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Call for Presenters

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:March 5, 2019
Post category:Conferences Events Featured Programming Quality Seminars Trainings

We are seeking presenters who are able to present a workshop in one of three categories: STEAM in Program PracticesSTEAM in Program DesignSTEAM in Partnerships. Workshops should be appropriate for…

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Creating Culture in a Cafeteria Classroom

Post author:Chaelyn Lombardo
Post published:February 26, 2019
Post category:Featured General Interest Health Inspiration Leadership Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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The Allegory of the Oxygen Mask I have been flying on airplanes since I was a very young child. Spending my mid-80s childhood-summers in Kansas, I would often fly alone…

SEL Series – What is SEL?

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:February 20, 2019
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration Leadership Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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AHA! I recently had an aha moment - I have written several blogs about Social Emotional Learning (SEL), but I have not clearly defined what it is. So just what…

SEL Series: 55 Positive Things to Say to your Children

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:February 13, 2019
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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"Opportunities don't happen; you create them." --Chris Grosser Here are positive things to say to your children to create opportunities to help them feel confident and loved! As parents, most…

SEL Series: SEL at Home, Tips for Parents

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:February 6, 2019
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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5 Awesome tips that will improve trips to the grocery store with your children Many of us have dropped our jaws while witnessing distressed parents address their tearful kid(s) screaming…

SEL Series: Words are Powerful

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:January 31, 2019
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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Your words are powerful use them wisely- Over the Christmas holiday, I received a lesson in how much words can hurt. My dear old granny had some not-so-nice-comments about my…

Advocacy After School Task Force

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 25, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Featured Leadership Programming Quality

Want to ensure that afterschool programs are funded? Want to expand funding for summer programs? Have ideas about state laws that impact afterschool and summer programs for kids? Join the…

SEL Series: Sorry

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:January 23, 2019
Post category:Featured General Interest Inspiration Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning
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Apologies When you ask a young person to apologize, they often scowl at you with an attitude. They may glare at you and roughly say,” Why should I apologize, I…

SEL Series: Growth Mindset

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:January 16, 2019
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Fostering a Growth Mindset I remember extending my right hand up in the air and waving it feverishly. I thought, today “I had enough” after being ignored by my fourth-grade…

SEL Series: Mini SEL Lesson

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:December 19, 2018
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Healthy Relationships take time and effort to mature. It is important to teach youth the key elements of creating positive relationships with friends, family members and people they may encounter…