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February 22, 2018Filter your results to find trainings that meet your professional needs
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Making Connections Mini-Conference
Educators know that the heart of early childhood education is connection - connection with children, families, and one another. This regional mini conference is designed to bring our community together for a day of inspiration and learning that spans specialized care, social-emotional development, a...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
5
$ 40
Meg Atwood
(802) 234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Hosted by the Vermont Early Childhood Networks: Windham Early Childhood Educators Co-op and Bennington Region Starting Points
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 8:45 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Mount Snow Resort, 39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover, VT 05356
To view the Conference Brochure that includes session descriptions and additional information about our trainers, click here.
Designing Space for Children
Make environmental design components work for your program. Lighting, wall color, flooring, room equipment, activity space, traffic patterns, storage, food prep areas, transition space, entrance ways, controlled access points, and parent information centers are all variables that can promote your ph...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Meg Atwood
(802) 234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Supporting Infants and Toddlers in Risky Play
So much of the conversation around risky play is focused on preschool aged children. What about infants and toddlers? This interactive session will discuss how infant and toddler teachers can support their students in developmentally appropriate risky play and create risky play opportunities for the...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
2
$ 5
Joanna Spotts
(989) 274-2638
joannaspotts@gmail.com
This online training is $5. When Venmo payment is received (@spotlightonearlylearning), an email will be sent with the Zoom link. If a different option for payment is needed, please email joannaspotts@gmail.com.
Art Is Life: Empowering Diverse Learners Through Art
The arts are a powerful tool that can be used in the early education classroom with diverse learners to build academic and social emotional skills. In this workshop we will explore art as a teaching practice to promote Identity and self-awareness with all learners. We will discuss ideas to use in th...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
4
Free
Meg Atwood
(802) 234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
This training series is closed to the Windham Early Childhood Educators Co-Op Network. If you are interested in joining the Windham Early Childhood Educators Co-Op, please select the appropriate option within the question: "Are you a member of the Windham Early Childhood Educators Co-Op Network?"
Addressing Challenging Behavior
This advanced module prepares teachers to prevent and respond effectively to challenging behavior, including intensive and persistent concerns. Participants will learn to: 1) - Understand the functions of challenging behavior and contributing factors. 2) - Apply strategies for intensive, indi...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Preschool/PreK
6
$ 90
Kendra LaRoche
(603) 448-6411
kendra@snsc-uv.org
Can take this as a bundle for a reduced cost of $200 for the 4 trainings.
Starting Solids in the Daycare Setting: How to Support Your Center’s Babies and Families
The way you interact with babies around food right now has lifelong impacts. In this training, developed and presented by a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition, you'll learn how to support the babies you care for during the critical transition of adding in comp...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Infant/Toddler
1.5
Free
Gillian MacKinnon
(802) 379-1703
gillian.mackinnon@vermont.gov
Dana Dose is a Registered Dietitian who specialized in pediatric nutrition. She works for Attune2Food and can be reached directly at hello@innerpathnutrition.com or 802-321-4190 with specific questions about the training. If you have questions about the professional development hours, you can contact Gillian MacKinnon, gillian.mackinnon@vermont.gov.
SEL Micro-Training: Empathy for Self
When we are at our best, the sun seems to shine brighter, and there's a bounce in our step. We also have moments that feel quite the opposite. To address the ups and downs of life and work, this module explores inner critics, self-compassion and how to practice empathy for yourself so that you can b...
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
0.75
Free
Becka Wilcke
(802) 448-3464
becka@vermontafterschool.org
The ECE Profession: Why Recognition Matters
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
Presenters will include Rachel Hunter, Kim Freeman, and Beth Wallace (presenter lineup varies by date).
If your organization or group would like to request a dedicated presentation on this topic, please contact Beth Wallace at beth.wallace@vtaeyc.org.
Preparing the Environment: a look at control and freedom in the classroom
What makes a good learning environment? In this workshop we will take both a big picture view at learning environments and get close up to the small details of the classroom and teacher. Taking the perspective that children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and heard, we will look at how to set ...
- Observation & Assessment
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
2
$ 20
Anna Howes Gebhardt
(802) 242-1373
anna@annahowes.com
* This training is registered through Northern Lights at the Community College of Vermont. All early educators and afterschool professionals in VT will receive 2 hrs of professional development credit.
** This training will not be recorded. Attending zoom in real time is required.
*** For scholarships, alternative payment methods, or questions please email anna@annahowes.com
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
This is an Online Real Time training and will be delivered via Zoom. Participants must have an Internet connection and computer, laptop, mobile device or tablet with camera, audio, and microphone. If you have questions about using Zoom, contact your Resource Advisor or visit https://northernlightsccv.org/training/training-types-and-criteria/zoom-resources
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
This is an Online Real Time training and will be delivered via Zoom. Participants must have an Internet connection and computer, laptop, mobile device or tablet with camera, audio, and microphone. If you have questions about using Zoom, contact your Resource Advisor or visit https://northernlightsccv.org/training/training-types-and-criteria/zoom-resources
High-Quality, Supportive Environments
This module provides a deep dive into creating inclusive and engaging classroom environments that promote positive behavior and learning. Participants will learn to: ● Design classroom schedules and routines that support predictability and reduce challenging behavior. ● Implement effective tr...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
6
Free
Meg Atwood
(802) 234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
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 amon...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 498-0618
jkitchell@pcavt.org
* 2 Continuing Education Credits are available for Vermont Social Workers, Vermont Allied Mental Health Professionals, Vermont Behavior Analysts, Vermont Psychoanalysts, Vermont Psychological Examiners, and Vermont Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors.
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. ...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Ammie Collins
802-828-2953
ammie.collins@ccv.edu
This is an Online Real Time training and will be delivered via Zoom. Participants must have an Internet connection and computer, laptop, mobile device or tablet with camera, audio, and microphone. If you have questions about using Zoom, contact your Resource Advisor or visit https://northernlightsccv.org/training/training-types-and-criteria/zoom-resources
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
Supporting Families Impacted by Intimate Partner Violence
Domestic violence is unfortunately a prevalent issue in our communities and can have devastating, lasting impacts on families. In this 2-hour session, participants will learn: 1. Dynamics of abusive relationships, types of violence, and how to recognize signs of abuse 2. What parenting can ...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
2
Free
Steph Steeves
(802) 658-3131
stephs@stepsvt.org
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
This is an Online Real Time training and will be delivered via Zoom. Participants must have an Internet connection and computer, laptop, mobile device or tablet with camera, audio, and mic. If you have questions about using Zoom, contact your Resource Advisor or visit: https://northernlightsccv.org/covid-19-training-guidelines/zoom-resources/
Vermont Health Connect
Vermont Health Connect is the state’s health insurance marketplace, where Vermonters can look at insurance plans and see what health care benefits they could qualify for. Earn PD credit ➡Hear an overview of the system ➡Learn about financial assistance ➡Know how to apply to be screened for...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
1
Free
tess weafer
(802) 341-8935
tessw@firstchildrensfinance.org