July News
This month, Northern Lights is excited to showcase changes to the Northern Lights website, highlight upcoming professional development opportunities, and to honor the early childhood and afterschool professionals who recently earned certificates and credentials.
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New from Northern Lights
“Where can I find my BFIS quality and credentialing number?”, “Where do I go with my bonus questions?”, and “How do I reset my Northern Lights Password?” are just a few of the questions answered on the recently designed Northern Lights Frequently Asked Questions Page. Visit the FAQ page to learn the answers to these questions and more.
Direct Send allows you to log into your Northern Lights User Portal and submit professional development documents directly to Northern Lights for processing. It also makes the verification process visible so you can see that your document was received and where it is in the process. Visit Northern Lights Account for more information.
Trainings Now Available
Don’t miss out on upcoming trainings. Check our Northern Lights Calendar to see what’s now available for registration, including these trainings from Northern Lights at CCV.
Introduction to Strengthening Families – Begins Aug 5
This training provides an introduction to the Strengthening Families Framework and the five Protective Factors. This uses a 2+2+2 training design.
Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals – Begins Aug 19
This 45-hour training includes broad introductory content designed specifically for early childhood professionals.
Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals Pilot – Begins Aug 28
This 45-hour training includes broad introductory content designed specifically for early childhood professionals. This section of Fundamentals will be piloting an updated version of the curriculum.
Fall Semester Trainings
Registration for Fundamentals is Now Open!
Visit the Northern Lights at CCV Training Calendar to Register now.
Registration for Fall Trainings Opens August 6
Save the date! Northern Lights at CCV Fall Semester Training Registration opens August 6, 2025.
Additional Opportunities
Community College of Vermont In-Person Courses
Brattleboro EDU 1270 Supporting Young Children with Diverse Abilities, Thursdays 6:00pm – 9:00 pm.
Winooski EDU 1030 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Thursdays 6:00pm – 9:00 pm
CCV also offers a large array of Early Childhood Education courses available online. Please reach out to your Northern Lights Resource Advisor to find out more about these exciting CCV courses.
CCV and Vermont Afterschool are partnering to offer afterschool professionals the opportunity to take EDU 1320: Introduction to Afterschool Education for free this Fall at CCV! For more information click Here
The Early Childhood Leadership Institute (ECLI) is now accepting applications for the Class of 2026. This program is funded by a grant through the State of Vermont that allows associates to participate Tuition Free. Find out more about How to Apply for the Early Childhood Leadership Institute (ECLI) – Snelling Center for Government
Celebrating Your Accomplishments
Many early childhood and afterschool professionals demonstrate their career advancement by earning certificates and credentials, or participating in the Vermont Instructor Registry. The list of recipients below includes everyone who received certificates or credentials in June 2025.
Northern Lights is Proud to Honor YOU!
Afterschool Certificate or Credential:
Carrie Allen (Springfield) Foundations
Diane Patterson (Ascutney) Foundations
Ashlyn Rice (Springfield) Foundations
Tammy Rice (Springfield) Foundations
Teanah Webster (Rutland) Foundations
Program Director Credential:
Kimberly Crawford (Ferrisburgh) Step 1
Rae Martin (Mt. Holly) Step 1
Lyndia Pierce (Berlin) Step 1
Beth Workman (Underhill) Step 1
April Botala (Milton) Step 2
Jessica Sardinas (Putney) Step 2
CIS Early Intervention Certificates:
Margaret “Meg” Baker (Middlebury) Provisional
Kelsey Colvin (Bennington) Provisional
Emalyn Barber (Bennington) Certificate
Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Certificate:
Marisa Cote (Jay) Level 1
Justyn Cousino (Bristol) Level 1
Alison Frakes (Bennington) Level 1
Amelia Guillen (Bennington) Level 1
Kiara Hewes (Shaftsbury) Level 1
Natalie Page (Wolcott) Level 1
Alexis Pratt (Bennington) Level 1
Tina Strangeway (Essex Junction) Level 1
Kyra Hurley (Pownal) Level 2
Hannah Jewell (St. Johnsbury) Level 2
Laurie Cousineau (New Haven) Level 3A
Danielle Greene (Shaftsbury) Level 3A
Ginelle Hunter (Hoosick Falls, NY) Level 3A
Marissa Nelson (Sheffield) Level 3A
Jade Holland (Randolph) Level 3B
Amber Kingsbury (Windsor) Level 3B
Meg Marshall (East Fairfield) Level 3B
Harley Mobbs (Winooski) Level 3B
Margaret Roche (Montpelier) Level 3B
Susannah Throop (Winooski) Level 3B
Jennifer Wendel (Bristol) Level 3B
Melina Brooks (Cambridge) Level 4A
Makenna Cross (Bennington) Level 4A
Alyssa Ferris (Springfield) Level 4A
Jordan Goodermote (Castleton) Level 4A
Caleb Morehouse (Burlington) Level 4A
Lily Hawks (Norwich) Level 4B
Mackenzie Hakey (Burlington) Level 5A
Trudy Heinrichs (Manchester Center) Level 5A
Joanna Spotts (Essex Junction) Level 6
Looking For Help?
We offer trainings, career advising and technical assistance, and friendly support to assist with your professional development goals. Contact a Resource Advisor and get your questions answered.