Events
SEL Micro-Training: Lesson Planning – Making Fun of Learning
Virtual TrainingWe invite you to put the celebration back into youth programming. As thoughtful guides, we look for ways to craft learning objectives that inspire young people to feel proud, connected, celebrated for what they've learned. From math to art; problem-solving to creative thinking - learn how to bring programs to life with easy-to-implement lesson-planning practices... Read more »
FreeOrthodox Christmas
Christian Orthodox celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Micro-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 5- part workshop series on the knowledge-base and skill sets for raising up youth voices and supporting them to create the change they see is needed in their lives, schools, and communities.... Read more »
FreeMartin Luther King Jr Day
A US federal holiday celebrating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Field Forum: Understand Eating Disorders – Personal Healing and Culture Change
Online ForumThis presentation provides a high-level overview of eating disorders, tailored for educators and parents who play a critical role in early identification and support. Participants will examine contributing factors—including developmental, psychological, and sociocultural influences—and explore the complexities of recognizing and responding to disordered eating in youth. Special attention will be given to dismantling weight bias,... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: Mindfulness for Youth – Finding & Keeping It
Virtual TrainingWhen children are taught mindfulness strategies, their distrating internal noises quiet, self-control improves, and pockets of calm emerge. In this training, we dive into what it means to help youth develop a mindful mindset. Participants will discover: This micro-training can count toward BFIS professional development credit.
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 FREE 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 »
FreeNetworking Session: Parent and Family Engagement
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 of virtual networking sessions centered around key topics relevant to out-of-school time providers. These sessions are designed to foster meaningful dialogue, support peer learning, and strengthen connections... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: Mindfulness for Adults – Committing to the Here and Now
Virtual TrainingWe believe mindfulness has a great deal to do with connecting intentionally with yourself and others in the moment. When things feel hard (like they sometimes do), mindful strategies help us stay calm amidst the storm. In this module we'll use practical and beneficial analogies and exercises to better understand what mindfulness is, and is... Read more »
FreeMaha Shivaratri
A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.