Events
Quality 4-Part Training Series
Virtual TrainingThis FREE training series, led by experienced SPARQS assessors Kathleen Bray and Dacia Ostlund, is for staff who would like to take a deep dive into quality. Participants will use... Read more »
FreeL.E.A.D. 1.0 and 2.0
This FREE program (for licensed program staff) provides afterschool professionals with the tools to hone their strengths and develop new skills to take on more advanced leadership roles in the... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: Empathy for Others
Virtual TrainingJoy, pain, struggle, fear—empathy is about companioning someone in their experience, as-is, without trying to make it better, go away, or change it. And that takes practice. In this cornerstone... Read more »
FreeVermont Afterschool Annual Conference
Lake Morey Resort 82 Clubhouse Road, Fairlee, VermontJoin us for Vermont Afterschool’s 16th Annual Conference at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee. Thursday will feature a half-day, professional development deep-dive specifically for out-of-school time directors and site coordinators... Read more »
Veteran’s Day
A US federal holiday to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces.
Training: Basic Specialized Care
Virtual TrainingBasic Specialized Care is a six-hour introductory training for early childhood and afterschool professionals who serve vulnerable children and their families in regulated child care and afterschool settings. This FREE... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: Empathy for Self
Virtual TrainingWhen we are at our best, the sun seems to shine brighter, and there's a bounce in our step. We also have moments that feel quite the opposite. To address the ups and downs of life and work, this module explores inner critics, self-compassion and how to practice empathy for yourself so that you can... Read more »
FreeThanksgiving Day
A US federal holiday to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
SEL Micro-Training: Leadership/Adults – Celebrating Your Strengths
Virtual TrainingWe're here to debunk the traditional notion of what leadership looks like. We define an ideal leader as: YOU AT YOUR ABSOLUTE BEST, whatever that looks like ... and growing from there. Leadership is a process, not a destination. This on-point workshop helps identify and celebrate your unique blend of strengths (sometimes we call this... Read more »
FreeSEL Micro-Training: Leadership/Youth – Step Aside!
Virtual TrainingWhat happens when we allow children the opportunity to lead? No surprise: they bloom! Whether pinch-hitting as a helper, or leading an activity for the day - encouraging youth to step into leadership roles in any moment, leads to noteworthy gains in social and emotional skills. Once we acknowledge that children are born leaders, all... Read more »
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