Professional Development
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 »
Training: 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 »
Training: 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 »
Community 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 »
Training – 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 »
Training: 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 »
Community of Practice (Session 2 of 3): STARS Observation Visits – What to Expect
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 »
Community of Practice (Session 3 of 3): STARS CQI Plan
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 »
Micro-Credential: Helping Them to Lead the Way
Do you want to support a group of youth to create change in their lives? Helping Them to Lead the Way is a five-part workshop series on the knowledge-base and... Read more »
Training: Youth Thrive (Day 2 of 2)
Vermont Department of Health 118 Prospect Street, White River Junction, 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 »