Finding Professional Development
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Did you know that there is a free, statewide, online course calendar of professional development activities?
Hundreds of statewide professional development opportunities (such as workshops, classes and conferences), are listed and updated regularly on the Bright Futures Information System (BFIS) Course Calendar.
How to find Course Calendar
Go to the Bright Futures Information System (BFIS) website homepage and click on the second bullet on the left.
How to Search
One of the best ways to search for upcoming training is by Session Start Dates. Begin with the current calendar date and project ahead for any length of time. This will give you the most updated information of upcoming statewide professional development opportunities!
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Session Start Date From: 06/01/2009 |
Session Start Date To: 06/30/2009
Other Ways to Search
You can also search for specific types of training by selecting a criterion from the Knowledge Area drop down box. Here is where you will find general topics, target audience, training format and more!
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Details
Once your search is complete, you will have a list of upcoming professional development activities to browse through. When you click on Details, you will find additional information such as how to register, fees, instructor, and who to contact for more information!
Example: (Close detail page after viewing)
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Course Title |
Course ID |
Session Start Date |
Start Time |
Location |
Sponsor |
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Summer Sensory Sizzle |
TOV |
06/03/2009 |
06:30 PM |
St Albans |
The Family Center of Northwestern VT |
[Details] |
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Summertime Fun with Food |
NOV |
06/04/2009 |
06:30 PM |
Springfield |
Springfield Area Parent Child Center |
[Details] |
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Sustainable Passion |
MOV |
06/10/2009 |
09:00 AM |
Williston |
Child Care Resource |
[Details] |
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The Power of Infant Massage |
TOI |
06/11/2009 |
06:00 PM |
Bennington |
Bennington County Child Care Association |
[Details] |
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View the entire
Course Calendar now at
http://brightfuturesinfo.org.