Alliance Monthly Equity Discussion – “Using Data to Shape DEI-informed Policy and Programming”– 9/6 

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 this Friday, September 6, at 1:00 pm.

We will be talking about using data to shape DEI-informed policy and program implementation. The discussion will be led by Cynthia Greene, the Farm to Early Childhood Partnership Coordinator at Shelburne Farms. Cynthia is a long-time partner with many of us in the state's early childhood community, and will be talking about her work using data to help make grantmaking and service delivery more responsive to equity and inclusion issues in our communities. She will highlight the Farm to Early Childhood Coalition's recently updated CACFP Participation Map as an example and resource in this work.

Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link.

BBF Early Childhood Grand Rounds Recap and Recording

In July, Building Bright Futures hosted a Vermont Early Childhood Grand Rounds Seminar focused on promising practices that build parent and family representation and leadership in state systems. The seminar featured family leadership experts from Maine, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Vermont, and the National Center for Family and Parent Leadership.

The session was attended live by over 50 individuals from Vermont and across the country, including parent representatives, early childhood educators, higher education representatives, and family leadership professionals.

Read a recap of the meeting and watch a full recording on the BBF website.

VECN Website Launches

In August, the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) launched their new Vermont Early Childhood Networks webpage. The Vermont Early Childhood Networks (VECNs) bring together early childhood educators through a blend of in-person and virtual events, including regularly scheduled meetings, networking opportunities, professional development training, and other relevant activities.

Visit the VTAEYC website to find contacts for regional peer networks, learn about the up-and-coming statewide networks, and stay up to date on network activity.

CVOEO Accepting Nominations for New Hope Award

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 New Hope Award. The annual award, made possible by the generous support of the Crystal Family, was established in 2017 to recognize two New American individuals’ contributions, accomplishments, and impact within the community.

Each recipient of the award receives a $1,000 gift and is celebrated during an annual award ceremony. This year the ceremony will be held on November 2 at the UVM Fleming Museum of Art as part of the Karibu Cultural Celebration.

For more information and to nominate someone, visit the CVOEO website.