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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. 

Hybrid Model

New Leader Academy will be offered in a hybrid format to accommodate both in-person and virtual learning. 

Program Dates:  

July 23rd and 24th  - Full Day (in person) - Vermont Agency of Education Montpelier, VT

Monthly sessions:   

Sept 19:  9-12 Virtual 

Oct 17:    9-12  in person/virtual  Location TBD 

Nov 21:   9-12 virtual 

Jan 16:    9-12  virtual 

Feb 13:    9-12  virtual 

March 20  9-12  virtual 

April 17:    9-12   virtual 

May 15:    9-3  in person  - Location TBD

The Academy will be co-facilitated by Carrie Lutz (Colchester Director of Student Support 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.

2024-2025 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

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:

1. Option 1: Flat Fee ($2500/year)

   1. 1 or 2 hour-long in person/virtual sessions per month (maximum 20 hours)

   2. Additional 10 hours informal email/phone communication

   3. Ability to act as formal mentor for provisional licensure 

          OR

2.  Option 2: Hourly ($125/hour)

   1. Activities defined between mentor and mentee. Documentation approved by both and submitted to VCSEA

   2. 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.