Calendar of Spring Events Keep up-to-date on upcoming events related to early childhood advocacy and the issues on the Alliance’s 2019 Legislative Agenda by visiting the Upcoming Events section of the Alliance’s website. Find below a brief description of several spring events. How to Find and Retain Great Employees – 4/17 A Business Strategy Workshop Presented by Sam Markewich, Business Coach Wednesday, April 17, 8:00 am – 9:30 am, Montpelier City Hall Memorial Room Workforce development is an important component of the Alliance’s 2019 Legislative Agenda. This workshop will give a highly effective, concrete, and easy to follow method for finding, interviewing, and retaining employees who will enhance your brand, your culture, revenues, and profitability. Click here for more information on this workshop. The workshop is free but pre-registration is required by emailing director@montpelieralive.org. Phase 1 STARS Changes – Webinars for Public Comment – 4/30 and 5/1 Coordinated by the Department for Children and Families Child Development Division Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 pm and Wednesday, May 1 at 1:00 pm at the webinar link below The Department for Children and Families (DCF) Child Development Division will be proposing changes to the STARS rules. Attend one of the public hearings on the rules to provide feedback. Both hearings will be in Waterbury and through a webinar. Get more information or sign up for the webinar on the DCF website. Vermont Businesses for Resistance – Companies Champion Policy Change – 5/15 Conference Workshop Hosted by Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance Wednesday, May 5, 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm (workshop) or 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (full conference), UVM Davis Center, Burlington Business leaders lend valuable expertise to conversations in Vermont’s State House, influencing state policy decisions that value sustainable economic development, clean water, environmental protection, workplace quality, and healthy communities. This interactive workshop will feature the work of business leaders in developing and implementing policy solutions to ensure the economic security of Vermont’s workforce and the prosperity of the state. Visit the VBSR website for more information on VBSR’s 29th Annual Conference, called “Champion Change in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Turrell Fund Day for Children – 6/5 Hosted by the Turrell Fund and Coordinated by the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation Wednesday, June 5, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms Dr. Junlei Li, senior fellow of the Fred Rogers Center and faculty of Harvard Graduate School of Education, will join this year’s event as guest speaker on the importance of love and kindness in early childhood. He will show how the power of human connection plays a key role in the healthy social emotional development of children and how the simplest of acts can sometimes have the deepest impact. The day will include an update from Governor Scott on the state’s early childhood initiatives, a Moth Radio Hour-style segment for sharing stories from the field, several afternoon workshops, and a networking reception. Visit the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation website for more details and to register. “Helping the Helpers” Workshop – 6/6 Co-Sponsored by Let's Grow Kids and the Turrell Fund Thursday, June 6, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Orange County Parent Child Center, Tunbridge The Turrell Fund is hosting a professional development seminar with Dr. Li for early childhood providers focused on how we can support children's helpers (educators, caregivers, families) by looking at, listening to, and thinking about simple, everyday interactions in early learning settings. The workshop is included in the Northern Lights at Community College of Vermont training registry and calendar. Register for the June 6th workshop here. There is no cost to attend the workshop and lunch will be provided. | 
