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SUMMARY:Supporting a Culture of Quality Through Strengths Based Communication: Randolph Hub
DESCRIPTION:A thriving community where everyone experiences belonging and mattering is built upon strong communication and fosters authentic relationships. Nurturing a high-quality early childhood environment starts with our everyday interactions. In this session participants will draw from their own experiences and knowledge to make connections among the STARS Elements of Quality. Through lively discussions and activities we will discover how small intentional shifts can create a more collaborative and supportive program culture. Participants should come to the session with a basic understanding of the STARS elements of quality including\, the CLASS tool\, Strengthening Families framework\, and Responsive Practice components. \nThis training is offered through VTAEYC’s Hub and Spoke Model\, a statewide hybrid professional development approach designed to increase access\, connection\, and shared learning. Participants will attend at their closest Spoke site while the main content is livestreamed from a central Hub simultaneously. Each Spoke site will also engage in facilitated discussion\, hands-on activities\, and peer collaboration\, lead by local Quality Support Specialists and Assessors. Lunch will be provided at all sites.  Please select your preferred Spoke site during registration; space is limited to 20–25 participants per site. \nDate & Time: February 7\, 2026\, 10:00AM-2:15PM \nTrainers:  Emily Lambert\, Abby Fish\, Arianna Van Houten \nLocation: Vermont State University Randolph Campus\, 124 Admin Dr\, Randolph Center\, VT 05061 \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/supporting-a-culture-of-quality-through-strengths-based-communication-randolph-hub/
LOCATION:Vermont State University Randolph Campus\, 124 Admin Drive\, Randolph\, VT\, 05061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Programs,Vermont Early Childhood
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SUMMARY:Supporting a Culture of Quality Through Strengths Based Communication: Lyndonville Spoke
DESCRIPTION:A thriving community where everyone experiences belonging and mattering is built upon strong communication and fosters authentic relationships. Nurturing a high-quality early childhood environment starts with our everyday interactions. In this session participants will draw from their own experiences and knowledge to make connections among the STARS Elements of Quality. Through lively discussions and activities we will discover how small intentional shifts can create a more collaborative and supportive program culture. Participants should come to the session with a basic understanding of the STARS elements of quality including\, the CLASS tool\, Strengthening Families framework\, and Responsive Practice components. \nThis training is offered through VTAEYC’s Hub and Spoke Model\, a statewide hybrid professional development approach designed to increase access\, connection\, and shared learning. Participants will attend at their closest Spoke site while the main content is livestreamed from a central Hub simultaneously. Each Spoke site will also engage in facilitated discussion\, hands-on activities\, and peer collaboration\, lead by local Quality Support Specialists and Assessors. Lunch will be provided at all sites.  Please select your preferred Spoke site during registration; space is limited to 20–25 participants per site. \nDate & Time: February 7\, 2026\, 10:00AM-2:15PM \nTrainers:  Emily Lambert\, Abby Fish\, Arianna Van Houten \nLocation:  Vermont State University: Lyndon Campus\, 1001 College Rd\, Lyndonville\, VT 05851 \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/supporting-a-culture-of-quality-through-strengths-based-communication-lyndonville-spoke/
CATEGORIES:Our Programs,Vermont Early Childhood
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SUMMARY:Supporting a Culture of Quality Through Strengths Based Communication: Rutland Spoke
DESCRIPTION:A thriving community where everyone experiences belonging and mattering is built upon strong communication and fosters authentic relationships. Nurturing a high-quality early childhood environment starts with our everyday interactions. In this session participants will draw from their own experiences and knowledge to make connections among the STARS Elements of Quality. Through lively discussions and activities we will discover how small intentional shifts can create a more collaborative and supportive program culture. Participants should come to the session with a basic understanding of the STARS elements of quality including\, the CLASS tool\, Strengthening Families framework\, and Responsive Practice components. \nThis training is offered through VTAEYC’s Hub and Spoke Model\, a statewide hybrid professional development approach designed to increase access\, connection\, and shared learning. Participants will attend at their closest Spoke site while the main content is livestreamed from a central Hub simultaneously. Each Spoke site will also engage in facilitated discussion\, hands-on activities\, and peer collaboration\, lead by local Quality Support Specialists and Assessors. Lunch will be provided at all sites.  Please select your preferred Spoke site during registration; space is limited to 20–25 participants per site. \nDate & Time: February 7\, 2026\, 10:00AM-2:15PM \nTrainers:  Emily Lambert\, Abby Fish\, Arianna Van Houten \nLocation:  Noël’s at The Franklin Events Center\, Rutland\, VT \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/supporting-a-culture-of-quality-through-strengths-based-communication-rutland-spoke/
CATEGORIES:Our Programs,Vermont Early Childhood
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SUMMARY:Supporting a Culture of Quality Through Strengths Based Communication: South Burlington Spoke
DESCRIPTION:A thriving community where everyone experiences belonging and mattering is built upon strong communication and fosters authentic relationships. Nurturing a high-quality early childhood environment starts with our everyday interactions. In this session participants will draw from their own experiences and knowledge to make connections among the STARS Elements of Quality. Through lively discussions and activities we will discover how small intentional shifts can create a more collaborative and supportive program culture. Participants should come to the session with a basic understanding of the STARS elements of quality including\, the CLASS tool\, Strengthening Families framework\, and Responsive Practice components. \nThis training is offered through VTAEYC’s Hub and Spoke Model\, a statewide hybrid professional development approach designed to increase access\, connection\, and shared learning. Participants will attend at their closest Spoke site while the main content is livestreamed from a central Hub simultaneously. Each Spoke site will also engage in facilitated discussion\, hands-on activities\, and peer collaboration\, lead by local Quality Support Specialists and Assessors. Lunch will be provided at all sites.  Please select your preferred Spoke site during registration; space is limited to 20–25 participants per site. \nDate & Time: February 7\, 2026\, 10:00AM-2:15PM \nTrainers:  Emily Lambert\, Abby Fish\, Arianna Van Houten \nLocation: Windjammer Restaurant & Upper Deck Pub\, South Burlington\, VT \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/supporting-a-culture-of-quality-through-strengths-based-communication-south-burlington-spoke/
CATEGORIES:Our Programs,Vermont Early Childhood
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SUMMARY:Supporting a Culture of Quality Through Strengths Based Communication: Springfield Spoke
DESCRIPTION:A thriving community where everyone experiences belonging and mattering is built upon strong communication and fosters authentic relationships. Nurturing a high-quality early childhood environment starts with our everyday interactions. In this session participants will draw from their own experiences and knowledge to make connections among the STARS Elements of Quality. Through lively discussions and activities we will discover how small intentional shifts can create a more collaborative and supportive program culture. Participants should come to the session with a basic understanding of the STARS elements of quality including\, the CLASS tool\, Strengthening Families framework\, and Responsive Practice components. \nThis training is offered through VTAEYC’s Hub and Spoke Model\, a statewide hybrid professional development approach designed to increase access\, connection\, and shared learning. Participants will attend at their closest Spoke site while the main content is livestreamed from a central Hub simultaneously. Each Spoke site will also engage in facilitated discussion\, hands-on activities\, and peer collaboration\, lead by local Quality Support Specialists and Assessors. Lunch will be provided at all sites.  Please select your preferred Spoke site during registration; space is limited to 20–25 participants per site. \nDate & Time: February 7\, 2026\, 10:00AM-2:15PM \nTrainers:  Emily Lambert\, Abby Fish\, Arianna Van Houtenson \nLocation:Springfield Area Parent Child Center (SAPCC)\, North Springfield\, VT \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/supporting-a-culture-of-quality-through-strengths-based-communication-springfield-spoke/
CATEGORIES:Our Programs,Vermont Early Childhood
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SUMMARY:Windham Network: The Responsive Educator: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:This training series is closed to the Windham Network. To attend this training\, please join the network by emailing Melissa Mroz-Gaskill and Jessica Farquhar at missymg64@gmail.com and jaf122407@gmail.com. Not in your area? To find a Vermont Early Childhood Network in your area\, click HERE. \nThe Responsive Educator is a professional development opportunity designed to support early educators in building deeper understanding of responsive practice. Grounded in the belief that children thrive when their identities\, backgrounds\, and unique needs are honored\, this learning experience introduces educators to strategies that promote truly inclusive\, identity-affirming environments. Through a Community of Practice (CoP)\, participants will reflect on their daily interactions\, share insights with peers\, and explore practical approaches for meeting the diverse needs of children and families. This collaborative PD strengthens educators’ confidence\, intentionality\, and commitment to ensuring every child is seen\, valued\, and feels a strong sense of belonging. \nThe Responsive Educator PD is offered as a Community of Practice made up of 6 sessions that included guided reflection\, collaborative discussion\, and practical strategies for responsive practice. In addition to the facilitated meetings. Participants complete brief out-of-class activities – such as reflections or classroom application tasks – which are counted toward the professional development hours. Together\, the in-session learning and out-of-class work support educators in applying responsive practices directly in their daily interactions with children and families. \nDates & Times: February 24\, 2026\, 6:00PM-8:00PM \nTrainer: Anne Simonds \nLocation: Winston Prouty\, Brattleboro\, VT \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/windham-network-the-responsive-educator-a-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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