Annual VSA/VCSEA/VTCLA Spring Conference
Each spring, VCSEA holds a joint conference in collaboration with the Vermont Superintendent's Association and the Vermont Curriculum Leaders Association.
This year's conference will be held on May 15 & 16, 2025 at the Stoweflake Resort in Stowe, VT
Tending to Educators: An Invitation to Radically Dream for Our Collective Thriving
Educators are the heart of our schools, yet the profession is under attack and more challenging than ever. This session invites those who support educators to honor our collective work, acknowledge present realities, and radically dream of what’s possible for a more sustainable and humanizing educator experience. Through reflection and frameworks for thriving—both relational and structural—we will explore what it takes to sustain ourselves and those we serve. Together, we will move from truth-telling to action, making concrete commitments to transform how we tend to ourselves and others. This is not just a conversation—it’s an invitation to reimagine how we care for and uplift educators, not just for today, but for the future of our schools and communities.
Engaging Workshops on critical topics such as:
Telling Your District Story: Communicating your school’s vision and impact effectively through student voice
EQS Implementation: Implementing the new Education Quality Standards
Special Session on Mental Health in Schools featuring Vermont education and healthcare leaders
Networking opportunities with fellow Vermont education leaders
Thursday Evening Banquet & Silent Auction supporting student scholarships
VCSEA New Leader Academy - 2024-2025
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.
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:
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.