Starting on March 1, child care workers and educators in currently-operating Connecticut programs can schedule a vaccine appointment at dedicated clinics that will be set up specifically for the child care and education sectors. All who provide direct child care services will be part of the priority group, including after school programs – please note […]
CONTINUE READINGIn 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.
CONTINUE READINGIs 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.
CONTINUE READINGA three-part webinar series presented by Dr. Christine Cunningham & Shannon McManus
CONTINUE READINGFree Course! Social and Emotional Learning in Times of Uncertainty and Stress: Research-Based Strategies As the adults in schools, how do we care for our own well-being so that we can show up as our best selves for our students in these times of change and uncertainty? Thanks to a unified movement across CT, starting […]
CONTINUE READING2020 mini conference based on safety and well being of after school staff
CONTINUE READINGIn late 2018, the Connecticut After School Network released its 3rd edition of the Connecticut Quality Self-Assessment Tool (CT-QSAT) to help strengthen after school programs. A quality program is one that is reflective and willing to improve, change, and grow. It believes in successful outcomes for its participants. It understands that improving program quality is […]
CONTINUE READINGThese 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 reflective practice and making best practices and inspiring ideas into realistic, feasible changes to your programs. Build expertise and skill that will translate into improved […]
CONTINUE READINGTGIFriyays! 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 new activities and games, share ideas, and network with colleagues. Join us for Fun Fridays, and leave inspired and equipped to make your program shine! […]
CONTINUE READINGYou 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 resource lays out an entire year of professional development offerings for after school professionals. In addition to some of our staples such as on-site trainings, […]
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