Mission & Goals

VPA Mission

The Vermont Principals’ Association supports school leaders to improve the equity and quality of educational opportunities for all students.

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VPA Goals

VPA Executive Council Goals

• Uphold the public mission of schools to provide equitable learning opportunities for all Vermont students
  • Promote and advocate for state-wide early learning.
• Support, retain, and recruit school leaders with a focus on increasing diversity and fostering resilience.
  • Provide resources/learning to school leaders to foster resilience within school communities.
  • Develop learning networks and frameworks to support school leaders.

Activity Standards Committee Goals

• Support all students in activities and athletics
• Expand opportunities for students not associated with an athletic team.
• Provide clear and consistent communication among stakeholders.
• Support the mental health of our student-athletes.

Professional Learning & Support Goals

• Provide Professional Learning to Vermont educators and their school communities to improve “equity and quality educational opportunities” for each student, including but not limited to the current and ongoing offerings.
• In support of building collaboration and connections across members, we will continue to offer member support in multiple ways including but not limited to: drop-ins, supporting aspiring school leaders, one-to-one support, school visits, affinity spaces, book groups, coaching, and the VPA mentoring program.
• Conduct the annual survey of VT school leaders and use the results to inform develop professional learning and collaborative offerings.
• Produce the VPA 2023-24 Conferences including, Leadership Academy in Killington, an annual Winter Symposium Event, and an annual Women in Leadership Conference