NIOST published an informative document in their fall 2015 magazine written by Sara McDaniel, Anna-Margaret Yarbrough, and Kevin Besnoy who conducted a literature review on Out of School Time mentoring programs. Their study revealed seven components and six kinds of activities that make such programs effective in meeting youth’s needs. The document can be downloaded by […]
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We still have more for you – Check out these upcoming workshops in May! First Fridays – Choosing the Right People Date: May 6, 2016 Time: 10:00 – 12:00pm Location: CASN Office, Building 1, Hartford Hiring competent staff for your after school and summer program doesn’t have to be drudgery. Knowing what you want your […]
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5 Ways to Build Strong Relationships in a Fast Paced Culture Family engagement has a life-long impact on the lives of children and comes in many forms. As professionals in the field of after school and expanded learning, it is important to remember that even though we may not see a child’s family at school […]
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Is brain-building just for early childhood? In recent years, we have learned enormous amounts about how brain development is impacted by interactions with people and their environment. Among other things, we’ve learned that the lack of opportunity for exposure to a wider array of learning opportunities increases the achievement gap between low and high income […]
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The 2016 Lights On Afterschool Poster contest is OPEN! This is a great opportunity for an afterschool program to gain national recognition for the opportunities it offers. The winning design will be printed on tens of thousands of posters and mailed to more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events worldwide. The winning artist’s afterschool program will be […]
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Celebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 25-29! #heartofafterschool Afterschool programs make a difference in the life of a child. Afterschool programs offer youth opportunities for enhanced education. At the heart of afterschool programs are those who work with them. Take a moment to thank those who dedicate their careers to working with them. Check […]
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Join network colleagues for a webinar on Childhood Food Insecurity: What It Means, What It Looks Like, And What You Can Do About It. From the “achievement gap” to increased risks of hospitalization, the effects of childhood food insecurity reach far beyond the dinner table. Hosted by the Maine Afterschool Network, Shannon Coffin and Madelyn Holm […]
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The Connecticut After School Network, is pleased to announce an immediate opening for a Marketing Communications Intern. With the Network, you will be helping to expand Connecticut’s kids access to summer and afterschool programs while building your skills and your resume. Use your creative and analytical skills to solve problems and assist a statewide nonprofit […]
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April is stress awareness month. Did you know that adults are not the only ones who can suffer from stress? Many, many parents don’t even know their children are stressed. [metaslider id=3734] Thanks to www.gozen.com for the infographic
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The USTA New England is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and develop the growth of tennis. All USTA member dollars help to promote tennis at the local level. Each year, grants are awarded to assist organizations in initiating or expanding tennis programming. These grants are used to develop and grow instructional programs and/or organized league […]
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