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FIELD FORUM – Understanding Vermont’s New Guidelines for Quality

Vermont Afterschool regularly hosts FREE field forums on different topics relating to out-of-school timeproviders and professionals including health, safety guidance, funding, advocacy, and more. This forum discussed Vermont's new guidelines for quality. Click here to watch a recording of the Field Forum.

Simchat Torah

Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Vermont state holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.

Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Professionalism/Building Your IPDP

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. Workshop description: This virtual... Read more »

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.

Training (1 of 2) – Youth Thrive

Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24.Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches... Read more »

Training – Youth Mental Health First Aid

Virtual Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA 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... Read more »

Training (2 of 2) – Youth Thrive

Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24.Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches... Read more »

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 »