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SUMMARY:Navigating Hazardous Occupations Orders in Work-Based Learning Placements
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nPlacing 16- and 17-year-old students in hands-on work-based learning experiences can involve complex legal considerations for both career and technical education (CTE) cooperative education coordinators and work-based learning (WBL) coordinators. This workshop will focus on how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Hazardous Occupations Orders (HOs) apply to these placements.Participants will analyze how the HOs regulate specific activities and equipment across a variety of work settings. They will leave with practical tools and strategies for identifying prohibited duties\, evaluating placements\, managing required documentation\, and reducing legal risk for both schools and employers. \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize tasks that student-employees under 18 are not allowed to perform and equipment they are not allowed to operate under the FLSA’s HOs.\n\n\n\nDetermine when student-learner exemptions apply and whether a placement qualifies under a bona fide CTE program.\n\n\n\nEvaluate training plans and agreements to ensure they meet student-learner exemption requirements and align with the CTE program’s Critical Proficiencies\n\n\n\nIdentify state-specific resources and paperwork when placing students in work-based learning experiences with employers in adjacent states (NH\, NY\, and MA).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nDave Culver
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/navigating-hazardous-occupations-orders-in-work-based-learning-placements/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T083000
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SUMMARY:Growing Writers: The Science Behind Skilled Writing
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nWriting is one of the most challenging literacy skills we ask students to learn\, yet many educators have had limited opportunities to understand how writing develops and how to teach it explicitly. This workshop provides an introduction to the science of writing\, examining what research tells us about how students become skilled writers and what instructional practices have the greatest impact on student success.Participants will learn about the cognitive demands of writing\, the connection between reading and writing\, and the key components of skilled writing. Throughout the day\, we will examine evidence-based practices that support writing at the word\, sentence\, and text levels. We will also analyze student writing to identify strengths\, areas of need\, and next instructional steps\, and discuss practical ways to strengthen writing instruction across grade levels and content areas. Educators will leave with a deeper understanding of the science of writing and practical strategies they can begin using immediately to support all students in becoming stronger\, more confident writers. \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the foundational principles of the science of writing\, including the connection between reading and writing\, and explain how they inform writing instruction.\n\n\n\nIdentify and explain the key components of skilled writing\, including transcription\, sentence construction\, text generation\, planning\, revising\, and self-regulation\, and how they work together as students develop as writers.\n\n\n\nAnalyze student work to identify strengths and needs related to transcription\, sentence construction\, idea development\, organization\, planning\, revising\, and self-regulation.\n\n\n\nApply evidence-based practices\, including explicit modeling\, sentence expansion and combining\, planning and organizing strategies\, goal setting\, and guided practice\, to support students from sentence-level writing to extended composition.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nNicole Gaboriault
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/growing-writers-the-science-behind-skilled-writing/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T083000
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SUMMARY:Partnering with Families to Support Children’s Early Learning
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nTo make this workshop accessible to all\, the VT-HEC Mission Investment Fund allows us to offer a sliding scale registration fee. We ask that those who can pay the full rate do so\, as it helps sustain this option for colleagues who need it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren learn and grow within two interconnected worlds — home and school — and the strength of the partnership between them directly shapes learning and development. Participants in this workshop will explore how communication style and family systems theory shape the way we engage with families. Participants will also learn how classroom and program structures — from arrival routines to communication policies — either support or hinder genuine partnership. In addition\, they will examine their own assumptions and biases. Educators will learn to recognize that a family’s values\, beliefs\, or goals is information — a starting point for understanding what matters most to a family and how best to support them.Grounded in a strengths-based approach and the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework\, this session will include practical scripts\, reflective inquiry tools\, and planning suggestions for strengthening family engagement. Whether working in a public\, private\, or home-based setting\, participants will build the knowledge\, skills\, and tools to build authentic\, reciprocal relationships with the families they serve.Participants will: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how communication styles and family systems theory influence the development of effective\, reciprocal relationships with families.\n\n\n\nRecognize how program environment\, policies\, and daily procedures shape family inclusion\, engagement\, and equity — and how this differs across settings.\n\n\n\nApply a strengths-based lens and active listening skills to engage families as genuine partners\, even amid differing values or expectations.\n\n\n\nUse reflective inquiry tools to interrogate assumptions.\n\n\n\nDevelop practical scripts and plans for family communication across key interactions: daily arrival/departure\, ongoing communication\, family events\, and conferences.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSliding Scale rates\n\n\n\nStandard Cost: $265For those whose registration is covered by their employer or a grant/stipend.Reduced Cost: $125For those with partial access to professional learning funds and must cover part of the cost themselves. \n\n\n\nCommunity Rate: $35For participants without access to employer-funded professional learning. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nCathy Siggins
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/partnering-with-families-to-support-childrens-early-learning/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000
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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\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 25\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates: October 7 – November 21\, 2026 \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nBradley Beth
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/introduction-to-the-mathematics-and-science-classroom-3/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T153000
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SUMMARY:Orientation to Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nCapitol Plaza\, Montpelier VT \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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 both days:  \n\n\n\n\nOctober 7\, 2026\n\n\n\nOctober 8\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis two-day workshop will provide an overview of the thread of special education\, from the comprehensive evaluation through the development of a standards-based IEP. Participants will understand the rationale behind the process that ensures a free\, appropriate\, public education\, an educational benefit\, and evidence-based best practices for special education. The series aligns with Vermont special education regulations. Participants will build an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nCriteria for determining high incidence disabilities and associated impact on learning.\n\n\n\nHow to determine whether a disability has had an adverse effect upon educational performance across basic skill areas\, including functional skills.\n\n\n\nDetermining need for special education – what makes it special?\n\n\n\nIdentifying and documenting present levels of educational and functional performance.\n\n\n\nDeveloping specific\, measurable goals and objectives.\n\n\n\nSelecting accommodations and modifications related to disability impact that ensure access to general education and foster learner independence.\n\n\n\nDecision-making related to special education service delivery models.\n\n\n\nEffective meeting facilitation tips\, including strategies for engaging parents and other team members.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nJennifer Patenaude
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/orientation-to-special-education-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T161500
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CREATED:20260730T185606Z
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SUMMARY:Implementing UDL in Neuro-Shared Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 28\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates: October 6 – December 3\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThis course will offer a brief introduction to the principles of Universal Design for Learning and deep exploration into the ways UDL can be harnessed to balance and meet the varied needs of students with different learning profiles\, identify and surmount challenges and limitations in environments where the needs of different students may vary widely\, support well-being and belonging for both neurotypical and neurodivergent students\, and create truly neuro-shared spaces across settings.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nHannah Markos
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/implementing-udl-in-neuro-shared-spaces-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programs,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000
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SUMMARY:The Science of Stress: The Literacy of Predictability
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 1 of 3 \n\n\n\nTrauma-Transforming Practices: Critical Literacies for Educators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nSession #1 of a 3-part series. Graduate course option available.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis series will equip educators with three essential literacies needed to thrive in today’s schools: the literacy of prediction\, the literacy of pausing\, and the literacy of possibility. Together these literacies offer a practical framework for understanding human behavior and navigating the complex realities of schools\, while creating environments where both students and adults can flourish. The series will help educators develop the skills and mindsets to move beyond trauma-informed awareness toward trauma-transforming action.  \n\n\n\nThe first session will explore how stress and distress fundamentally impact adult and student functioning and capacities. Participants will learn that stress physiology is not random; it often follows predictable patterns\, even during times of prolonged uncertainty. This workshop will offer educators a shared\, universal language for understanding shifts in human behavior.By understanding the science of stress (SOS)\, educators can learn predictable patterns to make sense of complex behavior without blame or reduction. Used as a systemic and reflective practice tool\, this literacy of predictability supports school cultures that prioritize regulation\, dignity\, and wellbeing over reactivity and control. \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nDevelop fluency in the SOS.\n\n\n\nAnalyze predictable stress patterns to understand shifts in cognitive\, emotional\, and behavioral capacity.\n\n\n\nEstablish shared non-pathologizing language to shift school dialogue from blame to regulation.\n\n\n\nIntegrate the SOS as a daily reflective practice\, using body and environmental cues to interrupt reactivity and make regulated decisions.\n\n\n\n\nWorkshops in this series:\n\n\n\nOctober 6\, 2026: The Science of Stress: The Literacy of PredictabilityNovember 4\, 2026: Reflective Practice: The Literacy of PausingDecember 16\, 2026: Reframing Challenging Behaviors: The Literacy of Possibility \n\n\n\nParticipants may register for any or all of the workshops\, or register for a 3-credit graduate course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nDave Melnick
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/trauma-transforming-practices-critical-literacies-for-educators-1/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000
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CREATED:20260826T163319Z
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SUMMARY:Communication and Context in the Science and Mathematics Classroom 
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\n\n\n\n\n Instructor(s): Jennifer Settle & Heather Vonada  \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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 7\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates: September 14 – November 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThis course focuses on situating learning science and mathematics within other disciplines\, cultures\, and historical contexts. Participants design equity-minded instruction for student collaboration\, communication\, and multiple means of representation and expression.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet your instructors:\n\n\n\nJennifer Settle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHeather Vonada
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/communication-and-context-in-the-science-and-mathematics-classroom/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T170000
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Transforming Practices: Critical Literacies for Educators (Level 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nRegistration closes September 21\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCouse start/end dates: September 29\, 2026 – January 17\, 2027 \n\n\n\nThis course\, which includes three workshop days\, will equip educators with three essential literacies needed to thrive in today’s schools: the literacy of prediction\, the literacy of pausing\, and the literacy of possibility. Together these literacies offer a practical framework for understanding human behavior and navigating the complex realities of schools\, while creating environments where both students and adults can flourish. The course will help educators develop the skills and mindsets to move beyond trauma-informed awareness toward trauma-transforming action.  \n\n\n\nCourse takers will participate in 3 synchronous days and engage in four additional facilitated implementation seminars designed to support the transfer of learning into practice. These sessions will provide opportunities to examine real-world challenges\, consult with peers and instructors\, analyze implementation barriers\, and reflect on successes and setbacks. Students will also complete independent learning activities and develop the capacity to adapt and implement these literacies within the unique contexts of their own schools and organizations.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nDevelop fluency in the SOS.\n\n\n\nAnalyze predictable stress patterns to understand shifts in cognitive\, emotional\, and behavioral capacity.\n\n\n\nEstablish shared non-pathologizing language to shift school dialogue from blame to regulation.\n\n\n\nIntegrate the SOS as a daily reflective practice\, using body and environmental cues to interrupt reactivity and make regulated decisions.\n\n\n\n\nTo attend workshop series only\, not for graduate credit\, please register here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor:\n\n\n\nDave Melnick
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/trauma-transforming-practices-critical-literacies-for-educators-level-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Graduate Courses,Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
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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\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 11\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates: September 21 – December 20\, 2026  This 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 to promote 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. This course emphasizes the importance of establishing a culture in which mathematics is encountered in relevant\, authentic ways and in which young children have the opportunity to reason and build their own mathematical understanding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nPam Maile
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/explorations-in-prek-grade-3-mathematics-2/
LOCATION:VT-HEC Office\, 2 Prospect Street\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
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CREATED:20260730T170510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T175540Z
UID:10000267-1790411400-1790434800@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\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 14\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates: September 21 – November 30\, 2026This course focuses on the nature of language development (including phonology\, morphology\, syntax\, semantics\, and pragmatics) from infancy through grade three and includes a 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. The 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nDanielle Kent\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/early-language-and-literacy-development-3/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T175739Z
CREATED:20260730T181832Z
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UID:10000270-1789808400-1789822800@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Legal and Safety Issues of Work-Based Learning Programs
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 4\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates: September 5 – December 12\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThis course provides a thorough examination of the legal and safety issues that affect work-based and community-based learning programs and experiences. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of federal and Vermont law and safety requirements and be able to provide effective systems that ensure safe and legal student experiences.  \n\n\n\nThe course is aligned to and uses as a guiding framework Standard 7 of the Vermont Agency of Education’s Work-Based Learning Standards (VT AOE’s WBL Standard #7). The course will provide a comprehensive exploration of relevant federal and state labor\, employment\, civil rights\, and education laws; safety requirements; insurance and liability considerations; and the legal\, safety\, and ethical issues that should inform effective work-based learning agreements and placements. The course will also explore how to effectively educate students about their own rights\, safety\, behavior\, and responsibilities in the workplace.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D.
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/legal-and-safety-issues-of-work-based-learning-programs/
LOCATION:VT-HEC Office\, 2 Prospect Street\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
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CREATED:20260730T160516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T165621Z
UID:10000266-1789806600-1789830000@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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 4\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: September 14 – December 13\, 2026 \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nCathy Siggins
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/curriculum-development-in-early-childhood-education/
LOCATION:VT-HEC Office\, 2 Prospect Street\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T165807Z
CREATED:20260730T173735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T165807Z
UID:10000268-1789806600-1789830000@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Assessment in Early Intervention and 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\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 7\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates: September 14 – December 17\, 2026This 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nKara McDonough
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/assessment-in-early-intervention-and-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:20260919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260902T170809Z
CREATED:20260730T184420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T170809Z
UID:10000271-1789806600-1789828200@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Supporting Individual Learning Needs​ 
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\n\n\n\n\nInstructor(s):  \n\n\n\nRuth Durkee\, J.D. & Hannah Bloom\, MOTR/L \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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 11\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates: September 19 – December 12\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThis course will investigate the sensory components of cognition and communication. Sensory integration is the ability to receive sensory information from internal senses and external inputs\, integrate the information\, and create an adaptive response to the sensory information. Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of the neurobiological development of sensory processing and the importance of integrating the senses for functional and accessible learning and communication.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructors\n\n\n\nLeah Sophrin\, M.S.\, CCP-SLP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Hannah Bloom\, MOTR/L
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/understanding-and-supporting-individual-learning-needs-3/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programs,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T164523Z
CREATED:20260730T153545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T164523Z
UID:10000265-1789201800-1789225200@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to 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\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes August 27\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates:  September 4 – December 13\, 2026 \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).Students 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nBrenda Bolio
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/introduction-to-early-intervention-early-childhood-special-education-3/
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:20260908T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T173000
DTSTAMP:20260902T165025Z
CREATED:20260730T175538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T165025Z
UID:10000269-1788885000-1788888600@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\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nDates & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 1\, 2026 \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\nStart/End Dates: September 8 – December 19\, 2026Physical 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\nThis course can be used both by educators seeking a Health endorsement and by those renewing an existing Health or PE endorsement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nMelanie Laquerre
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/nutrition-and-food-education-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T165130Z
CREATED:20260623T184603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T165130Z
UID:10000260-1787184000-1787270399@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Regulating\, Reflecting\, and Reframing: Trauma-Transforming Practice in Education (Level 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\nDates & 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchools have long served as hubs of learning\, relationships\, and civic life. Today\, educators are doing this work under conditions of unprecedented complexity—shaped by chronic stress\, racial reckonings\, and sociocultural trauma. Many of the pedagogies\, discipline practices\, and belief systems still guiding schools were not designed for these realities—and too often intensify harm for both students and adults.This advanced course invites educators to move from reactivity toward a more responsive and effective understanding of human behavior and school culture. Grounded in the developmental sciences\, pro-equity work\, and the lived realities of school communities\, participants will examine not only what happens in classrooms and schools—but why—and how our own nervous systems\, beliefs\, and positional power shape daily practice.The focus of this course is on trauma-transforming work and our collective responsibility to deepen our understanding of the stress response system (SRS) at individual\, relational\, and organizational levels. We will make a distinction between learning trauma-informed strategies and engaging in true culture change. Culture change embeds essential human capacities—such as humility\, emotional literacy\, cognitive agility\, and tolerance for ambiguity—into how we teach\, lead\, and relate to one another. Participants will explore how school culture is produced through everyday interactions\, language\, policy\, beliefs\, and power dynamics\, and how educators — regardless of role — can influence that culture through regulation\, reflection\, and reframing. \n\n\n\nTransforming trauma is also deeply personal work. It requires not only a sustained commitment to the growth and well-being of students and families\, but also a willingness to examine and expand our own capacity to change.  Participants will strengthen three core capacities essential to trauma-transforming practice: \n\n\n\n\nRegulate: Strengthening individual and collective regulation by recognizing stress responses in ourselves\, our students\, and our systems—and practicing strategies that restore safety\, predictability\, dignity\, and connection.\n\n\n\nReflect: Advancing reflective practice as a professional responsibility by slowing down decision-making to examine implicit beliefs\, narratives\, and action patterns shaped by experience and context.\n\n\n\nReframe: Developing reframing as both a mindset and a social justice practice\, transforming meaning-making around behavior from blame and control toward curiosity and relationship. Reframing is treated not as a technique\, but as a disciplined practice—rehearsed\, modeled\, and integrated into daily interactions.\n\n\n\n\nThroughout the course\, participants will engage in shared readings\, media\, and reflective exercises to examine how dominant ideologies and power structures continue to shape educational spaces. By the end of the course\, educators will be better equipped to function effectively under real-world conditions—contributing to learning environments that are equitable\, responsive\, and sustainable\, where both students and adults are supported not just to cope\, but to grow and thrive. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: August 20\, 2026 – January 5\, 2027 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Online Learning Sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about your instructor:\n\n\n\nDave Melnick
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/regulating-reflecting-and-reframing-trauma-transforming-practice-in-education-level-2-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T235959
DTSTAMP:20260731T152811Z
CREATED:20260623T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T152811Z
UID:10000261-1787184000-1787270399@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Curiosity at the Core: Human-Centered Approaches to Teaching and 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\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 examines how curiosity\, compassion\, and connection transform teaching and learning. Drawing on topics and strategies covered in A Stance of Curiosity podcast and companion webinar series—participants will explore the effects of trauma\, stress\, and adversity on students and educators\, and develop strategies that foster resilience\, belonging\, and authentic learning. The course emphasizes neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approaches\, highlighting the power of co-regulation\, play\, communication\, and professional wellness to create inclusive classrooms and thriving school communities. Through applied practice and reflection\, participants will critically evaluate systemic barriers in education and design curiosity-driven solutions that honor both student and educator well-being. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: August 20\, 2026 – December 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThis is an asynchronous course\, meaning there are no class meetings. Work will be completed independently\, with assignments due weekly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our instructor:\n\n\n\nGillian Boudreau
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/curiosity-at-the-core-human-centered-approaches-to-teaching-and-learning-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Graduate Courses,Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T153000
DTSTAMP:20260720T160704Z
CREATED:20260429T191939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T160704Z
UID:10000254-1785315600-1785339000@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:The AI Strategy Residency: Leading Systemic Implementation in Vermont Schools
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\nLocation:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all dates:  \n\n\n\n\nJuly 29\, 2026 (in-person/virtual)\n\n\n\nNovember 6\, 2026 (virtual)\n\n\n\nMarch 19\, 2026 (virtual)\n\n\n\n\nSelect one registration option:  \n\n\n\nRegister (July 29 in person)  |  Register (full series virtual) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop series will immerse participants in the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to lead AI implementation in their schools and districts. Each day will build toward a coherent implementation vision — moving from staff training design and productivity strategies\, through roadmap and pyramid planning\, to data privacy and policy review. Every session will culminate in concrete next steps\, including structured homework: drafting an AI training deck for staff\, mapping their district’s implementation pyramid and roadmap\, auditing vendor data privacy practices\, and beginning to build a finalized AI “Gem” — a reusable\, context-specific resource for their school community. \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nDraft a foundational AI staff training deck aligned to the Teachers First philosophy and Tier 4 teacher productivity strategies\n\n\n\nDevelop a preliminary K-12 AI implementation roadmap using the implementation pyramid framework and aligned to state-level guidance\n\n\n\nComplete an initial data privacy & policy audit\, identifying gaps between current board policy and emerging AI use guidelines\n\n\n\nBegin building a district-specific AI Gem guided by a 48-hour action plan\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Course OptionIn addition to full workshop participation\, course enrollees will engage in three 60-minute virtual strategy circles\, where they will review progress\, share drafts\, and engage in collaborative discussions. \n\n\n\nLearn more and register for 2-Credit Graduate Course \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nMichael Berry
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/the-ai-strategy-residency-leading-systemic-implementation-in-vermont-schools/
LOCATION:Lake Morey Resort\, 82 Clubhouse Rd\, Fairlee\, VT\, 05045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T235959
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CREATED:20260504T124125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182224Z
UID:10000252-1783641600-1783727999@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning in Mathematics and Science
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nSchedule & 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course overviews pedagogical theory in the context of science and mathematics instruction\, with a focus on application. Participants explore research-based best practices in STEM education\, including addressing student misconceptions\, teaching problem-solving strategies\, and using technology to augment instruction.Course Start/End Dates: July 10 – August 20\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor:\n\n\n\nGabe Hamilton
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/teaching-and-learning-in-mathematics-and-science/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T235959
DTSTAMP:20260504T125506Z
CREATED:20260504T123824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T125506Z
UID:10000243-1783382400-1783468799@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Neurodiversity: A Framework for Teaching and 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\nSchedule & 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course will offer an introduction to the neurodiversity movement\, including its origins\, history\, evolution\, key concepts\, and vocabulary\, as well as the intersection between neurodiversity and trauma. Participants will have an opportunity to use their new learning to inform teaching practices both in service to students receiving special education and in honoring the neurodiversity inherently present in all spaces where students learn. Participants will engage in small and large group work with an emphasis on active learning\, and will reflect on their new learning and application of course concepts to their existing professional practice. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: July 7 – August 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nHannah Markos
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/neurodiversity-a-framework-for-teaching-and-learning-26/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programs,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T235959
DTSTAMP:20260504T123044Z
CREATED:20260504T122912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T123044Z
UID:10000244-1783296000-1783382399@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.  \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\nSchedule & 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online course is a comprehensive study and reflection on personal health and wellness with an emphasis on mental and emotional health\, stress management\, physical activity\, healthy aging\, personal safety\, and consumer health. \n\n\n\nStart/End Dates: July 7 – August 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nKrystina Comforto
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/concepts-in-personal-and-community-health-for-educators-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260508T174411Z
CREATED:20260501T194353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T174411Z
UID:10000248-1782345600-1782431999@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\nSchedule 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\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.  \n\n\n\nCourse Start/End Dates: June 25\, 2026 – July 23\, 2026 \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/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T235959
DTSTAMP:20260512T191747Z
CREATED:20260501T190422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T191747Z
UID:10000251-1782259200-1782345599@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Career Exploration: Engaging Teens in Their Own Career Development
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nSchedule 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis course provides the theory and tools needed to engage students in their own career development while helping them find meaning and relevance in their high school experiences. Candidates explore the necessary steps for career planning and design practical applications that help students discover paths that align with their interests and motivations.  In this course\, candidates learn the primary theories of career development and how they inform available tools and resources. They learn how to help students establish realistic career goals\, create plans\, and find experiential opportunities. Candidates also explore aspects of student self-assessment\, including interests\, abilities\, values\, and personality; examine tools for self-awareness and career exploration to utilize with students; gain strategies to spark student interests; and discover current resources to research career paths. The course explores decision-making strategies applicable to career choice. Participants complete this course using an individualized curriculum or program to implement with their students. Course Start/End Dates: June 24 – August 16\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor:\n\n\n\nLaurie Berryman
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/career-exploration-engaging-teens-in-their-own-career-development/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T152852Z
CREATED:20260505T161638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T152852Z
UID:10000222-1782124200-1782144000@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Giftedness\, Twice Exceptionality\, and Neurodivergent Identity
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\nNOTE THE TIME CHANGE!  \n\n\n\nParticipants must attend all events:  \n\n\n\n\nJune 22\, 2026\n\n\n\nJuly 20\, 2026\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis series explores giftedness and twice-exceptionality (2E) through the lens of neurodiversity. Participants will build a foundational understanding of what it means to be gifted or 2E—beyond simply being “smart”—and leave better prepared to support the unique needs of these students. They will examine the neurobiological\, social-emotional\, and developmental dimensions of giftedness; consider how neurodivergent traits manifest in gifted and 2E individuals; and develop a toolkit of affirming\, evidence-based\, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) -aligned strategies to support gifted and 2E students in schools\, therapeutic settings\, and at home. Day 1: Overview of Giftedness as Neurodivergent Identity  \n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nCompare and contrast major theoretical frameworks for defining giftedness\, and articulate how definitions shape identification practices and access to services.\n\n\n\nEvaluate current research and claims about the neurobiological and developmental aspects of giftedness.\n\n\n\nSupport common gifted and 2E socio-emotional challenges. \n\n\n\nIdentify giftedness as a neurodivergent identity by mapping gifted traits onto a neurodiversity framework and analyzing the implications for practice.\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Missed Diagnosis\, Dual Diagnosis\, and Twice-Exceptionalism \n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify systemic factors that drive misdiagnosis\, including clinician training gaps\, school referral pathways\, and gender and racial bias.\n\n\n\nClassify gifted traits vs overlapping traits of other clinical presentations.\n\n\n\nAnalyze complex case vignettes to identify when a presentation may reflect giftedness\, a clinical diagnosis\, or co-occurrence.\n\n\n\nDesign a comprehensive assessment approach for a 2E learner that captures both giftedness and disability.\n\n\n\n\nDay 3: Supporting Gifted & 2E Individuals: Affirming\, UDL-Aligned Practice \n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nEvaluate real-world educational and therapeutic practices against neurodiversity-affirming criteria and identify areas for improvement.\n\n\n\nApply UDL principles to redesign an element of instruction or support for a gifted or 2E learner.\n\n\n\nDevelop a strength-based\, talent-focused support plan for a 2E individual that also addresses areas of challenge.\n\n\n\nArticulate concrete advocacy strategies for amplifying the voices of gifted and 2E individuals and their families.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Course OptionIn addition to the three workshop days\, course takers will complete readings and engage with recommended content; complete reflections and analyses; engage asynchronously with peers to help synthesize new learning; participate in optional additional meetings with the course instructors; engage in field work while applying course concepts; and produce a culminating artifact demonstrating evolution of professional practice. \n\n\n\nLearn more and register for 3-Credit Graduate Course \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our presenter:\n\n\n\nEmmaly Perks
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/giftedness-2e-and-neurodivergent-identity-ws/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T235959
DTSTAMP:20260504T200728Z
CREATED:20260501T175721Z
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UID:10000246-1782086400-1782172799@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. & Sara Bailey \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\nSchedule & 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\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 22 – August 16\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructors\n\n\n\nKate Boursiquot\, M.Ed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSara Bailey\, M.Ed. 
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/advanced-child-development-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T114301Z
CREATED:20260504T123446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114301Z
UID:10000249-1782086400-1782172799@www.vthec.org
SUMMARY:Giftedness\, Twice-Exceptionality\, and Neurodivergent Identity
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Gifted and 2E Learners Across School\, Therapeutic\, and Home Settings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\nGeneral Education\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\nSchedule & 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course invites educators and other professionals to explore giftedness through the lens of neurodiversity. Participants will build a foundational understanding of what it means to be gifted or twice-exceptional (2E)—beyond simply being “smart”—including the ways giftedness intersects with and diverges from other neurodivergent identities.  \n\n\n\nThrough three full-day virtual workshops supplemented by asynchronous reading\, reflection\, and fieldwork\, participants will examine the neurobiological\, social-emotional\, and developmental dimensions of giftedness; consider how neurodivergent traits manifest in gifted and twice-exceptional individuals; and develop a toolkit of affirming\, evidence-based\, UDL-aligned strategies to support gifted and 2E learners in schools\, therapeutic settings\, and at home. Participants will leave with evolved professional practice and a concrete\, context-specific artifact demonstrating their growth. \n\n\n\nCourse Start/End Dates: June 22 – August 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\nWorkshop Series OptionThis course is also being offered as a 3-day workshop series.Learn more and register for workshop series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor:\n\n\n\nEmmaly Perks
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/giftedness-twice-exceptionalism-and-neurodivergent-identity/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programs,Graduate Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T235959
DTSTAMP:20260507T172741Z
CREATED:20260428T193759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T172741Z
UID:10000245-1781913600-1781999999@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\nSchedule &  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\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 20 – August 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructor\n\n\n\nDanielle Kent
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/early-language-and-literacy-development-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T235959
DTSTAMP:20260319T181549Z
CREATED:20260319T181548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T181549Z
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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 15 – July 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSynchronous Online Learning Sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\nBecky Ebel
URL:https://www.vthec.org/event/history-legal-issues-and-support-systems-in-special-education-section-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Endorsements,Graduate Courses,Initial Teaching License
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