Vermont Early Childhood Networks Leadership Academy

Target Audience: For VECN Members* Interested in Network Leadership

Dates and Time: 7 Sessions from August 21-October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM-8:15 PM

Trainer: National expert, Jill Bella of Bella Mattina, LLC

Join Bella Mattina, LLC for a dynamic 7-session Leadership Academy designed to support early childhood professionals stepping into a Vermont Early Childhood Network Leadership role. Each session will offer practical strategies, tools, and frameworks to strengthen your leadership skills and build a thriving, collaborative culture within a network group.

Area of Focus: Making the Most of Meetings
Learn how to turn meetings into meaningful, productive experiences. This session focuses on improving meeting facilitation, designing effective agendas, managing group dynamics, and fostering participant engagement.

Area of Focus: Circle of Influence
Explore how shared decision-making and participative management can transform your network. Gain tools to enhance group involvement, avoid groupthink, and create an inclusive, empowering professional culture.

Location: Online Real Time

Incentives & Capacity:

Stipends provided for successful completion
Participants will earn 16 hours of professional development
25 total registrations available

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*This Leadership Academy is for current VECN members and leaders. For more information about network membership or if you have questions about this requirement, please email meg.atwood@vtaeyc.org.

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