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VLS Courses Under Review

We appreciate your patience while VLS courses and training undergo review. We are working with stakeholders to restore Foundational Courses quickly.

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VLS Supplemental Child Abuse Trainings: Recompletion Required

Recomplete all trainings by March 14, 2025

All CYP staff and family child care providers are required to recomplete the supplemental trainings series on child abuse prevention, identification, and reporting.

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2024 Q4 Newsletter

New Track in development and new supports for program professionals and families

Learn about courses developed for our upcoming Youth foundational track, a new Targeted PD module on redirection, and updates and supports for child and youth professionals and families.

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Navigating Weather-Related Emergencies

Supporting children and families in recovery and preparedness

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers vital resources to help families navigate recovery and prepare for future weather-related emergencies

2024 Q3 Newsletter

New school-age activity, course updates, and social-emotional supports for adults and children

Check out the new activity for school-age professionals, Focused Topics course updates, and social-emotional resources for adults and children

Upcoming Live Leadership Webinar on Setting Professional Boundaries

Next Live Leadership Webinar on September 12, 2024 

Join us for our next live leadership webinar on the importance of setting professional boundaries for a positive and support work environment.

2024 Q2 Newsletter

New content, activities, and tools to support child and youth professionals

See the new Targeted PD module on active supervision, the content and activity updates in the Training & Curriculum Specialist and Management tracks, as well as new tools and resources available for program professionals.

Management Course Updates in June 2024

All foundational courses have now been updated in the Management track

Check out the updates to the final seven Management courses: Physical Development, Creative Expression, Self & Cultural Understanding, Social & Emotional Development, Positive Guidance, Family Engagement, and Program Management

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DoD Celebrates Teachers & Child Care Providers

Provider Appreciation Day was May 10, 2024 

 Check out the article and videos from top enlisted leaders across Service branches thanking DoD teachers and child care providers for their contributions.

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Training & Curriculum Specialist Track Updates Complete

All foundational courses have now been updated in the T&CS track

Check out updates to the final four T&CS courses: Positive Guidance, Child Abuse: Prevention, Professionalism, and Program Management.