Professional Learning & Support Open Registrations Online Cohort With Dr. Joelle van Lent This 8 session online workshop series is designed for school leaders eager to foster a culture of staff wellbeing while enhancing their leadership practices. Over the course of eight months, participants will gain practical strategies to address workplace stress, boost team morale, and create a supportive environment for educators. Facilitated by Dr. Joelle van Lent, Clinical Psychologist, and Erica McLaughlin, VPA’s Assistant Executive Director Meets Monthly Beginning on Sept., 11th, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm (online) $350 Learn More & Register Hosted by VPA & VSA 3rd Annual Women in Leadership Conference Who: Vermont Leaders & Aspiring Leaders When: September 12th, 2025 Where: Killington Grand Hotel and Resort Cost: $315 per participant Learn More & Register 2025-26 School Year VPA Course for New School Leaders Cohort 15 Registration is Now Open for the 2025-26 School Year. This course offers the option of 4 St. Mike’s Graduate Credits. It meets once a month to explore how effective principals deal with the multiple roles and responsibilities of a Vermont building leader, balancing the practical daily issues while impacting student learning. Vermont’s leading experts will serve as guests speakers throughout our time together. Begins September 16th In-Person, Montpelier, VT $1900 with 4 St. Mike’s graduate credits, $1350 without credits Learn More & Register Choose One or Attend Both at a Discount November 18 & March 26 November 18th, 2025: CCL’s Leading People Through Change: 8:30am to 12:30pm, Lunch included Montpelier, VT March 26th, 2026: VPA’s Lessons in Leadership with Ted Lasso: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Lunch included Montpelier, VT Cost: $300 each or 550 if you select both together Learn More & Register January 28th, 2026 First Time Offering Join us for the Vermont Assistant Principals Conference, a dynamic one-day event designed for current assistant principals, aspiring leaders, and supervising principals across the state. This conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with peers, deepen leadership skills, and explore innovative strategies to enhance school culture and student success. Location: Delta Conference Center, S. Burlington, VT Date: January 28th, 2026, 9am to 3pm Cost: $345 Audience: Assistant Principals, Principals, Aspiring School Leaders, School Social Workers, Behavior Support Specialists Learn More & Register Bring the VPA to You Contact the VPA to review available dates and costs in bringing the VPA to your learning community. Better Conversations Every Day Mode: In-Person or Online Hours: 7 Topics: CCL Content: Collaboration, Capacity Building Target Audience: Vermont Educators Step Up to Conflict Mode: In-Person or Online Hours: 4 Topics: CCL Content: Managing Conflict Productively Target Audience: All Educators Leading People through Change Mode: In-Person or Online Hours: 4 Topics: CCL Content: Change in Systems Target Audience: All Educators Influence-Getting Things Done Mode: In-Person or Online Hours: 4 Topics: CCL Content: Understanding Influence Styles Target Audience: All Educators Feedback That Works Mode: In-Person or Online Hours: 4 Topics: CCL Content: Best Practices in Giving Feedback Target Audience: All Educators Exploring the Risks of Digital Addiction Mode: In-Person Hours: Customizable Topics: Digital Addiction Risks, Mitigation, Emerging Strategies & Responses Target Audience: Staff, Students, Community Members Direction, Alignment, Commitment Mode: In-Person or Online Hours: 4 Topics: CCL Content: Effective Leadership Target Audience: All Educators Boundary Spanning, Turning Boundaries Into Frontiers Mode: In-Person or Online Hours: 4 Topics: CCL Content: Collaboration & Connections Target Audience: All Educators Learning Agility, Unlock the Lessons of Experience Mode: In-Person or Online Hours: 4 Topics: CCL Content: Learning Dispositions Target Audience: All Educators Leading Trauma Informed Schools Mode: In-Person Hours: to be arranged Topics: Led by Erica McLaughlin Target Audience: All Educators Coaching Mode: In-Person or Online Hours: to be arranged Topics: Coaching for School Leaders Target Audience: School Leaders Leading Proficiency Based Learning Mode: In-Person Hours: to be arranged Topics: Led by Mike McRaith Target Audience: All Educators Lessons in Leadership with Ted Lasso Mode: In-Person Hours: to be arranged Topics: Led by Jay Nichols & Erica McLaughlin Target Audience: All Educators Effective Learning Environment Practices Mode: In-Person Hours: to be arranged Topics: Led by Jay Nichols Target Audience: All Educators Revised Education Quality Standards Date(s): to be arranged Mode: In-Person Topics: Led by Mike McRaith Annual Cohorts Mentor Training Date(s): Rolling Mode: Multiple Options Hours: 3.5 hrs Target Audience: Experienced School Leaders, Retired School Leaders Cost: No Cost to VPA Members Waddington Leadership Initiative Date(s): Applications to Cohorts–typically are open in Late October each year Mode: In-Person Hours: 56 Topics: School Leadership Target Audience: School, District, & Aspiring Leaders Creating Thriving School Environments with Dr. Joelle van Lent Date(s): Enrolls each summer Mode: Online Topics: Community Care Leadership, Current Events, Psychological Safety Target Audience: School, District, & Teacher Leaders Leading Vermont Schools with Jay Nichols Date(s): Enrolls each spring Mode: In-Person Hours: 4 course credits with St. Mikes Topics: School Leadership in Vermont, led by Jay Nichols Target Audience: New School Leaders, New to VT School Leaders, & Aspiring VPA Leadership Course 2.0 Date(s): Enrolls each Spring/Summer Mode: In-Person Hours: 45 hours and/or 3 graduate credits with VSU (6 full day meetings through the school year) Topics: Communication, Budgets, Equity Leadership, Leadership Development & More Target Audience: Active School Leaders Ongoing VPA Supports Vermont School Administrators of Color Affinity Group Date(s): Rolling Mode: In-Person or Online Topics: Leadership, Support, Networking Target Audience: Vermont School Administrators of Color (including Athletic Directors) LGBTQIA+ Identifying Vermont School Leaders Affinity Group Date(s): Rolling Mode: In-Person or Online Topics: Leadership, Support, Networking Target Audience: Vermont School Administrators Identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ Community (Including Athletic Directors) VPA Member Drop-Ins Date(s): Open, 4 times per week, links are available in VPALeads Newsletter Mode: Online Topics: Participant Generated Target Audience: VPA Members Member Benefits Support Mode: On-Demand Topics: As Needed Target Audience: VPA Members Membership VPA School Visits Mode: On-Request Topics: Celebrating VPA Members’ Learning Communities Target Audience: VPA Members Request a Visit Partner Resources/Events Facebook Twitter Print Friendly LinkedIn