The Talk: Insights for giving constructive feedback “Do you let your staff dress like that?” an angry parent remarked. You recently met with a concerned parent regarding an inappropriately dressed counselor working a recent “Family Night” event. After the conversation, you scratched your head wondering how to share the feedback. When we are in this […]
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Little Details Matter At the age of 15, I started working as a camp counselor at a local community center in Bridgeport, CT. I was a drill sergeant back then. My girls stood in a straight line like soldiers and followed my lead, although other counselors struggled to maintain control over their campers. Having an […]
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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, experiences, and ideas regarding current Office of Early Childhood (OEC) licensing regulations and practices. Responses and attendee list will be kept confidential. Please RSVP to […]
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Tips to Build Rapport with Students for New After-School Educators Are you a new after-school educator? If so, you might feel like an outsider. You might witness sincere interactions between staff and students while wondering how to foster those types of relationships yourself. Being your natural self is one of the best ways to interact […]
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For over a decade, afterschool programs have been positioning themselves as viable partners in student learning. After all, afterschool programs challenge students’ thinking, teach collaboration, and help children and youth find their passion. In the latest issue of the field journal Afterschool Matters, Director of Professional Development and Research at the Connecticut After School Network, […]
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We hope you have enjoyed all our training offering in 2016. We are ready to kick off our training once again in 2017. Here is what we have coming in January.
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Due to the inclement weather yesterday, we had to cancel the Supervising 101 course scheduled for 12/12/16. The reschedule date will be December 21st from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you next week. We will also be reopening registration at https://ctafterschoolnetwork.org/professional-development-training/. Thank you for choosing […]
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Please Join Us for a Webinar on Key Findings From Market Research on Social and Emotional Learning The Wallace Foundation invites you to join us on Monday, Dec. 12 (12:30 – 1:45 p.m.) for a webinar presentation from EDGE Research that offers insights into how educators, out-of-school-time leaders, and parents think about social and emotional learning. […]
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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 elected representatives, sharing information by email and social media. Your voice is being heard. Last week, the state legislature’s Appropriations Committee held a hearing that […]
Read More We are running full speed ahead…these are our December offerings. Do not miss out!
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