Opportunities for Professional Development

Additional Professional Development Opportunities

Early educators desiring more training options are encouraged to consider the offerings of other professional organizations and local colleges.

• The Vermont School-Age Care Network presents their annual conference, "Building Quality: Environments, Relationships, and Experiences" on October 20, 2006. For more information call Michelle Parent at (802) 863-3367 x31.
  
  
• The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children, www.vaeyc.org, presents their annual conference featuring key note speakers Deb Curtis and Margie Carter. Conference dates are 10/20-10/21/06.
  
  
• The National Association for the Education of Young Children will hold its annual conference in Atlanta, GA, 11/08/06 - 11/11/06. Their website, www.naeyc.org, includes a listing of other regional conferences.
  
  
• 1/16/07, the Early Childhood Council of Windham of County is sponsoring an In-service Day featuring Charlotte Stetson and Judy Jablon. This unique professional development day is designed to tap the expertise of preschool and kindergarten teachers in Windham County. Participants will engage in conversations with colleagues about topics aimed at promoting deeper understanding and appreciation of teaching and learning at each age level. Mark your calendar now!
  
  
• The Stern Center www.sterncenter.org hosts trainings for educators, pre-k - grade 12. Call (800) 544-4863 for more information.
  
  
• The Vermont Apprenticeship Program's college courses are currently being offered in Brattleboro. For more information contact Gretchen at extension 310.
  
  
• The Community College of Vermont's course listings are available online at www.ccv.edu. Call 254-6370 for local information.
  
  
• Information from Greenfield Community College is available at www.gcc.mass.edu or (413) 775-1000.
  
  
• NH Community Technical College's Keene Center offers several Early Childhood Education classes this fall. Call (603) 357-2142 for more information or online at www.nhctc.edu.
  
  
• Keene State College information is available at www.keene.edu or at (800) 572-1909.
  
  
• The 4th Annual Vermont Collaboration Conference on Children, Youth & Families presents From Me to We: Many Faces, Many Voices. Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Killington Grand Hotel, Killington, Vermont. For more information contact Sherry Schoenberg at sherscho@sover.net (802-656-9656) or online at www.uvm.edu/~cdci/conferences.html.
  
  
• Other Vermont information can be found through the Bright Futures Information System. On the web at http://brightfuturesinfo.org/. The system is searchable by: Sponsor, Area of Knowledge, Hour Type (class or credit), Location or Date.