Happy teachers have happy students, and happy students have happy families. We can’t be in the classroom in our full capacity to teach and care for our kids if we are not in our full capacity ourselves. In this […]
CoP: The Practice of Self-Care for Early Childhood Professionals Read More »
This training is designed to prepare participants for CLASS observations or CLASS-aligned professional development. Participants will explore the life-changing power of interactions. This experience is informative and interactive. Participants will build on their current understanding of classroom interactions and
Introduction to Interactions Read More »
This workshop offers a chance to explore the fun of baking with children. Members will learn a few easy recipes and practical tips to make baking activities run smoothly, from setup to cleanup. This training is a closed training
By Victoria Ward Dear colleagues, We’ve redesigned this newsletter just a bit to make it easier to scan. Scroll down for regular updates and resources tailored to your specific needs! I am personally excited about a new training for
SPARQS Update: Trainings and Quality Resources Designed for You Read More »
By Victoria Ward Dear colleagues, I’m pleased to announce the SPARQS team is expanding. VTAEYC is hiring specialists for our Quality Support and Program Assessment teams to keep up with programs’ requests and cut down on wait times. See the
SPARQS Update: Let’s Rise Because We Can Read More »
By Victoria Ward Dear colleagues, Our SPARQS team has a few months of experience working with Vermont early childhood education programs on assessments, as well as providing coaching and other quality supports. Now we can look across our data
SPARQS Update: Responding to Programs’ Trends and Needs Read More »
By Victoria Ward Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that the SPARQS portal is now running on all engines! Now, you can request coaching and quality support services, as well as assessments, all in one place. Already have
SPARQS Update: New Improved Portal = Your Seamless Quality Improvement Journey Read More »
By Sharron Harrington Dear colleagues, I want to appreciate Vermont lawmakers for several years of legislation supporting early childhood educators – even before passing Act 76 last year. One example is the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for Early
VTAEYC News: The Numbers Tell A Story Read More »
By Victoria Ward Earlier this month, the SPARQS team presented to Building Bright Futures (see the slides here!). Now that SPARQS is up and running, it’s exhilarating to see how much we’ve built, and to see our work shaping
SPARQS Update: Request Coaching, Consultation, or an Assessment Read More »