Welcome to
RIVET 2.0
Reggio Inspired Vermont EarlyEducation Team
Inspired by the values and principles of the Reggio Emilia approach, RIVET strives to create opportunities for Vermont early educators to collaborate and support each other and to nurture and give voice to a view of children, families and each other as
relational, resourceful, and resilient.
RIVET initiatives include~
Fall Conference: Sat. September 13, 2025 Camp Meade, Middlesex,VT
Celebrating the 100 Languages of....
Children & Teachers & Trees: oh my!
Convening RIVET gatherings...
where early childhood educators come together for inspiration and collegial support
Bringing to Vermont...
Reggio Children
in collaboration with NAREA
Mosaics of Marks, Words, Material
Exhibition and Atelier
June - August 2026
Winooski Educational Center
Winooski, VT
Organizing and Promoting Learning Opportunities...
where early childhood educators are introduced to multiple interpretations of the principles and values of the Reggio Emilia approach
Early Childhood Institute on
Reggio Emilia Inspired Practices
mid Aug. - Nov.
What does it mean to be Reggio-inspired in a Vermont Early Childhood program?
Professional Development opportunites for community program ~ contact us!
Developing Reggio-inspired Hubs of Study and Practice...
to serve as resources and support for area Early Childhood educators,
families, administrators, and policy makers
Current Initiatives
Early childhood programs in Addison, Chittenden, and Washington Counties are currently engaged in the RIVET initiative to develop Reggio-inpsired hubs of study and practice across the state of Vermont.
Organizing a Vermont Delegation to participate in...
more info coming about a May 2026 tour
NAREA Study Group
Reggio Emilia, Italy
May 25–29, 2025
for more information contact Jeanne.Goldhaber@uvm.edu
Please reach out to learn more. We’ll respond as soon we can.