Early Childhood Leadership Institute – Applications Due 8/21

The Snelling Center for Government is now accepting applications for their Early Childhood Leadership Institute (ECLI). 

ECLI was initiated in 2014 and seeks to stimulate enthusiasm for and effective participation in efforts to improve early childhood work in Vermont. In twelve seminar days over six months, participants gain leadership skills and a deeper knowledge and understanding of themselves as leaders and the science and landscape of early childhood issues in Vermont.

The application process is highly competitive, with up to twenty-five associates selected on the basis of their achievements, demonstrated interest in early childhood issues, and potential for leadership.

The ECLI Class of 2027 will begin its training in October 2026. Applications are due August 21.

For more detailed information including program fees and expectations, visit the Snelling Center website.

New Early Childhood Educator Essentials Training – 8/28

Northern Lights, the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Vermont Child Development Division are collaborating on a free, comprehensive day of in-person training on August 28 from 8:30 am to 3:45 pm. This training will prepare new early childhood educators to enter classrooms with foundational knowledge of how to care for young children and engage with families, as well as understand how to navigate the ECE landscape in Vermont. 

For more information and to register, visit the Northern Lights website.

Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is Hiring

The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is hiring for two positions – a Policy Associate to help drive systems change through public policy and advocacy; and a Director of Administration to support Co-Executive Directors and Board of Directors, oversee vendor contact management processes, handle office facilities management, and develop and maintain systems to address technology needs.

For more information and to apply for these positions, visit the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence website.

Registration is Open for 3SquaresVT Conference – 9/23

Registration is open for the 3SquaresVT Conference, an annual event for advocates and service providers to come together to learn from one another and other experts in the field for the next year of 3SquaresVT outreach and policy efforts. This conference is for a broad range of people with varied levels of knowledge in the world of 3SquaresVT.  

This year’s conference, Power in Partnership, will be held virtually on September 23 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and recognizes the strength that comes from working together across organizations, communities, and sectors to champion access to 3SquaresVT and ring true the power and importance of this program.

For more information and to register, visit the Hunger Free VT website.

Registration is Open for VTAEYC Conference – 10/21-10/23

The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) Annual Conference tickets are now on sale to non-members. Limited tickets remain, so register today to be a part of this year's event. The Conference will be held October 21 – 23 at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel.

This annual gathering is one of Vermont's premier professional development events for early childhood educators. 

For more information and to register, visit the VTAEYC website.

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The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a program of the Vermont Community Loan Fund.