This 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 our own executive functioning skills, and brainstorm the kinds of fun games and activities that spark these skills in children. All the course materials and... Read more »
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 food access resources and meal programs for third-space programs and how to connect children to these programs. Please contact Becky Wilcke to register.
Framed 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 »
This 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... Read more »
We'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,... Read more »
Youth 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 »
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 »
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 »
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. Join Shalini from the State... Read more »
Relationship 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 »
