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Boot Camp Basics Training – Basic Specialized Care

Virtual Training

Boot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient to the field and learn basic best practices in their work, as well as offer experienced staff opportunities for professional development. Training description: Basic Specialized... Read more »

Training (2 of 5) – Helping Them to Lead the Way

Virtual Training

Do you want to support a group of youth to create change in their lives? Helping Them to Lead the Way is a five-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/or communities. From... Read more »

American Flatbread Benefit Bake for Jr Iron Chef VT

American Flatbread Burlington Hearth 115 St. Paul St, Burlington, Vermont

Help support Jr Iron Chef VT by eating pizza at American Flatbread in Burlington, VT! A percentage of every order (eat-in and take-out) will be donated to support this career exploration program. $3.50 per large Flatbread & $1.75 per small Flatbread of every order (eat-in & take-out) will be donated to support Jr Iron Chef... Read more »

Thanksgiving Day

A US federal holiday to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

Field Forum: STARS Informational Session

Please join the STARS administrators from the Child Development Division as they discuss the new STARS system that is currently in its pilot year. Learn about the new system and about new quality elements: Adult Child Interactions, Family and Youth Engagement, and Responsive Practices. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn... Read more »

Training – Redefining Resilience

Virtual Training

This FREE two-hour workshop provides an introduction to N.E.A.R (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and Resilience) research. Knowledge of these elements empowers us to shift dynamics in our community to prevent high ACE scores, build connection, and foster resilience. After the introductory workshop, participants can sign up to meet once in a month to... Read more »

Hanukkah

Jewish Festival of Lights. It commemorates the Maccabean recapture and rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165-164 b.c.e.

Christmas Day

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Kwanza

An African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating family, community and culture.