Training Calendar
February 22, 2018Filter your results to find trainings that meet your professional needs
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Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Adolescents
Adults can do much to promote healthy sexual development in adolescents. In this training you will: a) be able to distinguish between expected, problematic, and abusive behaviors of adolescents b) know the risk factors and protective factors associated with harmful sexual behaviors in adolescents c...
- Safety & Wellness
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
Meet and Greet: Addison County Childcare Financial Assistance Specialists
Connect directly with Addison County Child Care Financial Assistance Specialists during this interactive meet-and-greet session. Learn more about the subsidy application process, gain clarity on common questions, and build relationships with the professionals who support families and programs in acc...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2.0
Free
Meg Atwood
8022341090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
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
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@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
Sign Language for Early Childhood Educators
Sign language is not just for infants! Young children of all ages and abilities—and their teachers and caregivers—benefit from learning signs as a meaningful communication tool. In this two-hour webinar, we will explore the developmental benefits of teaching sign language to hearing children, in...
- Child Development & Learning
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
$5
Joanna Spotts, EdD
989-274-2638
joannaspotts@gmail.com
Why Recognition Matters and Career Supports
The ECE Profession Bill, which would establish professional recognition for early childhood educators, is working its way through Vermont's Legislature. This professional development workshop provides essential background for early childhood educators who are curious about or just learning about thi...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
1.5
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
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
kgrant@pcavt.org
Why Recognition Matters and Career Supports
The ECE Profession Bill, which would establish professional recognition for early childhood educators, is working its way through Vermont's Legislature. This professional development workshop provides essential background for early childhood educators who are curious about or just learning about thi...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
1.5
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
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; ...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
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
Strength-Based Coaching
For directors and mentor teachers! Strength-based coaching recognizes and builds on child care providers’ strengths and interests, helping them to improve their practice through supportive coaching and feedback. Learn what strength-based coaching is (and what it isn’t) and how to leverage the...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Program Planning & Development
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$22
Aricha Gilpatrick Drury
000-000-0000
earlychildhoodinsights@gmail.com
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
NAEYC Quality Assessment and Accreditation System Community of Practice – Recognition Tier (Evening)
NAEYC Accreditation has long set the national standard for high-quality early learning programs. Accreditation signals to families, educators, and policymakers that a program prioritizes high-quality learning experiences and continuous improvement. NAEYC has redesigned its Quality Assessment & ...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
12
Free
Meg Atwood
8022341090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Evaluating Professional Development for Equity
This four‑part series supports sponsors of professional development in strengthening equity and inclusion across the trainings and events they oversee. Participants will learn to use the Equity & Inclusion Professional Development Audit Tool and its Companion Tool - applying them to real examples ...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
7
Free
Amelia Struthers
(802) 254-6384
amelia.struthers@ccv.edu
Understand, Recognize and Respond to Grooming Behaviors
As caring adults, we want to create supportive and safe spaces for youth to thrive and grow. This training will focus on recognizing the signs that an adult’s relationships with a child are becoming increasingly unhealthy and may escalate toward being sexually abusive. Learning to understand, reco...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Kirstie Grant
(802) 229-5724
kgrant@pcavt.org
How to Use Direct Send
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...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
1
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
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...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
2.0
Free
Elizabeth Brown
1-800-649-2642 Option 8
elizabeth.brown@vermont.gov
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
12
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
tia.fotion@ccv.edu
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...
- 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
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
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)....
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
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 ...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
0.75
Free
Becka Wilcke
8024483464
becka@vermontafterschool.org
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...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tia Fotion
802-281-5017
Tia.Fotion@ccv.edu
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; ...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Safety & Wellness
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$22
Aricha Gilpatrick Drury
000-000-0000
earlychildhoodinsights@gmail.com
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...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
Free
Ammie Collins
(802) 828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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...
- Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice
1.5
Free
Becka Wilcke
802-448-3464
becka@vermontafterschool.org
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...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Jessica Burns
802-798-6323
jessica.burns@vermont.gov
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 ...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
tess bates
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org
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...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$22
Aricha Gilpatrick Drury
000-000-0000
earlychildhoodinsights@gmail.com
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...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
4
Free
Adri Taylo-Behrman
802-654-0730
adri.taylo-behrman@ccv.edu
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
1
Free
Steph Steeves
(802) 658-3131
stephs@stepsvt.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
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
Debra Norris
(802) 281-5017
Tia.Fotion@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
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...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Observation & Assessment
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
2
Free
Meredith Bartolo
802-798-6314
meredith.bartolo@vermont.gov
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; ...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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 ...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
tess bates
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org
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 ...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.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
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
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...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
1
Free
tess bates
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org
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, ...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
1
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
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
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 ...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
6
Free
Tess Bates
802-341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
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 ...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
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
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...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
0.75
Free
Becka Wilcke
8024483464
becka@vermontafterschool.org
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
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
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
- 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
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 – 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; ...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
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; ...
- 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
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
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 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; ...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@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
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
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.