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CCV summer courses – a few VCCICC slots available

Posted by Nancy on May 10, 2012 in News

  While the official deadline has passed, there are still spaces available for:   Infant Toddler Development and Care, Bennington (5 spaces)   Development of the Young Child: Ages 3-8            St. Johnsbury (5 spaces)            Winooski ( 4 spaces)   Communication in the ECE/AS Workplace Morrisville (7 spaces) VT Child Care Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC ) contracts with Community College of Vermont (CCV) to offer these courses as part of the Vermont Child Care Apprenticeship program.  Additional spaces in the courses are available at very low cost for...

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Online training

Posted by Nancy on May 2, 2012 in News

There is new webpage on the Northern Lights website under : Training and Coursework.   It is called Online Training and Coursework and  here is the link. The page  includes information about- taking online college courses and  training that is not for college credit.  different types of credit for online training and courses  the process that Northern Lights Career Development Center uses to approve sponsors of online training (that is not for college credit) .  The page will be listing the approved sponsors, with a description and link to thier webpages starting in mid May...

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What do you think of the Instructor Registry?

Posted by Nancy on Apr 10, 2012 in News

Are you a sponsor of professional development, an instructor or just interested in the Instructor Registry for early childhood and afterschool professionals?  Please complete this online evaluation before April 20th  and tell us what you think!  Click”  to take the survey.

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Seeking Instructors for Afterschool college courses

Posted by Nancy on Apr 10, 2012 in News

The Commmunity College of Vermont with Vermont Center for Afterschool Excellence, is seeking one or two qualified instructors to teach two contracted, online courses starting this fall, 2012, which are specifically designed for professionals and staff working in the afterschool field.   The position will be open until filled. The courses are Introduction to Afterschool Education ( EDU1320) and Development of the School Age Child (EDU-2712).   This document provides the information about applying for this...

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VAEYC request for conference presenters

Posted by Nancy on Apr 4, 2012 in News

The VAEYC Conference will be October 18-20, 2012 at UVM Davis Center, in Burlington, VT.   Applications to present at the conference are now being accepted, with a deadline of April 22, 2012 ( SOON!)  Go to the VAEYC website or click here to apply

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Northern Lights E-newsletter is here!

Posted by Nancy on Mar 28, 2012 in News

The April 2012 Edition of the the Northern Lights Atlas is here!  Check out who has gotten certificates, credentials, joined the instructor registry and more.  See photos of your friends, find out what has been going on in professional development and what is planned. Read all about the professional journey of a family childcare provider you may know!

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