Scholarship Application for the North American Reggio Emilia (NAREA) Conference

Scholarship Application for the North American Reggio Emilia (NAREA) Conference
CDD, in partnership with the North American Reggio Emilia Association (NAREA) and the Reggio Inspired Vermont Early Education Team (RIVET), is sponsoring the summer 2026 NAREA conference:

In Celebration of the Voices of Democracy: Documenting as an Act of Meaning-Making, Community-Building, and Joy

Join us in Winooski, Vermont, from June 25th to 27th for an inspiring three-day event! Complete the application below to apply for a scholarship. If selected, your registration fee will be just $100, with the Child Development Division covering the rest ($575).

Preference will be given to those working in the classroom in a direct role with children and with experience with or knowledge of Reggio Emilia.

If the $100 fee represents a financial hardship for you, please contact Jessica Burns at Jessica.Burns@vermont.gov by 3/11/2026. Don’t miss this chance to engage with innovative educational practices with educators from Reggio Emilia!

You must attend all three days of this conference to qualify for professional development hours.

Participants must apply through the CDD application to be eligible. Registrations directly through the NAREA website will be charged the full $675.00 registration fee.
Submission Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Applicant First and Last Name*

First NameLast Name
Personal Email*
example@example.com
Name of Program*
Type of Program*
County of Program*
License Number of Program*
BFIS Number*
What ages do you work with? (check all that apply)*

InfantToddlerPreschool
About what percentage of your week is spent with children in the classroom?*

0 - 25%25 - 50%50 - 75%75 - 100%
What is your position (according to BFIS)?

TraineeTeacher AssistantTeacher Associate/TeacherDirectorOther (describe)
What are your experiences with the Reggio Emilia Philosophy? (check all that apply)*

Participated in a study tour in Reggio EmiliaAttended a NAREA ConferenceAttended an online Reggio Inspired Professional Development seriesReggio-inspired Communities of Practice (i.e. RIVET, Boulder Journey School, BARIN)Participated in RIVET Hubs and Study and Practice initiativeAttended RIVET GatheringsHave experience as a studio artistOther
How do you anticipate applying knowledge gained from the conference in your classroom?*
I understand that if I am accepted to the NAREA Conference, I am expected to attend all three days of the conference.*

YesNo
Participants are required to contribute $100 to attend the conference. If this presents a financial hardship, please contact Jessica Burns at Jessica.Burns@vermont.gov by 3/11/2026
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