Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children

09/26/2026

We’re excited to have as a Summit Sponsor of this year’s VTAEYC Early Childhood Education Conference!

The Turrell Fund financially and strategically supports organizations providing quality services to children, especially the youngest and those who are underserved. Their commitment to supporting children and families in Vermont aligns closely with the work of Vermont’s early childhood community.

Sponsorships are vital to the success of our conference, and we’re grateful for The Turrell Fund’s support! 💚

https://www.vtaeyc.org/annual-conference/

09/25/2026

Leading Ourselves: Our Future as Early Childhood Educators is an ECE-led workshop designed to help early childhood educators and early childhood education students understand what a profession is, and what it means to lead ourselves. We’ll explore:

• The components of a profession
• The knowledge, skills, and ethics shared by members of a profession
• The benefits of creating and belonging to a profession
• How we can ensure everyone in our field is included and supported

Looking for professional development delivered to your program or network? We can bring this workshop directly to you. Contact Beth Wallace to schedule: [email protected]

09/24/2026

Early childhood educators (ECEs) provide a crucial service to young children and their families. But how can we ensure that ECEs continue this much-needed work when financial considerations can be a barrier to pursuing professional growth? Vermont’s Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for Early Childhood Educators is one available resource to support debt relief and our team at VTAEYC can help!

Learn more about how Vermont and Massachusetts are creating a sustainable pathway for ECEs to meet their professional needs (see linked article from The 74).

And to find out about Vermont's Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program, visit vtaeyc.org/slrap.

https://www.the74million.org/zero2eight/vermont-and-massachusetts-offer-student-debt-relief-for-early-educators/

This Program provides up to $4,000 annually to reduce the student debt of full-time educators who earned an early childhood related degree.

09/24/2026

Don’t Let Critical Head Start Standards Disappear.

Head Start is more than a program. It’s an important source of support for young children and families with the lowest incomes.

Proposed federal rule changes could weaken many of the standards that support health, safety, and quality.

We have an opportunity to speak up.

🗣️ Public comment is open through October 6.

Take action and learn how to submit your comment: https://www.vtaeyc.org/advocacy/

09/23/2026

As fall routines get underway, children may need extra time and support to adjust to new people, places, and schedules.

09/22/2026

100 years of early childhood education has been built on two things: the lessons educators pass down, and the advocacy that pushes the field forward.

What's something you know now that you wish you'd known when you started? And when was a moment you stood up for a child, a family, or this profession?

Your reflection doesn't have to be polished or perfect. It just has to be honest—that's what makes these stories worth reading, and worth remembering as part of NAEYC's 100-year legacy.

Share your reflection for a chance to be featured on our platforms and be part of NAEYC’s Year of Reflections: https://tr.ee/bJCSBM

09/21/2026

Quality Coaching and Support Services

Strengthening your skill set, tackling challenges, and building confidence — these are just a few of the many benefits that SPARQS coaching can offer.

As you kick off the school year, start off on the right foot and stay on track with training and mentoring from VTAEYC's Quality Support Specialists.

Quality coaching and support services include:
● Self-directed program resources available through sharedservicesvt.org
● Direct consultation and referrals
● Training and updates
● Coaching and mentoring

Our team of highly skilled Quality Support Specialists can support continuous quality improvement for early childhood education programs in all regions of the state.

www.vtaeyc.org/sparqs

09/21/2026

We’re excited to welcome Vermont Community Loan Fund as a Base Sponsor of this year’s VTAEYC Early Childhood Education Conference! 🎉

Vermont Community Loan Fund supports Vermont communities through loans and investments in local businesses, housing, and early education—helping promote economic growth and equity across our state.

We’re grateful for their support of Vermont’s early childhood educators and excited to be working with them! 💚

https://www.vtaeyc.org/annual-conference/

09/20/2026

✨ Sponsor Shout-Out: Northern Lights at CCV! ✨

Northern Lights at CCV is the hub of Vermont’s professional development system for early childhood and afterschool professionals. We’re excited to have them as a Base Sponsor of this year’s VTAEYC Early Childhood Education Conference!

We’re grateful for their support of the conference and, most importantly, for the support they provide to educators throughout Vermont. Thank you, Northern Lights at CCV, for helping strengthen Vermont’s early childhood and afterschool workforce! 💙

https://www.vtaeyc.org/annual-conference/

09/19/2026

Protect Head Start. Add Your Voice.

Every child deserves a strong start, and Head Start helps make that possible for children and families with the lowest incomes.

Proposed federal rule changes could eliminate critical standards that protect health, safety, and quality in Head Start programs.

The Vermont Head Start Association is asking families, alumni, educators, and community members to speak up.

🗣️ Public comments are open through October 6.

Learn how to submit your comment: ➡️ https://www.vtaeyc.org/advocacy/