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		PROGRAMS & SERVICES: ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT (ESEA) FLEXIBILITY WAIVER (Updated 3/13/12)     OVERVIEW       The U.S. Department of Education (USED) is inviting each State educational agency (SEA) to request flexibility on behalf of itself, its local educational agencies, and schools, in order to better focus on improving student learning and increasing the quality of instruction. This voluntary opportunity will provide educators and State and local leaders with flexibility regarding specific requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) in exchange for rigorous and comprehensive State-developed plans designed to improve educational outcomes for all students, close achievement gaps, increase equity, and improve the quality of instruction.         VERMONT'S WAIVER REQUEST       Vermont's State Board of Education and Department of Education is moving forward with submitting a waiver request. Here's the latest information regarding this process in "most recent first" chronological order: US ED Completeness Review PDF Submitted: March 12, 2012 Vermont’s ESEA Flexibility Waiver PDF Submitted: February 28, 2012 Draft for the ESEA Flexibility Waiver Request PDF Submitted: February 13, 2012 Waiver Attachments PDF Dated: February 10, 2012 Proposal Plan PDF Dated: December 14, 2011 The following document outlines a general plan of action for redefining accountability in ways that compel learning in Vermont communities, using methods that are dynamic rather than static and insist on preparing all of our young people to face the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Electronic Briefing Book PDF Dated: December 14, 2011 ESEA Flexibility Waiver Request Frequently Asked Questions PDF Dated: December 30, 2011 Vermont ESEA Flexibility Waiver Discussion The department hosted two Webinars designed to discuss Vermont’s ESEA Flexibility Waiver with educators, administrators, and members of the general public. You can view and listen to the recordings by clicking on the links below. You will be asked to register your email address with GoToWebinar. Session 1 OSL Webinar: January 30, 2012 Session 2 OSL Webinar: January 31, 2012 View the webinar slides. POWERPOINT Commissioner Vilaseca Opinion Piece on ESEA Waiver PDF Dated: October 26, 2011 Vermont and the rest of the country have been given a wonderful opportunity to shed the flawed aspects of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and refocus our efforts on true success for all students. State Board of Education Meeting: Agenda PDF Dated: October 18, 2011 A public comment opportunity will be available at the State Board of Education Meeting on October 18, 2011. State Board of Education Special Meeting: Agenda PDF Dated: October 3, 2011 The State Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss Vermont's waiver request on October 3, 2011. Vermont Letter of Intent PDF Dated: October 7, 2011 The Department filed a letter with the U.S. Department of Education expressing Vermont’s intent to submit the request for November 14, 2011. Vermont Waiver Recommendations PDF Dated: September 15, 2011 Governor Peter Shumlin and the Department submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining its goals for the ESEA reauthorization and waiver process.         ADDITIONAL RESOURCES       U.S. Department of Education Guidance and Resources OSL View documents from the U.S. Department of Education, including the announcement by Secretary Arne Duncan and President Obama, ESEA Flexibility Guidance, and Frequently Asked Questions.         CONTACT INFORMATION       For questions or more information about Vermont's waiver request, contact Carol King at (802) 828-5101 or carol.c.king@state.vt.us.
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