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SAVE THE DATE!

2010 Annual Afterschool Conference

Friday, October 22, 2010

Killington Grand Resort Hotel

Click here for registration information.

Nominate someone for the 2010 Afterschool Professional of the Year Award! Click here for nomination forms.

Introduction to Afterschool Education and Care

  A tuition-free Community College of Vermont online class is now taking registrations.

For more information, click here for the information flyer.

 

 Vermont School Age Care Network (VSACN)

Professional Development Opportunities

 The Vermont School Age Care Network is dedicated to increasing opportunities for and improving the quality of school age care in Vermont. School age care is provided to children in grades K-6 during out-of-school time hours, and in some cases to older school age youth. Registered or licensed caregivers provide care in a multitude of settings. While the surroundings may change, all quality programs share the following:

  • A safe and nurturing environment
  • A respectful and trained staff
  • A variety of available age-appropriate activities
  • A dedication to meeting the community’s needs
  • An availability of healthy, nutritious snacks
  • A commitment to communicate with parents
 
VSACN members receive valuable services such as networking opportunities, technical assistance, and professional development. VSACN recognizes that providing quality care takes time and dedication and strives to make it easier for its members to succeed.
 
VSACN offers:
 
  1. Technical Support: Curriculum and program assistance to meet state licensing requirements.
       2.   Training Workshops (professional development)

       3.   Accreditation Assistance: Help in taking the steps needed to gain accreditation from the NAA.

  1. Development Support: Assistance in identifying and securing grants to support programs.
        5.   Quarterly newsletter, “The Networker”.
                           
 

 

NEW! Helpful information regarding afterschool training and certificate programs

A multi-agency committee, sponsored by the Child Development Division, dedicated to the design of Vermont's afterschool professional development opportunites has published a booklet describing the various ways afterschool professionals can increase their knowledge and experience and gain recognition for this learning. These professional pathways are detailed in the Afterschool Professional Pathways booklet, which can be downloaded by clicking the link below.

Click here to view Afterschool Professional Pathways booklet.

Click here for the Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential application.