Level II Portfolio Introduction and Requirements explains why you might want to use Level II portfolio to achieve a Level II certificate, and what is required.
The first step is to read all of the documents and reflect on whether this is the right option for you.
At this time the approved Level II Portfolio does NOT meet the criteria for an Associate Teacher in a licensed child care center. It is recognized by STARS, Northern Lights and by the Child Development Division for a Recognition Bonus if other criteria are met.
The Portfolio option is not for everyone. It is especially designed for those individuals who don’t or can’t pursue the other two options and:
- already have significant experience working (volunteered or paid) with young children in groups and are currently working with a group of young children, preferably in a program regulated by the Vermont Child Development Division;
- have accumulated at least 125 hours of professional development (training or coursework) that is well documented and covers the five Core Knowledge Areas;
- are organized and comfortable with writing, details, collecting and preparing paperwork;
- can work independently and persist in a project in all its requirements;
- use the Northern Lights website and other online resources.
The portfolio review process is provided to evaluate whether an individual has the documented training and skills to meet the requirements for a Level II certificate.
There are three sections you will need to complete for your Level II Portfolio. They are outlined below with the documents that will guide you. Click on the UNDERLINED documents below to open and print the documents that must be submitted with your portfolio.
| Section | Guidance | Forms |
|---|---|---|
| A) Professional Documents | Level II Professional Documents list and detail | Level II Portfolio Review: Application |
| B) Documentation of competency by Core Knowledge area | Level II Portfolio: Documentation Detailguidance on what you need to write or collect for your portfolio | Level II Portfolio Documentation Checklisthelps you organize what you need to include in the portfolio |
| C) 125 hours of Training Documentation in 5 Core Knowledge areas | (see page one of Training Grid and document above) | Level II: Training Grid with documentation of completed training hours |
The Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center works with many partners to unify and enhance the professional development system for early childhood and afterschool professionals in Vermont. It is funded by a grant from the Child Development Division of the Vermont Agency of Human Services. The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC) are co-grantees.
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