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The Agency of Education created the weekly field memo to keep subscribers up-to-date with current education policy, state-wide education initiatives, and official messages from the AOE. The Weekly Field Memo contains education-related posts from the Agency of Education (AOE), other State of Vermont agencies, federal agencies or Vermont's congressional delegation.
Contents: December 20, 2023
- Coming Soon: AOE to Offer ISTE AI Series Free to SU/SD
- Vermont Public: Break Week Resources for Families and Caregivers
- Comprehensive and Equity Support Office Hours
- School Restraint and Seclusion Count 2023
Coming Soon: AOE to Offer ISTE AI Series Free to SU/SD
Audience: K-12 Educators, School Librarians, Curriculum Directors
AOE is working with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to create a Vermont cohort for their popular eight module series “Artificial Intelligence Explorations and Their Practical Use in Schools.” To prepare students for success, educators need to understand how AI technologies can be leveraged to facilitate learning and solve real-world problems. AOE will make 50 slots available free-of-charge to educators for a specific Vermont cohort group. The asynchronous sessions are scheduled to begin in early February and conclude by the end of March. You may register your interest in attending this class series through the AOE registration link.
Contact: Lisa Helme, lisa.helme@vermont.gov
Vermont Public: Break Week Resources for Families and Caregivers
Audience: Elementary School Teachers, Curriculum Directors
Break week and holidays are here. Vermont Public understands that holidays and travel can be stressful. The following articles are among our favorites: Planning a Trip? Let Your Child Help; How To Make A Glitter Jar To Help Kids To Stay Calm; and Help Your Child Cope With Holiday Social Stress. These easy-to-do tips will help make wonderful family memories! Also remember that the PBS KIDS game apps and videos can be downloaded for interactive, anytime, or anywhere solutions while traveling. Visit the Vermont Public Educators and Families pages for more recommendations for high-quality resources.
Contacts: Emily Leute, emily.leute@vermont.gov or Heather Duhamel, hduhamel@vermontpublic.org
Comprehensive and Equity Support Office Hours
Audience: Schools Eligible for Comprehensive and Equity Supports
To provide leadership, oversight, and technical support the EQA Division will be hosting an Office Hours Series for schools eligible for Comprehensive and Equity Support beginning January 17 at 10 a.m. and every third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.
Click here to join the Teams meeting online
Meeting ID: 283 559 497 724
Passcode: 8Y2Tjg
Contact: Nicole Whitney, nicole.whitney@vermont.gov or Toni Marra, toni.marra@vermont.gov
School Restraint and Seclusion Count 2023
Audience: Principals, Superintendents
Reminder: The 2023 Restraint and Seclusion count form is due by January 12, 2024.
Contact: Tom Faris, thomas.faris@vermont.gov