“Where am I and Where am I Going?”

1. “Where am I and Where am I Going?” A Training For Supervisors, Mentors, Directors and Leaders in the Community…

2. Certificates, Credentials and Levels in the Career Ladder-- so much is going on for VT afterschool and early childhood professionals! • Do you know how to access and maximize these professional development systems? • Where do you fit within it? • Where do your staff fit in? • How are your accomplishments recognized?

3. Learning Objectives: • Participants will: • Review the competency-based, professional development opportunities available for afterschool/early childhood professionals. • Learn about resources available to support professional development opportunities for afterschool/early childhood professionals in VT. • Identify opportunities for (supervisors) own professional growth. • Identify opportunities for the professional growth of their staff.

4. Start the Discussion 1. Introductions 2. Identify audience (who is participating? AS/ECE/ Supervisors/Directors/Staff) 3. If supervisors or directors: What level of input do you have in helping staff plan their professional development? 4. How much time do you spend planning professional development (with self and staff) 5. Review professional development opportunities and Resources

5. Professional Development Opportunities

6. Awareness Phase Focuses on building entry-level, basic skills and knowledge First two years of employment for Afterschool ProfessionalsOne year experience for Early Childhood Educators

7. Vermont Afterschool Foundations Certificate 16 hours of training in the following Competency Areas Child and Youth Development-2 Curriculum and Learning Environment-2 Families and Communities-2 Healthy and Safe Environments-4 Professionalism and Program Organization-2 Electives-4 Apply within the first 2 years of employment. Contact: Kerrie Workman (802) 434-5046 or kwork23@yahoo.com Level I on NL Career Ladder Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals (45 hours)or NL approved equivalent: 45 hours of verified instruction and portfolio reviewor NL approved 3 related college credits in child development including early childhood + Basic Specialized Care, Orientationto Licensing and one approved observation of the practitioner Training required for Teaching Assistant in first year of employment in licensed child care program $100 Bonus may be available through Child Development Division Contact: Northern Lights www.northernlightscdc.org or call 802-828-2876 Awareness PhaseAfterschool Early Childhood

8. On-the-Job Training Certificate 1,000 hours of supervised work time specific to Core Knowledge areas 55 hours of formal training, including First Aid/CPR, Basic Specialized Care, Orientation to Child Care Licensing plus additional hours with content approved by employer Typically within first 2 years of employment $100 Bonus may be available through Child Development Division Additional financial incentives may be available through VCCICC (up to $500) Contact: Sue Ryan, (802) 985-2700 vccicc@comcast.net On-the-Job Training Certificate 1,000 hours of supervised work time specific to Core Knowledge areas 55 hours of formal training, including First Aid/CPR, Basic Specialized Care, Orientation to Child Care Licensing plus additional hours with content approved by employer Typically within first 2 years of employment $100 Bonus may be available through Child Development Division Contact: Sue Ryan, (802) 985-2700 vccicc@comcast.net Awareness PhaseAfterschool Early Childhood

9. Developing Phase Extends basic skills and knowledge and may include accumulation of college credits and specialty certification. Two years or more experience for Afterschool Professionals and Early Childhood Educators

10. VT Afterschool Professional Credential 500 hours of work experience with school age children in a program (outside of school hours) Completion of 2 college courses: 1) Introduction to Afterschool Education and Care 2) Special Topics in Education: Development of the School Age Child: Ages 5-12 Plus additional 46 hours of training in the following Core Competency Areas: Curriculum and Learning Environment-16 Families and Communities-6 Healthy and Safe Environments-6 Professionalism and Program Organization-6 Electives-(Includes Child and Youth Development)-12 Portfolio is submitted for review $500 bonus may be available through Child Development Division Contact: Kerrie Workman, (802) 434-5046 or kwork23@yahoo.com Level II on NL Career Ladder Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or NL approved equivalent: 120 hours of verified instruction and portfolio review or NL approved 12 related college credits in at least 2 VT Core Knowledge areas and two approved observations of the practitioner $500 bonus may be available through Child Development Division Contact: Northern Lights www.northernlightscdc.org or call 802-828-2876 Developing PhaseAfterschool Early Childhood

11. Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Contact your local Supervisory Union for details Each supervisory union facilitates the process for their staff Level IIIa on NL Career Ladder Completed Vermont Child Care Registered Apprentice Contact: Sue Ryan (802) 985-2700 or vccicc@comcast.net or CCV's Child Care Certificate program Contact your local CCV office or NL approved equivalent: 21 related college credits in at least 3 of the VT Core Knowledge areas and two approved observations of the practitioner $750 bonus may be available through Child Development Division Contact: Northern Lights www.northernlightscdc.org or call 802-828-2876 Developing Phase Afterschool Early Childhood

12. Achievement Phase Explores leadership, community and administration. A minimum of three years of experience in the Afterschool field as a program director or other leadership capacity.

13. Achievement Phase Level IIIB on NL Career Ladder Associate degree in early childhood education or related field or related field or Associates degree with 21 related college credits1 in at least 3 VT Core Knowledge areas3 IV or V on NL Career Ladder $1000 bonus may be available through Child Development Division Contact: Northern Lights www.northernlightscdc.org or call 802-828-2876

14. Achievement Phase Level IVA on NL Career Ladder 1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field or 2. Bachelor’s Degree with NL approved 30 related college credits within at least 3 of the VT Core Knowledge Areas $1200 bonus may be available through Child Development Division Contact: Northern Lights www.northernlightscdc.org or call 802-828-2876

15. Achievement Phase Level IVB on NL Career Ladder Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field or NL approved 30 credits with VT Department of Education teaching license with endorsement in early childhood, early childhood special education or elementary education $1200 bonus may be available through Child Development Division Contact: Northern Lights www.northernlightscdc.org or call 802-828-2876

16. Achievement Phase Level VA on NL Career Ladder Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field Level VB on NL Career Ladder with VT Department of Education teaching license with endorsement in early childhood, early childhood special education or elementary education $1200 bonus may be available through Child Development Division Contact: Northern Lights www.northernlightscdc.org or call 802-828-2876

17. Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Credential Step 1: Foundation • Child Development- 3 credits • Curriculum Development- 3 credits • Program Management- 3 credits Step 2:Build on the Foundation • Leadership, Mentoring, and Supervision for Early Education/Afterschool Practitioners- 3 credits • Legal and Financial Issues for Early Childhood/Afterschool Practitioners- 3 credits • Human Resources Management- 3 credits Step 3: Advanced Study • Culminating Seminar- 3 credits $500 bonus may be available through Child Development Division for completion of all 3 Steps Contact: Northern Lights www.northernlightscdc.org or call 802-828-2876

18. Instructor Registry • Have you been in the field for a while and looking for your next step? Consider joining the Instructor Registry and offering training to others in your community! • Six levels of Instructors! Look to the Northern Lights website to help determine where you are and for application forms! http://northernlights.vsc.edu/instructor.html

19. Resources For Professional Development in Vermont

20. Assessment of Prior Learning (credit for previous experience) Experiential Learning Office of External Programs, Vermont State Colleges http://www.ccv.edu/APL/index.html (802) 828-4064 Goddard College (800) 468-4888 or (802) 454-8311 http://www.goddard.edu/ Springfield College Ann Traverso Moore atraversomoore@spfldcol.edu (802) 748-5402 or (800) 441-1812 Awards 15 credits for 300 hours of professional development plus 18 credits for CDA credential (must be different hours than the 300 accrued) Resources for Professional Development

21. Course Challenge Course Challenge is a means for students in a degree or credential program, to receive credit for a specific course in the Vermont State Colleges system, through evaluation of the student’s professional or other learning experiences. Contact: Office of External Programs, Vermont State Colleges (802) 828-4064 or http://www.ccv.edu/APL/index.html Resources for Professional Development

22. Child Development Division Bright Futures Information System (BFIS) which includes a Public Course Calendar http://www.brightfutures.dcf.state.vt.us College Course scholarships for eligible staff working in regulated care settings for : 1) Introduction to Afterschool Education and Care (in partnership with CCV) 2) Special Topics in Education: Development of the School Age Child: Ages 5-12 (in partnership with CCV) Scholarships for college courses specific to child care, if denied through VSAC Reviews and approves of Professional Recognition bonuses for eligible providers of afterschool and early childhood education. Contact Linda Clark for more information: (802) 241-1215 http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/grants Resources for Professional Development

23. Northern Lights Career Development Center Career Ladder certificates: Applications, review and approval Program Director Credential for early childhood and afterschool professionals: Instructor Registry for Early Childhood and Afterschool professionals Career advising information and workshops Information, tutorials and Core Knowledge self-assessment tool Information and support to use the BFIS course calendar and professional development tracking system Contact Nancy Sugarman (802) 828-2876 http://northernlightscdc.org Resources for Professional Development

24. VT Child Care Industry and Careers Council Facilitation of the On-the Job training and Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Programs, in coordination with the VT Department of Labor Access to cycle of 6 college courses, offered tuition-free to VCCICC trainees and at low cost to those working with children in VT Training opportunities Contact Sue Ryan (802) 985-2700 vccicc@comcast.net http://www.vtchildcareindustry.org/ Resources for Professional Development

25. VT School Age Care Network Provides training specific to afterschool professionals Offers a full day conference each year, in collaboration with VT Center for Afterschool Excellence (VCAE) and VT Department of Education 21st Century CLC Provides support for licensed afterschool providers seeking national accreditation Contact: Sue Kamp, 802-388-2853, vsacn@mjccvt.org www. mjccvt.org Resources for Professional Development

26. VT Afterschool Professional Development Framework Committee Reviews portfolios for credentials specific to afterschool professionals Develops framework for afterschool professional development Contact: Kerrie Workman (802) 434-5046 kwork23@yahoo.com or Ruth Matthews (802) 241-3107 ruth.matthews@ahs.state.vt.us Information can also be found at http://northernlights.vsc.edu/afterschool.html Resources for Professional Development

27. Vermont Center for Afterschool Excellence Supports and sustains professional development for Afterschool professionals, and the development of innovative learning programs for the out-of-school time hours A collaborative partner for the annual Vermont Afterschool Conference Contact: Holly Morehouse info@vermontafterschool.org www.vermontafterschool.org Resources for Professional Development

28. VT Student Assistance Corp. (VSAC) www.vsac.org Career advising Financial aid for tuition to college courses, including non-degree and Pell Grants Scholarships for VT residents Student loans Resources for Professional Development

29. VT Association for the Education of Young Children Provides support for licensed programs seeking national accreditation Offers an annual conference in October and other training opportunities through the year Contact: Executive Director Melissa Riegel-Garrett (802) 244-6282 Contact: Sonja Raymond for information and support for national accreditation (802) 243-4321 www.vaeyc.org Resources for Professional Development

30. VT Child Care Providers Association Provides support, mentoring and advising for those seeking their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, STARS or National Association for Family Child Care accreditation Must be member to access services Contact Laura Butler (802) 893-7501 Resources for Professional Development

31. Vermont’s STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) Vermont’s early childhood and afterschool program quality improvement and recognition system. If you have general questions about STARS, please contact: Jan Walker (802) 241-2198jan.walker@ahs.state.vt.us or Linda Clark (802) 241-1215linda.clark@ahs.state.vt.us For Technical Questions & Assistance: After July 1, 2010 STARS, Mary Johnson Children's Center,81 Water Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753 STARS@mjccvt.org (802) 388-2853 Before June 30, 2010 contact Learning Partners(802) 476-7871learningpartnrs@aol.com Resources for Professional Development

32. Local Resource and Referral Agencies Access to information and community based training opportunities, resource development specialist on site. 12 offices are located around Vermont www.vermontchildcare.org Resources for Professional Development

33. Resources for Professional Development • DID WE MISS ANY????