Professional Development
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 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 »
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 teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can... 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 teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can... 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 »
Training – Equity and Inclusion Practices for Afterschool Staff
Virtual TrainingThis training is based on the Equity & Inclusion section offered in the National Afterschool Association’s Core Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies framework. Framed as a broad overview of the varied... Read more »
Training – SEL-Based Opening Circles in Summer Camp
Virtual TrainingThis training expands upon the evidence and research supporting the practice of a daily circle in summer camp programming. Participants will learn about how to incorporate SEL into opening circle... Read more »
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 »