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.
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RIVET initiatives include~
Convening RIVET gatherings...
where early childhood educators come together for inspiration and collegial support
RIVET 2024-25 Three-Part
in-person Series
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Celebrating the uniqueness of every child and nurturing their multiple and diverse literacies
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November 16, 2024 9:00 -12:00 Camp Meade, Middlesex, VT
February 15, 2025 local early childhood program - TBA
March 29, 2025 local early childhood program - TBA
Organizing and Promoting Learning Opportunities...
where early childhood educators are introduced to multiple interpretations of the principles and values of the Reggio Emilia approach
Clay in Early Childhood Classrooms:
Let's Play!​​
VTAEYC Conference:
October 28, 2024
​Facilitated by RIVET members Cecelia Puleio and
Heidi Smith, with Jerry Geier, Vermont Sculptor
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What does it mean to be Reggio-inspired in a Vermont Early Childhood program?
Facilitated by RIVET Steering Committee members Cecelia Puleio and Jeanne Goldhaber
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.
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NAREA Study Group
Reggio Emilia, Italy
May 26–29, 2025
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for more information contact Jeanne.Goldhaber@uvm.edu
Organizing a Vermont Delegation to participate in...
Bringing to Vermont...
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Mosaics of Marks, Words, Materials
Exhibition and Atelier
summer - fall 2026
Reggio Children
in collaboration with NAREA
Mosaics of Marks, Words, Materials
Exhibition and Atelier
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In collaboration with colleagues across Vermont, RIVET is in the process of researching possible venues for the Mosaics of Marks, Words, Materials Exhibition and Atelier for the summer/fall 2026.
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Please reach out to learn more. We’ll respond as soon we can.