The Child Development Division (CDD) helps facilitate training and support for your career. This month, we focus on what’s available from Northern Lights at the Community College of Vermont (CCV).
NEW Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS)Trainings!!
Northern Lights is offering professional development workshops focused on the Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS). Here's an overview of each session:
- VELS: Basics for Planning Curriculum
- Date: January 21, 2025
- Who Should Attend: New teachers and mentors
- What You'll Learn: How to understand and use VELS to create engaging and suitable learning experiences for children from birth to five years old.
- VELS: Long-term Strategies for Planning and Teaching
- Date: April 8, 2025
- Who Should Attend: Lead teachers, mentors, and program directors
- What You'll Learn: How to integrate VELS into the ongoing process of observing, planning, implementing, and assessing in your educational setting.
- VELS: Universal Design for Diverse Learners
- Date: March 18, 2025
- Who Should Attend: Teachers, mentors, and directors at all experience levels
- What You'll Learn: How to use VELS and Universal Design for Learning to plan inclusive learning experiences for all young children.
Register today on the Northern Lights training calendar! Spaces go fast so act today!
Northern Lights also helps with your career and training goals. Visit their website to:
- Submit your training info and ensure it counts.
- Create your Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) using new IPDP templates.
- Apply for career level certificates (with possible bonuses).
- Learn about the Program Director Credential.
New spring trainings and Communities of Practice are on the Northern Lights and BFIS calendars. For updates, signup for their e-newsletter.
More professional development updates coming soon!