Events
Navaratri/Dassehra
9-day Hindu Festival of the divine mother honoring Durga, wife of Shiva. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.
Micro-credential: Foundations and Applications of SEL
Vermont Afterschool 150 Kennedy Dr., South Burlington, VT, United StatesSocial-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... Read more »
FreeSukkot
Jewish Feast of Tabernacles which celebrates the harvest and the protection of the people of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness dwelling in tents.
Training: 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 »
FreeIndigenous Peoples’ Day
Vermont state holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
Simchat Torah
Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law.
SEL 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 »
FreeSTEM Career Connected Learning Community of Practice Info Session
The STEM Career Connected Learning Community of Practice is designed to build the capacity of afterschool program providers and their staff to integrate career-connected learning strategies in afterschool and summer STEM. Meetings start in November and you'll be implementing career-connected learning sessions by March. Any afterschool sites (e.g., licensed, 21C, clubs, libraries) can apply and... Read more »
FreeTraining: Boot Camp Basics: Basics of SEL
Virtual TrainingThis workshop is an introduction to social and emotional learning in school-aged children. We will explore the ways in which children learn social skills, the neuroscience behind challenging behavior and emotional regulation in children and adults, and the emotions coaching and problem-solving that will be most effective in increasing social and emotional learning in your... 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 »
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