Professional Development
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 »
FreeCommunity 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 »
FreeMicro-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 »
FreeTraining: 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 »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: De-escalation
Virtual TrainingChildren, like adults, have emotional emergencies—they just look different from ours. Using a child-first, relationship-centered mindset, this module teaches us that strong behaviors are no mystery, and that all feelings... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: Purposeful Pause
Virtual TrainingHave you ever found yourself showing up in a way that is less than your best? You may be extra reactionary with the youth in your program. You snap at... 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... Read more »
FreeTraining: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Virtual TrainingYouth Mental Health First Aid 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... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: Reaction to Response
Virtual TrainingWe all have emotional hot buttons that cause us to show up as less than our best. Once we see and recognize these triggers, we can regain control over them.... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: Powerful Feelings
Virtual TrainingEvery behavior starts with a feeling. This workshop offers practical solutions and strategies to navigate the landscape of strong emotions—how they can present in unusual ways, and how we can... Read more »
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