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SEL Series – Movies that Teach Empathy

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:September 25, 2019
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Three Great Movies that Teach Empathy for Middle School Students The right movie can provoke thought, stir our emotions, and spark our curiosity. When a child connects to a film,…

SEL Series – Developing Resilience in Children

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Post published:September 18, 2019
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Developing resilience in children is not an easy endeavor. Each child temperament and ability to cope with adversity may differ. However, an emotionally competent parent or supportive family member is…

Workshop Spotlight – Deep Dives

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Post published:September 16, 2019
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These intensive sessions blend fun, engaging content with a richer, more in-depth exploration of the most challenging issues facing after school program staff. Join us as we go deep, building…

SEL Series – Self Care

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Post published:September 10, 2019
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Three Key Strategies for a Full Day as a Youth Counselor It is vital for youth camp counselors to be prepared for full day summer camp. I remember how exhausting…

SEL Series – Back to School

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Post published:September 3, 2019
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Getting Ready for your Back to School Night Event Back -to- School Family Night is a great way to enhance family involvement for your afterschool program. The event supports parent…

Workshop Spotlight – Fun Fridays

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Post published:August 30, 2019
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TGIFriyays! After school professionals will come together with context experts in a friendly and engaging conversation about one key area of after school program quality. Explore tools and strategies, try…

SEL Series – Poetic Expressions

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:August 28, 2019
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Using Poetry as a Tool for Teaching Social Emotional Development Depressed When a tomato gets chopped, it is depressed. When carrots get diced, they are depressed. When they get mixed,…

2019-2020 Professional Development Catalog Now Available

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:August 1, 2019
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You asked for it and we delivered! The Network's 2019 - 2020 Professional Development Catalog is here. From Deep Dive Sessions, Fun Fridays and a new CLASP Cohort, this one stop…

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SEL Series – Resources!

Post author:Tiana Brown
Post published:July 31, 2019
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SEL Summer Program Resources I love a good find! I bet so do you. Recently I have found tons of excellent free SEL resources on Pinterest's website. These easy to…

SEL Series – Part 2: What is Bullying?

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Post published:July 23, 2019
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What is an Ally? An ally is someone who acts to support those who are bullied. Empowering children to be advocates will help the culture of your program and it…