Foundation Forward ECE Scholarship

The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) will be offering a three-part, tuition-free Prior Learning Assessment Program through CCV.  This cohort model program begins in Spring 2026 and is designed for experienced early childhood educators without a degree.

The Foundation Forward ECE Scholarship will allow participants to turn professional experience into college credit, access debt-free career development opportunity with tuition assistance, technology resources, and individualized support, and learn alongside a supportive cohort.

More information can be found on VTAEYC’s PDF document.

Alliance Monthly Equity Discussion – The DEI Implications of 'Return to Office' Policies – 1/23  

Join a group of peers and colleagues from the early childhood community to engage in sustained learning about anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. The Alliance hosts a monthly, salon-style Equity Discussion Group via Zoom. Our next session is coming up on Friday, January 23, at 1:00 pm. 

The discussion will be led by Gretchen Haase-Dubosc, Hunger Free Vermont's Chief of People and Operations. Gretchen will provide us with a review of their organization's development of policies related to remote versus in-office work, and the DEI-related considerations that they continue to consider as they address this evolving issue.

Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link.

First Children’s Finance Releases 2026 Vermont Supply Demand Gap Analysis

Informed by the “Stalled at the Start” report series created by Let’s Grow Kids and partners, First Children’s Finance has recently completed an analysis of full-day, full-year child care supply and demand in Vermont.

While gaps remain, the 2026 analysis points to promising signs of improvement in the historical gap between child care supply and demand.

You can read the Gap Analysis here.

Vermont Afterschool is Hiring

Vermont is hiring for an Afterschool Program Assessment Specialist. This position is responsible for conducting assessments of regulated afterschool programs and providing technical assistance and consultation to programs on continuous quality improvements. The position is interviewing immediately, so apply quickly.

Visit the Vermont Afterschool website for more information and to apply.

ECDL ’26 is on 3/11/26 – Registration Opens Soon

Mark your calendars for Early Childhood Day at the Legislature on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Montpelier! Our online registration page will be live soon. Scholarships and professional development will be available.  

Stay tuned to the Alliance’s newsletters, Facebook page, and website for more details!

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