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Be sure to visit our Professionals and Program Resources page for a complete list of all professional development opportunities we offer.
  • New Year’s Day

    The first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.

  • Field Forum: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

    This training will provide information on disparities faced by LGBTQIA+ youth, basics of sexual and gender identity, and ways to support LGBTQIA+ youth with their social and mental health. Objectives: This FREE Field Forum qualifies for 1.5 hours of professional development. Presenter: Joshua Shamoon

  • Field Forum – Breaking STEM Stereotypes: Discussion and Planning

    Vermont Afterschool regularly hosts FREE field forums on different topics relating to out-of-school time providers and professionals including health, safety guidance, funding, advocacy, and more. This interactive discussion will focus on strengthening afterschool programs’ efforts to counter persistent stereotypes about STEM, STEM careers, and STEM professionals.   Participants will learn strategies for making afterschool STEM opportunities... Read more »

  • Lunar New Year

    Also known as Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is the celebration of the arrival or spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is widely... Read more »

  • Ash Wednesday

    Christian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence

  • Beginning of Lent

    A Christian time of reflection and preparation for Holy Week and Easter. A forty day time of intense devotion, it is observed by fasting, frequent worship and acts of charity.... Read more »