The Southeast Vermont Early Childhood Regional Council brings together community members committed to young children and families. Regional Councils are guided by Vermont’s Early Childhood Action Plan, and they identify annual priority actions based on community needs and gaps. The Regional Councils also advise Vermont’s Early Childhood State Advisory Council on opportunities to strengthen both local and statewide systems of care, health, and education. Membership is open to anyone who is invested in the well-being of children and families.
2024–2026 Regional Priorities
1. Building resilience in children, families, and communities: Support prevention and ongoing resiliency efforts to ensure that children reach their optimal well-being and potential. Promote parent and provider education about resilience and the impact of trauma to better support children who are impacted by traumatic experiences such as eviction, poverty, death of a parent, substance use disorder, or domestic violence.
2. Quality and capacity of early childhood education & services (including child care, pre-K, special education, mental health services, etc.): Respond to system gaps to improve access to high-quality learning and support systems that meet family needs. Promote and strengthen regional workforce development strategies by supporting recruitment, apprenticeship, training, retention, and professional development.
Regional Contact
Regional Manager for Southeast Vermont, Northern Windsor and Orange, and Springfield Area
Upcoming Events
Resources
Data About Young Children in Southeast Vermont
From The State of Vermont’s Children: 2023 Year in Review report.
Become an Early Childhood Educator
This flyer provides helpful resources and information about how to become an early childhood educator in Vermont.
Stories from Southeast Vermont
Early Childhood Workforce Development for New Vermonters in Brattleboro
BBF Announces Recipients of 2023 Vermont Early Childhood Fund Grants
BBF Awards $100,000 in Vermont Early Childhood Fund Grants
