Professional Development
VTA Members Only Training – The Seven Essential Life Skills
Virtual TrainingThis 2-hour course (for Vermont Afterschool Members only) is an introduction to the seven essential life skills every child needs. We will cover inspiring brain development research, spend time examining... Read more »
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 »
Training – Equity and Inclusive Practices for Afterschool Staff
Virtual TrainingFramed as a broad overview of the varied facets of Equity & Inclusion in the afterschool setting, this training speaks to our own identities and their intersectionality, understanding and interrupting bias-based thinking, expanding our anti-racism practices, and the importance of youth safety, belonging, and competence. *This is an engagement and discussion-based workshop where participants will... Read more »
Training – Culturally Responsive Practices for Afterschool Programming
Virtual TrainingThis training focuses on cultivating cultural humility and the practices of culturally responsive afterschool activities and program structures. This is an engagement and discussion-based workshop where participants will be asked to keep their cameras on for the duration of the training. Come prepared to participate in breakout groups, larger group discussions, and using the chat... Read more »
Ready, STEM, Go!
Virtual ConferenceWe're excited to partner with a national alliance of networks to host the second annual Ready, STEM, Go!, a FREE two-day virtual conference that will shine a spotlight on resources, strategies, and inspiration to boost out-of-school time STEM programming! Conference registration grants you access to the full two days of live conference sessions, the On-Demand... Read more »
Training – Youth Mental Health First Aid
Virtual TrainingYouth Mental Health First Aid USA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who... Read more »
Training (1 of 2) – Youth Thrive
Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24. Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive... Read more »
Training (2 of 2) – Youth Thrive
Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24. Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive... 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... Read more »
Training – Connect and Co-Regulate for Children’s Social and Emotional Growth
Virtual TrainingRelationship is the foundation for all we do with children. It's via a close, caring connection that we can best nurture children. Just as we support children's intellectual and physical... Read more »