| |  | Alliance Equity Discussion – “Diversity, Equity, and Early Literacy” – 9/25 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, and the next session is coming up on Friday, September 25, at 1:00 pm. Our discussion this month will focus on diversity and equity in relation to the development of early literacy skills, specifically through access to books, read-alouds, and book conversations. Our discussion will be led by Molly Abbey, a Pre-K teacher at the Saxon Hill School and a 2025-26 Equity x Young Children Fellow with VTAEYC. The Fellowship program focuses on transforming awareness of bias and privilege into meaningful, accountable practice. Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link. | | | |  | Vermont Afterschool is Hiring Vermont Afterschool is hiring an Afterschool Licensing and Capacity Building Coordinator. This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to new and existing afterschool and summer programs seeking to become a licensed child care program to advance their goals and meet their financial needs. This year, this position will collect and analyze feedback, and design and pilot a suite of resources to support programs, with the goal of rolling out the technical assistance broadly in the following year. This position will work closely with the Vermont Afterschool team, the Child Development Division’s Licensing Office, additional key organizational partners, and afterschool and summer program professionals. For more information and to apply, visit the Vermont Afterschool website. | | | |  | ACPCC is Hiring – Applications Due 10/1 The Addison County Parent Child Center (ACPCC) is hiring an Executive Director. This position reports to the Board of Directors and holds clear authority and accountability for the organization’s mission, strategic direction, financial sustainability, and program excellence. The E.D. works closely with program leads day to day and in partnership with the Board, staff, families, and community and state partners. For more information and to apply, visit the ACPCC website. Applications are due October 1. | | | |  | CliF Early Childhood Literacy Grant – Applications Due 10/15 Children's Literacy Foundation has announced a new Early Childhood Literacy Grant for family centers, preschools, public libraries, community organizations, and early childhood centers across Vermont and New Hampshire serving children ages 0–5. They're looking for partners who want to help put great books into little hands, get families reading together, and make early literacy opportunities more accessible to everyone. For the 2026–27 school year, each selected partner will receive up to $2,000 to support books, family literacy events, and other activities that strengthen early learning and family engagement. The application deadline is October 15. For more information and to apply, visit the Children’s Literacy Foundation 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 childhood 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. | | | | 7 School Street | Montpelier , Vermont 05602 vecaa.org The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a program of the Vermont Community Loan Fund. | | | | | | | | | |
