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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT:
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
(Updated 11/12/09)
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This page provides a limited listing of resources and information that can be used to develop professional development programs and plans for individuals and districts. This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of professional development providers or resources.
Use the following links to view information about professional development:
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Vermont Professional Development Standards
The Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE), a 23-member teacher majority board appointed by the State Board of Education, has adopted the standards for professional development included in this document. These standards are based on the National Staff Development Council standards for professional development and incorporate additional areas of concern for Vermont educators. These standards are intended to be used by principals, curriculum coordinators, professional development committees, and others involved with educator professional development to evaluate current professional development structures and offerings and to guide development of new programs.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATOR LICENSE RENEWAL
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Local and Regional Standards Boards (LRSB) Chairs
The current list is available on the LRSB page.
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The Vermont Re-Licensing Process: A Reflection of Ongoing Professional Growth, A Handbook for Educators
This handbook assists educators and local and regional standards boards in developing individual professional development plans (IPDPs) and re-licensing portfolios. It is a tool that guides educators through the license renewal process of self-assessment, goal development, professional development, learning implementation and learning reflection.
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Focus on Portfolios
View newsletter articles about portfolio issues of continuing interest to local and regional standards boards including:
- How portfolios provide a process for educators to link their professional development to prior and current work experiences.
- How standards boards use a checklist and criteria process for portfolio review.
- The endorsement revision process.
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Continuing Education Credits
In Vermont, the decision to allow relicensure credit for professional development activities of Vermont employed educators resides with local and regional standards boards. The policy for approval of continuing education credits was established by the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE). Professional development providers should furnish each participant with a certificate of attendance including the number of hours, content, and objectives. Fifteen contact hours generally equal one credit.
- Teachers and administrators currently employed in a Vermont school would submit the certificate to their local/regional standards board.
- Participants not currently teaching would submit the certificate to the department's Licensing Office when they submit all their materials for renewal.
Educators may ask their board to pre-approve a specific activity for credit. In order to receive approval, the professional development activity must relate to the goals of an educator’s individual professional development plan (IPDP) and represent new learning for the participant.
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VERMONT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (Updated 11/12/09)
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Educational Services Agencies (ESAs) (Updated 11/12/09)
ESAs are regional partnerships between school districts or supervisory unions, institutions of higher education and service providers. ESAs provide high quality professional development regionally to meet the needs of individuals, schools and/or supervisory unions to enable educators to improve schools and increase student learning. Use the links below to contact the ESA Coordinator for your region to discuss professional development needs and learn of current offerings.
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Vermont Higher Education Collaborative for Education Workforce Development (VT-HEC)
The VT-HEC was formed in 2000 as part of Act 117. It is the joint work of the Vermont Department of Education, the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont. The VT-HEC, along with Vermont school districts and other education related organizations, are working together in new ways to make quality preparation, development and support programs accessible to educators and educators-to-be in all parts of Vermont. |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, RESEARCH, RESOURCES & MATERIALS
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Vermont Department of Education Calendar of Events
Use this calendar to learn about professional development events sponsored by the department. |
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State, National & Regional Organizations |
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Vermont Educational Services Agencies (ESAs)
Link to individual ESA Web sites for a listing of professional development offerings in each region.
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National Staff Development Council (NSDC)
The NSDC is committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement. The NSDC Web site contains information about professional development standards, a library, information about membership, publications, professional development opportunities and a bookstore.
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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
The ASCD advocates and promotes best practices for effective teaching and learning through professional development, educational leadership, and capacity building. The ASCD Web site includes resources, publications, and professional development opportunities as well as information about membership.
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Regional Educational Laboratories (REL)
The Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast and Islands (REL-NEI) serves New England, New York, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The region includes over 5 million students, nearly 10,000 schools and 2,000 districts, from rural settings to New York City. REL-NEI’s mission is to help preK-16 educators at the state, district and school levels increase their use of scientifically based evidence to make decisions that lead to improved student achievement and reduced performance gaps among student groups. REL-NEI is funded by a 5-year contract from the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education.
REL-NEI is operated by Education Development Center, Inc. in Newton, Massachusetts. EDC is an international nonprofit organization that conducts and applies research to advance learning and promote health. EDC manages more than 325 projects in 35 countries.
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