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Model Proficiency Scales for Social Studies Priority Performance Indicators (Grades 9-12)


The purpose of this document is to provide SU/SDs with model proficiency scales to accompany the Social Studies Proficiency-Based Graduation Hierarchy. This document is part of the larger Vermont Framework for Proficiency. The model proficiency scales were informed by extended feedback from and work with the field, including Participatory Action Research partnerships with Central Vermont Supervisory Union, White River Valley Supervisory Union, and Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union.

Family Engagement Networking Series: Family Engagement as a Strategy for Improving Belonging and Well-Being

2024-2025 Dates and Time: Every second Thursday from 1-2 p.m. starting from Sept. 12, 2024, to May 8, 2025 

Audience: Family Engagement Coordinators and Liaisons, School and District Administrators, Community Organization Personnel 

Purpose: Please save the dates for the Family Engagement Networking Series facilitated by the AOE Vermont Multi-Tiered System of Supports (VTmtss) Team. The sessions will focus on Family Engagement as a Strategy for Improving Belonging and Well-Being. These are informal, monthly one-hour virtual sessions for family engagement colleagues to connect, hear updates, learn of resources, share strategies, and discuss problems of practice regarding family engagement.  

Topics: See 2024-25 Family Engagement Networking Series Topics for session topics.

Contact: Nancy Hellen at nancy.hellen@vermont.gov

Online Meeting Information

Use the below links to join in any session in this series: 

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  • Meeting ID: 217 198 098 819  

  • Passcode: oWxyWL  

Dial in by phone  

  • Phone conference ID: 907 777 39#  

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Thursday, January 9, 2025 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, January 9, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 1:00 PM - Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 2:00 PM

VTmtss Office Hours

Training Dates: Every third (3rd) Thursday starting from September 19, 2024 to May 15, 2025 

Location: Meeting link to join will be email to you before the day of the event. Register for VTmtss Office Hours

Time: 3-4 p.m. 

Purpose: Please join the new VTmtss Office Hours series facilitated by the Agency of Education (AOE) Vermont Multi-tiered System of Supports (VTmtss) Team. The series will focus on VTmtss updates, tools, processes, and systems to support the field and built-in Question and Answer time, with the theme of relationship building woven within each session. Some upcoming topics include: Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying (HHB) Rule 4500 forms and requirements, review of VTmtss survey data analysis and application to decision-making, Educational Support Teams (EST) processes, and more. 

Contact: MJ Jaird at Meghan.Jaird@vermont.gov 

Weekly Topics: See VTmtss Office Hours Series 2024-2025 for weekly office hour topics.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 3:00 PM - Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 3:00 PM - Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 3:00 PM - Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 3:00 PM - Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 3:00 PM - Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 3:00 PM - Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 3:00 PM - Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 3:00 PM - Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 3:00 PM - Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 4:00 PM
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