Professional Development
Events
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 growth, children also need support for their social and emotional growth. This workshop describes the vital relationship at the center of our care for children... Read more »
Free for Vermont Afterschool MembersTraining – 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 facets of Equity & Inclusion, this training talks about our own identities and their intersectionality, understanding and interrupting bias-based thinking, anti-racism practices, and youth safety,... Read more »
FreeTraining – 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 structure, why these few minutes are so important for setting the tone for the rest of the day, and how to build consistency in your... Read more »
FreeTraining (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 key to future readiness, and improves school climate and safety. This is a 5-part, 15-hour professional development series (from October 2024 to February 2025) for... 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. Join this Field Forum to learn more about the Standards and hear how various audiences – from systems to program-level personnel – can use these... 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 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 »
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 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... Read more »
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