In-Person Trainings
As of June 1, 2020 the Child Development Division has determined that trainings for early childhood and afterschool professionals may take place in person. Approved sponsors may also continue to offer online real-time trainings. CDD asks all trainers and sponsors to be sure they follow the VOSHA and ACCD business COVID-19 health guidance. More information is available at:
ACCD COVID-19 Recovery Resource Center
Online Real-Time Trainings
In response to the social distancing required as part of COVID-19 prevention and mitigation, the Vermont Child Development Division has temporarily authorized approved sponsors of professional development in Vermont to offer trainings to early childhood and afterschool professionals in real time via online methods.
Online real time trainings use technology that allows trainer and participants to interact in real time using video and audio communication (e.g. Zoom). CLICK HERE for more information about delivery of real time online trainings in Vermont.
Online First Aid and CPR
The Child Development Division will allow certain online-only First Aid and CPR trainings completed March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 to meet the regulatory requirement. CLICK HERE for more information about First Aid and CPR training options.
Virtual Observation of the Practitioner
On January 25, 2021, Northern Lights released guidance for completion of a virtual Observation of the Practitioner. If you need support finding someone to conduct a virtual observation, please contact your Northern Lights Resource Advisor. More detail about who is permitted to visit regulated child care programs is available here.
Updated 1/25/2021