Training

Date: September 20, 2022

Time: 3-4 p.m.

This training is part of the required sequence of technical assistance for Indicator 13 as outlined in the 2022 Monitoring Resources and Technical Assistance document. Please be sure to attend this required training with your high school special educators.

This session will cover all aspects of the course of study including the rational for why IDEA requires this in the IEP. We will go over some common compliance issues and also show compliant examples.

As part of this session please review the following webinar prior to attendance: 

• Comprehensive Overview of Indicator 13 Covering All 8 Elements of the Transition Plan in the IEP

This is a comprehensive and condensed overview of all elements of Indicator 13 (Transition Plan in the IEP). This training includes I13 compliant examples and best practices for all aspects of the transition plan in the IEP.

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Contact: John Spinney

The Vermont Agency of Education Child Count Training will be held on November 16, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM.  Please register by November 12, 2021.

Registered individuals will receive the meeting invitation on Monday, November 15, 2021.  

Date: October 20, 2021

Time: 4-6 p.m.

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Curriculum Directors, Principals, Science Leaders

The Vermont Science Teachers Association (VSTA) will be offering a workshop series by Peter McLaren, Executive Director of Next Gen Education, LLC on October 20, 2021, from 4-6 p.m., virtually. The workshop will be focusing upon teacher implementation of the crosscutting concepts and the instructional shifts required as a result of the Next Generation Science Standards. This workshop series will be participant-centered, where attendees will engage in a number of activities designed to elevate their understanding of how to implement, crosscutting concepts within their instructional environment. To register or for more information, please visit the registration page. An email will be sent to you on how to join in this workshop.

Contact: Margaret Carrera-Bly at [email protected]

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 3-4:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual (An email will be sent to you with a link on how to join in this session.)

Audience: Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, Principals

The Agency of Education is excited to host the 2021–2022 Instructional Coaches Networked Improvement Community (IC NIC) beginning with a kick-off meeting on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 3–4:30 p.m. This five-session professional learning opportunity will focus on the system and culture needed to support instructional coaches and their practice as well as the use of improvement science (PDSA cycles) to resolve problems of practice. Sessions 2–5 are scheduled for December 9, 2021; January 20, 2022; March 10, 2022; and May 5, 2022. Please register online to participate in this professional learning community.

Contact: Susan Yesalonia at [email protected] or (802) 828-6553

Date: December 9, 2021

Time: 3-4:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual (An email will be sent to you with a link on how to join in this session.)

Audience: Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, Principals

The Agency of Education is excited to host the 2021–2022 Instructional Coaches Networked Improvement Community (IC NIC) beginning with a kick-off meeting on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 3–4:30 p.m. This five-session professional learning opportunity will focus on the system and culture needed to support instructional coaches and their practice as well as the use of improvement science (PDSA cycles) to resolve problems of practice. Sessions 2–5 are scheduled for December 9, 2021; January 20, 2022; March 10, 2022; and May 5, 2022. Please register online to participate in this professional learning community.

Contact: Susan Yesalonia at [email protected] or (802) 828-6553

Date: October 14, 2021

Time: 3-4:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual (An email will be sent to you with a link on how to join in this session.)

Audience: Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, Principals

The Agency of Education is excited to host the 2021–2022 Instructional Coaches Networked Improvement Community (IC NIC) beginning with a kick-off meeting on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 3–4:30 p.m. This five-session professional learning opportunity will focus on the system and culture needed to support instructional coaches and their practice as well as the use of improvement science (PDSA cycles) to resolve problems of practice. Sessions 2–5 are scheduled for December 9, 2021; January 20, 2022; March 10, 2022; and May 5, 2022. Please register online to participate in this professional learning community.

Contact: Susan Yesalonia at [email protected] or (802) 828-6553

Date: December 15, 2021

Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting (Virtual)

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This event is open to "all" and "new" Special Education Directors and district staff involved in Special Education monitoring submissions. Attendance is strongly encouraged. This event will not be recorded.

Contact: Simona Kragh at [email protected]

Date: October 6, 2021

Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Audience: Superintendents, Curriculum Coordinators, Special Educators, School Administrators

The Vermont Agency of Education is excited to announce its focus of the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) is to support Supervisory Union/Supervisory Districts implement Recovery Plans, improve IDEA indicators 3, 5, and 8 data points, and support best practices in math instruction. To learn more about how your Supervisory Union/Supervisory District might take advantage of these opportunities, attend an informational SSIP 21-22 launch session on October 6, 2021 from 1-2 p.m. Join using this Zoom link.

Contact: Betty Roy at [email protected] 

Date: October 26, 2021

Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual Meeting

This session is set up for LEAs who had 80% or higher compliance rates to share successful strategies and systems.

Registration: Upon completion, you will receive an email on how to join this virtual meeting.

Contact: John Spinney at john.spinney@vermont gov

Date: October 19, 2021

Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual Meeting

This training will have a primary focus on postsecondary goals and having aligned annual transition goals. This training will also focus on the distinction and difference between and annual transition goal and a transition service as well as a brief review of the other I-13 elements.

Registration: Upon completion, you will receive an email on how to join this virtual meeting.

Contact: John Spinney at [email protected]