Leadership - CT Afterschool Network

The “Talk”

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:January 9, 2017
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The Talk: Insights for giving constructive feedback “Do you let your staff dress like that?” an angry parent remarked. You recently met with a concerned parent regarding an inappropriately dressed…

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
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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,…

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
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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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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…

CARE4KIDS IN CRISIS AGAIN

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:November 9, 2016
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An important alert from our colleagues at the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance (CECA) -- please join with us in supporting this essential program! PROTECT CONNECTICUT’S CHILD CARE 1. November 16,…

Local Connecticut Program Highlighted in National Magazine

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:October 4, 2016
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Local Connecticut Program Highlighted in National Magazine

The other day I was meeting with the Connecticut After School Network Board Chair Vince LaFontan in his office about a recent article that was published in the Child Care Exchange about his program. (more…)