Weekly Field Memo: Recent News and Items of Interest From the Agency

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Elementary Education Apprenticeship Pathway coming this fall

Audience: Elementary Educators

The Community College of Vermont and Vermont State University, in partnership with the Agency of Education and Vermont Department of Labor, are seeking school support staff who are passionate about education and interested in pursuing their teaching license to join the Elementary Education Apprenticeship Pathway (EEAP) this fall! The Elementary Education Apprenticeship Pathway is a pathway to a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with Special Education. This pathway is designed for Vermonters who are working full time in school support staff roles. The EEAP allows participants to continue paid employment as a paraprofessional while simultaneously receiving on-the-job training under the guidance of a skilled mentor teacher and completing online education coursework. Participants will graduate with a bachelor's degree as well as a recommendation for educator licensure in Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education (K-8).

Please see the following documents and/or contact the Elementary Education Apprenticeship Pathway Program Manager for more information:
EEAP- Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Apprentices
EEAP- Frequently Asked Questions for Employing School Districts
Program Manager: Rebecca Pastor - [email protected]

Contact: Amelia Wurzburg at [email protected]

Scheduling Bootcamp Make up Sessions

Audience: School Leaders

The Vermont Agency of Education, in partnership with New Solutions K12, recently hosted virtual Strategic Scheduling Bootcamp sessions for middle school and high school teams as part of our series supporting effective implementation of Act 173. The New Solutions K12 team will host a virtual "make-up" session on strategic secondary scheduling for school or district leaders who could not attend the prior sessions. This condensed session will cover key takeaways from the bootcamps to help school system leaders, principals, and school teams design effective schedules that support and align with teaching and learning best practices. This session is open to all secondary school and district leaders in the state.
Make-Up Session Details:
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Please use our link to register.

Contact: Lori Dolezal at [email protected]

The VT Agency of Education is hiring

Audience: All Administrators, Educators and communities

The Vermont Agency of Education is hiring. To support our ongoing recruitment efforts and keep the field informed, all current open positions at the Agency will now be shared in the Weekly Field Memo (WFM). We encourage you to review, share, and distribute these opportunities throughout your schools, districts, and professional networks. View four current openings on the VT Careers website. Thank you for helping us spread the word and connect talented professionals with meaningful work in Vermont education!
The following positions have been posted: