Field Forum
Field Forum – Connecting Children with Food Access Resources and Meal Programming in Third-Space Programs
Vermont Afterschool regularly hosts FREE field forums on different topics relating to out-of-school time providers and professionals including health, safety guidance, funding, advocacy, and more. This forum will discuss available... Read more »
Field Forum – What Do DEI and Bees Have in Common?
Online ForumVermont Afterschool regularly hosts FREE field forums on different topics relating to out-of-school time providers and professionals including health, safety guidance, funding, advocacy, and more. Join Shalini from the State of Vermont’s Office of Racial Equity who will share a new spin on some DEI concepts to keep us updated and aware of nuances in... Read more »
FreeField Forum: Using the OST Job Quality Standards to Address Recruitment and Retention Challenges
The recently released OST Job Quality Standards, Usage Guide, and Assessment offer actionable guidelines to enhance job quality, encourage workforce development, and address the OST field’s recruitment and retention challenges. Join this Field Forum to learn more about the Standards and hear how various audiences – from systems to program-level personnel – can use these... Read more »
FreeNetworking Session
Online ForumThrough our conversations with the field, we’ve heard a strong desire for more opportunities to collaborate and connect with other afterschool professionals. In response, we’re excited to offer virtual networking sessions... Read more »
FreeField Forum: Understand Eating Disorders – Personal Healing and Culture Change
Online ForumThis presentation provides a high-level overview of eating disorders, tailored for educators and parents who play a critical role in early identification and support. Participants will examine contributing factors—including developmental, psychological, and sociocultural influences—and explore the complexities of recognizing and responding to disordered eating in youth. Special attention will be given to dismantling weight bias,... Read more »
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