Stretch yourself with new learning opportunities
Currently Enrolling
| Opportunity | Date | Mode | Registration | Hours | Target Audience | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Lasso, Lessons in Leadership | April 7 | In-Person | Registration | 6.5 hrs | School Leaders, Teacher Leaders | $250 |
| Step Up to Conflict | May 3 | In-Person | Registration | 4 hrs | All Educators | $200 |
| VPA Summer Leadership Academy | August 1, 2, 3 | In-Person | 2023 Academy | 16 hrs | Various Options | |
| Mentor Training | Rolling | Multiple Options | VPA Mentoring | 3.5 hrs | Experienced School Leaders, Retired School Leaders | No cost to VPA Members |
| Strobel Education, Summer Workshops | July 17, 18, 19, 20 | Live, Online | Learn More & Register | 7.5 hrs (each) | Teachers, School Leaders | $200 when registering through the VPA $160 in registering with a group of 10 or more |
Bring The VPA To You
Contact the VPA to review available dates and costs in bringing the VPA to your learning community| Opportunity | Mode | Topic(s) | Hours | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Conversations Every Day | In-Person or Online | CCL Content: Collaboration, Capacity Building | 7 | Vermont Educators |
| Step Up to Conflict | In-Person or Online | CCL Content: Managing Conflict Productively | 4 | All Educators |
| Leading People Through Change | In-Person or Online | CCL Content: Change in Systems | 4 | All Educators |
| Influence-Getting Things Done | In-Person or Online | CCL Content: Understanding Influence Styles | 4 | All Educators |
| Feedback That Works | In-Person or Online | CCL Content: Best Practices in Giving Feedback | 4 | All Educators |
| Direction, Alignment, Commitment | In-Person or Online | CCL Content: Effective Leadership | 4 | All Educators |
| Boundary Spanning, Turning Boundaries Into Frontiers | In-Person or Online | CCL Content: Collaboration & Connections | 4 | All Educators |
| Learning Agility, Unlock the Lessons of Experience | In Person or Online | CCL Content: Learning Dispositions | 4 | All Educators |
| Leading Trauma Informed Schools | In-Person | Led by Erica McLaughlin | to be arranged | All Educators |
| Coaching | In-Person or Online | Coaching for School Leaders | to be arranged | School Leaders |
| Leading Proficiency Based Learning | In-Person | Led by Mike McRaith | to be arranged | All Educators |
| Lessons in Leadership with Ted Lasso | In-Person | Led by Jay Nichols & Erica McLaughlin | to be arranged | All Educators |
| Effective Learning Environment Practices | In-Person | Led by Jay Nichols | to be arranged | All Educators |
Asynchronous Resources
| Resource | Mode | Topic(s) | Access | Hours | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPA Podcast | Audio | School and Athletics Leadership | Episodes Released 2x Month, Apple Feed | - | All |
| VPA Videos, Recorded Webinars | Video | Varied | Open | - | All |
| Equity Initiative | Reading/Links | Resources/Position Statements | Open | - | All |
| Tips for Contract Negotiations | Reading/Links | School Leadership Contracts | Open | - | School Leaders |
| Social Emotional Learning Bundles (CCL) | Online Course/Materials | Social Emotional Learning | Email VPA if interested | 20 | School Leaders and Teachers |
Upcoming Cohorts
| Opportunity | Mode | Topic(s) | Next Enrolling | Hours | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington Leadership Initiative | In-Person | School Leadership | Fall 2023 | 52 | School, District, & Aspiring Leaders |
| Community of Care | Online | Community Care Leadership, Current Events | Summer 2023 | 10.5 | School, District, & Teacher Leaders |
| Leading Vermont Schools (CVEDC offering) | In-Person | School Leadership in Vermont, led by Jay Nichols | Spring 2023 | 4 course credits with St. Mikes | New School Leaders, New to VT School Leaders, & Aspiring |
Ongoing VPA Supports
| Opportunity | Mode | Topic(s) | Registration | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont School Administrators of Color Affinity Group | Online & In-Person | Leadership, Support, Networking | Rolling | Vermont School Administrators of Color (including Athletic Directors) |
| LGBTQIA+ Identifying Vermont School Leaders Affinity Group | Online & In-Person | Leadership, Support, Networking | Rolling | Vermont School Administrators Identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ Community (Including Athletic Directors) |
| VPA Member Drop-Ins | Online | Participant Generated | Open, 4 times per week, links are available in VPALeads Newsletter | VPA Members |
| Member Benefits Support | On-Demand | As Needed | Membership Page | VPA Members |
| VPA School Visits | On-Request | Celebrating VPA Members' Learning Communities | Request a Visit | VPA Members |
Partner Resources/Events
| Opportunity | Mode | Topic(s) | Access | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Navigator Pilot Program | Community Partnerships for Small Business Development & Learning | Increasing access on business development for women, BIPOC, veterans, and rural locations | VPA Portal to CNPP | Target Audience, school leaders, teacher leaders, youth |
