Young Children and Their Families Benefit from Our Partnerships
The Vermont Head Start Association creates meaningful collaborations and relationships with agencies that share our vision and goals. Our local and state partners help us coordinate comprehensive services, to support the whole child and the family. Together we provide high quality services to Head Start families and their children.
Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VAEYC)
VHSA is proud to co-sponsor the Fall Early Childhood Conference and Retreat, October 12 – 14, 2017 at the Killington Grand Hotel, Killington. Registration is now open! This partnership demonstrates VAEYC and VHSA strong commitment to professional development among early childhood professionals that educate, provide child care and work with families to prepare young children for school and success.
Agencies of Education and Human Services Pre-kindergarten
The Agencies of Education and Human Services issued a joint memo in August 2016, Public School and Head Start and Act 166: Preferred Practice Statement. The preferred practice statement highlights the benefit to children and families when Head Start and public schools partner to leverage federal, state and local resources. Vermont’s Act 166 provides universal access to publicly funded prekindergarten.