Training Calendar
February 22, 2018Filter your results to find trainings that meet your professional needs
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Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories
RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team) is excited to host the Reggio Children's Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition-Atelier in Winooski, Vermont this summer, July 1 through August 15. This exhibition-atelier is a rare opportunity for early educators, families, and community me...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Susan Torncello
802-238-7958
susanvt1028@gmail.com
Practice-Based Coaching
Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) is an evidence-based system designed to change teacher practices, improving children's outcomes. Currently, Vermont has a limited number of Practice-Based coaches, and external Practice-Based Coaches are costly. Programs with trained coaches succeed in two ways: they di...
- Observation & Assessment
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
8
$150.00
Elaine Chasse
802-355-3654
elaine.pyramid802plus@gmail.com
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
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
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
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories (VECN Session)
Join fellow Vermont Early Childhood Network members for a special evening of connection and inspiration as we explore Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material, an internationally renowned exhibition from Reggio Emilia. In partnership with RIVET, the Vermont Early Childhood Networks are pleased to offer this...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2.0
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Nurturing Relationships: Co- Regulation (Lunch & Learn)
Join me for my first lunch and learn session! Our primary responsibility as caregivers is to build connections with the children in our care. Nurturing those relationships takes time, patience, and understanding. During this session, we will gain insight into the tools needed to be co-regulators...
- Child Development & Learning
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
1
$9
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.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
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...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
2
$5
Joanna Spotts
(989)274-2638
joannaspotts@gmail.com
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories (FCCH Session)
Join fellow family child care home owners from across Vermont for a special morning of connection and inspiration as we explore *Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material*, an internationally renowned exhibition from Reggio Emilia. In partnership with RIVET, VTAEYC is pleased to offer this unique opportunity...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2.0
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories (Infant/Toddler Session)
Join fellow infant and toddler educators from across Vermont for an afternoon of connection and inspiration as we explore Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material, an internationally renowned exhibition from Reggio Emilia. In partnership with RIVET, VTAEYC is pleased to offer this unique opportunity for edu...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
2.0
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories
RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team) is excited to host the Reggio Children's Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition-Atelier in Winooski, Vermont this summer, July 1 through August 15. This exhibition-atelier is a rare opportunity for early educators, families, and community me...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Susan Torncello
802-238-7958
susanvt1028@gmail.com
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories (Preschool Session)
Join fellow preschool educators from across Vermont for an evening of connection and inspiration as we explore Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material, an internationally renowned exhibition from Reggio Emilia. In partnership with RIVET, VTAEYC is pleased to offer this unique opportunity for educators to r...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Preschool/PreK
2.0
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
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
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
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories
RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team) is excited to host the Reggio Children's Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition-Atelier in Winooski, Vermont this summer, July 1 through August 15. This exhibition-atelier is a rare opportunity for early educators, families, and community me...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Susan Torncello
802-238-7958
susanvt1028@gmail.com
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 chil...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
Brain Development and Learning Consent During Childhood
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 empath...
- Child Development & Learning
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Kirstie Grant
(802) 229-5724
kgrant@pcavt.org
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories
RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team) is excited to host the Reggio Children's Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition-Atelier in Winooski, Vermont this summer, July 1 through August 15. This exhibition-atelier is a rare opportunity for early educators, families, and community me...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Susan Torncello
802-238-7958
susanvt1028@gmail.com
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
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 abus...
- Safety & Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
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
Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED including Adult CPR/AED....
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
4
$90
Tamara mclaughlin
802-878-2444
tamara@vtsafetynet.com
Never Too Early: Foundations of Literacy-Based Curriculum Through Children’s Literature
Discover how children’s books can serve as the foundation for meaningful curriculum development in early childhood settings. Through literature-based exploration, participants will learn how to design engaging experiences that support language development, imagination, early writing skills, and cr...
- Child Development & Learning
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
6
Free
Wendy Martin
802-289-1283
wmartin@vermonthumanities.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
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
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories
RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team) is excited to host the Reggio Children's Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition-Atelier in Winooski, Vermont this summer, July 1 through August 15. This exhibition-atelier is a rare opportunity for early educators, families, and community me...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Susan Torncello
802-238-7958
susanvt1028@gmail.com
STARS Level 1 Community of Practice (CoP)
Work together with peers and a SPARQS Quality Support Specialist to develop your program's STARS CQI application for quality recognition in Vermont. Participants will collaborate with other educators to share ideas and strategies currently used within programs, choose evidence to display that work a...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
8
Free
Meg Atwood
802-234-1090
meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org
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
Kirstie Grant
(802) 229-5724
kgrant@pcavt.org
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories
RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team) is excited to host the Reggio Children's Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition-Atelier in Winooski, Vermont this summer, July 1 through August 15. This exhibition-atelier is a rare opportunity for early educators, families, and community me...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Susan Torncello
802-238-7958
susanvt1028@gmail.com
Refocusing the Lens of Purposeful Misbehavior
Imagine a world where we don't always view young children through the lens of purposeful misbehavior. This workshop will examine how understanding brain development, impulse control, emotions, and secure attachments can help us refocus our lens to meet the needs of young children....
- Child Development & Learning
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
2
$18.00
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.com
Appropriate Expectations Activity vs Opportunity (Lunch & Learn)
What is the difference between a teacher-led activity and an opportunity for child-led exploration of materials? During this workshop, participants will explore how to provide materials for child-led learning. *Anyone who attends this session will receive 25% off of their choice of one self-pace...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
1
$9
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.com
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
Making SMART Goals
In this short, interactive training, participants will explore the meaning of each letter in the acronym of SMART goals. We will briefly discuss different types of goals, including work, personal, and financial. There will be a chance to identify what a SMART goal is and what it is not. There will b...
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
1
Free
tess bates
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories
RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team) is excited to host the Reggio Children's Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition-Atelier in Winooski, Vermont this summer, July 1 through August 15. This exhibition-atelier is a rare opportunity for early educators, families, and community me...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Susan Torncello
802-238-7958
susanvt1028@gmail.com
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
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 adolescent...
- Safety & Wellness
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
Free
Joy Kitchell
(802) 229-5724
jkitchell@pcavt.org
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories
RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team) is excited to host the Reggio Children's Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition-Atelier in Winooski, Vermont this summer, July 1 through August 15. This exhibition-atelier is a rare opportunity for early educators, families, and community me...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Susan Torncello
802-238-7958
susanvt1028@gmail.com
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
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
Discoveries in the Atelier: Making Marks, Exploring Materials, Representing our Stories
RIVET (Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team) is excited to host the Reggio Children's Mosaic of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition-Atelier in Winooski, Vermont this summer, July 1 through August 15. This exhibition-atelier is a rare opportunity for early educators, families, and community me...
- Curriculum & Learning Environments
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
2
Free
Susan Torncello
802-238-7958
susanvt1028@gmail.com
The Early Childhood Professional: Early Childhood Education as a Profession
What is a profession? What does it mean to see yourself as a professional? What are your responsibilities as an early childhood professional? In this session, participants will gain insight into the profession of early childhood education....
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool/PreK
- School-Age
- Mentors/Coaches
- Program Directors/Managers
2
$18.00
Carrie Becker
443-942-5458
carrie@transformece.com
The LIVELY Leadership Institute Series
The LIVELY Leadership Series is a comprehensive, four-part professional development program, newly focused on reflective supervision and essential leadership tools. In today's fast-paced environment, it often feels like there is no time, yet as a leader, you have vital systems you want to create, de...
- Professionalism & Ethical Practice
- Program Planning & Development
- Program Directors/Managers
8
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
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
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 (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 (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 (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
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 (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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Online Anytime Trainings
Beyond Sink and Float: Water Play in the ECE Program
Water Play is essential to early childhood education. This training will identify the fundamental principles that early childhood educators should know about water. Understanding these concepts will help the early childhood educator more effectively engage and support learning through water play.
Stress Management for Early Childhood Professionals
The purpose of this FREE 2-hour course is to provide early childhood educators with information and resources to recognize stressors and signs of stress and empower them to adopt healthy approaches to stress management.
Family Child Care Emergency Plans and Preparation
In family child care, unlike group homes or centers, YOU are the entire emergency response team. Through this FREE course, owner-operators develop or refine an emergency preparedness plan’s policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all enrolled children, family members, and volunteers. These plans have specific, required components. Learn to conduct and document a wide range of safety practices in order to increase confidence and capacity to respond well in a time of crisis.
Planes y Preparación de Emergencia en Hogares de Cuidado Infantil Familiar
En el cuidado infantil familiar, a diferencia de los hogares o centros grupales, USTED es el equipo completo de respuesta ante emergencias. A través de gratis este curso,, los propietarios-operadores desarrollan o perfeccionan las políticas y procedimientos de un Plan de Preparación para Emergencias para garantizar la seguridad de todos los niños, familiares y voluntarios inscritos. Estos planes tienen componentes específicos y obligatorios. Aprenda a implementar y documentar una amplia gama de prácticas de seguridad para aumentar la confianza y la capacidad de responder eficazmente en tiempos de crisis.