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2009 Vermont Afterschool Conference
Speak with One Voice for Afterschool
Friday, October 23, 2009
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, South Burlington
This year's conference will feature a keynote address by Jodi Grant, Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance (click here to see organization and biographical information). Additionally, over 30 workshops will be available addressing leadership and innovative learning. There will also be a special leadership track for high school students! Workshops will include:
- Multicultural Literature for Children and Youth
- Strengthening Relationships with Families
- Understanding Personal Style to Enhance Positive Communication
- Incorporating Hands-On Science in Afterschool Programming
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Evaluation 101
- Let's Go Fishing
- Documenting Vermont: Place-Based Learning in Afterschool
- Stuntology
- Advocacy for Afterschool
- Staying Effective and Avoiding Burnout
AND MANY MORE, along with the popular Afterschool Cafe, student performances and lots of opportunities to meet other afterschool professionals.
Conference Agenda at a Glance:
Workshop Descriptions:
For a full listing of workshops, click here.
Workshop Presentation Outlines and Resources
Add More Flavor to Your Afterschool Program
Documenting Vermont resource page
Registration information:
Registration fees before October 16:
Adults:$75.00 High School Students: $25.00
Conference fee includes entry into workshops, exhibit hall, the Afterschool Cafe, continental breakfast and lunch.
Registration fee between October 17-October 23: $110
Cancellation policy: Substitutions are allowed at any time. Cancellation before October 16 yields a full refund minus $50 administrative fee. Cancellation after October 16, no refunds, but substitutions are still allowed.
For more information, please call (802) 865-5202 or email info@delaneymeetingevent.com.
To register an individual, click here.
To register a group, click here for group registration form and instructions.
If you would like to sponsor the conference or exhibit at it, please contact Kim at Delaney Meeting and Event Management: kim@delaneymeetingevent.com or click here to download information and registration forms.
Exhibitor Testimonial “We had a wonderful experience at the Vermont Afterschool Conference in 2008. As a result of our presentation, 50 afterschool programs are using our resources, reaching thousands of children in Vermont. We could not have had such an immediate response if we had missed out on attending. – Tim Porter, Boston Children’s Museum
Lodging: To make your reservation at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel, call Sarah Howrigan at (802) 865-6630 or email Sarah.howrigan@sheraton.com and mention the Vermont Afterschool Conference special rate of $129.
Exhibitor and Sponsor information
Supporting Organizations: