In addition to professional development opportunities supported directly by the Vermont Center for Afterschool Excellence, many opportunities exist across the state that are designed for or applicable to afterschool directors and direct staff, and for teachers and school personnel.

The following is a listing of professional development opportunities and sponsoring organizations.  Please also visit the Certificate and Credentials page for information on the opportunities that exist for formal recognition while you are pursuing your professional learning.

Community-Based Trainings

Vermont’s Educational Services Agencies (ESA)  The Vermont Department of Education supports six Educational Services Agencies (ESA) across the state that provide professional development and training opportunities. For details around the opportunities available in your area, see the ESA in your region:

Addison/Rutland Consortium for Professional Development – 802-985-3765
Champlain Valley Educator Development Center (CVEDC-ESA)
Lamoille Area Professional Development Academy (LAPDA)
Northeast Kingdom School Development Center at Lyndon State College (NEKSDC)
Southeast Vermont Community Learning Collaborative
Southwest Vermont Superintendents’ Curriculum Coordinators’ Collaborative

American Red Cross/Vermont Chapter
Health and safety certification provided on-site
Contact: Doug Bishop, Regional Director, Community Education & Partnerships , (802) 660-9130
Website:  www.redcrossvtnhuv.org

Northern Lights Career Development Center
Career Pathways Workshops for adult learners
Individual professional development planning
Contact:  Nancy Sugarman, Director (802) 828-2800
Website:  www.northernlightscdc.org includes course calendar

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)
Workshops for programs and schools interested in utilizing the STARTWhereYou Are Professional
Website:  www.vsac.org

Mentoring, Coaching, On-the-Job, and Program Support

Northern Lights Career Development Center:
Individual and group advising, as well as a searchable Instructor Registry
Contact:  Nancy Sugarman, Director (802) 828-2800
Website:  www.northernlightscdc.org

Vermont Child Care Industries and Career Council (VCCICC):
Apprenticeship, on-the-job training for Afterschool professionals and mentoring program
Contact:  Sue Ryan, Director (802) 985-2700, sue@vtchildcareindustry.org
Website:  www.vtchdcarindustry.org

Mentors for Quality:
The Vermont Center for Afterschool Excellence provides mentoring for programs that receive Child Development Division grants or programs that applied but did not receive funding. Contact: Karen Scott, Project Manager for Quality, karenscott2564@gmail.com

Funding Support for Professional Development

TD Charitable Foundation Non-profit Training Resource Fund
Not a professional development opportunity, but rather a funding source for those interested in taking advantage of classes or courses across the state. Up to $1000 grants per calendar year will be considered from non-profit organizations. For more information, see the following: Non-profit Training Resource Fund