Positive Behavioral Support (PBS)
Vermont has developed a state-wide system of training and support for implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) in schools. This system has been in existence since 2007 and continues to develop in response to the growing needs of implementing schools. Use this link to view general information about PBS, documents pertinent to the state-wide implementation efforts, and a list of participating schools and related training sessions.
Student Support Team Newsletter: November 2009 (Added 11/17/09)
This newsletter provides an opportunity for the student support division to share some of the great work going on in schools around the state and serves as a resource of new information and materials available to educators. NOTE: The division includes teams responsible for the educational support system (ESS), interagency coordination, data, BEST, monitoring & special education.
Accommodations & Instructional Strategies That Can Help Students
This document provides a listing of possible teaching accommodations that may benefit some students who may be having difficulty being successful in school. This list should only be used after considerable thought about the strengths and challenges of an individual student. Users are encouraged to develop their own accommodations beyond this list of suggestions.
Principal's Fact Sheet for the ESS
This document outlines the requirements of school principals related to their school's educational support system and educational support team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Education Support System (ESS)
View general answers to questions about ESS, including information about requirements and responsibilities under ESS, resources and funding, and linkages to other initiatives (e.g., NCLBA, Act 230, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Education Support Team (EST)
View information related to responsibilities and functions of ESTs, EST plans, and linkages with parents and special education.
EST Goals and Requirements
This document provides a brief history of ESTs and the goals, requirements and characteristics of successful teams. |