Professional Development
Youth Thrive: Part 2
Rutland Public Library 10 Court St., Rutland, United StatesYouth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for relating to 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 be used... Read more »
LEAD 1.0
This four-part series is for leaders of licensed programs in the afterschool field in Vermont. The L.E.A.D. program will provide afterschool professionals with the tools to hone their strengths and develop new skills to take on more advanced leadership roles in the future. Participants will develop and improve their leadership skills, while enhancing their confidence... Read more »
Afterschool Essentials
Rutland Parks & Recreation 16 North St. Extension, Rutland City, VT, United StatesAfterschool Essentials is an accelerated half-year program that Vermont Afterschool offers FREE for afterschool staff working in licensed afterschool programs. This program covers a full range of topics, including school-age child development, program development, health and safety issues, and partnerships with families, inclusion and cultural diversity. The program content is delivered via face-to-face discussion and... Read more »
Workshop – Resilience and Youth Wellness
Online WorkshopThis workshop provides an opportunity to learn more about the protective factors of youth and what it means to be resilient. We’ll address strategies to increase protective factors of youth, essential building blocks of resilience, and common signs of substance misuse in youth as well as resources to address substance misuse and youth mental health.
Field Forum – Understanding Trauma and Recovery
Online ForumPhysical and emotional safety are the foundation from which all human development unfolds. Trauma is the absence of this safety: a child's experience of pervasive stress, fear, and/or harm. Childhood trauma invariably disrupts a child's development, including their ability to regulate emotions, connect to others, and learn. At the heart of recover from trauma is... Read more »
Field Forum – How Do I Talk to Youth About LGBTQIA+ Topics?
Online ForumParticipants will be given the tools and confidence to respond to kids about what it means to be gay, transgender, and gender nonconforming. Participants will leave with a better understanding of these topics too so they can learn tips on how to answer kids’ questions, have conversations about sexuality and gender, and foster a love... Read more »
Workshop – Creating a Culture of Youth Voice
Online WorkshopYouth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This virtual workshop will help you build your understanding of what youth voice is and can be.... 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 »
Field Forum – Pronoun Use and Making Spaces LGBTQIA+ Inclusive
Online ForumParticipants will learn about the importance of recognizing and respecting one’s identity and pronouns and why heteronormative biases restrict our ability to do so. Using inclusive and non-gendered language in classrooms, work, and on playing fields is paramount to learning, self-esteem, sense of self, and safety. Learn the significance of declaring your pronouns and walk... Read more »
Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Active Learning and Youth Voice
Virtual TrainingBoot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient... Read more »