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		PROGRAMS & SERVICES: STUDENT SUPPORT: EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM (ESS) (Updated 6/9/09)     OVERVIEW       Within each school district’s comprehensive system of educational services, Title 16 of the Vermont Statutes requires each public school to develop and maintain an educational support system (ESS) for children who require additional assistance in order to succeed in the general education environment. Support includes prevention, intervention, and pre-school services. The educational support system is required to include an educational support team (EST) and a range of support and remedial services, including instructional and behavioral interventions and accommodations. Act 117 requires each school board to assign responsibility for developing and maintaining the ESS to the superintendent or principal. It also requires each superintendent to annually report on the status of the ESS in their schools including how funds, such as Medicaid, are used to support the ESS. View information related to: Legislation and Regulations Forms and Templates     LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 6/9/09)       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. BEST/Act 230 Grant Applications for FY 2009-2010 Act 230 (reauthorized as Act 157) requires that every local school district have an educational support system for children who require additional assistance in order to succeed in the general education environment. Based on the initial successes of the Vermont Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) effort, the Commissioner has designated PBS as the priority area for use of these funds. All BEST/Act 230 Grant Applications must be submitted electronically and electronically signed by the Superintendent of Schools. Applications must be submitted and approved before funds are expended. Applications may be submitted immediately but no later than September 15, 2009. Student Support Newsletter: May 2009 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. May 2009 Newsletter Omitted Section: “What About Summer School?”(Added 6/9/09) * NOTE: The division includes teams responsible for the educational support system (ESS), interagency coordination, data, BEST, monitoring & special education. 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.     CONTACT INFORMATION       Bev Heise, ESS Consultant (802) 828-0551 (P) (802) 828-0573 (F) beverly.heise@state.vt.us             Student Support: Education Support System (ESS) | Federal Compliance Monitoring Interagency Coordination | Special Education PDF files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the icon below. View Acrobat tips and information.
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