Let’s start celebrating! 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the Week of the Young Child: a fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. As we go through the week, consider how you can have fun celebrating […]
I am honored to be joining VTAEYC and excited to work with you to create the early childhood education system that Vermont kids, families and educators deserve. This work is close to my heart. I’ve spent much of the last eight years […]
Join us! T.E.A.C.H. Early ChildhoodⓇ VERMONT is hosting more virtual information sessions. T.E.A.C.H.Ⓡ VERMONT currently offers three scholarship models, Apprenticeship, Associates Degree, and Licensure. We will be talking about each scholarship model in more detail. If you have any questions […]
Are you an early childhood educator? Do you run an early childhood care program? Do you want to further your knowledge and skills? You and/or your employees may be eligible for T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships or other funding opportunities! VTAEYC and T.E.A.C.H. […]
As President of the Board of Directors of Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children, and on behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that Janet McLaughlin has accepted the newly created full-time Executive Director […]
The Advancing as a Profession Task Force has a Discussion Draft ready on the topic of Compensation. Read it here! We are also now opening registration for the first sessions of our third online, real-time training: A Well-Compensated Profession. After […]
by Sonja Raymond, VTAEYC Executive Director This March, 20 delegates from Vermont participated in the first virtual Public Policy Forum hosted by NAEYC. This represents the biggest contingent we’ve ever had – certainly made easier because the forum was held […]
By Susan Titterton, Project Coordinator A thread through the January 28th Task Force meeting was deepening our thinking about strategies for honoring the existing workforce. Jenny Stearns, ECE Coordinator and faculty member at Saint Michael’s College, presented her experience as […]
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 […]
Early childhood educators all over the state participated in our latest PD offering: Three Designations with Aligned Preparation Pathways. And there are a few more PD sessions still scheduled! But still, not everyone has had the chance to participate. So […]
