Join the Alliance as a Member for 2025-2026! The Alliance’s 2025-2026 membership cycle is open – join us today! Our annual membership cycle runs from November through October, and memberships are accepted throughout the year. Join the Alliance’s coalition of early childhood professionals and providers, parents, organizations, and businesses collaborating to support advocacy that improves the lives of Vermont’s young children. The Alliance helps diverse stakeholders work together to amplify early childhood voices, influence policy making, and realize the promise of every Vermont child. Members actively share information, data, and strategies – and the victories we can achieve together. By joining the Alliance, you will be saying “count me in” to partners from around the state. Individual membership fees are by donation, and organizational fees depend on the size of the organization. Find more information about membership on our website or reach out to the Outreach Manager, Taylor, at taylor@vecaa.org. | |
Paid Leave Survey The VT Paid Leave Coalitions and students at the UVM Medical School have created a very brief survey to assess the use of – and need for – paid leave in Vermont. Results will be analyzed in December, so please fill out the survey as soon as possible. Fill out the anonymous survey on this website. | |
Spring 2026 TEACH Scholarships – Applications Due 12/5 Administered by the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC), the Spring 2026 TEACH Early Childhood® Vermont Scholarship application window is open until December 5. TEACH scholarships cover tuition, books, release time, a stipend, and a completion bonus. Each scholar is paired with a TEACH counselor who provides encouragement and guidance along the way. Learn about TEACH and apply on the VTAEYC website. | |
VTAEYC ECE Profession Bill Webinar – 11/20, 12/3, 12/8, 1/6 The ECE Profession Bill, which would establish professional recognition for early childhood educators, is working its way through Vermont’s Legislature. The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) is committed to sharing timely updates and accurate information about the bill and its impact on ECEs, including how to advocate. VTAEYC is offering multiple webinars to learn about the bill and its impacts. “Why Recognition Matters” will focus on educators’ roles in shaping the bill, how it could impact workforce, what to expect during the 2026 legislative session. Career pathway info and resources will also be offered. VTAEYC is hosting four separate sessions. Click on a date below to register. November 20, 6:00 – 7:30 pm December 3, 12:00 – 1:30 pm December 8, 6:00 – 7:30 pm January 6, 12:00 – 1:30 pm | |
