The VPA Podcast Episode 18 – Dr. Delaney Ruston of Screenagers Posted on October 20, 2022August 6, 2023 In this episode we talk with filmmaker and primary care physician, Delaney Ruston. Delaney is most well known for her films, Screenagers, and Screenagers–The Next Chapter. These films have been screened widely, aired on PBS, and were at the forefront of advocacy campaigns, including with the World Health Organization. For her work in using films to build movements, Delaney has won several awards including Harvard’s McLean National Council Recognition Award and New York’s Fountain House Advocacy Award. You can learn more about her work and films at: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
The VPA Podcast Sideline Conversations – Katie Tromello Posted on October 6, 2022September 5, 2023 On this episode of Sideline Conversations we spoke with Katie Tromello. Katie is a licensed therapist in Southern California who works with student-athletes. As a former professional athlete, she utilizes her skills and athletic qualities in her professional life. We dug into the ideas of being perfect and how being your authentic self can be liberating. https://media.blubrry.com/vpa/vpaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode-17-Katie-Tromello.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The VPA Podcast Sideline Conversations – JJ Castillo Posted on September 15, 2022September 5, 2023 Introducing Sideline Conversations: a podcast for those that are interested in athletics and sport. We’re hoping to connect with those who were athletes, are athletes or work with athletes, to build some connection between what athletes go through and how it connects to their life and their career. We’re looking to see how athletics connects to everyday lives and hoping that the guests we are able to cultivate and bring in can bring some insights and some revelations to many of you and maybe some connections that you also feel in your day to day life. My first podcast is with a former student-athlete of mine from La Quinta, California, JJ Castillo. I thought of JJ for this because he is an incredible soccer player and a first generation Mexican American. His dreams of playing professional soccer didn’t pan out but his journey evolved into working in the soccer industry in a different way! His story and outlook is so positive, give it a listen! https://media.blubrry.com/vpa/vpaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode-16-JJ-Castillo.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The VPA Podcast Episode 14 – Bob Johnson Posted on August 22, 2022September 5, 2023 In this episode, we talk with Bob Johnson, Associate Executive Director at the Vermont Principals’ Association. We had the chance to talk to Bob on his last day at the office before retirement. Bob has worked for the VPA for the past 19 years. We hear about his early career, how the job functions and get some of his advice in the work going forward to best support all students and their communities. https://media.blubrry.com/vpa/vpaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode-14-Bob-Johnson.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The VPA Podcast Episode 15 – Alin Bennett – Education Reimagined Posted on August 22, 2022September 5, 2023 In this episode we spoke with Alin Bennett of education reimagined. Alin is Education Reimagined’s Vice President of Practice and Field Advancement. He is a staunch advocate for national school transformation and creating an equitable education system. His previous work has included supporting curriculum development, leading advisories, and leading schools in ways that continuously advanced learner-centered, equity-based practices. Alin is based in Providence, RI where he lives with his wife and two young children. Education Reimagined Website EI’s Equitable, Community-Based, Learner-Centered Ecosystem Vision Key Learner-centered Readings from Education Reimagined The Transcend report connected to surveying thousands of young learners about their learning experience (with Reflection Guides for various stakeholders) CHECK OUR LATEST RESOURCE: The Big Idea https://media.blubrry.com/vpa/vpaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode-15-Alin-Bennett.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The VPA Podcast Episode 13 – Joe Truss Posted on June 9, 2022September 5, 2023 In this episode, we speak with Joe Truss of Truss Leadership. Joe will be a speaker and stand presenter at 2022 leadership academy. Joe is committed to dismantling white supremacy culture in schools. He is a father of 3 children and a husband of a High School History Teacher. He brings 18 years of education experience, and originally grew up in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. Learn more about Joe and his current offerings at: https://culturallyresponsiveleadership.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/vpa/vpaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode-13-Joe-Truss.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The VPA Podcast Episode 12 – Future Design School Posted on May 3, 2022September 5, 2023 In this episode, we speak with Sandra Nagy, who leads the Education Practice at Future Design School, building strong academic partnerships with school leaders that help to drive their strategic priorities through consulting support, professional development and efficacious curriculum resources. We talk with Sandra about the premise of the school, their Future of Education Report, and the how and why schools might more fundamentally reimagine the goals, design, and methods of learning to better help students be future ready. Here is the link to their upcoming, June 7th free webinar event: Understanding the Future of Education https://media.blubrry.com/vpa/vpaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode-12-Future-Design-School.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The VPA Podcast Episode 11: VT Entrepreneurship & Education Posted on February 25, 2022September 5, 2023 We talk with Laurel Butler of the VT Small Business Development Center, Tammie-Jo Dickinson Champlain Valley Union High School Business Teacher, and Gwen Pokalo of the Vermont Center for Women and Enterprise about the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills and what we can do to increase access to business development for underserved Vermont populations. Related links: Community Navigator Program Additional Links for Secondary Students and Educators: Main Link: https://www.vtsbdc.org/specialty-services/youth-entrepreneurship/ Competition for Student Business Plan (Business Model Canvas) and Business Video Pitch: https://www.vtsbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/14th-Annual-Student-Bus-Entrepreneurship-Competitions.pdf Professional Development for Educators – last year info – and will be similar for fall 2022:https://www.vtsbdc.org/specialty-services/teacher-professional-development/ https://media.blubrry.com/vpa/vpaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode-11-Entrepreneurship-Education.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The VPA Podcast Episode 10: Democracy in the Kitchen Posted on June 17, 2021September 5, 2023 In this episode, we talk with UVM’s Dr. Belliveau and educator, Kathy Lara about all that can be learned when you are cooking to learn, not just learning to cook–in the course, “Democracy in the Kitchen, John Dewey’s Education Through Cooking and Eating” Learn more at: go.uvm.edu/johndeweykitchen https://media.blubrry.com/vpa/vpaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode-10-Democracy-in-the-Kitchen.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
All VPA News CCL Winter 2020-21 Offerings Posted on December 9, 2020August 6, 2023 The Center for Creative Leadership, Vermont Professional Learning Offerings: Winter 2020-21 The VPA is excited to announce a unique set of professional learning offerings this winter from the Center for Creative Leadership. In response to the challenges and circumstances of this COVID-19 year, we have been able to partner with CCL to offer the half-day professional learning opportunities listed below. Thanks to the Dr. Margaret Waddington Endowment, there will no cost to participants. . Each offering has about 30 seats, many of which are well suited for teachers, school counselors, and para-educators, as well as administrators. The offerings will be open until we reach maximum enrollment for any given offering, and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Professional learning hours will be issued upon successful completion of a given offering. Note: that some of these workshops are offered on more than one date. For any questions, email Mike McRaith at mmcraith@vpaonline.org. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Time: 8am to 12pm Burn Bright: The Resilience Advantage In the face of dramatically changing circumstances, stress is a growing problem. Low levels of resilience take a toll on educators’ health, mood, cognitive capacity, and productivity. Through CCL’s global research and practice, we can help leaders understand the importance of resilience and learn as practical ways to enhance both personal and team effectiveness. ENROLL Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Time: 12:30pm to 4:30pm Burn Bright: The Resilience Advantage In the face of dramatically changing circumstances, stress is a growing problem. Low levels of resilience take a toll on educators’ health, mood, cognitive capacity, and productivity. Through CCL’s global research and practice, we can help leaders understand the importance of resilience and learn as practical ways to enhance both personal and team effectiveness. ENROLL Thursday, January 7, 2021 Time: 8am to 9am (kickoff to the self-paced learning) Social-Emotional Leadership: A Guide for Youth Development This self-paced, digital experience, hosted on CCL’s digital platform, is designed for adults who are focused on developing leadership in K-12 students. Based on CCL’s Social-Emotional Leadership book (which is included in the course), participants work through 4 learning modules designed to highlight specific strategies and lessons that can be used with students to Lead Self, Lead Others, and Change Their World. ENROLL January 13 and February 17, 2021 Time: 8am to 12pm Collective Efficacy for Teams (This is a Two-Part Offering) “For schools, collective efficacy refers to the perceptions of teachers that the instructional staff as a whole can execute the courses of action necessary to have positive effects on students.” (Goddard, 2001) Building on 20 years of research that demonstrates collective efficacy as a game changer for student achievement, this session provides hands on tools, assessments, and activities designed to help leaders and teams address the four proven ways of developing higher levels of collective efficacy in their schools. Note: This offering is a two-part offering and requires a minimum of 3 members of school or district team to participate together. Both parts are 8am to 12pm on 1/13/21 and 2/17/21. ENROLL Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Time: 12:30pm to 4:30pm Beyond Bias In organizations around the world, educators are facing a deluge of urgent issues. In order to address some of these issues, we need our brains to cooperate. Bias prevents the brain from maximizing the use of information. Unrestrained bias will impede an organization’s ability to drive results. Using CCL’s proprietary SCRIPt™ framework, we train the brain to cooperate by adapting Beyond Bias. Based on scientifically validated research by CCL’s Global Research and Evaluation Team and decades of practice, this asynchronous digital solution works across industries and at scale. ENROLL Wednesday January 27, 2021 Time: 8:30am to 12:00pm Leading Difficult Conversations In this session participants will: Examine and practice strategies for facilitating difficult conversations Explore pathways to advance conversations with students, parents, and colleagues Practice listening to understand asking powerful questions Connect as a community of educational leaders Connect with the importance of Emotional Intelligence Use CLL’s Scenarios and Guide Cards (everyone will get a set) in guided practice with peers. ENROLL Wednesday, February 12, 2021 Time: 8am to 12pm Leading Virtual Teams In this session we will explore how to more effectively lead and participate in high performing virtual or “distributed” teams. We will focus on: The Challenges of Leading Virtual Teams Leveraging Virtual Team Polarities Creating Inclusion Choosing Tactics for Virtual Success YOUR Next Steps ENROLL Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm Burn Bright: The Resilience Advantage In the face of dramatically changing circumstances, stress is a growing problem. Low levels of resilience take a toll on educators’ health, mood, cognitive capacity, and productivity. Through CCL’s global research and practice, we can help leaders understand the importance of resilience and learn as practical ways to enhance both personal and team effectiveness. ENROLL Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm Beyond Bias In organizations around the world, educators are facing a deluge of urgent issues. In order to address some of these issues, we need our brains to cooperate. Bias prevents the brain from maximizing the use of information. Unrestrained bias will impede an organization’s ability to drive results. Using CCL’s proprietary SCRIPt™ framework, we train the brain to cooperate by adapting Beyond Bias. Based on scientifically validated research by CCL’s Global Research and Evaluation Team and decades of practice, this asynchronous digital solution works across industries and at scale. ENROLL Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 Time: 1:00pm to 4:30pm Leading Difficult Conversations In this session participants will: Examine and practice strategies for facilitating difficult conversations Explore pathways to advance conversations with students, parents, and colleagues Practice listening to understand asking powerful questions Connect as a community of educational leaders Connect with the importance of Emotional Intelligence Use CLL’s Scenarios and Guide Cards (everyone will get a set) in guided practice with peers. ENROLL