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May
18
Location: Waterbury Training Type: Online Real Time

Overview of STARS The Step Ahead Recognition System and Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI)

This webinar provides the participant with an overview of STARS The Step Ahead Recognition System (Vermont’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for childcare, preschool and afterschool programs. The objective of this webinar is to familiarize the participants with the process of app...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Courtney Isham
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 18, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Total Hours

2.0

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Elizabeth Brown
1-800-649-2642 Option 8
elizabeth.brown@vermont.gov

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May
19
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care ,

Educator Wellness and Burnout Prevention

Educators in child care settings give steady, everyday care which can make it challenging to notice their own limits. This training helps teachers and staff navigate compassion fatigue and set healthy boundaries. Through an equity centered lens, participants explore how to recognize early signs of b...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Annie Valentine
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
May 26, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Joanne Rouleau
(802) 828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu

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May
19
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals ,

Fundamentals For Early Childhood Professionals **This session is Full**

**This session is full** We will have another set of Fundamentals Sessions opening in late summer/early fall. Registration will open in July. Please fill out this interest form if you'd like to be notified when the next sessions are open for registration. Fundamentals Interest Form This 45-hou...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Rachel Hunter
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Family & Community Partnerships
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
  • Observation & Assessment
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
  • Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice
  • Safety & Wellness
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 19, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
May 26, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
June 2, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
June 9, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
June 16, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
June 23, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
June 30, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
July 7, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
July 14, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
July 21, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
July 28, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
August 4, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
August 11, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
August 18, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
August 25, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Total Hours

45

Cost

$50

Contact Information

Tia Fotion
(802) 281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu

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May
19
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care , Strengthening Families Framework ,

STRONG Together Community of Practice

This community of practice is designed for advanced practitioners with strong knowledge of the Strengthening Families framework and protective factors. Join your colleagues to deepen your knowledge and practice implementing the five protective factors with the families you serve. Session topics will...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Brenda Schramm
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Family & Community Partnerships
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Advanced
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 19, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
May 26, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
June 2, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
June 9, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
June 16, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
June 23, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Total Hours

12

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu

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May
20
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Medication Administration ,

Medication Administration

Participants who work in child care or afterschool programs will demonstrate procedures for receiving, storing, preparing, administering, and documenting administration of medications for children; describe and demonstrate what to do for signs and symptoms of an asthma attack and allergic reaction; ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Louise Mongeon
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 20, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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May
20
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Afterschool ,

SEL Micro-Training: The Ripple Effect

The response you choose in each moment has an inevitable ripple effect on the youth in your program, co-workers, parents, guardians and others in your program community. When we are intentional about our actions, we can maximize the chance of making a positive impact on those we care about. In this ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Katie O'Shea
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
Primary Audience
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 20, 2026
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Total Hours

0.75

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Becka Wilcke
8024483464
becka@vermontafterschool.org

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May
20
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care , Strengthening Families Framework ,

Exploring the Protective Factors – Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development

Join us for an engaging session that helps early educators use knowledge of parenting and child development to strengthen and empower families. This training builds practical skills to apply current brain science in everyday conversations, challenge common myths, use strengths‑based and culturally...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Brenda Schramm
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Family & Community Partnerships
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Intermediate
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 20, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
May 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu

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May
20
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

Play is Learning: The Six C’s of Play

This workshop will teach us the benefits of free and guided play. We will learn how to support child-led learning while exploring the six C’s of play (collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovations, and confidence)....

Sponsor:
Instructor: Carrie Becker
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 20, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org

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May
21
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care ,

Brain-Based Responses to Challenging Behavior

Challenging behavior can be extremely frustrating, especially when our usual tricks aren’t working. In this training, we will peek into the brains of children whose behavior adults find challenging and discover how their nervous systems may be driving their behavior. Then, through this new lens, w...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Aricha Gilpatrick Drury
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
Primary Audience
  • Preschool/PreK
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 21, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

$22

Contact Information

Aricha Gilpatrick Drury
000-000-0000
earlychildhoodinsights@gmail.com

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May
21
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Afterschool , Advanced Specialized Care ,

Keeping Adolescent Youth Safe on the Internet

Today’s youth live in a world that is fully intertwined with technology. Tweens and teens make decisions daily, often independently, regarding online relationships. This training provides adults with a deeper understanding of the multiple kinds of digital risks all youth encounter in the digital e...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Joy Kitchell
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • School-Age
  • Mentors/Coaches
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 21, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org

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May
26
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

How to Use Direct Send – DAYTIME OFFERING

Direct Send is the new way to submit your education and training documents to Northern Lights. Join a Northern Lights Resource Advisor to learn how your Northern Lights Account works, how to submit and track your documents using Direct Send, and to review exactly what needs to be sent to Northern Li...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Ammie Collins & Tia Fotion
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 26, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Total Hours
Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
(802) 828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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May
26
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Afterschool ,

Supporting Young Staff in Summer Programs

When we asked youth employed in afterschool and summer programs across the state what they needed support with, they resoundingly said they wanted more training on how to handle the situations they are encountering in their program in partnership with adult colleagues. We then created a workshop, Ha...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Katie O'Shea and Matt Wolf
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice
Primary Audience
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 26, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Total Hours

1.5

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Becka Wilcke
802-448-3464
becka@vermontafterschool.org

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May
27
Location: Waterbury Training Type: Online Real Time

STARS Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan Webinar

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) is an ongoing practice that helps your program reflect, adapt and improve so you can better support children, families, and staff over time. The CQI Plan is where your ideas take shape. It’s a chance to think through your goals and the objectives, and figure ou...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Courtney Isham
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 27, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Jessica Burns
802-798-6323
jessica.burns@vermont.gov

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May
28
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

Succession Planning for your Child Care Business

Succession planning is vital for sustaining your child care business beyond your current leadership. It is important to be proactive and prepare for a leadership transition early, instead of reacting to a sudden departure. In this training, we will discuss the benefits of creating a succession plan ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Jennifer Severance & LouAnn Beninati
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 28, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

tess bates
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org

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May
28
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care ,

No Biting!

Biting is one of the toughest challenging behaviors adults face in toddler classrooms. Join us to uncover the causes of biting behavior and figure out what adults can do to reduce and eliminate biting in the early childhood setting. We'll also discuss more productive ways to talk with families abou...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Aricha Gilpatrick Drury
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 28, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

$22

Contact Information

Aricha Gilpatrick Drury
000-000-0000
earlychildhoodinsights@gmail.com

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May
29
Location: Statewide Training Type: In Person

Northern Lights Professional Development Summit

Join us for a day of networking and workshops related to delivering high quality training, coaching, and support to the early childhood & afterschool fields in Vermont. Participants will choose to attend morning and afternoon breakout sessions related to training delivery or coaching (4 PD hours ava...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Multiple Trainers
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
Primary Audience
  • Mentors/Coaches
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Intermediate
Session Start Dates
Session Times
May 29, 2026
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Total Hours

4

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Adri Taylo-Behrman
802-654-0730
adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu

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June
2
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

A Deep Dive Into ACEs

You likely have heard of adverse childhood experiences or been told that 50% of children experience at least once ACE, but there's much more to learn about the impact of trauma on children. This introductory webinar will provide an in-depth look at ACEs for those who want to understand how these exp...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Steph Steeves
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 2, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Total Hours

1

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Steph Steeves
(802) 658-3131
stephs@stepsvt.org

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June
2
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care ,

Equitable Observation

This training helps early educators take a closer look at how bias and dominant cultural norms shape the way we observe and document children’s learning. Participants will practice noticing strengths without slipping into deficit language and explore culturally responsive ways to interpret what th...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Hailey Douglas
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Observation & Assessment
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
Training Level
Intermediate
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 2, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Debra Norris
(802) 281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu

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June
2
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Introduction to Licensing ,

Introduction to Licensing

This 2-hour Zoom presentation by the Child Development Division Licensing Unit will provide a review of the Vermont child care regulations and discuss how they are linked to developmentally appropriate practice. This training meets the requirement for those applying for a Level I on the Career Ladde...

Sponsor:
Instructor: CDD Licensor
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 2, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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June
3
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Medication Administration ,

Medication Administration

Participants who work in child care or afterschool programs will demonstrate procedures for receiving, storing, preparing, administering, and documenting administration of medications for children; describe and demonstrate what to do for signs and symptoms of an asthma attack and allergic reaction; ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Melissa White
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 3, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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June
3
Location: Waterbury Training Type: Online Real Time

STARS Responsive Practices Webinar

This webinar will cover Responsive Practices for STARS Level 4 and 5, as well as Responsive Practice Knowledge Areas for STARS Level 2 and up. We will discuss how child observations relate to and inform lesson planning in the classroom, and how to use child observations and Youth Voice. We will also...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Courtney Isham
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
  • Observation & Assessment
Primary Audience
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 3, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Meredith Bartolo
802-798-6314
meredith.bartolo@vermont.gov

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June
3
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Afterschool ,

SEL Micro-Training: Transitions

Who knew a bathroom break could topple an entire program! We’ve seen more than a few youth programs self-combust during transitions alone. The culprit each time: the absence of creative planning for times between activities. Whether cleaning up from snack time, or migrating your group from inside ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Jamie Dansereau
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 3, 2026
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Total Hours

0.75

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Becka Wilcke
8024483464
becka@vermontafterschool.org

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June
3
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

Board Governance

The work of a governing board of directors is critical for the long term-term health and sustainability of non-profit child care programs. Being actively engaged is the first step in supporting the mission and vision of non-profit child care centers. This training will cover board governance topics ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Jennifer Severance & LouAnn Beninati
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 3, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

tess bates
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org

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June
4
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Afterschool , Advanced Specialized Care ,

TECHNICOOL: Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet

There are multiple kinds of digital risks for children today, such as internet pornography, online groomers, and sexting. It is important for caregivers and teachers to have the information and tools to respond. Adults in this workshop will: a) learn the digital risks for children and strategize way...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Joy Kitchell
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Mentors/Coaches
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 4, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org

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June
4
Location: Hyde Park Training Type: In Person

Nature Play All Summer Long

Step outside and let learning unfold in fresh air and open spaces this summer. In this workshop, educators will explore simple, engaging ways to keep children actively learning all summer through nature-based play. Together, we'll dig into hands-on experiences including gardening, water play, gross ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: April Zajko
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
Training Level
Intermediate
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 4, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org

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June
6
Location: Waterbury Training Type: In Person

Summer Camp Kick-Off

On June 6th, we are hosting a Summer Camp Kick-Off professional development event for camp leaders and staff at the beautiful Green Mountain Club in Waterbury. This will be a day to center on recharging, preparing your afterschool and summer program staff, and celebrating the joy of our work -- all ...

Sponsor:
Instructor:
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
Primary Audience
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 6, 2026
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Total Hours

3

Cost

$50

Contact Information

Becka Wilcke
802-448-3464
becka@vermontafterschool.org

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June
8
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

What Can a Part-Time CFO Do for Your Early Childhood Center-Based Business?

Join us for an informational meeting with Craig Ross and Cherian Philip, partners at engageCFO, a fractional Chief Financial Officer firm that supports organizations in managing finances and operational services. Their services include developing financial strategies, accounting and compliance, syst...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Jennifer Severance & LouAnn Beninati
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 8, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Total Hours

1

Cost

Free

Contact Information

tess bates
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org

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June
8
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

How to Talk to Kids Before They Talk Back – Words that Make them Feel Seen, Heard, and Loved

What we say to infants and toddlers shapes far more than behavior. It shapes their brains, early identity, and capacity for connection. In this interactive professional development session, participants will explore the science of early language development through the lens of healthy relationship, ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Cara Tyrrell
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
Training Level
Intermediate
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 8, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Total Hours

1

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org

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June
9
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

Risky Play 101: Starting Small

Knowing about risky play and implementing it are two different things. This interactive webinar will explore what risky play is, why it is important for children's development, and how teachers can overcome common barriers to getting started. Participants will use the Pre-Teach → Coach → Reflect...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Joanna Spotts, EdD
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 9, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

$5

Contact Information

Joanna Spotts
(989)274-2638
JoannaSpotts@gmail.com

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June
10
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care ,

Educator Wellness and Burnout Prevention

Educators in child care settings give steady, everyday care which can make it challenging to notice their own limits. This training helps teachers and staff navigate compassion fatigue and set healthy boundaries. Through an equity centered lens, participants explore how to recognize early signs of b...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Annie Valentine
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 10, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Joanne Rouleau
(802) 828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu

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June
12
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

Community of Practice-Handbooks in Child Care; Improving Handbook Content

Participants will engage in changing and/or creating sections of their handbooks. The goal is for improving and creating handbook content for child care business. This is meant for directors, board members responsible for handbooks, Afterschool Professionals ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Deb Grennon
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 12, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
June 26, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
July 10, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
July 24, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Tess Bates
802-341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org

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June
16
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Afterschool , Advanced Specialized Care ,

Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development 

Gain information and skills to develop and maintain open communication with children, identify and respond to normal as well as concerning sexual behaviors in children, answer children's questions, and give children positive messages. Nurturing healthy sexual development plays an important role in p...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Joy Kitchell
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Mentors/Coaches
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 16, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org

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June
17
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care , Strengthening Families Framework ,

Exploring the Protective Factors – Support in Time of Need

Join us for a practical, hands‑on session designed to help early educators confidently support families when needs arise. This training builds skills to recognize concrete support as a protective factor, talk with families about their needs in a strengths‑based way, reduce barriers to accessing ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Brenda Schramm
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Family & Community Partnerships
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Intermediate
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 24, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu

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June
17
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Basic Specialized Care ,

Basic Specialized Care

Basic Specialized Care is a six-hour introductory training for early childhood and afterschool professionals who serve vulnerable children and their families in regulated child care and afterschool settings. This training is one of the requirements to become a Specialized Child Care Provider in Verm...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Kimberlie Buxton
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Family & Community Partnerships
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 17, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
June 24, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu

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June
17
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Medication Administration ,

Medication Administration

Participants will demonstrate procedures for receiving, storing, preparing, administering, and documenting administration of medications for children; describe and demonstrate what to do for signs and symptoms of an asthma attack and allergic reaction; and describe symptoms of adverse reactions to m...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Louise Mongeon
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
(802) 828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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June
23
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Afterschool ,

SEL Micro-Training: Your Values

Personal values can provide vital clues to navigating choppy emotional waters — the ups and downs that inevitably come up in the everyday. When we use our values as a guide, we can intentionally change the course of any exchange. When we embody what matters most to each of us, we elevate the way w...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Marla Goldstein
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
Primary Audience
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Total Hours

0.75

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Becka Wilcke
8024483464
becka@vermontafterschool.org

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June
23
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care , Strengthening Families Framework ,

Introduction to Strengthening Families

This training provides an introduction to the Strengthening Families Framework and the five Protective Factors. This training is appropriate for individuals who are new to Strengthening Families and have not taken any previous training on the topic. This training meets the Advanced Specialized...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Catherine Siggins
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Family & Community Partnerships
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Mentors/Coaches
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
June 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Tia Fotion
(802) 281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu

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July
7
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Strengthening Families Framework ,

Introduction to Strengthening Families

This training provides an introduction to the Strengthening Families Framework and the five Protective Factors. This training is appropriate for individuals who are new to Strengthening Families and have not taken any previous training on the topic. This training meets the Advanced Specialized...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Brenda Schramm
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Family & Community Partnerships
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Mentors/Coaches
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
July 7, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 14, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Tia Fotion
(802) 281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu

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July
8
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Medication Administration ,

Medication Administration

Participants will demonstrate procedures for receiving, storing, preparing, administering, and documenting administration of medications for children; describe and demonstrate what to do for signs and symptoms of an asthma attack and allergic reaction; and describe symptoms of adverse reactions to m...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Melissa White
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
July 8, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
(802) 828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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July
14
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

VELS: Basics for Planning Curriculum

This 2 hour training will provide an overview of the purpose and use of the VELS as a guide for intentional planning of developmentally appropriate, engaging learning experiences for children ages birth to five....

Sponsor:
Instructor: Catherine Siggins
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
July 14, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
(802) 828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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July
14
Location: Randolph Training Type: Hybrid (part in person, part online)

2nd Edition Infant/Toddler CLASS Certification

CLASS 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler Observer Certification Training is a hybrid three-day, hands-on training that prepares individuals to certify as CLASS observers with proven reliability in measuring the quality of educator-child interactions across a diversity of settings. With this comprehensive ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Nikki Bearor
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Observation & Assessment
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Intermediate
Session Start Dates
Session Times
July 14, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
July 15, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
July 16, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Total Hours

18

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org

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July
15
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Basic Specialized Care ,

Basic Specialized Care

Basic Specialized Care is a six-hour introductory training for early childhood and afterschool professionals who serve vulnerable children and their families in regulated child care and afterschool settings. This training is one of the requirements to become a Specialized Child Care Provider in Verm...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Cathy Siggins
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Family & Community Partnerships
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
July 15, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
July 22, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu

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July
15
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Introduction to Licensing ,

Introduction to Licensing

This 2-hour Zoom presentation by the Child Development Division Licensing Unit will provide a review of the Vermont child care regulations and discuss how they are linked to developmentally appropriate practice. This training meets the requirement for those applying for a Level I on the Career Ladde...

Sponsor:
Instructor: CDD Licensor
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
July 15, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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July
22
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Medication Administration ,

Medication Administration – DAYTIME OFFERING

Participants who work in child care or afterschool programs will demonstrate procedures for receiving, storing, preparing, administering, and documenting administration of medications for children; describe and demonstrate what to do for signs and symptoms of an asthma attack and allergic reaction; ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Louise Mongeon, M.Ed., BSN, RN, NCSN
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
July 22, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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July
28
Location: Randolph Training Type: Hybrid (part in person, part online)

2nd Edition Pre-K CLASS Certification

CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K Observer Certification Training is a hybrid three-day, hands-on training that prepares individuals to certify as CLASS observers with proven reliability in measuring the quality of educator-child interactions across a diversity of settings. With this comprehensive training, p...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Nikki Bearor
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Observation & Assessment
Primary Audience
  • Preschool/PreK
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Intermediate
Session Start Dates
Session Times
July 28, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
July 29, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
July 30, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Total Hours

18

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org

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August
5
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Medication Administration ,

Medication Administration

Participants who work in child care or afterschool programs will demonstrate procedures for receiving, storing, preparing, administering, and documenting administration of medications for children; describe and demonstrate what to do for signs and symptoms of an asthma attack and allergic reaction; ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Melissa White
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
August 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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August
5
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Basic Specialized Care ,

Basic Specialized Care

Basic Specialized Care is a six-hour introductory training for early childhood and afterschool professionals who serve vulnerable children and their families in regulated child care and afterschool settings. This training is one of the requirements to become a Specialized Child Care Provider in Verm...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Alyson Grzyb
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Family & Community Partnerships
  • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
August 5, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
August 12, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Total Hours

6

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu

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August
10
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Introduction to Licensing ,

Introduction to Licensing

This 2-hour Zoom presentation by the Child Development Division Licensing Unit will provide a review of the Vermont child care regulations and discuss how they are linked to developmentally appropriate practice. This training meets the requirement for those applying for a Level I on the Career Ladde...

Sponsor:
Instructor: CDD Licensor
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
August 10, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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August
11
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

VELS: Basics for Planning Infant/Toddler Curriculum

This 2 hour training will provide an overview of the purpose and use of the VELS as a guide for intentional planning of developmentally appropriate, engaging learning experiences for children ages birth to age 2....

Sponsor:
Instructor: Catherine Siggins
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
August 11, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
(802) 828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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August
19
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Medication Administration ,

Medication Administration

Participants who work in child care or afterschool programs will demonstrate procedures for receiving, storing, preparing, administering, and documenting administration of medications for children; describe and demonstrate what to do for signs and symptoms of an asthma attack and allergic reaction; ...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Louise Mongeon
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Safety & Wellness
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
August 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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August
25
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time Special Topics: Introduction to Licensing ,

Introduction to Licensing – DAYTIME OFFERING

This 2-hour Zoom presentation by the Child Development Division Licensing Unit will provide a review of the Vermont child care regulations and discuss how they are linked to developmentally appropriate practice. This training meets the requirement for those applying for a Level I on the Career Ladde...

Sponsor:
Instructor: CDD Licensor
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
  • Curriculum & Learning Environments
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
August 25, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Total Hours

2

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Ammie Collins
(802) 828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu

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September
9
Location: Statewide Training Type: Online Real Time

Taxes for Self-Employed Child Care Providers: Forms, Filing & Q&A

Running a child care program means wearing many hats — including managing your taxes. This training guides early childhood educators through the essentials of self-employment taxes, including required forms, recordkeeping tips, and common deductions for family child care businesses. The session co...

Sponsor:
Instructor: Ashlie Smith
Scholarship: No
Conference:
Core Knowledge Area
  • Program Planning & Development
Primary Audience
  • Program Directors/Managers
Training Level
Introductory
Session Start Dates
Session Times
September 9, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Total Hours

1

Cost

Free

Contact Information

Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org

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Online Anytime Trainings

Get Outdoors Explore

Research documents the benefits of playing, learning, and simply being outdoors. National and international movements encourage more time in nature. However, this can be challenging for early care professionals. In this lesson, adult facilitators view examples of rural, suburban, and urban programs that support outdoor fun. Grow in confidence, understanding and capacity to support best practices in outdoor play for birth to school-age children.

Supporting Children with Autism Using a Neurodiversity Affirming Approach

In this training, participants will delve into understanding and supporting autistic children through a neurodiversity-affirming lens while learning directly from a Pediatric Speech Therapist. The goal is to equip you with the knowledge of what autism is and is not as well as debunk “old school” ways of supporting children with autism and learn new best practices.

Emergency Preparedness in Child Care

This course provides information and resources for center and home-based childcare settings to effectively plan for emergency situations including medical crises, natural disasters, and threats of violence.

Supporting Dual Language Learners in the Early Childhood Program

Through this course, participants will learn about English Language acquisition and strategies to support the process in developmentally and culturally appropriate ways.