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Basic Specialized Care

Vermont Afterschool 150 Kennedy Dr., South Burlington, VT, United States

Basic Specialized Care is a six-hour introductory training for early childhood and afterschool professionals who serve vulnerable children and their families in child care settings. This training is one of the requirements to become a Specialized Child Care Provider in Vermont. Topics covered include: child development, the impact of stress and abuse on development, red... Read more »

$30

Youth Thrive: Part 2

Rutland Public Library 10 Court St., Rutland, United States

Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for relating to youth ages 9-24. Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can be used... Read more »

$20

VT9to26 Coalition Meeting

Vermont Historical Society 60 Washington St., Barre, VT, VT, United States

Join us! Meetings are always open to all. While we are constantly moving forward and focus on grassroots change, new members are welcome to come when they can. Not everyone can make every meeting–that’s a given. Come when you can, plug in where you can, and let’s work together to make Vermont the best place... Read more »

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a time to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. The week is marked by celebrations and public relations efforts encouraging appreciation and support for all the afterschool professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of young people.

Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Day

State House 115 State St., Montpelier, VT, United States

The Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be holding their annual legislative advocacy day on April 29, 2020. Please join advocates and survivors from around the state as they converge on the State House to connect informally with legislators and to remind them of the needs (and power!) of survivors in their communities.

LEAD 1.0

This four-part series is for leaders of licensed programs in the afterschool field in Vermont. The L.E.A.D. program will provide afterschool professionals with the tools to hone their strengths and develop new skills to take on more advanced leadership roles in the future. Participants will develop and improve their leadership skills, while enhancing their confidence... Read more »

VT9to26 Coalition Meeting

Vermont Historical Society 60 Washington St., Barre, VT, VT, United States

Join us! Meetings are always open to all. While we are constantly moving forward and focus on grassroots change, new members are welcome to come when they can. Not everyone can make every meeting–that’s a given. Come when you can, plug in where you can, and let’s work together to make Vermont the best place... Read more »

Afterschool Essentials

Rutland Parks & Recreation 16 North St. Extension, Rutland City, VT, United States

Afterschool Essentials is an accelerated half-year program that Vermont Afterschool offers FREE for afterschool staff working in licensed afterschool programs. This program covers a full range of topics, including school-age child development, program development, health and safety issues, and partnerships with families, inclusion and cultural diversity. The program content is delivered via face-to-face discussion and... Read more »

VT9to26 Coalition Meeting

Vermont Historical Society 60 Washington St., Barre, VT, VT, United States

Join us! Meetings are always open to all. While we are constantly moving forward and focus on grassroots change, new members are welcome to come when they can. Not everyone can make every meeting–that’s a given. Come when you can, plug in where you can, and let’s work together to make Vermont the best place... Read more »

Eid al-Adha

Islamic Ritual of Sacrifice. The day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritural. A three-day festival recalling Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.