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SUMMARY:History\, Legal Issues\, and Support Systems in Special Education - Section 1
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails and Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course examines the legal and ethical issues embedded in the provision of special education services to individuals with disabilities and their families. The course addresses the historical treatment of people with disabilities from a service delivery model perspective. Significant legislation and court decisions will be addressed along with current special education legal requirements and local\, state\, and community issues impacting services. Specific attention will be given to ways in which disability may be viewed as a form of diversity. Additionally\, important frameworks and concepts including social construction of disability\, self-determination\, inclusion\, collaboration with diverse families and person-centered planning will be explored in-depth. \n\n\n\nThis is part of a sequence of courses in the VT-HEC’s Special Educator Initial Licensure or Endorsement Program. It is designed to meet the competencies for licensure as a special educator in Vermont. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: April 27—June 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Online Learning Sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nMary Lundeen\, M.Ed.
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/history-legal-issues-and-support-systems-in-special-education-section-1-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Mathematics and Science Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\nScholarships are available up to the full cost of the course for those who have insufficient professional learning funds to cover tuition.Apply for a scholarship here (choose the ‘Mathematics & Science Program Course’ option)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course serves as an introduction to the middle and high school science and mathematics classroom. Participants plan\, design\, and implement lessons in a science or mathematics context\, with a focus on inquiry-based learning. Cross-disciplinary connections\, student engagement\, and collaborative learning are introduced.  \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: February 1\, 2026 – April 4\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Online Class Meetings | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\n2/21/2026 \n\n\n\n3/7/2026 \n\n\n\n3/21/2026
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/introduction-to-the-mathematics-and-science-classroom-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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SUMMARY:Mutually Beneficial Community Partnerships for Work-Based Learning
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URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/mutually-beneficial-community-partnerships-for-work-based-learning/
LOCATION:Spaulding High School\, 155 Ayers St #2\, Barre\, Vermont\, 05641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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SUMMARY:Planning and Practices in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nVT-HEC Office \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course will examine issues related to planning\, designing\, and implementing developmentally appropriate intervention practices and individualized services and support for young children (0-6) with disabilities or developmental delays\, and for their families. We will develop an Individual Family Service Plan (known in Vermont as the “One Plan”) for children from the age of infancy to three years\,  and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for children three- to six-years-old. \n\n\n\nWe will learn how to use embedded learning opportunities and how to develop appropriate accommodations. Also\, we will design strategies to look at ongoing progress monitoring and data collection for child outcomes. Discussions will center on the research and practical implications for play-based\, child-centered\, and inclusive learning approaches. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: January 19\, 2026 – May 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Class Meetings | 8:30 AM –  3:30PM \n\n\n\n1/24/2026: (in person) \n\n\n\n2/21/2026: (online) \n\n\n\n3/28/2026: (online) \n\n\n\n5/2/2026: (in person)
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/planning-and-practices-in-early-intervention-early-childhood-special-education-2/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 33 Stewart St.\, Berlin\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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SUMMARY:Promoting Personal Health and Safety Through the Prevention of Injury and Violence
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. and Sunny Naughton \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for K-12 health educators\, school health staff\, consultants and community partners to provide a sufficient level of knowledge\, skills and resources to teach and support a school’s health curriculum and Injury and Violence Prevention Education Program. The aim is to prevent negative consequences of intentional and unintentional injury\, and to prepare educators and professionals to serve as resources for youth\, families and school staff within the school’s comprehensive health education and school wellness program. The course content\, activities\, and course projects are aligned to the National Health Education Knowledge and Performance Standards and the Vermont Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals (pp. 125-127). Participants apply the course teachings in a school-based project. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: January 19\, 2026 – May 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Online Class Meetings: \n\n\n\n1/22/2026: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM  \n\n\n\n3/24/2026: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Mental Health First Aid online class) \n\n\n\n3/25/2026: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Mental Health First Aid online class) \n\n\n\n4/30/2026: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/promoting-personal-health-and-safety-through-the-prevention-of-injury-and-violence/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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SUMMARY:Meeting the Instructional Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities: Math (Section 3)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nVT-HEC Office \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. and Abby Wiggins \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course prepares special educators to design and implement effective mathematics instruction for students with learning disabilities. Building on research in cognition\, numeracy development\, and special education\, participants will learn how to use formative assessment\, CRA (Concrete-Representational-Abstract) instructional sequences\, and evidence-based strategies to support student growth. Emphasis will be placed on access and equity\, reducing math anxiety\, and connecting high-leverage math concepts to the Vermont Core Teaching Standards and the Vermont Special Educator Standards. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: January 17\, 2026 – May 3\, 2026 Synchronous Class Meetings: \n\n\n\n1/17/2026: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (in person) \n\n\n\n2/7/2026: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (online) \n\n\n\n3/14/2026: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (online) \n\n\n\n4/11/2026: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (online) \n\n\n\n5/2/2026: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (online)
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/meeting-the-instructional-needs-of-students-with-learning-disabilities-math-section-3/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 33 Stewart St.\, Berlin\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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SUMMARY:Investigations in PreK-Grade 3 Science and Social Studies
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nVT-HEC Office \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course prepares early childhood educators (PreK–3) to design and implement engaging science and social studies learning experiences that reflect the Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Emphasis is placed on fostering children’s curiosity through inquiry\, play\, and multisensory approaches to learning. Educators will explore strategies for integrating literacy\, community-based learning\, and cultural perspectives into instruction while supporting children’s developing scientific and historical thinking. Coursework combines readings\, collaborative discussion\, classroom observations\, and reflective practice to create a shared vision for high-quality science and social studies instruction in early childhood settings. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: January 12\, 2026 – May 6\, 2026 Synchronous Class Meetings | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM \n\n\n\n1/17/2026 (online) \n\n\n\n2/28/2026 (online) \n\n\n\n4/4/2026 (online) \n\n\n\n5/2/2026 (in person)
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/investigations-in-prek-grade-3-science-and-social-studies-2/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 33 Stewart St.\, Berlin\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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SUMMARY:Meeting the Instructional Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities: Math (Section 2)
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URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/meeting-the-instructional-needs-of-students-with-learning-disabilities-math-section-2-2/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 33 Stewart St.\, Berlin\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nVT-HEC Office \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is designed to provide students interested in obtaining the early childhood special educator endorsement with an introduction to the fields of early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE).  It will focus on the following topics: historical perspectives and theoretical approaches of EI/ECSE; laws and regulations that govern EI and ECSE; professional roles\, responsibilities\, and ethics; and specific disabilities and their impact on young children’s development. In addition\, this course will introduce and provide an overview of the special education evaluation process\, eligibility determination\, collaboration\, and the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) (known as the One Plan in Vermont). \n\n\n\nStudents will engage in online and virtual discussions\, create documents\, and reflect and write about their experiences. Students will explore a variety of evidenced-based practices and learn about several developmental disabilities and differences. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: January 5\, 2026 – May 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Class Meetings | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM \n\n\n\n1/10/2026 (in person) \n\n\n\n2/14/2026 (online) \n\n\n\n4/4/2026 (online) \n\n\n\n5/2/2026 (in person)
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/introduction-to-early-intervention-early-childhood-special-education-2/
LOCATION:Community National Bank\, 316 N. Main St.\, Barre\, Vermont\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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SUMMARY:Teaching PreK-Grade 3 Language Arts
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URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/teaching-prek-grade-3-language-arts-2/
LOCATION:Community National Bank\, 316 N. Main St.\, Barre\, Vermont\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070032
CREATED:20250902T155105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T155109Z
UID:10000181-1760603400-1760625000@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Progress Monitoring SEL to Inform Instructional Decisions Across MTSS Layers
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend both events:  \n\n\n\n\nOctober 10\, 2024\n\n\n\nOctober 24\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to strengthen educators’ ability to monitor social-emotional development within an MTSS framework. Special attention will be given to assessing the impact of direct instruction in self-regulation\, social cognition\, and executive functioning. Participants will explore practical\, efficient strategies for tracking growth in these essential functional skill areas and learn how to use this data to inform subsequent targeted interventions. Educators will leave with concrete tools and greater confidence in their ability to monitor and respond to student needs. \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nBecome familiar with evidence-based\, social-emotional assessment practices.\n\n\n\nDifferentiate behavioral indicators from core social CASEL competencies (self-awareness\, self-management\, social awareness\, relationship skills\, and responsible decision-making).\n\n\n\nLearn tools and strategies for tracking progress in social emotional learning (SEL).\n\n\n\nUse multiple data sources to assess functional skill progress at both regular intervals (e.g.\, every 6–8 weeks) and through daily formative check ins\, and adjusting direct instruction based on the results.\n\n\n\nAnalyze SEL data trends to inform program-level decision-making for all learners within an MTSS framework.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nChelsea Colonese
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/progress-monitoring-sel-to-inform-instructional-decisions-across-mtss-layers/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Initial Teaching License,Professional Learning,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250813T122228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T193425Z
UID:10000176-1758875400-1758897000@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:UDL in the STEM Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D.\, Gabe Hamilton \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive workshop is designed to empower middle and high school STEM (science\, technology\, engineering\, math) educators with practical strategies to create more inclusive and effective learning environments. The session explores how to plan lessons and design classroom experiences that accommodate learner variability without sacrificing rigor. Through collaborative activities\, participants will examine how UDL (Universal Design for Learning) principles intersect with STEM practices—like inquiry\, problem solving\, and lab work—to help make learning more accessible and engaging. Participants will leave with tools and strategies they can immediately apply to enhance student voice\, increase persistence\, and support deep conceptual understanding.By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the core principles of UDL (multiple means of engagement\, representation\, and action/expression)\n\n\n\nIdentify common barriers to access and engagement in STEM classrooms\, and map these barriers to potential UDL-informed solutions\n\n\n\nApply UDL principles to analyze and revise math and science lessons\n\n\n\nDesign or modify a math or science activity that incorporates multiple means of representation\, engagement\, and expression\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nBradley Beth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nGabe Hamilton
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/udl-in-the-stem-classroom/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Initial Teaching License,Professional Learning,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250806T191640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T154815Z
UID:10000167-1757894400-1757980799@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Explorations in PreK-Grade 3 Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is designed to provide individuals with a deeper understanding of the foundational concepts of number and operations\, measurement\, geometry\, and spatial reasoning. It will examine how children develop these understandings and explore ways for promoting mathematical reasoning in pre-K through grade three. Individuals will have the opportunity to develop and implement appropriate assessment and instructional strategies in an early education setting (i.e.\, PreK-3rd Grade). This course emphasizes the importance of establishing a culture in which mathematics is presented in relevant\, authentic ways and where young children have the opportunity to reason and develop their own mathematical understanding. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: September 15\, 2025 – December 18\, 2025 \n\n\n\nIn Person Class Meetings: \n\n\n\n9/20/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM  \n\n\n\n10/28/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM  \n\n\n\n11/15/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM  \n\n\n\n12/13/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\nAlison Matot
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/explorations-in-prek-grade-3-mathematics/
LOCATION:Community National Bank\, 316 N. Main St.\, Barre\, Vermont\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250806T185720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T154449Z
UID:10000166-1757894400-1757980799@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Assessment in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is designed to provide individuals seeking an endorsement in early childhood special education with an opportunity to integrate and reflect on theory and evidence-based practices related to assessing children from infancy to age six. We will review federal and state laws and national position statements\, such as the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council of Exceptional Children’s Recommended Practices that address the assessment of infants\, toddlers\, and young children with diverse cultural\, linguistic\, and socio-economic backgrounds. This course will examine various assessment purposes and corresponding assessment tools\, formative and standardized assessments and procedures. We will also study the evaluation planning process. Participants will have opportunities to learn about different family and child assessment strategies and tools. Participants will practice the evaluation process including planning meetings\, evaluations\, and determination of eligibility for services. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: September 15\, 2025- December 18\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Class Meetings: \n\n\n\n9/20/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (in person) \n\n\n\n10/18/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (online) \n\n\n\n11/15/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (in person) \n\n\n\n12/13/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (online) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\nAmy Emerson
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/assessment-in-early-intervention-early-childhood-special-education/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 33 Stewart St.\, Berlin\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250808T005608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T131625Z
UID:10000174-1757721600-1757807999@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Developing or Redesigning Your Work-Based Learning Program
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is ideal for those new to work-based learning or those who want to refine their existing program and will give participants the opportunity to design the format and systems of a WBL program that works for their particular role and school. We will cover creating a new program or redesigning an existing program that aligns with your school’s goals and available resources\, outreach to new community partners and systems to help build and maintain those relationships\, and other tools and strategies that will help you to effectively manage all aspects of your program. We will explore various WBL models and best practices around the state.  Students will have plenty of individual time and support to design and refine the systems and tools that work for them and can be applied within their school and community. \n\n\n\nStart/End Date: September 13\, 2025 – December 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Class Meetings: \n\n\n\n9/13/2025: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (in person) \n\n\n\n9/24/2025: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (online) \n\n\n\n10/11/2025: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (in person) \n\n\n\n10/21/2025: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (online) \n\n\n\n11/8/2025: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (in person) \n\n\n\n12/6/2025: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (in person) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\nPam Hemingway
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/developing-or-designing-your-work-based-learning-program/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250807T174305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T151211Z
UID:10000169-1757376000-1757462399@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Nutrition and Food Education
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhysical inactivity and poor nutrition have caused lifestyle diseases to increase in the past 30 years. Students\, schools\, and communities need guidance in making positive nutrition and physical activity changes to protect their health. This course is designed for professionals to learn how to teach nutrition education while working collaboratively across school and local communities to establish healthful\, sustainable\, food systems for schools. Students will consider a comprehensive view of nutrition education and physical activity in their schools and create an improvement plan. Students will also learn nutrition and physical activity concepts while developing skills-based lessons to utilize in their classroom. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: September 9\, 2025 – December 28\, 2025 Online Synchronous Class Meetings: \n\n\n\n9/9/2025: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n9/29/2025: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n10/22/2025: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n12/8/2025: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\nErin Randall\, M.A.
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/nutrition-and-food-education/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250807T172433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T181948Z
UID:10000168-1757289600-1757375999@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:​Substance Misuse Prevention: Personal\, School\, and Community Health Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. & Sunny Noelle Naughton \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for school health staff\, consultants\, and community partners to provide a sufficient level of knowledge\, skills\, and resources to teach in a school’s curriculum and substance misuse prevention and education program. The aim is to prevent negative consequences of substance misuse and the development of substance use disorder in students at risk and to prepare professionals to serve as resources for youth\, families\, and school staff within the school’s health education and school health program. The course content\, activities\, and the course project are aligned to the National Health Education Knowledge and Performance Standards and the Vermont Rules Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals  (pp. 125-127). Participants apply the course teachings in a school-based project. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: September 8\, 2025 – December 13\, 2025Online Synchronous Class Meetings: \n\n\n\n9/15/2025: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\n12/11/2025: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\nLouise DeGuise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\nSunny Noelle Naughton
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/substance-misuse-prevention-personal-school-and-community-health-concepts/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250325T162112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T152203Z
UID:10000147-1757289600-1757375999@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping curriculum in early childhood education requires educators to have a thorough understanding of child development\, early learning standards\, and the principles of developmentally appropriate practices. Early educators also recognize the importance of planning the environment and the role of family engagement. This knowledge enables early educators to plan effective and engaging learning experiences for all children.  \n\n\n\nIn this course\, the learner will practice using observations of children and knowledge of the Vermont Early Learning Standards to develop and implement a learning sequence with activities and experiences that integrate all learning domains and support relevant goals and objectives for children’s individual learning needs. Through required assignments and application in classroom settings\, the student will demonstrate their abilities to assess children’s learning\, evaluate curricula\, and plan a learning environment. Additionally\, they will learn to identify opportunities for engaging families to support their young children’s learning and development. In this course\, the student will review and analyze several pedagogical approaches for developing and implementing early childhood curriculum and apply this knowledge to enhance their own approach to planning and teaching. Additionally\, the student will learn how to plan a curriculum that integrates various disciplines\, including the visual arts and creative expression. Strategies for promoting young children’s social and emotional development and for including children of all abilities will be explored. \n\n\n\nAnother focus of this course is on becoming a professional and adhering to a code of professional ethics.   \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: September 8\, 2025- December 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Class Meetings: \n\n\n\n9/13/2025: 8:30-3:00 (in person) \n\n\n\n10/11/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (online) \n\n\n\n11/1/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (in person) \n\n\n\n12/6/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (online) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\nCathy Siggins
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/curriculum_development_in_early_childhood_education/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 33 Stewart St.\, Berlin\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250408T221614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T203433Z
UID:10000154-1750809600-1750895999@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Providing Effective Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Students\, Schools\, and Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Berlin\, VT \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn order to develop legal\, safe\, and effective work-based learning programs and experiences\, school personnel must understand labor and safety laws and practices; sales and marketing; career development strategies; and effective systems for organizing\, monitoring and evaluating student learning opportunities with businesses and community partners. This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge base needed to develop and operate a coherent work-based learning (WBL) program for a school or organization under the Vermont Work-Based Learning educator’s license endorsement. As a central reference\, this course uses the Vermont Agency of Education Vermont Work-Based Learning Manual: Guidelines and Tools to Support Work-Based Learning Experiences for All Learners (2017).  \n\n\n\nCourse Start/End Dates: June 25\, 2025 –  August 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nIn-Person Class Meetings: \n\n\n\n6/25/2025: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM  \n\n\n\n7/9/2025: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM  \n\n\n\n7/23/2025: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM  \n\n\n\n8/6/2025: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nRich Tulikangas
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/providing-effective-work-based-learning-opportunities-for-students-schools-and-businesses-course/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250415T175248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T175250Z
UID:10000156-1750636800-1750723199@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Child Development
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Montpelier\, VT \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is designed to provide current and aspiring early childhood and early childhood special educators with an opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of children’s typical and atypical development across all domains\, from conception through middle childhood. The course will assist educators to develop a deep understanding of how children develop and apply this knowledge not only in classroom assignments\, but more importantly\, in their work as early childhood educators.  \n\n\n\nWe will study child development by observing children\, examining research\, and considering various theoretical perspectives that have formed our interpretations of how and why children develop in both similar and unique ways. We will explore the cultural and familial contexts in which children develop and the factors that impact their development through readings\, discussions\, multimedia\, child observations\, and personal experiences. In addition\, students will develop a better understanding of research methods and refine their own observational skills.  \n\n\n\nIn this course\, students will conduct observations of children at different stages of development and analyze and interpret their observations by applying what they are learning in this course. Students will also do in-depth research into a topic in child development that interests them and teach others what they have discovered.  \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: June 23 – August 17\, 2025 \n\n\n\nClass Meetings: \n\n\n\n6/28/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (in person class) \n\n\n\n7/19/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (online synchronous meeting) \n\n\n\n8/9/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (in person class) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nKate Boursiquot
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/advanced-child-development/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250402T131716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T171215Z
UID:10000151-1750636800-1750723199@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Principles and Methods for Teaching Effective Health Education 
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis participatory course will provide teachers with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective standards-based health education curriculum\, instruction\, and assessment. An examination of health education principles\, theories\, and practices will form the foundation of the course. Coursework will focus on the field of health education in terms of historical developments\, theoretical foundations\, National Health Education standards\, and research-based methods needed to implement and assess effective skills-based health education. \n\n\n\nThis course will be asynchronous with one virtual synchronous class meeting. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: June 23 – September 21\, 2025 \n\n\n\nClass Meetings: \n\n\n\n6/26/2025: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (online synchronous class) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nKrystina Comforto\, M.S.T.
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/principles-and-methods-for-teaching-effective-health-education/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250401T202123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T171325Z
UID:10000150-1750636800-1750723199@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Human Sexuality and STD Prevention Education
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis participatory\, project-based course will provide teachers with the knowledge and skills to deliver an effective standards-based sexuality education curriculum\, instruction\, and assessment. Vermont’s focus on proficiency-based learning\, teaching\, and the health education classroom will be addressed. Coursework will allow students the opportunity to explore a broad perspective on sexuality education\, including what research indicates is effective\, adolescent brain development\, cross-cultural sexual expression and behavior\, attitudes and social norms\, barriers to change\, and communication skills all within the context of positive\, healthy sexuality. \n\n\n\nThis course will be asynchronous with one virtual synchronous class meeting. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: June 23 – August 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\nClass Meetings: \n\n\n\n6/25/2025: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (online synchronous meeting) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nKrystina Comforto\, M.S.T.
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/human-sexuality-and-std-prevention-education/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250325T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T153328Z
UID:10000145-1750032000-1750118399@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:History\, Legal Issues\, and Support Systems in Special Education - Section 2
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails and Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course examines the legal and ethical issues embedded in the provision of special education services to individuals with disabilities and their families. The course addresses the historical treatment of people with disabilities from a service delivery model perspective. Significant legislation and court decisions will be addressed along with current special education legal requirements and local\, state\, and community issues impacting services. Specific attention will be given to ways in which disability may be viewed as a form of diversity. Additionally\, important frameworks and concepts including social construction of disability\, self-determination\, inclusion\, collaboration with diverse families and person-centered planning will be explored in-depth. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is part of a sequence of courses in the VT-HEC’s Special Educator Initial Licensure or Endorsement Program. It is designed to meet the competencies for licensure as a special educator in Vermont. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: June 16 – July 26\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Online Learning Sessions: \n\n\n\n6/24/2025: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM  \n\n\n\n7/1/2025: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM  \n\n\n\n7/9/2025: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n\n\n\n7/15/2025: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nMary Lundeen\, M.Ed.
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/history-legal-issues-and-support-systems-in-special-education-section-2-course/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250331T211245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T140945Z
UID:10000149-1749427200-1749513599@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Early Language and Literacy Development
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course focuses on the nature of language development (including phonology\, morphology\, syntax\, semantics\, and pragmatics) from infancy through grade three with a specific focus on the development of these skills in preschool and kindergarten.Various theoretical perspectives on how language develops will be discussed. This course provides a basic understanding of cultural and linguistic aspects of first and second language acquisition and an overview of communication disorders.  \n\n\n\nThe connections between oral speech and language skills to early literacy development are examined\, as well as a preliminary introduction to early reading and writing strategies. This course includes an overview of assistive technologies used for communication and literacy in early childhood. The Vermont Early Learning Standards will be integrated as a tool for creating developmentally appropriate language learning opportunities.  \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: June 19 – August 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\nClass Meetings: \n\n\n\n6/14/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (in person class) \n\n\n\n7/5/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (synchronous online class) \n\n\n\n7/26/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (in person class) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nDanielle Kent
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/early-language-and-literacy-development/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20250324T200808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T160915Z
UID:10000144-1747612800-1747699199@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:History\, Legal Issues\, and Support Systems in Special Education - Section 1
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails and Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course examines the legal and ethical issues embedded in the provision of special education services to individuals with disabilities and their families. The course addresses the historical treatment of people with disabilities from a service delivery model perspective. Significant legislation and court decisions will be addressed along with current special education legal requirements and local\, state\, and community issues impacting services. Specific attention will be given to ways in which disability may be viewed as a form of diversity. Additionally\, important frameworks and concepts including social construction of disability\, self-determination\, inclusion\, collaboration with diverse families and person-centered planning will be explored in-depth. \n\n\n\nThis is part of a sequence of courses in the VT-HEC’s Special Educator Initial Licensure or Endorsement Program. It is designed to meet the competencies for licensure as a special educator in Vermont. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: May 19 – June 21\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Learning Sessions: \n\n\n\n5/21/25: 3:30-6:00 PM  \n\n\n\n5/28/25: 3:30-5:30 PM \n\n\n\n6/4/25:  3:30-5:30 PM    \n\n\n\n6/11/25: 3:30-5:30 PM  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nAndrea Wasson
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/history-legal-issues-and-support-systems-in-special-education-section-1/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20241113T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T192902Z
UID:10000109-1738540800-1738627199@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Concepts in Personal and Community Health for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. and Melanie Laquerre  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails and Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/concepts-in-personal-and-community-health-for-educators/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20241114T214316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T230347Z
UID:10000113-1737331200-1737417599@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Planning and Practices in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nVT-HEC Office \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/planning-and-practices-in-early-intervention-early-childhood-special-education/
LOCATION:VPA Conference Room\, 2 Prospect Street\, Montpelier\, Vermont\, 05602
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20241114T210952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T152827Z
UID:10000108-1737331200-1737417599@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Investigations in PreK-Grade 3 Science and Social Studies
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nVT-HEC Office \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails and Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/investigations-in-prek-grade-3-science-and-social-studies/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 33 Stewart St.\, Berlin\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20241113T184035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T182217Z
UID:10000111-1737158400-1737244799@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Meeting the Instructional Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities: Math (Section 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nVT-HEC Office \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. and Abby Wiggins \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails and Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/meeting-the-instructional-needs-of-students-with-learning-disabilities-math-section-2/
LOCATION:VPA Conference Room\, 2 Prospect Street\, Montpelier\, Vermont\, 05602
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T070033
CREATED:20241115T174003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T230718Z
UID:10000116-1736553600-1736639999@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Diverse Learners and Ensuring Equitable Access in Work-Based Learning
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:  \n\n\n\nHybrid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Credits:  \n\n\n\n3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails and Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Date\n\n\n\nEvent Date
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/supporting-diverse-learners-and-ensuring-equitable-access-in-work-based-learning/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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