VT-HEC News and Updates

First Patty Morgan Scholarship Awarded to Danielle Hulbert of Williamstown VT-HEC is very happy to announce that the first Patty Morgan Scholarship has been awarded to Danielle Hulbert, who began VT-HEC’s new Early Childhood Initial Licensing program in June. Danielle was among a grou

What You Can Do Too many schools are struggling to fill special educator positions and there are few licensed special educators to be had. That leaves districts trying to fill those positions by putting their candidates on provisional licenses. The provisional license requires the ind

New Scholarship Honors VT-HEC’s Longtime Director of Licensing Programs In recognition and appreciation of all that Patty Morgan has contributed to the VT-HEC and education in Vermont, the VT-HEC Board of Directors voted on December 1 to establish the Patty Morgan Scholarship which wi

Licensing Opportunities in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education This summer, the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative (VT-HEC) will launch its newly approved Early Childhood Educator (ECE) initial licensure program. This graduate-level program is designed for profes

Initial Licensing Programs in Special Education & Early Childhood VT-HEC is pleased to announce three new pathways for individuals interested in becoming licensed special educators, early childhood educators, or early childhood special educators.  On January 12, 2022, following ex

The Crisis in Ukraine: Introducing a Historical Moment to the Classroom Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 marked the beginning of a new stage of conflict between Russia and the West, one with far-reaching implications. The effects of this war will reverberate for decad

Alicia Beth Joins VT-HEC as New Director of Licensing Programs  I am very pleased to share that Alicia Beth has accepted the position of Director of Licensing Programs. Alicia has considerable special education credentials and impressive higher education experience. Her wealth of know

Patty Morgan – Longtime Director of Licensing Programs Retiring   We all know that some things are inevitable but that does not mean they are all easy or pleasant. With great mixed feelings, I wanted to share that Patty Morgan, our Director of Licensing Programs, is retiring fro

A Message from our Executive Director on Racism & Equity The leadership and staff of the VT-HEC add our voices to the resounding chorus that has risen to express outrage, sadness, anger and dismay at the latest examples of the long-standing and systematic violence inflicted upon p