Annual VSA/VCSEA/VTCLA Spring Conference
VCSEA New Leader Academy - 2025-2026
New Leader Academy - Save the Dates!
VJuly 2024 through May 2025VC
The Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators (VCSEA) is pleased to announce the annual New Leader Academy. The Academy is a year-long professional development program designed to support new and aspiring special education administrators. The Academy uses a cohort model and provides academic and practical instruction in an array of skill and knowledge areas important to success as a special education administrator. The cohort model ensures that participants have the opportunity to share experiences, expertise and support in a collegial format.
In-Person Model
New Leader Academy will be offered in an in-person format.
Program Dates:
July 17th and 18th - Full Day - Montpelier Location TBD
Monthly sessions: Montpelier Location TBD. Sessions may be moved to virtual in the event of inclement weather.
Sept 26: 9-12
Oct 24: 9-12
Nov 21: 9-12
NO Meeting in December
Jan 23: 9-12
Feb 20: 9-12
March 27 9-12
April 17: 9-12
May 22: 9-3
The Academy will be co-facilitated by Carrie Lutz (Colchester Director of Student Support Services), Michelle Theberge (Franklin Northeast SU Director of Student Services) and Jon Berliner (Harwood Unified Union Director of Student Support Services). Academy instructors and presenters will be Vermont educational leaders with extensive expertise and experience in the specific content areas. In addition, the VT Agency of Education collaborates with VCSEA to present and co-facilitate a number of Academy topics.
Registration is open to new and aspiring special education administrators (click below to complete registration). Program enrollment is limited to 20; if space is available, additional registrants will be considered. The fee for participants is $2500.
2025-2026 VCSEA New Leader Academy Registration
Cancellation Policy: VCSEA requires advanced notice for cancellations. Participants who notify us of their withdrawal prior to the start of the July sessions will not be invoiced. Late withdrawals will be invoiced at 50% of the total cost of the Academy. Participants who withdraw after the September session will not receive a refund.
Questions? Please contact:
Carrie Lutz, carrie.lutz@colchestersd.org
Jon Berliner, jberliner@huusd.org
Michelle Theberge, michelle.theberge@fnesu.org
Mary Lundeen, marylundeen@vcsea.net
VCSEA Mentoring for New Leaders and Aspiring Leaders
The Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators (VCSEA) is proud to offer mentoring services to help grow and support school leaders. Mentoring is a crucial part of the success of school leadership in our ever changing leadership landscape. If you are interested in a VCSEA mentor, please complete the application below. Upon receipt of the signed agreement, the VCSEA Executive Director will assign an experienced mentor to you.
You may contract for:
Option 1: Flat Fee ($2500/year)
1 or 2 hour-long in person/virtual sessions per month (maximum 20 hours)
Additional 10 hours informal email/phone communication
Ability to act as formal mentor for provisional licensure
OR
Option 2: Hourly ($125/hour)
Activities defined between mentor and mentee. Documentation approved by both and submitted to VCSEA
District invoiced in December and June for services rendered.
Please scan a signed copy of the contract below and send to: marylundeen@vcsea.net
A VCSEA signed copy will be sent to you with the contact information for your mentor.
VCSEA Mentoring Contract - 24-25
The Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
PO Box 214
Jericho, VT 05465
www.vcsea.net
** Click HERE for the VCSEA Registration, Payment and Cancellation Policy regarding professional development opportunities through VCSEA.