Professional Development
SEL Micro-Training: Acknowledging & Validating
Virtual TrainingTo feel seen and acknowledged by adults, is vital to the positive development of children. When young people feel valued and respected, they are much more likely to trust, which... Read more »
FreeTraining: Boot Camp Basics: Strengthening Relationships with Families and Your Community
Virtual TrainingIn this workshop we will discuss and learn about the importance of relationships with families and the community. We will also explore the benefits of strengthening those connections in order... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro Training: Belonging
Virtual TrainingIt is human and deeply rooted in us all to want to belong. Not surprisingly then, that when we first step into a new group, it is our differences that... Read more »
FreeTraining: Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Refresher Session
Virtual TrainingPlease join us for a session that will help you learn how to use the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) tools and understand the process of creating program improvement goals that,... Read more »
FreeTraining: Boot Camp Basics: Understanding the Afterschool Pathways
Virtual TrainingThis introductory workshop is designed to meet the needs of new afterschool professionals. Participants will explore the foundational elements of afterschool programming, while becoming familiar with key tools and resources... Read more »
FreeTraining: Boot Camp Basics: Active Learning and Youth Voice
Virtual TrainingActive learning and youth voice involve much more than giving out some materials and listening respectively. In this workshop we'll cover active learning by explaining the role it plays in... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: Bias (an Introduction)
Virtual TrainingYou can't change what you don't acknowledge. And yet, it's virtually impossible to show up as ourselves without bringing our personal blind spots to the table. Once we see and... Read more »
FreeNetworking Session: Engaging and Enriching Activities
Online ForumIn conversations with the field, we've heard a clear and consistent request for more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas. In response, Vermont Afterschool is pleased to offer a series... 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... Read more »
Training: Boot Camp Basics: Strengthening Skill Building in Your Afterschool Program through Project-Based Learning
Virtual TrainingIn this workshop afterschool staff and leaders will develop their understanding, knowledge, and ability to provide skill-building opportunities in their afterschool programs. As described in the School-Age PQA tool, "The... Read more »
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