AHS Barre District Events

Youth on Board – Leadership Training

sponsored by New Directions of Barre, FREE

Youth on Board – Leadership Training

sponsored by New Directions of Barre, FREE

Advocating for Your Child – Part 1

Sponsored by the VT Parent Information Center

Implementing the Baby Safe Haven Law

Sponsored by the Dept for Children & Families

Implementing the Baby Safe Haven Law

Sponsored by the Dept for Children & Families

Integrating Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Sponsored by the Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development

Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development & Understanding & Responding to the Sexual Behavior of Children

Sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse & VT DCF, Family Services Division

Advocating for Your Child – Part 2

Sponsored by the VT Parent Information Center

Building Bridges Out of Poverty – An Overview & Discussion for Business & Community Leaders

Sponsored by the VT Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, the Central VT Hunger Council, Northfield Savings Bank, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters & United Way of Chittenden County, Phil DeVol, trainer

Adolescent Self-Harm

Sponsored by Central VT Foster Parent Association, Howard Hood, Central VT Substance Abuse Services & Kathy Pelletier, trainers

Difficult Conversations About: Community Issues

Sponsored by the Montpelier Community Justice Center, Mary Hooper & Yvonne Byrd, trainers

Bridges Out of Poverty

Phil DeVol, trainer, sponsored by Champlain Initiative

Food Allergies & 504 Plans

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center, Mike Mulcahey, VPIC & MaryKay Hill, VT Food Allergy Organization, trainers

Conference on Crisis Services for Children & VT’s Community Based System of Care: Philosophy & Practice

Sponsored by Community Mental Health Children’s Services Directors, VT Council of Developmental & Mental Health Services

Circle of Courage

Martin Brokenleg of Reclaiming Youth International

20th Annual VT Foster & Adoptive Association Conference

 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Richard Bailey, trainer from Bailey Associates

Continence Project – Developing Toilet Plans – Interactive TV Series, Successes & Challenges for Students with Disabilities

Panel presentation, sponsored by UVM – Center on Disability & Community Inclusion, $50 for all 4 sessions ( 4/24, 5/15)

Women, HIV & Employment

Sponsored by the National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center at the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Mildred Williamson, Director of the Cook County (Illinois) Bureau of Health, trainer

Transitioning from Family, Infant & Toddler to Early Essential Education Conference

Sponsored by Dept of Education & the Family, Infant, Toddler Project of the Dept for Children & Families

2007 VT Association of Family Consumer Sciences Spring Conference

Moving Beyond Poverty

Understanding Infant Adoptions – Options Counseling

Sponsored by VT Children’s Aid Society

Advocacy Training 101

Sponsored by VT Association for Mental Health, Ken Libertoff, trainer

Attachment Disorders

Sponsored by Family Services & VT Foster/Adoptive Family Association, Dan Hughes, Trainer

7th Annual Conference of the VT Alliance of Information & Referral Services (VT AIRS)

$25 for members & $40 for non-members

Difficult Conversations Involving: End of Life Issues

Sponsored by the Montpelier Community Justice Center, Alice Estey, Trainer - Free

Exploring the Food Stamp Program - Eligibility, Outreach & Application

Sponsored by the VT Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, Cassandra Gekas, Trainer - Free but you must register

Exploring the Food Stamp Program - Eligibility, Outreach & Applications

Sponsored by the VT Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, Cassandra Gekas, Trainer - Free, but you need to register

Screening & Assessment - What are the Next Steps

Sponsored by Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development - THIS IS A TELECONFERENCE TRAINING - register on line

Growing Connections - Helping School Age Youth Learn to Garden & Make Healthier Food Choices

Sponsored by the UVM Extention Service - $30 Fee

VT Blueprint for Health - Beyond Chronic Care

Sponsored by VT Dept of Health, Fletcher Allen Health Care & UVM College of Medicine - Call for Rates - Register on line

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Sponsored by VT Family Services (DCF) - Free

Continence Project - Developing Toilet Plans - Interactive TV Series, Toilet Planning for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sponsored by UVM - Center on Disability & Community Inclusion - $50 for all 4 sessions (5/15)

Informed Supervision for Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems & Therapeutic Care for Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems

Sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse of Vermont & VT DCF Family Services

Advocating for the Educational Needs of Children/Youth in Out-of-Home Care - the Colorado Experience

Sponsored by the National Child Welfare Resource Center - this is a teleconference training - Free

Permanency Convening: Youth Voices

Sponsored by the Division of Family Services, Dept for Children & Families - Free

Assisting Individuals with Disabilities Apply for Social Security Benefits

Sponsored by Social Security Administration, Disability Determination Services, VocRehab VT & AHS Field Services - Free

Celebrating Sexuality Conference for Adults with Disabilities, their Families & Supporters

Sponsored by Community Associates & Others - Various Rates/Scholarships

Advanced Learning Design: Taking Learning to Task

Sponsored by Five Demensions & Global Learning Partners - Peter Perkins, Instructor

Continence Project - Developing Toilet Plans - Interactive TV Series, Medical Considerations & Interventions

Sponsored by UVM - Center on Disability & Community Inclusion - Dr. Michael D'Amico, et al, trainers

FACES Annual Meeting & Conference

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery, VT Federation of Families, VT Office of Alcohol & Substance Abuse Programs - Free (evening event - times to be determined)

2nd Annual Conference Working with Youth

 

2nd Annual Creating a Welcoming Community Conference

An inter-professional conference on cultural compentency

1st Annual VT Guardian ad Litem Training Conference

Sponsored by the Judiciary & Court Improvement Project, more details to follow

The Community Leadership Institute

Sponsored by the Center for Community Leadership of Burlington, for information got to www.centerforcommunityleadership.com or

10th Annual New England Conference on Child Sexual Abuse

Sponsored by OUR House of Central Vermont - SAVE THE DATE NOTICE

5th Annual Collaboration Conference on Children, Youth & Families

"CollaborAction - Growing the Partnerships" - Keynote by Paula Duncan, MD - Registration by Sept 28 - Only $75 before Sept 1 & $85 after Sept 1 (inc. lunch & materials)

Association of Student Assistance Professionals Conference

 

Advanced Learning Design: Taking Learning to Task

Sponsored by Five Dimensions & Global Learning Partners

A Personal Tour of Restorative Justice

Sponsored by the Great Barre and Montpelier Community Justice Centers - Free

Polarity Managment

Sponsored by Lamoille Area Professional Developement Academy

19th Annual spring Symposium - Adolescent Literacy

Sponsored by the Stern Center for Language & Learning - Dr. Donald Deshler, keynoter - cost $150

Financial Planning for Families with Children with Special Needs

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center - David Desautels, Northwest Mutual, trainer

Moving on Up - Transition from EEE to Kindergarten

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center - Connie Curtin, trainer - Free

People in the Criminal Justice System

Sponsored by the Great Barre and Montpelier Community Justice Centers - Free

Communicating Across Expeience

Sponsored by Diversity Works - $475 after March 23

Basic Reparative Board Process

Sponsored by the Great Barre and Montpelier Community Justice Centers - Free

19th Annual Brain Injury Conference

Sponsered by VT Dept of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living and the Brain Injury Association - Contact 241-3624 or

2nd Annual Alternatives Educators Conference: Exploring the Mutiple Pathways to Alternative Education

Sponsored by the VT BEST Team - $45/person

Boundary Issues for Substance Abuse Professionals in a Rural Setting

Sponsored by VT Addictions Professionals Association - Jacqui Abikoff, Trainer

A Personal Tour of Restorative Justice

Sponsored by the Great Barre and Montpelier Community Justice - Free

Substance Abuse Prevention Orientation

Sponsored by VT Dept of Health - Free

If, When & How: Parent/Child Contact in the Context of Domestic Violence

David Mandel & Olga Trujillo, Presenters

Dementia & Developmental Disabilities

Sponsored by VT Council of Developmental & Mental Health Services - $20.00

Building & Strengthening Core Transition Teams - A Peer Learning Event

Sponsored by VocRehab VT & the Dept of Education

Resolving Public, Natural Resource & Environmental Conflicts

Sponsored by Woodbury College - Chris Moore, Presenter

Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health

Sponsored by VT Department of Disabilties, Aging & Independent Living and the Brain Injury Association

10th Annual New England Conference on Child Sexual Abuse

Over 30 workshops and presentations addressing child sexual abuse from the legal, medical, therapeutic, investigative & advocate perspectives

Building Bridges with Empathy

Nonviolent Communication SM based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D. The suggested fee is $40.00, but any and all donations are gatefully accepted and portions will be dontated to the Center for Nonviolent Communication, VT NVC and the Barre Universalist Church.

Diversity Works Presents: Communicating Across Experience

A two and one half day workshop - $475 per person/Group rates $425 per person. Make checks payable to Diversity Works, PO Box 9206, South Burlington, VT 05407-9206.

Bringing Out the Best in Students, Schools and Staff: Health Relaization and its Application in School Settings

Sponsored by LAPDA - $730 for LAPDA members, $875 for non-members, includes 3 credits from UI. See syllabus at www.lapdvt.org/pransky.pdf.

Bringing Out the Best in Students, Schools and Staff: Health Realization and its Application in School Settings

Sponsored by LAPDA - $730 for LAPDA members, $875 for non-members, includes 3 credits from UI. See syllabus at www.lapdvt.org/pransky.pdf.

Working with Homeless & Runaway Youth

Sponsored by the National Child Traumatic Series Network, this is a teleconference, Arlene Schneir, Community Trauma Treatment Center, Los Angeles, CA - Free

What Do We Know about Female Sex Offenders?

Sponsored by Northwestern Counseling & VT Dept of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL), Julia Hislop speaker - $50.00, CEUs available

3rd Annual Food Allergy Conference

Sponsored by Vermont Food Allergy Organization, speakers include Dr. David Fassler & Bev Heise - costs $10.00 in advance/$12.00 at the door

An Evening with James Gabarino, Growing up in Today's World

Sponsored by Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community & Centerpoint Adolescent Treatment Services

VT Institute of Corrections Training Conference

Sponsorec by the VT Dept of Corrections - open to all $50.00/person, CUE's available. More information will be posted when received.

Children with a Parent in Prison Conference

Sponsored by Kids-A-Part

CPR Re-Certification Course

Vada Auctor, RN, sponsored by Randolph Technical Center Adult Education - $60.00

W$SE Up - Credit in a Money World

Sponsored by Woodbury College, VT Women's Business Center, Central VT Community Action Council Micro Business Development Program & US Dept of Labor - $10.00 donation

Hunger in Barre - A Forum for Barre Area Service Providers & Advocates

Sponsored by The VT Campaign to End Childhood Hunger & the Northfield Savings Bank - Free, refreshments and childcare available

Bullying, Cyberbullying & Teen Depression

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center (VPIC) & the BEST Summer Institute - John Halligan, speaker - Free

Addressing Emotional & Learning Problems in Children - The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness

Sponsored by the Stern Center for Language & Learning - presentatin by Edward Hallowell, MD, and David Rettew, MD

Supporting Children of the National Guard & Reserve Institute

Sponsored by the Military Child Education Coalition - pre-registration required (CEUs available)

Building Blocks for Literacy

Sponsored by the Stern Center for Language & Learning - Free ***This is day 1 of workshops - day 2 of workshops will be December 1, 2007

Building Blocks for Literacy

Sponsored by the Stern Center for Language & Learning - Free ***This is day 2 of workshops from September 29, 2007

Spike Almy Memorial Workshop Series with Michael White

Sponsored by the Family Therapy Institute of Vermont & Networks, Inc. - $140 early registration per day

VT Association for the Education of Young Children 35th Annual Conference

 

Methamphetamine & Other Substances of Abuse: Building a Collaborative Vermont Child Welfare Response

Sponsored by VT Family Services Division (DCF), VT Dept of Health - More details will be forthcoming.

Save the Date - Permanency Options - Fall 2007

Everything you ever wanted to know and never had time to ask! Family Services Divison expectations for all social work practice. Feel free to invite community partners. Registration information will be released this summer

Save the Date - Permanency Options - Fall 2007

Everything you ever wanted to know and never had time to ask! Family Services Divison expectations for all social work practice. Feel free to invite community partners. Registration information will be released this summer

Save the Date - Permanency Options - Fall 2007

Everything you ever wanted to know and never had time to ask! Family Services Divison expectations for all social work practice. Feel free to invite community partners. Registration information will be released this summer

Save the Date - Permanency Options - Fall 2007

Everything you ever wanted to know and never had time to ask! Family Services Divison expectations for all social work practice. Feel free to invite community partners. Registration information will be released this summer

10th Annual Summer Institute on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sponsored by the Autism Society of Vermont & the University of Vermont - $125 per day (free for parents of children with ASD).

Stepping Stones Transition Workshop

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center, Family, Infant & Toddler Project and Early Essential Education - Kate Rogers and Lianne Petrocelli, presenters

An Anti-Racism & Lateral Oppression Summer Institute

Sponsored by New Directions of Barre (on July 17 there will be a field trip to Swanton so that session will begin earlier) - speakers include Louis Lampman, Abenaki Community Elder, Rev. Rico Diamond, Tara O'Brien of ALANA, plus others - Free

Assisting Individuals with Disabilities to Apply for Social Security

Sponsored by the Social Security Administration, Disabilitiy Determinatin Services (DCF), Voc Rehab VT & Field Services (AHS) - Free

Learning to Listen Learning to Teach: Dialogue Education in Practice

Sponsored by Global Learning Partners - Peter Perkins, instructor. Click on the below link to register.

Assisting Individuals with Disabilities to Apply for Social Security

Sponsored by the Social Security Administration, Disability Determiniation Services (DCF), VocRehab VT & Field Services (AHS) - Free

2nd Annual Burlington Whole Health Expo

 

Supporting Families in Recovery thru Infant Mental Health Interventions

Sponsored by the AIA National Resource Center, Mary Heffron, Ph.D., Early Mental Health Program, Oakland (CA) Children's Hospital - $25.00, this is a teleconference call

Child & Adolescent Refugee Mental Health

Sponsored by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Dina Berman, Ph.D., University of Chicago, & Heidi Ellis, Ph.D., Center for Medical & Refugee Trauma, Boston - Free telephone conference call

VT Victim Assistance Academy - Criminal Justice System, Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Sponsored by VT Center for Crime Victim Services & others - Free - CEUs & CLEUes & academic credit available

VT Victim Assistance Academy - Exploring Dynamics of Interpersonal & Family Violence

Sponsored by the VT Center for Crime Victims Services & others - Free - CEUs, CLUEs & academic credit available ** Session 3 will be held in February 2008 & Session 4 will be held in May 2008

Child Traumatic Stress: Understanding & Serving Through a Cultural Lens

Sponsored by the Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development & the National Child Traumatic Strees Network, National Technical Assistance Conference Call - Free

Trauma Treatment Needs for Children & Families in Rural Communities

Sponsored by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Speakers TBD - Free telephone conference call

Got Meetings! Powerful Take Home Tools for Increasing Meeting Productivity & Satisfaction

Sponsored by Upstream Educational Services - Jon Udis, trainer - $125.00

Got Meetings! Powerful Take Home Tools for Increasing Meeting Productivity & Satisfaction

Sponsored by Upstream Educational Services - John Udis, trainer - $125.00

Got Meetings! Powerful Take Home Tools for Increasing Meeting Productivity & Satisfaction

Sponsored by Upstream Educational Services - Jon Udis, trainer - $125.00

Achieving Shared Goals through Systematic Integraton of Educatin & Mental Health

Sponsored by the Georgetown University Center for Children & Human Development, National Technical Assistance conference call - Free

Spirituality & Child Trauma

Sponsored by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Thelma Bryant-Davis Ph.D., Cal State University & Sue Wintz, St. Jospeh's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ - Free telephone conference call

Clinical Decision-Making for Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Care

Sponsored by the Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development, National Technical Assistance conference call - Free

Meet the Forbes Family

(who's effort to save their daughter, Carrick, from drugs was chronicled by NBC Dateline), sponsored by Friends of Recovery - Vermont - Free

Chronic Care Summit - Working as a Community to Support Care for People with Chronic Conditions

Sponsored by VT Blueprint for Health - Free

Bridges Out of Poverty

Sponsored by Champlain Initiative, VT Catholic Charities, others - $30.00

Bridges Out of Poverty

Sponsored by VT Catholic Charities, others - $30.00

Volunteer Hospice Training

Sponsored by Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Wednesdays only - Free, light supper provided

American Sign Language

Sponsored by VT Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Mondays & Thursdays for 6 weeks - $100

Non-verbal Learning Disabilities

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center, Dean Mooney - trainer - Free

Effective Behavior Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sponsored by VT Dept of Education & Dept of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL) - $210 for three days (including Oct 30 & Dec 11)

Understanding Evaluations

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center, Janna Osman, trainier - Free

Effective Behavior Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sponsored by VT Depart of Education & Dept of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL) - $210 for three days (including Nov 1 & Dec 13)

Living in Well-Being: The Principles of Health Realization

Jack Pransky, trainer - $40 for human service and prevention staff, $85 all others

American Sign Language II

Sponsored by VT Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Mondays & Thursdays for 6 weeks - $100

Effective Behavior Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sponsored by VT Dept of Education & dept of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL) - $210 for 3 days (including Aug 27 & Dec 13).

3rd Annual VT Coalition of Residential Providers Conference - New Directions in Residential Care

$65/person

Effective Behavior Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sponsored by VT Dept of Education & Dept of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL) - $21 for 3 days (including Sept 27 & Nov 1)

Effective Behavior Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sponsored by VT Dept of Education & Dept of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL) - $210 for 3 days (includes (Sept 18 & Dec 11)

Effective Behavior Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sponsored by VT Dept of Education & Dept of Disabilities, Aging & Indenpendent Living (DAIL) - $210 for 3 days (includes Sept 18 & Oct 30)

Stop Managing - Start Coaching: Coaching Competencies & Tools Essential for Supervisors, Managers & their Teams

Sponsored by Green Mountain Life Coaching, Jo Romano, facilitator - $55

Volunteer Training for 211 Call Center

Free - this is an orientation session for people who might be called to assist during declared emergencies.

Road to Recovery - Peer Support for Mental Health & Substance Use Conditions

Sponsored by VT Psychiatric Services, Friends of Recovery-VT & VT Dept of Health - Gary Stromberg, Keynoter

Working Together to Support Best Practices & Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Disabilities - Comprehensive Evaluation

Sponsored by VT Dept of Education, UVM & VT State Colleges - VT Interactive TV Sessions - $75 for all 6 classes or $15 per session

A Leadership Forum on School-Wide Positive Behavioral Supports

Sponsored by BEST - Dr. George Sugai, presenter

Volunteer Training for 211 Call Center

Free - this is an orientation session for people who might be called to assist during declared emergencies

Understanding and Responsding to Domestic Violence

Sponsored by Woodbury College - Willow Wheelock, trainer (day 1 of training 10/21/07 & day 2 on 10/28/07 (two Sundays) - $50 (scholarships available)

Understanding and Responding to Domestic Violence

Sponsored by Woodbury College - Willow Wheelock, trainer (day 1 of training 10/21/07 & day 2 on 10/28/07 (two Sundays) - $50 (scholarships available)

AIRS Information & Referral Certification Exams

 

Working Together to Support Best Practices & Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Disabilities - Writing Measurable & Meaningful Goals/Objectives

Sponsored by VT Dept of Education, UVM & VT State Colleges - VT Interactive TV Session - $75 for 6 sessions or $15 per session

2007 Inner Coaching Circle 8 Month Program

Open Enrollment - Experience coaching & add coaching principles, practices & compentencies to your personal & professional toolkit

Healthier Living Workshop

Sponsored by Central VT Medical Center - Free

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Information/Referral/211 Training

Sponsored by Agency of Human Services, Barre District & 211 Cathy Nellis, trainer - Free

Assistative Technology Workshop

Sponsored by VT Assistative Technology Program & VT Disivion of Disabilities and Aging - $20

Take Action to Prevent/Delay Diabetes

Sponsored by CVH - Free

Helping Children Manage Asthma

Sponsored by CVH - $5.00

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Open Enrollment begins - 2007 Inner Coaching Circle 8 Month Program

Experience coaching & add coaching principles, practices & compentencies to your personal & professional toolkit

Breast Care Awareness

Sponsored by CVH - Free

Dining with Diabetes

Sponsored by CVH & Montpelier Senior Center - runs through 10/10 and 10/17 - $12 if funder age 65

Cooking for Life

Sponsored by CVH, the VT Campaign to End Childhood Hunger & VT Extension Service - runs thru 11/7

Stepping Stones: Transition from Family, Infant & Toddler Program

Sponsored by the Family Center of Washington County & VT Parent Information Center, Lianne Petrocelli & Kate Rogers, trainers - childcare & dinner provided - Free

ACF: Communication Skills

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center - Free

Talking it Out - The IEP

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center - presented by VPIC staff - Free

2nd Annual Conference on Addictive Disorders

Sponsored by Valley Vista & VT Center for Addictions research - Dr. Robert Drake, Keynoter - $180 for both days or $100/per day

What is Adverse Effect

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center & VT Dept of Education - presented by Janna Osman, Dept of Ed. - Free

Moving On Up

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center & VT Dept of Education - Connie Curtain & Kate Rogers, VT Dept of Education

Social Work and the Changing Face of the Population in Vermont

Sponsored by NASW-Vermont - $99 - CEUs available

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Risk Management & Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work

Sponsored by NASW-VT - CEUs available - $85

Breastfeeding Symposium - Postpartum Depression & Breastfeeding

Sponsored by VT Dept of health & VT Lactation Consultant Assocl, - Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Speaker

Working Together to Support Best Practices & Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Disabilities - Making Decisions abut IEP Services

Sponsored by VT Department of Education, UVM & VT State Colleges - Sessions, $75 or all 6 sessions or $15 per session

Volunteer Training for 211 Call Center

This is an orientation session for people who might be called to assist during declared emergencies. - Free

Choices for Vermont: Creating a Better Furture for All of Our Children

Sponsored by Voices for Vermont's Children & the Public Assets Institute, Jodie Levin-Epstein, deputy director for Law & Social Policy, keynoter

Speech & Language Delays, Language Development, Early Intervention

Sponsored by Central VT Community Action Council Head Start - Free

Creating Inspired Communities

Dr. Bill Grace, speaker - Sponsored by the Champlain Initiative, Mercy Connections & the Institute for Spiritual Development

Power Struggles: What to do When a Student Says "Make Me!"

Sponsored by VT Schoolhouse Seminars, Jon Udis - trainer - $149

Trauma

Sherry Burnette, trainer - Sponsered by your Barre Agency of Human Services - Free

Nutrition

Sponsered by Central Vermont Community Action Council Head Start - Free

Learning Together: Creating Meaningful Change for Children & Families

Sponsored by the VT Justice for Children Task Force, Judge Nancy Sidote Salyers (ret) & Ricky Greenwald - keynoters - Free - CLE's available

Power Struggles: What to do When A Student Says "Make Me!"

Sponsored by VT Schoolhouse Seminars, Jon Udis - trainer - $149

21st Annual VT Foster/Adoptive Family Association (VFAFA) Spring Conference

 

6th Annual Collaboration Conference on Children, Youth & Families

Contact Don Mandelkorn for information or go to the below website for periodic updates

Sudden Infant Death Investigation

Sponsored by the Office of the Cheif Medical Examiner & DCF - Free

Sudden Infant Death Investigation

Sponsored by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner & DCF - Free

Assessment & Treatment of Female Sexually Abusive Youth & Adult Female Sex Offenders

Sponsored by the New England Counseling Center & Trauma Center, the Safer Society Foundation, & the VT Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Sexual Abuse - Susan Robinson, trainer - $125

Grant Writing Workshop

Sponsored by CJS Enterprises - $150

Domestic Violence/Child Abuse & Neglect

Sponsored by Central Vermont Coummnity Action Council Head Start - Free

Addressing Substance Abuse Across the System: From Principles to Practice

Sponsored by the Behavioral Network of Vermont - John Challis, keynoter. - For information contact Traci Sawyers at 802-343-1553 or tracisawyers@bhnvt.org or Diane Robie at 802-948-2435 or drobie@shoreham.net

4th Annual Kinship Care Conference - "Parenting Revisited: Promis, Potential & Permanence"

For information or to submit a workshop proposal contact heathers@lundfamilycenter.org

Green Mountain Care Informational Session

Sponsored by the Agency of Human Services & the VT Hospital Association & Health Systems - Free - Register on line

"Every Child, Every Day"

A documentary on childhood hunger, sponsored by the VT Campaign to End Childhood Hunger & the Northfield Savings Bank introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders

Restorative Justice in Schools: An intro to Restorative Approaches in Youth Settings

Sponsored by the Greater Barre Community Justice Center - Dr. Belinda Hopkins, speaker - $50

3rd Annual Alternative Educator's Conference - Celebrating the Mosaic of Alternative Educational Options for VT Students

Sponsored by BEST - $45

HIV/AIDS Prevention

Sponsored by Springfield College School of Human Services - $75 (6 CEUs)

Designing Effective Behavioral Intervention thru the use of Functional Behavioral Assessment

Sponsored by VT Dept of Education, UVM & VT State Colleges, an interative TV session

Diverse Victims & Crime

Sponsored by the VT Victim Assistance Academy - Free. Dates: February 5, 6, 12 & 13 - contact Will Roberts for times & locations

Divserse Victims & Crime

Sponsored by the VT Victims Assistance Academy - Free. (2nd two days) Dates: Febryart 5, 6, 12 & 13. Contact Will Roberts for times & location

Diversity: Acceptance of Differences

Sponsored by Central Vermont Community Action Council Head Start - Free

Program Self-Assessment & Community Needs Assessment

Sponsored by Central Vermont Community Action Council Head Start - Free

Physical Development & Age-Appropriate Physical Activities

Sponsored by Central Vermont Community Action Council Head Start - Free

Interviewing & Investigation Techniques

Sponsored by the Network of State Investigators, Trevor Whipple, South Burlington Police Chief, trainer. Free

Working with Parents with Disabilities

Sponsored by DCF/Family Services, the Center on Disability & Community Inclusion - UVM & Green Mountain Family Support 360 Project - Susan Yuan, trainer with a panel of parents. - Free

A Day with Dan Hughes for Parents & Professionals

Sponsored by the VT Adoption consortium - Varying rates

New Hampshire/Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children 3rd Annual Conference

Sponsored by NH/VTEAYC - Paula Jorde Bloom, keynote - Rates Vary

"Bridging the Rivers" - A Family & Community Conversation with Returning Servicemen & Women

Sponsored by the VT Military Family & Community Network & the NH National Guard.

11th Annual New England Conference on Child Sexual Abuse

Sponsored by OUR House of Central Vermont

Cognitive Coaching

Sponsored by Lamoille Area Professional Development Academy - Lynn Sawyer, trainer. $620 for members & $745 for non-members. (This is the 1st two days of a 4 day session - see March 24 & 25)

The Other Person in the Room - Vicarious Trauma & Self-Care

Sponsored by the New England Counseling & Trauma Center & The Safer Society - Margaret Blaustein & Joseph Spinazzola, trainers - $125 (please call for additional information and group rates)

Cognitive Coaching

Sponsored by the Lamoille Area Professional Development Academy - Lynn Sawyer, trainer - $620 for members & $745 for non-members (this is the 2nd two days of a 4 day session)

5th Annual VT Blueprint for Health Conference

(we don't have any other information but will add it when it arrives)

Veterans Benefits 101

Sponsored by the VT Office of Veterans Affairs - Clayton Clark, trainer - $10.00 - Please make sure to add course code 040181 to the registration form before you send it in.

Part 1: Methamphetamine: Latest Knowledge & Treatments

Sponsored by AIA Resource Center - Richard Rawson, PHD, trainer - $25/session

Part 2: Prenatal Methamphetamine Exposure & Child Outcome - What Do We Know

Sponsored by AIA Resource Center - Barry Lester, PhD, trainer - $25/session

Effective Parent/Teacher Conferences - Getting Ready

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center - Gayle DiMasi, Presenter

Overlooked, Not Forgotten - Mentoring Children of Prisoners

Sponsored by Mobius, the Permanent Fund for the Well-Being of Vermonts Children, VT Dept of Corrections & VT Children's Aid Society

Overlooked, Not Forgotten - Mentoring Children of Prisoners

Sponsored by Mobius, the Permanent Fund for the Well-Being of Vermonts Children, VT Dept of Corrections & VT Children's Aid Society

Positive Youth Development Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention

Sponsored by Health & Learning, in Montpelier - $35 - CEUs

Changing Behavior through Social Norms Marketing

Sponsored by the Association of Student Assistance Professionals of VT & the National Association - $125

Vermont Alliance of Information & Referral Services 8th Annual Conference - Effective Communication - Breaking Down Barriers

Cost - $35

Adolescent Brain Development & High Risk Behavior

Sponsored by Health and Learning - Michael Nerney, trainer - $35, CEUs

Effective Parent/Teacher Conferences for Parents of English Language Learners

Sponsored by VT Parent Information Center - Gayle Dimasi, trainer - Free

Best Practices in Employment Services for People with Co-Occurring Mental Illness & Substance Abuse

Sponsored by Depts of Mental Health & Health

Bridges Out of Poverty

Sponsored by VT Dept for Children & Families - Prudence Pease, trainer - $20 for non-AHS staff

Advocacy 101: A Citizen's Guide to Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT - Free

Co-Teaching and Differentiating Instruction with Dr. Richard Villa

Sponsored by VT Schoolhouse Seminars - $169

Veterans Benefits 101

Sponsored by VT Dept of Veterans Affairs - Clayton Clark, trainer. - $10

Prevention Ethics

Skponsored by VT Dept of Health

Veterans Benefits 101

Sponsored by VT Dept of Veterans Affairs - Clayton Clark, trainer - $10

Developing Behavior Support Plans for Students with Challenging Behavior: A Holistic, Collaborative, Solution Seeking Approach with Jon Udis

Sponsored by VT Schoolhouse Seminars - $169

Developing Behavior Support Plans for Students with Challenging Behavior: A Holistic, Collaborative, Solution Seeking Approach with Jon Udis

Sponsored by VT Schoolhouse Seminars - $125

Developing Behavior Support Plans for Students with Challenging Behavior: A Holistic, Collaborative, Solution Seeking Approach with Jon Udis

Sponsored by VT Schoolhouse Seminars - $125

VT Geriatics Conference - Management of Difficult Geriatric Problems

Sponsored by VT Area Health Centers Network - $150 (physicians) & $95 (non-physicians) - CEUs

Resiliency in Action

Sponsored by VT Foster & Adoptive Family Association - Nan Henderson, trainer - $75

Veterans Benefits 101

Sponsored by VT Dept of Veterans Affairs - Clayton Clark, trainer - $10

Part 1: An Overview of TALK LA (a family centered approach for mothers living with HIV/AIDS)

Sponsored by AIA Resource Center - Carla Elia, PhD, trainer - $25/session (part 2 on May 29th)

Part 2: A Family Centered Approach with HIV/AIDs

Sponsored by AIA Resource Center - Carla Elia, PhD, trainer - $25/session

Community Education Series - Substance & Alcohol Abuse

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT, Central VT New Directions & Turning Point Center - Free (series will run for 6 Tuesdays beginning 4/15/08)

Association of Student Assistance Professionals of VT Fall Conference

Sponsored by ASAP of VT

Sensory Integration

Sponsored by the Family Center of Washington County - March 6th & 13th

First Aid Certification

Sponsored by the Family Center of Washington County, Kathleen Burroughs, trainer - $15

Advocating for Your Child - Part 1

Sponsored by the VT Parent Information Center - Mike Mulcahy, trainer - Free

Identifying & Supporting Children with Special Needs

Sponsored by the Family Center of Washington County - March 11th & 18th

Advocating for Your Child - Part 2

Sponsored by the VT Parent Information Center - Mike Mulcahy, trainer - Free

Self-Esteem & Self-Empowerment

Melissa Lang, trainer-life coach - Sessions run 5 Thursdays, $95 for all sessions

Using Multiple Tiers of Instruction to Prevent Reading Difficulties in Young Children

Sponsored by the Stern Center & VT Dept of Education - Joseph Torgesen, trainer - $80

Understanding Core Concepts of Child & Adolescent Brain Development

Sponsored by NFI-VT - Dr. Bruce Perry, trainer - $125 *** Rate for both 4/3 & 4/4 = $220***

Translating Core Concepts into Clinical Practice

Sponsored by NFI-VT - Dr. Bruce Perry, trainer - $125 ***Rate for both 4/3 & 4/4 = $220***

3rd Annual Working with Youth Conference

Dishon Mill, keynoter - $65

Know Your Rights in Recovery!

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT, VT Dept of Health & Legal Action Center

Charting the Course - Helping Youth with Disabilities Move Successfully to Work, College & Adult Life

Sponsored by the VT Parent Information Center & Parent to Parent - Scot Chesney, trainer

Governor's Summit on Employment of People with Disabilities

Sponsored by VocRehab VT & the VT Association of Business, Industry & Rehabilitation (VABIR) - details will be forthcoming

Hepatitis C Workshop

Sponsored by the Hepatitis C Support Project of San Francisco, Vt Dept of Health, Acorn & the Howard Center

Internal Family Systems Therapy Model & Psychological Trauma

Sponsored by VT Trauma Institute - Dr. Richard Schwartz, trainer - $160

Living on the Fault Line - Where Race & Family Meet

A film by Jeff Faber, sponsored by the VT Foster & Adoptive Family Association

What is Evidence Based Practice

Dr. Jody Kamon & Win Turner, trainers - $65

Healthy, Wealthy & Wise?

A confernece to support delivery of services to women, multiple sponsors - Free

Parenting the Hurt Foster or Adoptive Child

Sponsored by the Vermont Adoption Consortium - Dr. Gregory Keck, trainer - Various rates, CEUs available

Legal Proceedings

Sponsored by the VT Network of State Investigators (NSI), Caroline Earle, Chief - Attorney General's Litigation Division. For details such as start/end time and location contact Margaret Davis - Free

Competency-Based Assessment for Parents with Disabilties - An Introduction

Sponsored by the Green Mountain Family Support 360 Project & the Agency of Human Services - Dr. Maurice Feldman, trainer - $100

Working with Parents with Disabilities - An Introduction

Sponsored by Green Mountain Family Support 360 Project & Agency of Human Services - Dr. Maurice Feldman, speaker - Free

Supporting Toilet Learning in Young Children with Toileting Delays and/or Developmental Delays

Sponsored by the UVM Center on Disability & Community Inclusion, presented through VT's interactive TV system

Recruitment & Retention of a Qualified Workforce

Sponsored by the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement - Free

State & Communities Share Their Experiences - Strengths & Hope for Recovery for Children & Families

Sponsored by the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement - this is a "webinar" - Free

2nd Annual Mentoring Conference

Sponsored by Mobius & the Permanent Fund

Discovering Mindfulness: Self-Care & Presence - Intergrating Our Lives & Work

Sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers - VT Chapter - CEUs available

Health Realization - the New Inside-Out Paradigm for Prevention, Education & Human Services

Jack Pransky - trainer

Clearing the Path to Home - Legal Barriers for Homeless Persons

Sponsored by Institute on Homelessness & Trauma - Bonnie Milstein, an attorney from San Fransciso, trainer

VT Institute of Corrections - Annual Dept of Corrections Conference

Sponsored by the VT Dept of Corrections - CEUs available - No Contact Information Available yet, please check back.

Walk a Mile in My Shoes - Bridging Peer Support & Treatment Services

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery VT, Vt Psychiatric Survivors, VT Vet to Vet, VT Recovery Network, VT Harm Reduction Coalition - Free

"The Motherhood Manifesto"

A documentary sponsered by the Kids are Priority One Coalition and Mama Says - Free

Information & Referral Training (211)

Sponsored by Barre Agency of Human Services - Cathy Nellis, trainer - Free

2nd Annual FACES (Families of Addiction Consulting for Effective Services) Conference & Dinner

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT - Sharon Smith, founder of Momstell, speaker

Walking the Tightrope: Ethical Considerations in Behavioral Practice in Rural Communities

Sponsored by the VT Association of Social Workers - VT Chapter - CEUs available

4th Annual Food Allergy Conference

Dr. Charles Irvin & Mike Mulcahy, speakers - $10 pre-registration fee

Making Communication Happen III

Sponsored by VT Division of Disability & Aging Services & VT Communication Task Force - $60 ($25 reduced fee for people with disabilities & family members)

Increase Awareness & Sensitivity to Individuals Who are Deaf

Sponsored by VT Dept of Human Resources - Carrie Foster, trainer

May Video Series - Adults & Co-occurring

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery, VT Integrated Services Initiative & VT Psychiatric Surviors - Free

May Video Series - Personal Trauma

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT, VT Intergrated Services Initiative & VT Psychiatric Survivors - Free

May Video Series - Understanding Depression & Addiction

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT, VT Integrated Services Initiative & VT Psychiatric Survivors - Free

May Video Series - Preventing Relapse

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT, VT Integrated Services Initiative & VT Psychiatric Survivors - Free

6th Annual Charles M. Poser, MD, Lecture - Resilient Learners

Sponsored by Stern Center for Language & Learning & UVM College of Medicine, Robert Brooks, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School - $70 before May 1

Youth On Board & In Orgaizations Training (open to both youth & adults)

Sponsored by New Directions for Barre Prevention Coalition - June 6th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm; June 7th 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Refugee Nutrition

Sponsored by the Campaign to End Childhood Hunger & the VT Refugee Resettlement Program - $30

Building Blocks for Literacy

Sponsored by the Stern Center for Language & Learning - Nancy Clements & Brenda Buzzell, presenters - $25 - ** Day 1 of 2 day event (See Dec 6, 2008)

Building Blocks for Literacy

Sponsored by the Stern Center for Language & Leaning - Nancy Clements & Brenda Buzzell, presenters - $25 - ** Day 2 of 2 day event (see Sept 27, 2008)

Traumatic Brain Injury - Free Legal Clinic

Sponsored by VT Protection & Advocacy, VT Legal Aid & the Brain Jury Assoc. of VT - Free

De-escalation Techniques

Sponsored by VT Dept for Children & Families - Andy Lange & Chris Dalley, trainers

CPR/First Aid

Sponsored by the Red Cross - $75

Powerful Presentations

Judy Ringer, trainer - $110

HBO Addiction Summer Series

Sponsored by the Central VT Partners for Prevention - series continues throughout June

Customer Service

Knowledgewave, presenters - $110

HBO Addiction Summer Series

Sponsored by Central VT Partners for Prevention - series continues throughout June

HBO Addiction Summer Series

Sponsored by the Central VT Partners for Prevention - series continues throughout June

HBO Addiction Summer Series

Sponsored by Central VT Partners for Prevention - series continues throughout June

Bridges Out of Poverty

Sponsored by VT Dept for Children & Families - Prudence Pease, trainer - $20 for non-AHS participants

HBO Addiction Summer Series

Sponsored by Central Vermont Partners for Prevention

CPR/First Aid

Sponsored by the Red Cross - $75

Per Mano - Hand in Hand, A View of the City-Wide System of Early Education in Pistoia, Italy

Presentations by officials from Pistoia - $65 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday & 8:15 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday

43th Annual Conference for the National Association for Rural Mental Health - Changing Practices for a Changing Rural Environment

Speakers include Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Dr. Terry Kline & Dr. Kenneith Minkhoff - various rates

De-escalation Techniques

Sponsored by VT Dept for Children & Families - Andy Lange & Chris Dalley, trainers

Presentation by Douglas B. Marlowe, JD, PhD.

Sponsired by the Court Administrators office - Free

Workplace Attitude, Behavior & Performance during Difficult Times

Sponsored by the Central VT Economic Developement Corp - Zach Clements, speaker - $35/person for non-CVEDC members - includes hot breakfast buffett

Medical Issues in Child Maltreatment for Non-Medical Team Members

Sponsored by Family Services Division, DCF

Women & Work: Gender Responsivity & Workforce Development

Sponsored by the National Institute of corrections, LIVE 8 hour interactive training via satellite TV (sites must have 24 participants minimum)