Professional Development
Training (2 Day)- Culturally Responsive Program Structure and Staff Practices for Afterschool
Virtual TrainingThis workshop will expand upon the influences of cultural humility, institutionalized racism, and marginalization, and how they impact student sense of belonging in your program. Using the eight practices of culturally responsive program structure and staffing practices, participants will develop a greater understanding of how to create programs that better connect with students who have... Read more »
FreeTraining – 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 work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a... Read more »
FreeMicro-Credential: Foundations and Applications of SEL
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has taken schools, communities, and parents/caregivers by storm over the past few years with great reason: SEL supports academic achievement, improves student well-being, builds skills that are... Read more »
Vermont Afterschool Conference
Join Vermont’s out-of-school time directors, staff, educators, and partners at our 15th Annual Conference, a full day of 17 workshops across three breakout sessions, an inspiring keynote from Tyler Kearns, 18+ exhibitors, networking, and a celebration of the important work you do for Vermont’s children, youth, and families! For more information and to register, please... Read more »
Field 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.... Read more »
FreeTraining: Youth Thrive (Day 1 of 2)
Steele Community Room, Waterbury Municipal Office 28 North Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont, United StatesYouth 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 »
FreeTraining: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Online WorkshopYouth 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 virtual training gives adults... Read more »
$30Community of Practice (Session 1 of 3): Vermont STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) Overview
Virtual TrainingVermont Afterschool is offering a 3-part Community of Practice series to support afterschool programs in Vermont through the STARS process. Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions. Session 1:... Read more »
FreeTraining – Basic Specialized Care
Vermont Afterschool 150 Kennedy Dr., South Burlington, VT, United StatesBasic Specialized Care is a six-hour introductory training for early childhood and afterschool professionals who serve vulnerable children and their families in regulated child care and afterschool settings. This in-person... Read more »
FreeTraining: Youth Thrive (Day 2 of 2)
Steele Community Room, Waterbury Municipal Office 28 North Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont, United StatesYouth 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 »
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