Yom Kippur
Jewish Day of Atonement. This holiest day of the Jewish year is observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Vermont state holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
Sukkot
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.
Simchat Torah
Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law.
Deep Dive Workshop: Empowering Environments: The Antithesis to Behavior Management
Creating supporting environments for young people is EVERYTHING. But what does this really mean? Why are so many youth organizations still focused on “behavior management”? In this 4-hour workshop, we... Read more »
$50Vermont Afterschool Conference
Join Vermont’s out-of-school time directors, staff, educators, and partners at our 15th Annual Conference, a full day of 17 workshops across three breakout sessions, an inspiring keynote from Tyler Kearns,... Read more »
Field Forum: Using the OST Job Quality Standards to Address Recruitment and Retention Challenges
The recently released OST Job Quality Standards, Usage Guide, and Assessment offer actionable guidelines to enhance job quality, encourage workforce development, and address the OST field’s recruitment and retention challenges.... Read more »
FreeDiwali
Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizing the human urge to move toward the light.
Micro-Credential: Leadership, Exploration, and Development (L.E.A.D.) 1.0 and 2.0
Leadership and quality in afterschool programs are inseparable; for programs to succeed and become sustainable, they need strong leadership at all levels. L.E.A.D. 1.0 is a four-part series that will... Read more »
Training: Youth Thrive (Day 1 of 2)
Steele Community Room, Waterbury Municipal Office 28 North Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont, United StatesYouth 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... Read more »
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