Training Calendar
February 22, 2018Filter your results to find trainings that meet your professional needs
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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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
(802) 828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Legal Basics for Businesses: Transitions, A Free Rotating Webinar with Q&A
Are you thinking about buying, selling, or transitioning a business, or planning ahead for the future? Join faculty and students from the Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School, for a conversation about the legal essentials of business transitions. This interactive se...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
1
Free
Tess Bates
8023418935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org
New Early Childhood Educator Essentials – All Day Training
This comprehensive day of in-person training will prepare new Early Childhood Educators to enter classrooms with foundational knowledge of how to care for young children and engage with families, as well as understand how to navigate the ECE landscape in Vermont. The day will be broken down into 4 t...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Observation & Assessment
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
6
Free
Adri Taylo-Behrman
(802) 654-0730
adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu
Inspired by Children: Using Observation to Design Meaningful Curriculum (Rutland Hub)
Come and join with other VT Educators for an intermediate level training. Together, educators will explore how intentional observation serves as the foundation for meaningful and responsive teaching practices. Through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities, participants will examine strateg...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
4.5
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Inspired by Children: Using Observation to Design Meaningful Curriculum (Burlington Spoke)
Come and join with other VT Educators for an intermediate level training. Together, educators will explore how intentional observation serves as the foundation for meaningful and responsive teaching practices. Through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities, participants will examine strateg...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
4.5
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Inspired by Children: Using Observation to Design Meaningful Curriculum (East Burke Spoke)
Come and join with other VT Educators for an intermediate level training. Together, educators will explore how intentional observation serves as the foundation for meaningful and responsive teaching practices. Through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities, participants will examine strateg...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
4.5
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Inspired by Children: Using Observation to Design Meaningful Curriculum (Brattleboro Spoke)
Come and join with other VT Educators for an intermediate level training. Together, educators will explore how intentional observation serves as the foundation for meaningful and responsive teaching practices. Through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities, participants will examine strateg...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
4.5
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Inspired by Children: Using Observation to Design Meaningful Curriculum (Randolph Spoke)
Come and join with other VT Educators for an intermediate level training. Together, educators will explore how intentional observation serves as the foundation for meaningful and responsive teaching practices. Through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities, participants will examine strateg...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
4.5
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart Association Pediatric /Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certification course....
- Safety & Wellness
4
$90
Tamara mclaughlin
802-878-2444
tamara@vtsafetynet.com
Fundamentals For Early Childhood Professionals
This 45-hour training includes broad introductory content designed specifically for early childhood professionals related to eight core knowledge areas: child development, families and communities, observing and assessing, how we teach, what we teach, healthy safe environments and nutrition, profess...
- 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
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
45
$50
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
Exploring Anti-Bias Education
This four-session training series uses the book Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves as a guide to embedding anti-bias education practices into early childhood programs. The four sessions align with the four sections of the book: understanding anti-bias education, tools for creating ...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
9
Free
Adri Taylo-Behrman
802-654-0730
adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu
Fundamentals For Early Childhood Professionals
This 45-hour training includes broad introductory content designed specifically for early childhood professionals related to eight core knowledge areas: child development, families and communities, observing and assessing, how we teach, what we teach, healthy safe environments and nutrition, profess...
- 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
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
45
$50
Adri Taylo-Behrman
802-654-0730
adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu
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....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$-2
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Supporting Children with Diverse Abilities
This training introduces multiple approaches for supporting the different needs of children in early education settings. Participants will investigate different factors that affect child development and behavior, identify challenges children with diverse abilities might face, and explore how the cla...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Brendan Rooney
(802) 861-6951
brendan.rooney@ccv.edu
Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children
Adults can do much to promote healthy sexual development in prepubescent children. In this training you will: a) be able to distinguish between expected, problematic, and abusive behaviors of children b) be prepared to promote health and prevent perpetration behaviors in children c) be ready to int...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Kirstie Grant
(802) 229-5724
kgant@pcavt.org
Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart Association Pediatric and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification class...
- Safety & Wellness
4
$90
Tamara mclaughlin
802-878-2444
tamara@vtsafetynet.com
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...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
1
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
The Rhythm of the Day: Going with the Flow
I always wonder who was the first person to design our classroom schedules in those unreasonable fifteen-minute increments. Why do we need to transition so often during the day to follow a schedule that doesn't meet the needs of the children in our care? This session will discuss creating a ...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$18.00
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.com
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Program Director Step 3: Culminating Seminar Community of Practice
This culminating experience of the Program Director Credential is a community of practice designed specifically for early childhood and afterschool program directors pursuing Step 3 of the Credential. The facilitated community of practice enables participants to engage deeply with the material and w...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
56
$50
Amelia Struthers
802-254-6384
amelia.struthers@ccv.edu
Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Supporting Family Partnerships
In this training, participants will discuss the various forms of diversity among families, explore key considerations and strategies for inclusive practice, and identify challenges and opportunities related to working with all families....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
SEL Micro-Training: De-escalation
Children, like adults, have emotional emergencies — they just look different from ours. On closer inspection, we learn that there’s a predictable pattern to escalation — an arc of sorts, that if caught in time, can re-direct outcomes from explosive to calm. Using a child-first, relationship-ce...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
0.75
Free
Becka Wilcke
802-448-3464
becka@vermontafterschool.org
Touchpoints: The How of Child and Family Engagement
The Touchpoints Approach is an evidence-based method for building strong family-child relationships from before birth through age five. This intensive training program provides a practical, preventive approach that supports professionals in forming strengths-based partnerships with families. Provid...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
33
Free
Michelle Rovnak
802-656-9195
michelle.rovnak@med.uvm.edu
Less Pressure More Progress: Responsive Strategies for Selective Eating in Early Childhood
Picky eating is common in early childhood and can be a source of stress for both caregivers and educators. While pressure, persuasion, and “just try a bite” approaches are often used to encourage children to eat, these strategies can sometimes increase resistance and make mealtimes more challeng...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
1.5
Free
Tiffany Miller
8028282857
Tiffany.Miller@ccv.edu
What to Know About Supporting Families Impacted by Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence is unfortunately a prevalent issue in our communities and can have devastating, lasting impacts on families. Early childhood educators play an important role in supporting children and parents. In this 1-hour session, participants will learn: To recognize sign...
- Child Development & Learning
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
1
Free
Steph Steeves
(802) 658-3131
stephs@stepsvt.org
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Kirstie Grant
(802) 229-5724
kgrant@pcavt.org
Exploring the Protective Factors – Parental Resilience
In this training, early educators will identify the characteristics of resilience and the skills that strengthen it in children, families, and themselves. Participants will practice using strength-based, respectful communication with parents, explore culturally responsive ways to support family stre...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment in ECE Settings
This training is designed to address crucial information about preventing instances of Shaken Baby Syndrome. It will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to identify risk factors in adults and learn appropriate strategies to manage stress and cope with frustration. During the training...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
2
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
Nurturing, Valuing, and Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth
Adults may have questions about ways to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual youth. This training, while examining what it means to be inclusive, also discusses current methods of prevention that youth-serving organizations and all adults who care can take. Parti...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Instructors of Adults
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
Building the Playful Path to Self Regulation
Did you know that early childhood teachers have a unique opportunity to make a lifelong impact on young children by supporting their development of self-regulation? Play is essential for young children's development, but there is a specific type of play that propels children's development of self-re...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
6.0
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Emergency Response Planning for Early Childhood Settings
This training will explore the importance of emergency preparedness in child care settings and strategies for protecting children and staff members in the event of an emergency. Participants will review the Vermont child care regulations regarding emergency response plans and will practice developin...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
VELS: Basics for Planning Curriculum – DAYTIME OFFERING
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....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Joanne Rouleau
802-828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu
Beyond the Book: More Than We Imagined: Appreciative Inquiry for Early Childhood and Everywhere that Matters (CoP)
Join this six-week Community of Practice as we read and discuss the book More Than We Imagined. Through meaningful conversations and guided reflection, you'll discover practical ideas to build on your strengths, develop a growth mindset, strengthen your leadership, and support positive outcomes for ...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
15
Free
Joanne Rouleau
(802) 828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu
Start Up Child Care Buiness Boot Camp
The child care business boot camp helps new child care providers learn the basics of running a successful business, like budgeting, marketing, and planning. It's hands-on and practical, with real life examples and group work This is a multi-series training on September 16, September 23 and Septem...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Elizabeth Weafer
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Challenging Behavior and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Join us for a two-part training designed to help early childhood educators handle challenging behavior in young children, using a lens of Developmentally Appropriate Practices. This workshop will teach practical ways to understand why behaviors happen at different ages and how to respond positively....
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
6
Free
Joanne Rouleau
802-828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu
Supporting Young Children’s Social-Emotional Development and Inclusive Classrooms
The Pyramid Model is a nationally recognized, evidence-based framework that promotes young children’s healthy social-emotional growth and helps teachers prevent and respond effectively to challenging behavior. This professional development series focuses on Modules 2–5 of the Preschool Pyramid M...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
20
$275
Kendra LaRoche
603-448-6311
kendra@snsc-uv.org
Touchpoints: The How of Child and Family Engagement
The Touchpoints Approach is an evidence-based method for building strong family-child relationships from before birth through age five. This intensive training program provides a practical, preventive approach that supports professionals in forming strengths-based partnerships with families. Provid...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
33
Free
Michelle Rovnak
802-656-9195
michelle.rovnak@med.uvm.edu
Starting Strong: The First Weeks of Preschool
This preschool network session will focus on practical routines and systems for launching the year with intention, helping children feel safe, known, and ready to play and learn. Together we'll build the foundation that carries your classroom through the whole year....
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Preschool/PreK
1.0
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Building Safety through Composure and Assertiveness
This interactive training unites teachers and administrators in building on the Powers, Skills, and Structures of Conscious Discipline—specifically around safety. Building the school family with an emphasis on the Power of Attention, focusing on what you want. This training explores how to use the...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
5.5
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
VELS: Basics for Planning Infant/Toddler Curriculum – DAYTIME OFFERING
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....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
(802) 281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
The Child is the Curriculum: Planning for Infants and Young Toddlers
Infants and young toddlers must be seen as active participants (not passive recipients) in their care. Our lesson plans should reflect their need to move freely and explore and manipulate objects. During this session, we will create a framework for planning with the child in mind....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$18.00
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.com
Medication Administration – DAYTIME OFFERING
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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 ...
- Program Planning & Development
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
0.75
Free
Becka Wilcke
8024483464
becka@vermontafterschool.org
Fundamentals For Early Childhood Professionals
This 45-hour training includes broad introductory content designed specifically for early childhood professionals related to eight core knowledge areas: child development, families and communities, observing and assessing, how we teach, what we teach, healthy safe environments and nutrition, profess...
- 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
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
45
$50
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Managing Challenging Behaviors
This 3-hour session guides educators in creating classroom discipline systems that actively advance equity and inclusion. Participants will examine how traditional approaches can unintentionally reinforce racial and cultural disparities, and how trauma can shape student behavior and educator respons...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
3
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
STRONG: Implementing the Protective Factors
This 12-hour series provides a comprehensive exploration of the Strengthening Families Framework and the five Protective Factors. Participants will explore parental resilience, social connection, concrete support in times of need, knowledge of parenting and child development, and social and emotiona...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
12
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
Informed Supervision of Youth to Support Safe Interactions
Learn how to supervise youth, manage risk factors, and promote healthy, safe relationship skills in this advanced training. Adults play a critical role in supporting healthy sexual development in young people, and effective supervision is one of our strongest tools. This advanced session looks...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
Following the Hummingbird: Growing Habitat, Connection & Community
What would be possible - for our children and our communities - if we could see the Americas from the perspective of a ruby-throated hummingbird? In a hands-on workshop, educators at the Storytime Preschool at the Schoolhouse Learning Center in South Burlington and gardeners from City Sprouts will l...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
3
Free
Elsa Oppenheimer
802-658-4164
eoppenheimer@theschoolhousevt.org
Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart Association Pediatric and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification class...
- Safety & Wellness
4
$90
Tamara mclaughlin
802-878-2444
tamara@vtsafetynet.com
Fundamentals For Early Childhood Professionals
This 45-hour training includes broad introductory content designed specifically for early childhood professionals related to eight core knowledge areas: child development, families and communities, observing and assessing, how we teach, what we teach, healthy safe environments and nutrition, profess...
- 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
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
45
$50
Brendan Rooney
(802) 861-6951
brendan.rooney@ccv.edu
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Introduction to Strengthening Families – DAYTIME OPTION
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 C...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
Exploring Anti-Bias Education, Part 2
This four-session training series builds on the content covered in Exploring Anti-Bias Education Part 1. Diving deeper into specific topics in the book, Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves, participants will critically examine their own practice and develop strategies to assess curr...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
9
Free
Adri Taylo-Behrman
802-654-0730
adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu
VT School Faculty & Staff Act 1 – Everything Everyone Needs to Know
VT school faculty & staff can meet Act 1's requirement for educating adults connected to schools regarding child sexual abuse prevention. This interactive training covers essential information for all adults to be better prepared to protect children from sexual abuse. Adults who are parents, ...
- Child Development & Learning
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Kirstie Grant
(802) 229-5724
kgrant@pcavt.org
Orchid Children: Understanding, Guiding and Supporting Sensitive Children
The world we live in is not made for sensitive and introverted people. How can we support sensitive children if we do not appreciate their gifts and potential? This workshop will teach us the care and environments our orchid children need to thrive...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$18.00
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.com
Separating Your Family Child Care Finances From Your Personal Finances
Learn basic tools to separate business and personal finances. Learn to utilize computer and file systems to organize financial documents. Develop a business budget This is a two-session training on October 6 & October 13...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
3
Free
Tess Bates
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org
VELS: Universal Design for Diverse Learners – DAYTIME OFFERING
In this six hour series participants will develop skills for intentional and inclusive planning using both the Vermont Early Learning Standards and Universal Design for Learning. These skills will create standards-based learning experiences that include all young children. This training uses a 2+...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Program Director Essential Checklist Series: Child Development – DAYTIME OFFERING
Managing the diverse responsibilities of an early childhood education program requires good organizational skills. This training introduces the Vermont Program Director Competencies as a practical guide to streamline your approach and ensure alignment with best practices. Participants will explore h...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
1
Free
Amelia Struthers
802-254-6384
amelia.struthers@ccv.edu
Multi-Age Care: Strategies and Solutions
Geared primarily for family child care home providers and professionals caring for multiage groups of children, this training examines the many ways to create engaging environments that include children infant to school-age. Considerations for settings, culture, and the individual provider style wil...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Joanne Rouleau
802-828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu
Challenging Behavior and Developmentally Appropriate Practices – DAYTIME OFFERING
Join us for a two-part training designed to help early childhood educators handle challenging behavior in young children, using a lens of Developmentally Appropriate Practices. This workshop will teach practical ways to understand why behaviors happen at different ages and how to respond positively....
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
6
Free
Joanne Rouleau
802-828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu
SEL Micro-Training: Powerful Feelings
When it comes to strong emotions, what we see is rarely what is actually going on with a child. Powerful emotions invite us to check assumptions at the door and go deeper into what’s really causing the behavior. These micro-opportunities for long-term growth can have an indelibly positive impact o...
- Child Development & Learning
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
0.75
Free
Becka Wilcke
8024483464
becka@vermontafterschool.org
Fundamentals For Early Childhood Professionals
This 45-hour training includes broad introductory content designed specifically for early childhood professionals related to eight core knowledge areas: child development, families and communities, observing and assessing, how we teach, what we teach, healthy safe environments and nutrition, profess...
- 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
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
45
$50
Joanne Rouleau
802-828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Fundamentals For Early Childhood Professionals
This 45-hour training includes broad introductory content designed specifically for early childhood professionals related to eight core knowledge areas: child development, families and communities, observing and assessing, how we teach, what we teach, healthy safe environments and nutrition, profess...
- 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
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
45
$50
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$-2
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Nurturing and Safe Environments for Children with Disabilities
Children with disabilities are at a higher risk of child sexual abuse than their peers, but prevention is possible! Parents and professionals alike want to create safe environments for this important group of children. Participants will: a) understand the higher prevalence of child sexual abuse amo...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Kirstie Grant
(802) 229-5724
kgrant@pcavt.org
More than ABC’s : Age-Appropriate Letter Learning
Actual alphabet knowledge is an in-depth process that requires us to focus on the whole child. We need a well-rounded approach to supporting literacy development in our early childhood classrooms. During this workshop, we will examine how to support individual children in their literacy learning jou...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$18.00
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.com
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...
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
2
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
Overcoming Barriers to Protecting Children
Participants will: a) distinguish healthy behaviors from boundary violations and pre-offending behaviors; b) practice directly addressing concerning behaviors. Individuals and communities have a strong desire to prevent child sexual abuse. However, they often face barriers to protecting child...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Kirstie Grant
(802) 229-5724
kgrant@pcavt.org
Everything Everyone Needs to Know
This interactive training covers essential information for all adults to be better prepared to protect children from sexual abuse. Early childhood educators and after school professionals want children to have abuse-free childhoods. This training is an important step! As a participant, you w...
- Child Development & Learning
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
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....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Program Director Essential Checklist Series: Families & Communities – DAYTIME OFFERING
Managing the diverse responsibilities of an early childhood education program requires good organizational skills. This training introduces the Vermont Program Director Competencies as a practical guide to streamline your approach and ensure alignment with best practices. Participants will explore h...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
1
Free
Amelia Struthers
802-254-6384
amelia.struthers@ccv.edu
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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 C...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Instructors of Adults
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
SEL Micro-Training: Reaction to Response
We all have emotional hot buttons that cause us to show up as less than our best. Once we see and recognize these triggers, we can regain control over them. One important part of the process is to understand what sets us off. When we add clear action steps for what to do in these moments, we can qui...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
0.75
Free
Becka Wilcke
8024483464
becka@vermontafterschool.org
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Brain Development and Learning Consent
Adults want children to grow up with healthy relationship skills. Learning to respect others’ feelings about touch is called empathy-based consent. In this training you will: a) understand the skills involved in respecting consent b) learn the developmental connections between childhood emp...
- Child Development & Learning
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$-2
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Get Credit for What You Know
In this training, Early Childhood Education Professionals explore getting college credit for what you already know. Participants will learn their options, ask questions, and hear testimonials from those who have made use of these options....
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
1.5
Free
Adri Taylo-Behrman
802-654-0730
adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu
Basic Specialized Care – DAYTIME OFFERING
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
Ethical Decision-Making for Professionals
This training uses reflection and conversation to introduce critical concepts in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Participants will practice strategies to effectively manage ethical dilemmas that arise in their work with children, families, and coworkers....
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
VELS: Long Term Strategies for Planning and Teaching – DAYTIME OFFERING
This eight hour training will review the Vermont Early Learning Standards and explore strategies for incorporating the VELS into the ongoing cycle of observing, planning, implementing and assessing young children. During this four part series, Participants will be introduced to information and resou...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
8
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Instructors of Adults
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
15
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Emergency Response Planning for Early Childhood Settings
This training will explore the importance of emergency preparedness in child care settings and strategies for protecting children and staff members in the event of an emergency. Participants will review the Vermont child care regulations regarding emergency response plans and will practice developin...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
VELS: Universal Design for Diverse Learners
In this six hour series participants will develop skills for intentional and inclusive planning using both the Vermont Early Learning Standards and Universal Design for Learning. These skills will create standards-based learning experiences that include all young children. This training uses a 2+...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Program Director Essential Checklist Series: Curriculum & Environments – DAYTIME OFFERING
Managing the diverse responsibilities of an early childhood education program requires good organizational skills. This training introduces the Vermont Program Director Competencies as a practical guide to streamline your approach and ensure alignment with best practices. Participants will explore h...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
1
Free
Amelia Struthers
802-254-6384
amelia.struthers@ccv.edu
Challenging Behavior and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Join us for a two-part training designed to help early childhood educators handle challenging behavior in young children, using a lens of Developmentally Appropriate Practices. This workshop will teach practical ways to understand why behaviors happen at different ages and how to respond positively....
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
6
$-1
Joanne Rouleau
802-828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu
Managing Challenging Behaviors
This 3-hour session guides educators in creating classroom discipline systems that actively advance equity and inclusion. Participants will examine how traditional approaches can unintentionally reinforce racial and cultural disparities, and how trauma can shape student behavior and educator respons...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
3
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
Neuroinclusive Practices in Early Childhood Education
This training will introduce students to key concepts related to neurodiversity in young learners, including autism spectrum and other common neurodivergent profiles, and discuss practices that support inclusion within early childhood contexts. Participants will learn about Universal Design for Lear...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
6
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
The Child is the Curriculum: Planning for Preschoolers
Preschoolers have so many amazing ideas and intense interests. When we follow their lead, we see authentic learning in action. We get the privilege of being co-learners on a great learning adventure! During this session, we will create a framework for planning with the child in mind....
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$18.00
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.com
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Joanne Rouleau
802-828-0621
joanne.rouleau01@ccv.edu
Supporting Multilingual Learners
Each multilingual learner is unique in terms of their cultural background, lived experience, and developmental status. This training will provide an introduction to the development of multilingual learners from birth to age 5 and will introduce strategies, resources, and supports that are evidence-b...
- Child Development & Learning
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Brendan Rooney
(802) 861-6951
brendan.rooney@ccv.edu
Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness
This training provides strategies for early childhood and afterschool programs to welcome and support children and families who are experiencing homelessness. Participants will explore the impacts of homelessness on young children and their families, common stigmas and attitudes toward homelessness,...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
2
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
STRONG: Implementing the Protective Factors
This 12-hour series provides a comprehensive exploration of the Strengthening Families Framework and the five Protective Factors. Participants will explore parental resilience, social connection, concrete support in times of need, knowledge of parenting and child development, and social and emotiona...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
12
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
Gender Inclusive Practices for Education
As gender inclusive practices continue to evolve, it is essential for educators to be prepared with knowledge and tools to support healthy gender development in learners of all ages. This three-part training will cover foundational concepts and terms, strategies for creating gender inclusive classro...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
6
Free
Adri Taylo-Behrman
802-654-0730
adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Program Director Essential Checklist Series: Leadership – DAYTIME OFFERING
This training introduces the Vermont Program Director Competencies as a practical guide to streamline your approach and ensure alignment with best practices. Participants explore the competencies as a reflective tool to stay organized, track progress, prioritize effectively and maintain a clear over...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
1
Free
Amelia Struthers
802-254-6384
amelia.struthers@ccv.edu
The Outdoor Classroom: Engaging with Nature all Year Long
Do you wish you could enjoy your outdoor space all year long, no matter the weather? Do you wish you knew more about the nature found in your area? In this workshop, we will discuss how to get outdoors with our youngest learners all year long!...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$18.00
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.com
Medication Administration – DAYTIME OFFERING
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Supporting Family Partnerships
In this training, participants will discuss the various forms of diversity among families, explore key considerations and strategies for inclusive practice, and identify challenges and opportunities related to working with all families....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
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....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
VELS: Long Term Strategies for Planning and Teaching
This eight hour training will review the Vermont Early Learning Standards and explore strategies for incorporating the VELS into the ongoing cycle of observing, planning, implementing and assessing young children. During this four part series, Participants will be introduced to information and resou...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
8
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
2
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Lessons from Children’s Literature
This training uses the medium of children’s literature to explore dynamic identities such as race, culture, ethnicity, gender identity, and family composition in early learning settings. Participants will examine representation in children’s literature, learn strategies for talking about differe...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
6
Free
Brendan Rooney
(802) 861-6951
brendan.rooney@ccv.edu
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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....
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
Online Anytime Trainings
Brilliant Bilingual Infants and Toddlers
Did you know that a baby's brain is perfectly primed to learn not only one but two or more languages? In this FREE BabyTalks course, learn about infants’ and toddlers’ amazing capacity to learn multiple languages. Explore the brain science behind dual language learning and the ripple effects it has on cognitive functioning. Discover strategies you can use to support children who are dual language learners across learning environments from birth to 3 years.
Addressing ACEs with Brain-based Approaches in Trauma-informed Care
Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in young children affects the developing brain in ways that may impact behavior, cognitive development and physical health. As research uncovers greater knowledge and understanding of how ACEs can modify the brain, the need to implement practices that counterbalance the influence of the stress response is key to effective interventions. This module explores the impact of ACEs on the brain and offers strategies that incorporate brain-based approaches to enable more positive outcomes for young children who have experienced ACEs.
Helping the Noncompliant Child (HNC) Coach Level 1
What will you learn in these courses? Evidence-based strategies from Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) to assess and treat noncompliance and problem behavior in young children. Level 1 focusing on foundational theory and skills.