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Writing Effective IEP Goals for Preschoolers
Instructor: Judith Masson, M.Ed.
In this workshop, participants will enhance their understanding of how to develop, write, and monitor progress of preschool Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.

Guiding Practices for New Special Educators
Instructors: Jennifer Patenaude, M.A., Kara Griswold, M.Ed.
6 monthly sessions with presentations by experienced Vermont educational leaders focusing on timely, high-impact topics relevant to new special educators.

Transforming Service Learning: Building Citizenship and Community Impact
Instructor: T. Elijah Hawkes, MSEd
Learn how to transform service learning events into deeper, standards-connected learning experiences that address authentic community needs and foster active citizenship.

Designing Responsive, Integrated Units for Early Literacy and Exploration
Instructor: Christine Hertz Hausman
This workshop will support educators in creating integrated units that build strong foundations in reading comprehension through hands-on, inquiry-driven instruction.

Reimagining Advisory and Grade Teams in Middle and High School (In-Person)
VPA Conference Room 2 Prospect Street, Montpelier, VermontInstructor: T. Elijah Hawkes, MSEd
Explore and design practices that meet the evolving needs of today’s adolescents—supports that may not have been essential in the past, but are now critical for thriving middle and high schools. Nov 12 & Dec 10

Reimagining Advisory and Grade Teams in Middle and High School (Virtual)
Instructor: T. Elijah Hawkes, MSEd
Explore and design practices that meet the evolving needs of today’s adolescents—supports that may not have been essential in the past, but are now critical for thriving middle and high schools. Nov 12 & Dec 10

AI & Work-Based Learning: Preparing Students for the Future of Work
Instructors: Shaun Langevin, Mike Berry, Renee Langevin
This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to integrate AI into career development programs and prepare students for an AI-shaped workforce.

From Tension to Trust: Navigating Hard Conversations in Education
Taconic Hotel 3855 Main St, Manchester, VT, United StatesInstructor: Esther Charlestin
Learn to navigate high-stakes and emotionally charged conversations in educational settings with clarity, compassion, and practical tools.

Using a Responsiveness to Intervention Approach for the Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities
Instructor: Timothy J. Runge, PhD, NCSP, BCBA
This workshop will provide an overview of the processes and criteria used to identify students with a specific learning disability using a responsiveness to intervention approach.

Brick by Brick: Building Stronger Foundations to Sustain Equity in Our Schools
Instructor: Julia Lau
Learn how the Hartford School District is building a foundation for equity work through policies, systems, and community.

Building Vocabulary to Strengthen Oral and Written Language
Instructor: Hallie Sherman, M.S., CCC-SLP
This workshop provides practical, low-prep strategies for building Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary, strengthening comprehension skills and integrating these skills into literacy-based therapy.