2015 Summer Staff Kick-Off
Get your staff “SUMMER READY” for your program with
My Voice in DC
Earlier this month, the National Afterschool Association held their Annual Convention just outside of Washington, DC. The focus of the convention was telling the story after school programs play in the…
Taking on Turnover
Every time a caregiver leaves, children experience loss. Turnover rates in after school are rising each year and can only worsen year after year. Break the silence that has surrounded turnover in school age programs. (more…)
Tinkering and the Intersection of Formal and Informal Learning Webinar
Tinkering and the Intersection of Formal and Informal Learning Webinar Grab a 12" x 12" piece of tinfoil and be ready to explore how tinkering ("making") is fast becoming a…
Educator’s Weekend at Mystic
Save the Date! Educators' Weekend at Mystic Seaport April 18-19 2015 Join Us for our 13th Annual Educators' Weekend at Mystic Seaport on April 18-19, 2015. The weekend features free admission…
Connecting Social-Emotional Learning with Student Achievement
A cornerstone of after school programming has always been to support the social and emotional needs of children. After school provides the opportunity for teamwork, collaboration, empathetic expression, and other…
2015 Childhood Conversation Conference
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 6! Directors do you have the hours needed to comply with licensing requirements? You can earn up to 9 hours over the 2 days of the conference. Be a financial…
What Teens Need to Succeed
A great resource for any teenager in your after school program. What Teens Need to Succeed gives them the power to shape their own future and change their lives for the better, by making a difference in the lives of people around them. (more…)
The Science Chef
Want to keep your after school cooking program fresh and interesting? We gave you ideas for multicultural recipes, now we are kicking it up a notch. Make food lovers fall for science! (more…)
Fun Literacy Activities
Fun Literacy Activities for After-school Programs: Books And Beyond is a handbook for staff in after school programs to increase their capabilities in supporting literacy. More than 72 activities for ages 5 – 14! (more…)