What’s New? Please refer to this webpage for new guidance, news and events from the Special Education Team concerning Vermont special education.
Recent Guidance:
COVID-19 Guidance for Vermont Schools:
This page contains information and guidance specific to Vermont schools and Supervisory Unions/Supervisory Districts (SU/SDs).
COVID-19 Information for Vermont Schools
Vermonters can find the most up-to-date and complete information on state and nationwide COVID-19 response, including information direct from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on the Vermont Department of Health's COVID-19 website.
COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funding Overview for Special Education Directors (3/10/2021)
Vermont Special Education Guidance:
Special Education State of the State Reports with Dr. Jacqui Kelleher
February 18, 2021
October 22, 2020
June 11, 2020
January 23, 2020
Act 173:
Educational Support Teams in School District Systems: Act 173 Technical Guidance (10/23/2019)
Act 173 Technical Guidance: Developing Systems to Support the Success of All Students (8/26/2019)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA):
Vermont’s State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) (10/2020)
IDEA 101 Subgrantee Programmatic Consideration
This video covers considerations for IDEA Subgrantee Applications, specifically programmatic activities, work plans, and requirements concerning IDEA Basic/PreK Budgets, Proportionate Share, Coordinated Early Intervention Services, and Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervention Services.
Memos:
Memo: Accounting for Certain Special Education Expenses (11/1/2019)
News and Events:
American Rescue Plan (ARP)
Additional funds are being made available to states for IDEA Section 611, Section 619, and IDEA part C funds. Below is a list for Vermont’s awards. The U.S. Department has let us know that the they are working to finalize the award numbers and will send as soon as possible.
There is a set aside for State Incentive Grants (SIGs) totaling $37.5M, which represents 15% of the IDEA part C supplement. Any IDEA Part C unallocated amount will be re-allotted to all eligible states based on IDEA part C FFY 2021 funding formula.
In general these funds are subject to the same requirements under IDEA and the Uniform Guidance as all IDEA funds. The Department intends to provide additional guidance on ARP funding in the near future.
Vermont Estimated ARP IDEA Supplemental Grant Allocations
- Part B Grants to States (Section 611) - $6,625,874
- Part B Preschool Grants (Section 619) - $472,522
- Part C Grants for Infants and Families - $1,040,479
Upcoming Special Education Advisory Committee Meetings
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that each state establish and maintain an advisory panel for the purpose of advising the State special education staff regarding the education of eligible children with disabilities.
Vermont PBIS
Vermont Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (VTPBIS) is a state-wide effort designed to help school teams form a proactive, school-wide, systems approach to improving social and academic competence for all students.
Public Comment:
From time to time the Agency seeks comment from the public on documents, plans and reports on special education in Vermont. Such documents will be available on the webpage and comments can be submitted to AOE.SpecialEd@vermont.gov.
View past items whose public comment period has closed.
Target Setting for the State Performance Plan Annual Performance Report:
Vermont Agency of Education State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) Target Setting process includes stakeholder involvement in setting the SPP targets. Public Input for the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report Target Setting Proposals is open from May 15 until November 15, 2021. For more information, please visit “Target Setting for the State Performance Plan Annual Performance Report” website.
Quick Links to Other Special Education Webpages:
Early Childhood Special Education Services
General Supervision and Monitoring System
Resources for Special Educators and Administrators
Special Education Advisory Panel
Special Education Data and Reporting
State and Federal Laws and Requirements
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
