Each and every young child and their family are diverse in culture, language, geography, values, beliefs and circumstances. To support individual growth, development and continuous learning over their lifetime, the AOE is committed to fully including each and every child in a continuum of high quality, evidence-based early learning experiences, from birth through grade 3.
Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Special Education COVID-19 and Continuity of Learning Guidance
A comprehensive list of COVID-19 Guidance is available on the COVID-19 Guidance for Vermont Schools webpage. Please see the Continuity of Learning webpage for more information on implementing Continuity of Learning Plans.
The following early education guidance, information and recommended research-based practices has been issued by the Agency of Education to support SU/SDs in implementation of Universal Prekindergarten Education (UPK) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and their Continuity of Learning Plans.
- Guidance on Universal PreK and Early Childhood Special Education During a Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (3/24)
- Memo: Suspension of Act 166 Activities and Procedures During Period of School Closure (3/26)
- Prekindergarten Education and Continuity of Learning (4/13)
- PreK Learning from Home: Supplemental Resources for Families (4/28)
- Early Childhood Special Education (Ages 3 through 5): Indicator - Early Childhood Outcomes Guidance (5/11)
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PreK Learning from Home: Supplemental Resources for Educators (5/27)
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Considerations on Transition to Kindergarten During the COVID-19 Response (6/5)
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Getting My Temperature Taken: A Social Story (8/3)
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As we all prepare for the reopening of schools, a social story is one strategy parents, teachers and caregivers might use to explain why it’s necessary to stay safe and healthy when they return to school. A social story that describes a situation and includes pictures is much easier for a young child to understand and relate to when the situation actually occurs, thus preventing stress and anxiety for everyone involved. Getting My Temperature Taken: A Social Story was created for parents, teachers and caregivers to help children understand ‘why, when and how’ their temperature may be taken.
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Allowable Use of Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Education Dollars in Response to COVID-19 (8/21)
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Prekindergarten Staff Qualifications and Instructional Models Impacted by COVID-19 (8/21)
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Clarification on Health Guidance for Public and Private Prekindergarten (9/11)
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Loss of Licensed Educator Waiver for Prequalified Private PreK Education Programs (10/15)