Hello! My name is Mary and I am a part-time Professional Development Specialist with the Network. It’s day five of working from home and I have to say I’m going a little stir crazy. Even though there’s plenty to do, there’s something about suggesting social distance and discouraging in-person human interaction that has me going […]
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Ok, so now what? You’ve still got hours to fill and work to do. We’re working to gather all of the best resource banks to support young people or and keep your own mind sharp. Check out this one from RESC Alliance in partnership with CTSDE. It highlights all sorts of educational resources available online […]
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Got some time to work on that professional development hours backlog? Always aspiring to improve yourself, just always got your hands full–except now? Well check out the Afterschool Alliance website. They are not only sharing COVID-19 considerations for the field–including steps you can take to help–but they also have a wealth of webinars on a […]
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The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy has published an excellent list of resources for funders and nonprofits to help us all weather this storm. For Nonprofit Resources For Communications and Tech Resources
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Whether you’re home with your own children, or helping with others’ kids, or planning curricula for when your afterschool or summer program starts up again, the Connecticut After School Network is posting lots of activities to do with children on our Facebook page. Take a look!
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The Centers for Disease Control has released information to help after school, child care, and schools plan, prepare and respond to the coronavirus. You can find this information here: https://tinyurl.com/qutmzgh. Please read this information, share it with your staff and partners. And consider helping the children in your care to understand the best way to […]
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Well that escalated quickly! Here are 9 articles sharing information and resources about what you can do to prepare and care for yourself, your family, and your work in the coming weeks when it comes to some of the social and emotional aspects of being homebound. Here are some resources to help make this […]
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Virtual Roundtables for the Out-of-School Time Field Week 1, Monday 3/23 at 10am: How Are Finding Your Way When Your Program (and so much else) is in Limbo? The past week has been nothing short of thinking on your feet. As a director or staff in an after school program, you no doubt have had […]
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Dear friends, During these uncertain times, we want you to know that we’re here for you. Your safety, and those of the families and children you serve, is our highest priority. We will be communicating regularly through email and on our website, providing you with information, resources, training, professional development opportunities, and help however we […]
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Looking for some professional development on-line recorded webinars while you’re working from home? The National Summer Learning Association has started its Spring Webinar Series, and has a number of options on their website that are available fore free on-demand from their Winter Series. Click here to view recordings from the past webinars in their Winter […]
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