Training Calendar
February 22, 2018Filter your results to find trainings that meet your professional needs
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Approaching Difficult Conversations with Families
Often, we are hesitant to have difficult conversations with parents because we are worried about a negative reaction. We are telling a parent something that they might not want to hear. This presentation includes answers to arduous questions like, What is the best way to begin a conversation like...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Program Planning & Development
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Lisa Marie French
8026736888
occaresassociation@gmail.com
Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart Association in-person First Aid/CPR/AED Adult and Pediatric Certification Course...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
4
$90
Tamara mclaughlin
8028782444
tamara@vtsafetynet.com
Summer Camp Kick-Off
On June 6th, we are hosting a Summer Camp Kick-Off professional development event for camp leaders and staff at the beautiful Green Mountain Club in Waterbury. This will be a day to center on recharging, preparing your afterschool and summer program staff, and celebrating the joy of our work -- all ...
- School-Age
- Program Directors/Managers
3
$50
Becka Wilcke
802-448-3464
becka@vermontafterschool.org
Raising Children in a Violent Society
This workshop investigates where children are being exposed to violence and what we can do about it. From developing strategies for handling children's aggression to working toward using respectful language, this program puts adults in the driver's seat when helping children with violence and its ef...
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Safety & Wellness
2
Free
Lisa Marie French
8026736888
occaresassociation@gmail.com
Successfully Working with Challenging Behaviors
Are these children spoiled? manipulative? stubborn? obstinate? pushy? The problem with these labels is that they imply that the children's behaviors are contemplated and intentional. We quickly find that usual reward-and-punishment strategies do not work with these children. Working with these ki...
- Child Development & Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
2
Free
Lisa Marie French
8026736888
occaresassociation@gmail.com
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
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
More Than We Imagined: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Thrive Through Everyday Challenges
Early childhood professionals regularly navigate unpredictable situations: big feelings, complex behaviors, competing demands, and the constant balancing of children’s needs, family expectations, and program requirements. Whether you’re an administrator, a family child care provider, or a center...
- Child Development & Learning
- Preschool/PreK
1.5
Free
Tiffany Miller
8028282857
Tiffany.Miller@ccv.edu
Risky Play 101: Starting Small
Knowing about risky play and implementing it are two different things. This interactive webinar will explore what risky play is, why it is important for children's development, and how teachers can overcome common barriers to getting started. Participants will use the Pre-Teach → Coach → Reflect...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
$5
Joanna Spotts
(989)274-2638
JoannaSpotts@gmail.com
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
Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid Adult and Pediatric. ...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
4
$90
Tamara mclaughlin
8028782444
tamara@vtsafetynet.com
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
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
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
An Intro to Reggio Emilia
Designed for preschool teachers who are new to the Reggio Emilia approach to education, this online workshop introduces the big ideas behind play-based, child-led learning — including how to watch and listen more closely to children, use your classroom environment intentionally, and let children's...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Preschool/PreK
1.0
Free
Meg Atwood
8022341090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.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
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
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
2nd Edition Infant/Toddler CLASS Certification
CLASS 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler Observer Certification Training is a hybrid three-day, hands-on training that prepares individuals to certify as CLASS observers with proven reliability in measuring the quality of educator-child interactions across a diversity of settings. With this comprehensive ...
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Program Directors/Managers
18
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.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
- 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
2nd Edition Pre-K CLASS Certification
CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K Observer Certification Training is a hybrid three-day, hands-on training that prepares individuals to certify as CLASS observers with proven reliability in measuring the quality of educator-child interactions across a diversity of settings. With this comprehensive training, p...
- Observation & Assessment
- Preschool/PreK
- Program Directors/Managers
18
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid Adult and Pediatric Certification ...
- Safety & Wellness
4
$90
Tamara mclaughlin
8028782444
tamara@vtsafetynet.com
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
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
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
Green Mountain Teachers Camp
Green Mountain Teachers Camp 2026 is hosting the following presenters: April Zajko, Amber Arnold, Jeanine Fitzgerald, Laura Chapman, Charles Saulnier II, Andy Davis, Cori Berg, and Morgan Leichter-Saxby. Green Mountain Teachers Camp offers a week long, authentic overnight Vermont Summer Camp for ...
- Child Development & Learning
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Instructors of Adults
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
30
$925
Cecelia Puleio
802-272-0005
cecelia.puleio@gmail.com
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
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
Online Anytime Trainings
The "Vibe" Check: Managing Difficult Parents and Grumpy Coworkers in ECE
In the high-stakes world of early childhood education, the "vibe" of the classroom is often dictated by the adults in the room. This course empowers educators to master the psychological tools needed to navigate adult-driven conflict with poise.
Developing and Implementing Effective School Age Outdoor Environments and Interest Areas
School-age children need daily opportunities to exercise, relax, and participate in a wide range of outdoor activities. The hours children spend in after school programs are often the best hours of the day for getting fresh air and enjoying the out of doors while it is still daylight.
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.