ECDL is TWO WEEKS Away! Register for ECDL ’26

We are two weeks away from Early Childhood Day at the Legislature (ECDL) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier. We will be capping registration this year due to venue restrictions, so if you haven’t registered yet, now is the time to secure your spot!

Visit the Alliance website for more information.

 

Town Meeting Day – 3/3

Town Meeting Day is on Tuesday, March 3. Don’t forget to vote in your local election! This is an opportunity to weigh in on issues that are important in your community.

Note that some municipalities have meetings at different days and times, and there can be multiple ballots for school votes as well. Do a little research to make sure you know how to make your voice be heard! Visit the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place and other information.

 

Alliance ‘26 Legislative Agenda Issue Spotlight – Mid-Session/ECDL Prep Update – 3/9

The Alliance’s series of virtual Issue Spotlights, which focus on issues from the Alliance’s 2026 Legislative Agenda, continues in March.

The next session will be held Monday, March 9, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, and will provide updates on the status of the issues on the Alliance’s ‘26 Legislative Agenda as the Legislature passes the half-way point of their annual session.

Led by Matt Levin, the Executive Director of the Alliance, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about all of the issues on our Agenda before Early Childhood Day at the Legislature, where things stand in the Legislature, and how to get involved.

Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link. 

 

North American Reggio Emilia (NAREA) Conference – Applications Due 3/11

The Child Development Division is sponsoring the North American Reggio Emilia (NAREA) Conference in partnership with the Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team and NAREA. Applicants must be working in a regulated child care setting. Preference will be given to those working with children, and those with some knowledge or experience with the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The application process is open until March 11.

For more information and to apply, visit the NAREA website.

 
 

The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a statewide coalition formed in 2000 of early childhood professionals, parents, organizations, businesses, and strategic partners committed to improving public policies that impact young children between birth and age eight in the areas of health, safety, food security, economic security, and early care and education.

The Alliance crafts an annual Legislative Agenda in partnership with early childhood organizations, provides year-round advocacy support, and facilitates meaningful interactions with policymakers at key times during the decision making process.

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