State board seeks student, grant and workshop deadlines approach

Zoie Saunders, Secretary | Vermont Agency of Education

The deadline for the Adult Education and Literacy Services grant applications is April 25. This grant, facilitated by the Vermont Agency of Education, covers the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. Eligible organizations are invited to apply and highlight how they can aid Vermonters aged 16 and older in achieving their career, education, and civics goals. For more information, contact the Adult Education Division at AOE.AdultEducation@vermont.gov.

Student membership applications are open for the State Board of Education. The Governor’s Office is selecting a student representative for a two-year term, starting as a non-voting member the first year and voting the second year. Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply by April 28. Inquiries about the board should be directed to AOE.EDInfo@vermont.gov, while application or nomination process questions should go to EXE.Appointments@vermont.gov.

The Vermont Agency of Education (AOE), alongside the Vermont School Safety Center, will host Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) Team workshops on May 8-9. These workshops aim to support BTA teams in building and maintaining effective programs under Act 29 (2023). Morning sessions target new or prospective members, while afternoon sessions focus on experienced members. For further details, contact Michele Hartje at michele.hartje@vermont.gov or Taylor Goodwin at taylor.goodwin@vermont.gov.

Vermont Public Classical introduces themed one-hour playlists on Spotify for young listeners. Families can explore these playlists during break weeks, featuring titles inspired by seasons, world music, and various emotions. For more resources, visit the Vermont Public Educators page or reach out to Emily Leute at emily.leute@vermont.gov.

School personnel can access free suicide prevention materials through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's online store. Schools can order these valuable resources to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Contact Tara Miller at tara.miller@vermont.gov for more information.

Registration is now open for the BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute, designed to enhance social, emotional, and behavioral support skills under Vermont’s support systems. This year's conference theme, “Shining Brighter Together,” brings keynote speakers Kathleen Lane, Shelley Moore, and Howard Moody. Contact Anne Dubie at anne.dubie@uvm.edu to learn more.

The Vermont History Teacher of the Year competition seeks nominees. Eligible candidates are full-time K–12 educators with at least three years of experience who teach American history. Nominations are due by April 30. For more details, contact Martha Deiss at martha.deiss@vermont.gov.

"The Vermont 250th in the Classroom" provides educational materials on Vermont's role in the nation's founding. This resource is available on the Vermont 250th Educational Resources page. Lessons are aligned with themes from the Vermont 250th Commission. For information, contact Martha Deiss at martha.deiss@vermont.gov.