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Be sure to visit our Professionals and Program Resources page for a complete list of all professional development opportunities we offer.

Networking Session

Online Forum

Through our conversations with the field, we’ve heard a strong desire for more opportunities to collaborate and connect with other afterschool professionals. In response, we’re excited to offer virtual networking sessions for directors and site coordinators. At this session, you will choose one of the following discussion topics to explore in small groups: After the breakout discussions,... Read more »

Free

SEL Micro-Training: Purposeful Pause

Virtual Training

Have 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 your co-workers. The voice in your head screams "I'm DONE! What if you could learn to PAUSE before getting to this point? When we learn this invaluable... Read more »

Free

Training: SEL-Based Opening Circles in Summer Camp

Virtual Training

This 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 »

Free

Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid

Virtual Training

Youth 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 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 mental... Read more »

Free

SEL Micro-Training: Reaction to Response

Virtual Training

We 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. One important part of the process is to understand what sets us off. When we add clear action steps for what to do in these... Read more »

Free

Juneteenth

A US federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas.

SEL Micro-Training: Powerful Feelings

Virtual Training

Every 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 support youth when they’re in the thick of what they’re feeling. In this workshop, discover...

Free

First day of Muharram

Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The first day of Muharram is considered by many Muslims as the start of the New Year for Islam.

Independence Day

A US federal holiday to celebrate nationhood and commemorate the passage of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Vermont Afterschool at Lake Monsters

Vermont Afterschool has teamed up with the Vermont Lake Monsters for their July 5th game against the Nashua Silver Knights! $4 OF EVERY $9.50 GRANDSTAND TICKET PURCHASED will be donated to Vermont Afterschool to support our work with Vermont’s youth and afterschool professionals. And 50% OF THE 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS SOLD will also be donated to Vermont... Read more »