Vermont Superintendents Association's Vision For Public Education

Approximately two years ago, a group of Vermont superintendents were charged with the task of analyzing and synthesizing existing work of Vermont educators (e.g. Vermont Design for Education and Roots to Success) in order to establish a definition for a “quality education.”  The intent of this work is to be progressive in moving forward and not prescriptive. The focus shifts from discussions of mandates and funding to what students need to be successful in the 21^st Century.  This intentional change in dialogue about public education has the potential to support students as they aspire to be global learners and citizens.  

As part of the drafting process, the superintendent task force obtained valuable feedback from the Prek-16 Council, Vermont Business Roundtable Board, Legislators, State Board of Education, Vermont School Board Association, Vermont Principal Association and other representative organizations.  The group used this input to design an inclusive vision for public education in Vermont.  The State Board of Education has enthusiastically endorsed the work the superintendent task force and intends to use it in rewriting the current School Quality Standards (SQS). 

This work has great potential to guide curricula revisions and professional development as schools implement the Common Core of Standards.  

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