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Public Comment: Draft Model Policy, Act 29 Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams

Public Comment

Pursuant to Section 4 of Act 29 of 2023, an act relating to school safety, the Agency of Education (AOE), in consultation with stakeholder groups, was required to develop a model policy and procedure regarding the use of behavioral threat assessment teams. This draft model policy is available for review and public comment through December 1. Background information about the policy may be found in the Memo: Draft Model Policy, Act 29 Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams.

The full Draft Model Policy, Act 29 Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams memo is also available in the following languages:

As critical partners who will be tasked with implementing this policy, the AOE encourages superintendents and independent school heads to review this draft policy with their school community and team members and to provide feedback through the aoe.publicinformation@vermont.gov.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 12:00 PM - Friday, December 1, 2023 - 11:59 PM

Facilitation Guide: Developing Flexible Pathways Profiles at the Local Level

The purpose of the Pathways Profile tool is to assist schools and LEAs in developing, improving upon, and communicating Flexible Pathway opportunities that are effective, equitable, compliant, and safe. It is not intended to be a checklist, but rather a robust tool for teams to evaluate how they implement procedures, practices, and processes for Flexible Pathways consistent with Vermont’s Education Quality Standards, and foster transparency with students, staff, families, and the community.

Summary of Competitive ARP-ESSER Grant: Improving Student Academic Outcomes in Computer Science, English Language Arts and Literacy, and Mathematics

The Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) launched a competitive grant in January 2024, with American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ARP ESSER) state set-aside funding, to improve student learning in computer science, English language arts (ELA) and literacy, and mathematics. Consistent with the State's Education Recovery Plan and primary recovery strategies and goals, this funding opportunity supports Local Education Authorities (LEAs) in improving academic outcomes by focusing both on addressing the specific harms caused by the COVID-19 emergency and improving the core functions of our schools.

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