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Behavior Management Institute

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 8, 2020
Post category:Events Featured Leadership Professional Development Programming Quality Research Trainings

In collaboration with the Utah Afterschool Network and University of Utah, the Behavior Management Institute is designed to provide a system of support for attendees to understand students’ behavior, engagement strategies, and restorative practices as they apply to the crucial topic of behavior management. (more…)

Cloud Learning After School

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:December 1, 2020
Post category:Featured Professional Development Programming Quality Research Resources Social-Emotional Learning Trainings Webinar

Is your program prepared to go virtual for the upcoming months? What is your plan for connecting with the children and families you serve? Nearly nine months into a global pandemic, COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States. (more…)

Creating Culture in a Cafeteria Classroom – A COVID19 Consideration

Post author:Chaelyn Lombardo
Post published:September 8, 2020
Post category:Featured General Interest Health Inspiration Leadership Programming Quality Resources
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Mask Break Bags

As the 20/21 school year started, I reflected on our 2020 summer program. I am thankful that I made it through camp without showing any COVID19 symptoms. You could say it was a matter of luck because (unfortunately) several summer programs we heard about in the news were not as lucky, but I think it was much more than that.

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Summer Activity Guides – Units 1-5 and Quick Guides

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:July 24, 2020
Post category:Featured General Interest Health Programming

The Summer Activity Guides are a suite of fun and engaging activities and challenges designed specifically for this atypical summer.

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CSDE Launches CT Learning Hub

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:July 2, 2020
Post category:Programming Quality Resources Social-Emotional Learning STEM Summer Learning

Provides All Students Access to Free High Quality, High Impact Resources to Accelerate Learning and Advance Equity The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced the launch of the…

2020 Summer Planning Tools

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:June 12, 2020
Post category:Featured Health Leadership Professional Development Programming Quality Summer Learning

Summer program and camp providers are entering an unprecedented summer as they prepare to provide a safe, enriching, and fun summer experience while managing changing safety protocols and challenges amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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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…

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…

Sample Daily Checklist for School Age Programs

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Health Programming Quality Resources

Are you currently open for school age child care during the COVID-19 outbreak? Thinking about opening? Take a look at this sample daily checklist from the YMCA. Click on the…