The Vermont Center for Afterschool Excellence hosts a series of conference calls and webinars throughout the year to foster and build statewide conversation about issues related to afterschool and the creation, delivery, and funding of high-quality programs.

Upcoming Vermont Webinars and/or Conference Calls

January Webinars on the Lights! Camera! Learning! Video Vingette Competition

Pre-registration required – email lfeal-staub@myfairpoint.net to register.

• January 7th at 1pm
• January 12th at 11am

Participation in Other Statewide Conference Calls and Webinars

As a member of the national afterschool network, programs and partners in Vermont are also invited to participate in conversations hosted by several of the other statewide networks. Please see the details below for information about topics/ dates/ times and how to participate.

The Connecticut After School Network Offers a Series of Free Professional Development Conference Calls/Webinars for the 2009 – 2010 Season http://www.ctafterschoolnetwork.org
All CT calls/webinars begin at noon and run for approximately one hour (12:00pm-1:00pm EST). If you would like to participate in any of the calls, contact Ken Anthony at kanthony@ctafterschoolnetwork.org to register and get the appropriate call in information.

• January 11: Successful Programming with Older Youth
• February 1: Learning After School Style
• March 1: Ideas for Summer Learning
• April 5: Positive Discipline/ Behavior Management
• May 3: Designing Special Events and Enrichment Activities
• June 7: (to be determined)

California AfterSchool Network- High School Conference Call Schedule
CA calls run from 1:00-2:30 pm EST (10:00 – 11:30 am Pacific Time).  No pre-registration is required.  Call-in number: 1-800-868-1837 (participant code: 87223982#).  For more information: www.afterschoolnetwork.org.

• January 12       Understanding Youth Culture and Culturally Relevant Programming
• February 10    Utilizing Youth Councils
• March 10          Re-Charging Your Staff and Students-Avoiding Burnout
• April 14             Service Learning in After School
• May 11               Planning Next Year’s Staff Development
• June 9                Summer Programming