After School programs are at risk of losing federal funds Congress is considering legislation that threatens the only funding source dedicated to after school, the 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative, with extinction. It’s crucial that a diverse and broad set of voices tell Congress to keep funding intact for the after school programs that are […]
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A cornerstone of after school programming has always been to support the social and emotional needs of children. After school provides the opportunity for teamwork, collaboration, empathetic expression, and other “soft skills” children need for the 21st century workforce. These experiences, according to Durlak and Weissberg (2013), are a contributing factor to student achievement as […]
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A National Bestseller, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk and video series, will give you the know-how you need to be effective with your program students. This resource is a full of practical and innovative ways to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships.
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EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 6! Directors do you have the hours needed to comply with licensing requirements? You can earn up to 9 hours over the 2 days of the conference. Be a financial hero – register before Friday to save money and win a chance to attend next year’s Childhood Conference for free! 2 Days basking in Knowledge; feeding your stomachs and minds! […]
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Governor Malloy and the Connecticut General Assembly need to hear from you about the importance of after school and summer programs. These programs need more funding, not less! Check out our 2015 advocacy agenda for more details. Join youth, parents, and providers at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 3rd to show your support at the Appropriations […]
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Working with older elementary and middle school students? Stipends still available to implement Through My Window literacy and engineering program! Now is the perfect time to implement Through My Window in your after school program! Why? In response to requests from educators everywhere, we’re excited to announce that the full-length young adult STEM mystery novel Talk […]
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A great resource for any teenager in your after school program. What Teens Need to Succeed gives them the power to shape their own future and change their lives for the better, by making a difference in the lives of people around them.
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Register NOW for March’s After School Seminar Series Grant Writing March 31, 2015 – Hartford Running low on Funds? Want your program to have financial stability? This workshop will teach you where to look for funding to support your after school or summer program. It includes how to identify potential funders, how to develop your idea into a proposal and […]
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Ahh summer, can’t wait for it to be here after the winter we’ve had. But like any season, summer has its problems, especially for working families. What to do with the kids? With more than 50 million school age children, parents are frazzled trying to cobble together programs for their children. Many are lucky enough […]
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Want to keep your after school cooking program fresh and interesting? We gave you ideas for multicultural recipes, now we are kicking it up a notch. Make food lovers fall for science!
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