Guidance Manual
- CIS Guidance Manual (pdf)
- BFIS: Public & Internal Portal Guidance for SCCCs (pdf)
- CIS Early Intervention Guidance for Program Supervisors (pdf)
- CIS Ethnicity and Race Data Guidance (pdf)
- Specialized Child Care Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Early Invention Tools
- Early Intervention Parental Rights (pdf) - English | French | Nepali | Spanish | Vietnamese
- Paying For Early Intervention Service Family Handout (pdf)
Outreach Tools
- CIS Rack Card (pdf)
- Information about becoming a specialized child care provider (pdf)
- Specialized Child Care Training Requirements
Reporting
- CIS Semi-Annual Performance Measure Template (revised 1/2023)
- CIS Semi-Annual Performance Narrative Template (revised 7/2022)
- CIS Semi-Annual Reporting Guidance (revised 5/2023)
- CIS Non-Medicaid and Non-EI Voucher Request (revised 2/2023)
CIS Encounter Data
- CIS Encounter Reporting Guidance Flow Chart (revised 1/2023)
- CIS Resource Tool for Tracking Billing Encounters (revised 2/2023)
- DVHA'S Medicaid Manual for CIS
Screening Tools
Training Resources
You must meet certain training and qualifications to work as a CIS professional in Vermont. Northern Lights at the Community College of Vermont is the hub for professional development for early childhood and afterschool professionals in Vermont. Learn more and access trainings and support for CIS professionals on the Northern Lights website.