VTAEYC

Early Childhood Educators: Vermont Department of Health Q&A
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for an hour of conversation with the VT Department of Health.
As we continue the partnership between the VDH and leaders of ECE programs, we will be hosting on-going check-ins offering up-to-date health information and the opportunity to ask questions.
Please submit questions ahead of time when you sign up!
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The ECE Profession: Why Recognition Matters
2026-01-06 12:00 - 13:30
The ECE Profession Bill, which would establish professional recognition for early childhood educators, is working its way through Vermont’s Legislature. This professional development workshop provides essential background for early childhood educators who are curious about or just learning about this bill.
Participants will learn about the field-led initiative that started the conversation, what to expect during the legislative session, how educator voices have influenced the bill and can continue to inform the process, and why professional recognition benefits early childhood educators, children, and families.
The session will also include information on Career Pathways to Licensure, exploring how Vermont’s developing pathways connect to the goals of the ECE Profession Bill and support a strong, professionalized early childhood workforce.
Presenters will include Rachel Hunter, Kim Freeman, and Beth Wallace (presenter lineup varies by date).
If your organization or group would like to request a dedicated presentation on this topic, please contact Beth Wallace at beth.wallace@vtaeyc.org.
Dates & Time: January 6, 2026, 12:00PM-1:30PM
Trainer: Rachel Hunter, Kim Freeman & Beth Wallace (varied by date)
Location: Zoom
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Baking with Kids
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00
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 to the Washington 2 Network. To attend this training, please join the network by emailing Alexandria Whitcomb at alexandria.whitcomb@gmail.com
Date & Time: December 13, 2025, 10:00AM-1:00PM
Trainer: Bailey McHugh
Location: Waterbury, VT- Exact location shared in confirmation email
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The ECE Profession: Why Recognition Matters
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:30
The ECE Profession Bill, which would establish professional recognition for early childhood educators, is working its way through Vermont’s Legislature. This professional development workshop provides essential background for early childhood educators who are curious about or just learning about this bill.
Participants will learn about the field-led initiative that started the conversation, what to expect during the legislative session, how educator voices have influenced the bill and can continue to inform the process, and why professional recognition benefits early childhood educators, children, and families.
The session will also include information on Career Pathways to Licensure, exploring how Vermont’s developing pathways connect to the goals of the ECE Profession Bill and support a strong, professionalized early childhood workforce.
Presenters will include Rachel Hunter, Kim Freeman, and Beth Wallace (presenter lineup varies by date).
If your organization or group would like to request a dedicated presentation on this topic, please contact Beth Wallace at beth.wallace@vtaeyc.org.
Dates & Time: December 8, 2025, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Trainer: Rachel Hunter, Kim Freeman & Beth Wallace (varied by date)
Location: Zoom
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