Participants of training and coursework, count on sponsors of professional development activities to work with Northern Lights and BFIS (Bright Futures Information System) data system.
Sponsors that do -
- have their professional development activities listed in the statewide BFIS course calendar electronically at no charge
- are given resources to provide the documentation participants need
- access a streamlined process enabling activities to be easily verified and tracked for participants
- are counted in state-wide data indicating what is being offered and who is attending
The sponsor process is a guide.
Steps to Becoming a sponsor in the system include:
- contact Northern Lights staff and receive an orientation to being a sponsor
- sign an agreement with Northern Lights to confirm our partnership
- receive protected documents from Northern Lights that you use to document trainings you offer
- maintain contact with Northern Lights for updates, questions and feedback
The Bright Futures Information System (BFIS) is a data management system operated by the Child Development Division of the Department for Children and Families. Northern Lights Career Development Center helps people to use the professional development tools in BFIS.
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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