The 2024 Policy Playbook explains what our 2024 Policy Recommendations mean, why they matter, and some of the ways they can be put into action. The Policy Playbook outlines the process for developing recommendations and provides more information on each recommendation.
The 2024 Policy Recommendations of the Vermont Early Childhood State Advisory Council Network can be leveraged by a variety of stakeholders to move forward legislative proposals, advocate for change, and hold the system and its leaders accountable. The Policy Recommendations are utilized by early childhood stakeholders across sectors for myriad purposes and are designed to be leveraged by public and private partners alike.
The following are examples of ways early childhood stakeholders across Vermont can use the recommendations of Vermont’s Governor-appointed, designated Early Childhood State Advisory Council to improve the well-being of children and families.
- Legislators, the Administration, and early childhood leaders can reference the Policy Recommendations and Vermont’s Early Childhood Action Plan (VECAP) when considering funding allocations, formulating priorities, and developing legislation.
- Early childhood stakeholders, program administrators, advocates, and family leaders can reference the Policy Recommendations alongside the VECAP in legislative testimony or when advocating for change in a variety of settings.
- Public and private early childhood program administrators can reference the recommendations when monitoring progress or aligning their team’s priorities.
