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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/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
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SUMMARY:Addison Evening Network Training: Social Emotional Literacy
DESCRIPTION:This is an Addison Evening Network Training. If you are interested in joining the Addison Evening Network or a different Vermont Early Childhood Network\, please select the appropriate option when you register. \nBooks are a vital tool for fostering social-emotional literacy\, problem solving skills\, and self regualtion in young children. This training explores the importance of reading aloud to children. \nDate & Time: Monday\, April 27\, 2026\, 6:00PM- 8:00PM \nTrainer: Jen Cyr \nLocation:  Middlebury\, VT. Exact location shared in confirmation email. \nClick HERE to Register.
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/addison-evening-network-training-social-emotional-literacy/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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SUMMARY:Burlington South Network: Temperament-Focused Approaches to Challenging Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Each of us has a unique\, innate style that informs how we see and interact with the world. Understanding these differences can give us insight into behaviors we find challenging in others. This training will offer a framework for understanding what drives behavior and how adults can use this insight to support all children in a diverse classroom. We will learn about different temperament types and identify the strengths and challenges of each. Participants will learn practical strategies for observing temperament\, adapting environments\, and responding to challenging behaviors in ways that honor each child’s individual differences. We will also reflect on how our own temperament impacts our approach and discuss strategies for increasing the “goodness of fit” in our relationships. \nThis is a Burlington South Network Training. If you are interested in joining the Burlington South Network\, please select the appropriate option within the question: “Are you a member of the Burlington South Network?” \nDate & Time: April 29\, 2026\, 6:00PM-8:00PM \nTrainers: Aricha Drury \nLocation: Zoom \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/burlington-south-network-temperament-focused-approaches-to-challenging-behavior/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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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/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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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/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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SUMMARY:Burlington North Network Event: Community Luau Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Burlington North Network for a community Luau Party event. Expect family-friendly dancing\, light refreshments\, a raffle\, and opportunities to connect with community members. \nDate and Time: May 15\, 2026 from 6:00PM-9:00PM \nLocation: 135 River Street\, Milton\, VT 05468 \nClick Here to View the Flier.
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/burlington-north-network-event-community-luau-party/
LOCATION:The Grange\, 135 River Street\, Milton\, VT\, 05468\, United States
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SUMMARY:Play is Learning: The Six C’s of Play
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will teach us the benefits of free and guided play. We will learn how to support child-led learning while exploring the six C’s of play (collaboration\, communication\, content\, critical thinking\, creative innovations\, and confidence). \nThis is a Lyndonville Network Training. If you are interested in joining the Lyndonville Network\, please select the appropriate option within the question: “Are you a member of the Lyndonville Network?” \nDates & Times: May 20\, 2026\, 6:00PM-8:00PM \nTrainer: Carrie Becker \nLocation: Zoom \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/play-is-learning-the-six-cs-of-play/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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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/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
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SUMMARY:Infant & Toddler Network: How to Talk to Kids Before They Talk Back - Words that Make them Feel Seen\, Heard\, and Loved
DESCRIPTION:What we say to infants and toddlers shapes far more than behavior. It shapes their brains\, early identity\, and capacity for connection. In this interactive professional development session\, participants will explore the science of early language development through the lens of healthy relationship\, human connection\, and intentional language. \nPulling from two chapters of Cara’s new book\, Talk to Them Early and Often\, the session will explore a new language framework: The Talking Triangle. Through functional discussion you will identify how pre- and emerging verbal children turn our words into meaning based identity statements. Educators will also learn and practice a powerful language strategy\, The “Yes\, No\, Maybe” proposition\, a linguistic tool for responding to children’s many questions and requests in ways that preserve connection\, support regulation\, and build collaboration\, while setting and holding boundaries.\nParticipants will leave with a deeper understanding of how intentional language builds neural pathways for trust and confidence\, along with concrete sentence starters they can immediately apply in infant and toddler classrooms. \nThis is an Infant & Toddler Network Training. If you are interested in joining the Infant & Toddler Network\, please select the appropriate option within the question: “Are you a member of the Infant & Toddler Network?” \nDates & Times: June 8\, 2026\, 6:00PM-7:00PM \nTrainer: Cara Tyrrell \nLocation: Zoom \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/infant-toddler-network-how-to-talk-to-kids-before-they-talk-back-words-that-make-them-feel-seen-heard-and-loved/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
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SUMMARY:Burlington South Network: Taxes for Self-Employed Child Care Providers: Forms\, Filing & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Running a child care program means wearing many hats — including managing your taxes. This training guides early childhood educators through the essentials of self-employment taxes\, including required forms\, recordkeeping tips\, and common deductions for family child care businesses. The session concludes with an open Q&A to help you leave informed and prepared. \nThis is a Burlington South Network Training. If you are interested in joining the Burlington South Network\, please select the appropriate option within the question: “Are you a member of the Burlington South Network?” \nDates & Times: September 9\, 2026\, 6:00PM-7:00PM \nTrainer:  Ashlie Smith \nLocation: Zoom \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.vtaeyc.org/event/burlington-south-network-taxes-for-self-employed-child-care-providers-forms-filing-qa/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Our Programs
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