Invitation from the CT State Board of Education
American Democracy Game Makes Learning Civics Fun
The National Conference of State Legislators is sharing one of their newer relaunched features which is called The American Democracy Game. This game is meant to be a way for children in middle school to put themselves in shoes of a lawmaker and find out what it is like to deal with public policy issues.
Your input needed on OEC Regs and Plans
The Office for Early Childhood which oversees child care centers including after school programs has two different, but both vitally important, opportunities for you to provide feedback: Draft Licensing Regulations:…
Summer Survey Incentive…
Summer Stats Survey!
Some of you know that we are trying to gather data to find out the “state” of summer access in Connecticut, but we are having a hard time getting the info. (more…)
School-Age QRIS Pilot Programs Needed
After School Programs Needed to Test QRIS Process This Year Calling all programs that serve elementary and/or middle school youth! We need your help to participate in a pilot program…
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Confidential Licensing Listening Sessions
The Connecticut After School Network will be hosting confidential listening sessions throughout January 2017. All licensed and exempt after school program providers are encouraged to come and share their thoughts,…
Help Keep Care4Kids Open
Keeping Care4Kids open for families is a top priority. Thank you to all of you who are helping in this effort by testifying before the Appropriations Committee, signing the petition, calling your…
CARE4KIDS IN CRISIS AGAIN
An important alert from our colleagues at the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance (CECA) -- please join with us in supporting this essential program! PROTECT CONNECTICUT’S CHILD CARE 1. November 16,…
Be Part of this Important Meeting!
Licensing Task Force Kick-Off Call Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM Duration: 1 hour Meeting Description: By provider request, the Connecticut After School Network is re-convening its Licensing…
ICYMI: Your State’s Schools Are In Trouble When A Judge Says …
A Connecticut judge recently struck down the state's education aid choices as ‘irrational’ -- the state will appeal the case so the result is far from final. Want to know more?…