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Transitions Are Hard Anyone who works with children or has children in their life knows transitions can be hard for them. But let’s be honest transitions can be hard for…

After School Professionals Week

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:April 20, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Inspiration Quality

Celebrate
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
April 20-24!
#heartofafterschool

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After School Programs Contribute

Post author:Carolyn Stearns
Post published:April 8, 2020
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Resources to Brace for a Minion Rebellion Thanks to Carolyn Stearns for this abundance of resources. Do the walls seem a little closer? Has the family volume button been jacked…

The New Routine

Post author:Monica Whalen
Post published:April 7, 2020
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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We know children need structure and routine to feel safe in their constantly changing lives to help them organize their time, and to help them regulate their emotions and impulses. …

Celebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 20-24!#heartofafterschool

Celebrate
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
April 20-24!
#heartofafterschool