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SUMMARY:Hartford ECPN: A Beginner’s Guide to Using AI in ECE Programs
DESCRIPTION:This session is a hands-on introduction for early childhood education (ECE) professionals who are new to artificial intelligence (AI) or have experimented with it a bit. We’ll move slowly\, with step-by-step guidance\, and you’ll practice using leading AI tools on real ECE tasks\, including family and staff communication\, activity and lesson planning support\, and basic operations that can save you time. You’ll learn how to direct an AI tool so it produces useful work\, and how to refine and verify the results so you can use them with confidence. We’ll also build simple habits that protect privacy and reduce errors. This session is best for participants who are comfortable using email and web browsers. \nYou will need a laptop or tablet for this training. Smart phones are not recommended for use in this session. You’ll leave with a basic understanding of the power and risks associated with the use of AI tools\, along with a basic skill set to use this technology effectively. A resource list for continued practice and learning will be provided. Lunch will be provided. \nDate & Time: April 25\, 2026\, 8:00AM-3:00PM \nTrainers:  Bill Hudson \nLocation:  DHMC Conference Center \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/hartford-ecpn-a-beginners-guide-to-using-ai-in-ece-programs/
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SUMMARY:Central VT ECE Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Connection is essential for early childhood educators. Resilience is not something we build alone\, but something that grows through relationships\, shared experiences\, and the support we offer one another along the way. Even in the midst of a challenging day\, joy can be found\, in laughter\, in small moments of connection\, and in the collective energy of people coming together with purpose. Rooted in the Strengthening Families framework\, this free professional development gathering offers time to build meaningful social connections and recharge alongside peers.\nJoin us for an evening of connection and learning with fellow early childhood educators in a supportive and collaborative space. There will be food\, a take‑home craft\, and other meaningful offerings to support your work and wellbeing. We’re thrilled to welcome April Zajko\, a nature‑based Early Childhood Educator\, who will share thoughtful reflections and inspiration. Participants will leave with practical ways to deepen relationships\, access support\, and contribute to communities where connection\, resilience\, and joy are shared and sustained. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nClick here to view the networking event flyer \nDate & Time: May 1\, 2026\, 6:00PM-8:00PM \nTrainers:  Arianna Van Houten\, April Zajko \nLocation: Barre\, VT \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/central-vt-ece-networking-event/
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SUMMARY:Addison Network Training: Speech and Language Development for Young Children
DESCRIPTION:This two-hour workshop with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) provides an overview of how speech and language skills develop in young children\, highlighting key milestones from infancy through the early childhood years. Participants will learn how to distinguish typical variations in development from potential red flags\, such as limited vocabulary\, difficulty following directions\, or unclear speech beyond expected ages. The session will also guide educators and caregivers on when and how to seek support\, including who to contact for screenings\, evaluations\, and early intervention services. In addition\, the workshop emphasizes universal\, practical strategies that can be embedded into early childhood classrooms to support all learners\, such as modeling rich language\, expanding children’s utterances\, creating opportunities for meaningful conversation\, and using visual supports and play-based interactions to promote communication skills. \nThis is an Addison Network Training. If you are interested in joining the Addison Network\, please select the appropriate option within the question: “Are you a member of the Addison Network?” \nDate & Time: May 5\, 2026\, 6:00PM-8:00PM \nTrainers:  Sue Rakowski \nLocation: New Haven\, VT \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/addison-network-training-speech-and-language-development-for-young-children/
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SUMMARY:Lamoille Network: Overcoming Teacher Burnout: Strategies for Change
DESCRIPTION:Early childhood educators do some of the most meaningful work in our communities but the emotional intensity\, long hours\, and constant demands can lead even the most passionate professionals to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Through reflection\, discussion\, and real-life examples from the field\, participants will examine the personal and systemic factors that contribute to burnout. Together\, we’ll explore strategies that help educators reconnect with what first inspired them to work with young children while building habits and supports that sustain well-being over time. \nThis is a Lamoille Network Training. If you are interested in joining the Lamoille Network\, please select the appropriate option within the question: “Are you a member of the Lamoille Network?” \nDate & Time: May 7\, 2026\, 6:00PM-8:00PM \nTrainers: Ellen Drolette \nLocation: Hyde Park\, VT \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/lamoille-network-overcoming-teacher-burnout-strategies-for-change/
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SUMMARY:Lamoille Network Training: Nature Play All Summer Long
DESCRIPTION:Step outside and let learning unfold in fresh air and open spaces this summer. In this workshop\, educators will explore simple\, engaging ways to keep children actively learning all summer through nature-based play. Together\, we’ll dig into hands-on experiences including gardening\, water play\, gross motor games\, creative arts\, and open-ended exploration using natural and everyday materials you already have on hand.\nParticipants will receive a “digital tool kit” of ideas that are easy to implement\, responsive to children’s interests\, and aligned with the Vermont Early Learning Standards. Whether you have a full outdoor classroom or just a small patch of green\, you’ll walk away with meaningful ways to create joyful\, developmentally rich summer experiences. \nThis is a Lamoille Network Training. If you are interested in joining the Lamoille Network\, please select the appropriate option within the question: “Are you a member of the Lamoille Network?” \nDates & Times: June 4\, 2026\, 6:00PM-8:00PM \nTrainer:  April Zajko \nLocation: Hyde Park\, VT \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/nature-play-all-summer-long/
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