Professional Development Offerings
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We offer professional learning in multiple formats — designed to fit your needs, on your schedule
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Training For Leadership
This course is designed to meet the learning needs of people exploring the idea of leadership, teacher leaders who are working in some aspect of leadership within their school or district (eg. union leadership, leadership team, curriculum teams, coaching, etc…), and new building and district leaders.
Teacher Librarians: A Cohort for Collaborative Practice and Growth
What’s in a name?
Librarian? Library Media Specialist? The title alone rarely captures the many “hats” school librarians wear. While each of those roles is valuable, this course will use the term “teacher librarian” to highlight the essential role librarians play as educators within the school community.
School Counselor Collaborative Cohort
Experienced school counselor leaders, offer counselors a road map for navigating the crucial beginning years in the field.
Curriculum Leadership Academy Course Cohort #6
A leadership course for Curriculum Directors!
New Course starts in October 2025!
Bridge the Gap: Practical Math Structures and Scaffolds for Tier III (Grades 2-5)
This 2 day mini series will provide research-based routines, structures, and practices for small group math instruction, especially in Tier III specialized learning scenarios.
BOOK CLUB 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by Dr. David Yeager with Libby Bonesteel, Ed.D
Join the Pre-Event Book Club!
Deepen the learning and build momentum before the fireside chat by having your team join our exclusive book club leading up to the event!
Access for All: Practical Ways to Adjust Tier 1 Math Tasks, K-3
In this Hybrid Mini series, we’ll explore simple, powerful adjustments that help all students take part in meaningful mathematical thinking—whether they’re working in whole-group routines, small-group investigations, partner tasks, or independent practice. Using familiar programs like Investigations, Bridges, and Illustrative Math—plus rich resources like Thinking Classrooms routines, 3-Act Tasks, Slow Reveal Graphs, and Esti-Mysteries—we’ll try out and adapt real tasks together.
Make Scaffolding Your Superpower! (Grades k-8)
Unlock the full potential of your instruction and meet Vermont's Educational Quality Standards (EQS) with this targeted, practical training on instructional scaffolding. Move beyond basic differentiation and master the strategic supports that promote equity and accelerate student independence.
Bringing Learning to Life: Place-Based Learning in K-8
This one day workshop encourages educators to harness not just their fellow learners’ curiosity, but their own. It focuses on strategies for making learning relevant in elementary and middle school classrooms through bringing local resources into school and bringing classes out to the world as a means of universal design to meet the diverse strengths and needs of the learners in front of them.
Early Career Educator Community
This course is designed for K-8 educators in their first 5 years of teaching. The learning experiences are designed to create a community of teacher-learners who support each other in solving problems of practice common to newer educators.
The Impact of AI on Teaching & Learning
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping our world — and our classrooms. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or already using it in your practice, this full-day, hands-on workshop will help you think deeply and practically about the role of AI in education.
"AI in Action: Boosting Efficiency in Curriculum and Instructional Leadership"
Curriculum Directors wear many hats—and AI is here to ensure none fall off. From streamlining research and grant writing to revolutionizing note-taking and professional learning (PL) planning, this hands-on workshop will explore how AI can take some of the most tedious, time-consuming tasks off your plate.
Newcomers to School in the U.S.
Supporting Multilingual Learners with Interrupted Schooling - a virtual 4-part mini-series presented by Kirsten Kollgaard and Mary DeSimone
Progress Monitoring Adolescent Literacy Interventions with Dr. Sarah Lupo
CVEDC is continuing our partnership with Dr. Lupo for FY25, by bringing her to Vermont for in-person events that are designed for MTSS and leadership teams, EST teams as well as interventionists and literacy educators that will focus on using proven successful teaching strategies to set-up adolescent students for success.
Universal Instruction for Adolescent Literacy: Instructional Routines and Classroom-Based Adjustments with Dr. Sarah Lupo
CVEDC is continuing our partnership with Dr. Lupo for FY25, by bringing her to Vermont for in-person events that are designed for MTSS and leadership teams, EST teams as well as interventionists and literacy educators that will focus on using proven successful teaching strategies to set-up adolescent students for success.
Evidence-Based Interventions and Brain Research in Math Instruction
Effective Scaffolds and Becoming Responsive and Adaptive Experts in Math Instruction in Grades 2-6
School Counselor Collaborative Cohort
Experienced school counselor leaders, offer counselors a road map for navigating the crucial beginning years in the field.
Evidence-Based Comprehension Instruction & Intervention in the Elementary Grades PreK- 5
CVEDC is continuing our partnership with Dr. Lupo for FY25, by bringing her to Vermont for in-person events that are designed for MTSS and leadership teams, EST teams as well as interventionists and literacy educators that will focus on using proven successful teaching strategies to set-up adolescent students for success.
Leadership for Innovation, Deeper Learning and Student Engagement
What do leaders at innovative schools do that is different from their counterparts in more traditional schools? Come to this active, hands-on workshop to find out!
Leading Schools With AI
Let’s Think about Policies, Implementation Guides and Being Productive Using AI
Keeping Pace with AI Using Artificial Intelligence in Schools
Thinking Through Possibilities & Pitfalls Using Artificial Intelligence in Schools
Implementing a Co-Planning Model For Multilingual Learners
Plan for a more thoughtful and inclusive classroom for your Multilingual Learners
Curriculum Leadership Academy Course Cohort #5
A leadership course for Curriculum Directors!
New Course starts in October 2023!
School Counselor Collaborative Cohort
Experienced school counselor leaders, offer counselors a road map for navigating the crucial beginning years in the field.
Adolescent Literacy Supports Beyond Core Instruction - An Evidence-Based Approach
CVEDC is continuing our partnership with Dr. Lupo for FY24, by bringing her to Vermont for in-person events that are designed for MTSS and leadership teams, EST teams as well as interventionists and literacy educators that will focus on using proven successful teaching strategies to set-up adolescent students for success.
Dine and Discuss with Dr. Sarah Lupo: Redesigning Adolescent Literacy Supports
An evening designed for district and building leaders who have teams attending our year-long series with Dr. Sarah Lupo.
Leading Vermont Schools Cohort #11: Understanding the Principalship Course
New course starts in September 2023!
A Vermont School Leadership course for new principals!
Leading Vermont Schools Cohort #12: Understanding the Principalship Course
New course starts in September 2023!
A Vermont School Leadership course for new principals!
Instructional Coaches Academy (Session 1)
A course for new and aspiring instructional coaches!