The Families that can’t Afford Summer
WHAT are your kids up to this summer? Sounds like a casual question. But for working parents at this time of year, it’s loaded. What have you managed to pull…
Supporting Grieving Children in Afterschool & Summer Learning Programs Webinar
Join the Afterschool Alliance, Thursday, Jun 9, 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. EDT (10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. PDT), as they help out-of-school professionals learn basic skills in how to talk with and support students as they struggle to understand and cope with a loss in their lives.
Community-wide Partnerships to Support Student Success Webinar
Relationships between schools and afterschool programs can be problematic. However, effective partnerships can have a big impact on student learning, attendance, and behavior. This webinar will provide an overview on…
After School Mentoring – What the Study Found
NIOST published an informative document in their fall 2015 magazine written by Sara McDaniel, Anna-Margaret Yarbrough, and Kevin Besnoy who conducted a literature review on Out of School Time mentoring programs.…
Upcoming Workshop Opportunites
We still have more for you - Check out these upcoming workshops in May! First Fridays - Choosing the Right People Date: May 6, 2016 Time: 10:00 - 12:00pm Location: …
Brain-Building in Afterschool
Is brain-building just for early childhood? In recent years, we have learned enormous amounts about how brain development is impacted by interactions with people and their environment. Among other things,…
Childhood Food Insecurity Webinar
Join network colleagues for a webinar on Childhood Food Insecurity: What It Means, What It Looks Like, And What You Can Do About It. From the "achievement gap" to increased risks…
Marketing/Communications Intern Sought in Hartford, CT
The Connecticut After School Network, is pleased to announce an immediate opening for a Marketing Communications Intern.
With the Network, you will be helping to expand Connecticut’s kids access to summer and afterschool programs while building your skills and your resume. Use your creative and analytical skills to solve problems and assist a statewide nonprofit to help create and execute its social media and outreach plans. If you are interested in applying your knowledge of marketing and communications techniques in a hands-on real-life meaningful way, and if you enjoy technology and want to play a significant role in building and implementing a marketing plan, please contact us immediately. (more…)
National Stress Awareness Month
April is stress awareness month. Did you know that adults are not the only ones who can suffer from stress? Many, many parents don't even know their children are stressed.…
Upcoming Workshop Opportunites
April has made its way here and its all about parent connections...Check out these upcoming workshops! First Fridays - Teaming Up with Parents Date: April 1, 2016 Time: 10:00 -…