Watch the recording for "What Can the Section 504 Plan Provide for My Child with a Disability?" here. Under Vermont’s current special education eligibility rules that will remain in effect for another year, some children with disabilities will not qualify for an IEP but will qualify for a Section 504 Plan. Section 504 of the […]
Cerebral Palsy and Disability Awareness puppet presentation day in Springfield, VT
Vermont Family Network (VFN) is seeking Support Parent volunteers! If you are at a point in your parenting journey where you are ready to support another family, please consider becoming a trained VFN Support Parent with our Parent Match Program. Through a one-to-one “match,” experienced Support Parents offer emotional support to families and assist them […]
Kindness and Stress Programs generously sponsored by The National Life Group Foundation 9:30-10:10 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Puppet Program 10:30-11:10 4th Grade Puppet Program 12:00-12:40 2nd Grade Puppet Program 1:00-1:40 5th Grade Workshop 2:00-2:40 3rd Grade Puppet Program
Watch the recording of "The 988 Crisis Line - What Families Should Know" here. You may have seen in media outlets that a new crisis line, 988, has been launched in Vermont and nationally. What exactly is 988 and how might it impact your family? Please join us as we host a team from the […]
Kindness & Stress Program generously sponsored by The National Life Group Foundation 9:30-10:05 PK Kindness & Stress Puppets 10:25-11:00 K Kindness & Stress Puppets 12:00-12:35 1 and 2/3 Kindness & Stress Puppets 1:00-1:35 3/4 Kindness & Stress Puppets 2:00-2:45 5/6 Anxiety & Stress Workshop
Watch the recording for "Protecting and Empowering our Children and Youth with Autism Through Kidpower" here. In this workshop, adults who support children and youth will learn how to help young people with autism build stronger relationships and be safer from bullying, abuse, and other harm. We'll practice ways parents & caregivers can teach young […]
Watch the recording of "Students with Disabilities and School Discipline - Understanding Your Rights" here. This workshop will examine the rights of students with disabilities as they relate to school discipline. The session will include an overview of students’ discipline rights and protections and answer questions like: Who can/can’t be suspended? What is an informal […]
Watch the recording "Equitable and Inclusive Environments for Every Family: Stopping the Suspension and Expulsion of Preschoolers in Vermont" here. In 2005, the first published national rates of preschoolers being expelled from childcare and preschool programs received tremendous national and international media attention. Since then, Vermont and other states across the country have worked on […]
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Kindness & Stress Program generously funded by the Vermont Department of Mental Health
Watch recording for the Open Enrollment Virtual Town Hall here. Interested in learning more about Open Enrollment for the Vermont Health Insurance Marketplace (Vermont Health Connect) or need to enroll or renew your health insurance through Vermont Health Connect (VHC)? Get information that you can share or use for yourself. Open Enrollment started November 1st! […]