a message from Sonja Raymond, VTAEYC Executive Director
Your voice is needed!
Join the movement for high-quality early childhood education by registering to participate in NAEYC’s 2021 Public Policy Forum today!
As your state team leader, I am proud to bring our Vermont expertise and commitment to Washington, D.C.
Whether you’re an experienced advocate or a brand-new educator, we welcome all of your voices and hope you will join us from February 28 – March 1, 2021 for NAEYC’s first ever Virtual Public Policy Forum.
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Benefits of attending
As a 2021 Public Policy Forum participant, you will have the opportunity to:
- Be part of a powerful team working to advance federal and state early childhood policy
- Hear from national and state policy leaders and fellow advocates
- Get the resources and experiences you need to sharpen your advocacy skills
- Learn about new tools, strategies, and tactics to try in your own state and community
- Build critical relationships on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and their staff
Schedule
On Sunday, February 28 and Monday, March 1, you will participate in a range of expert policy briefings, guest speakers, and skill-building breakout sessions, providing many opportunities for networking and learning.
Cost of attendance
The fee to attend the 2021 Public Policy Forum is $100/person, which includes all three days of the event, from the start at 1:00 pm ET on Sunday through the end of Hill Day (in late afternoon) on Tuesday!
Registration
As Vermont Team Leader, I am responsible for coordinating our state team. Please contact me directly at sonja@vtaeyc.org to request an online registration link.
Recruit more advocates
Since this is a members-only event, we are encouraging you all to recruit a diverse group of your friends, colleagues, and partners who work in all early childhood settings to become NAEYC/VTAEYC members and join your state team. Now is the perfect time!
If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact me directly or email NAEYC at advocacy@naeyc.org. You can also check NAEYC’s website to find more information.
Every day, you work to prepare our next generation of leaders, supporting children, families, educators, and communities. We know exactly why an investment in early childhood education matters—and why early childhood educators are the key to success. And it is our job to make sure our elected officials know it too.
This opportunity is open only to NAEYC/VTAEYC members. Join or renew today!
I look forward to working together!