FY 2010-2011 BEST/Act 230 Grant Application (Updated 6/10/10)
Act 230 (reauthorized as Act 157) requires that every local school district have an educational support system for children who require additional assistance in order to succeed in the general education environment. Based on the continued successes of the Vermont Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (VTPBiS) effort, the commissioner has designated VTPBiS as the priority area for use of these funds. All BEST/Act 230 grant applications must be submitted by the supervisory union/school district as one application for schools with in the union/district and sent electronically with an electronic signature or an email directly from the superintendent of schools. NOTE: Applications must be submitted and approved before funds are expended. Applications may be submitted immediately but no later than September 15, 2010.
Download the 2010-2011 BEST/Act 230 grant application and related reference documents using the links below:
Vermont Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBS)
Vermont has developed a state-wide system of training and support for implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) in schools. This system has been in existence since 2007 and continues to develop in response to the growing needs of implementing schools. Use this link to view general information about PBS, documents pertinent to the state-wide implementation efforts, and a list of participating schools and related training sessions.
Accommodations & Instructional Strategies That Can Help Students
This document provides a listing of possible teaching accommodations that may benefit some students who may be having difficulty being successful in school. This list should only be used after considerable thought about the strengths and challenges of an individual student. Users are encouraged to develop their own accommodations beyond this list of suggestions.
English Language Learners in Vermont: Distinguishing Language Difference from Disability - A Resource Guide
Prepared by a broad coalition of interested groups and individuals, this document is intended to supplement the department's 1994 publication, Serving Students Learning English as a Second Language: A Guide for Vermont Educators, that addressed the provision of basic educational services to English Language Learners (ELLs). This new resource guide intends to improve services for ELLs by offering a wide range of information, analysis and resources designed to address significant issues that arise when educators and families realize that a student may need, in addition to ELL services, special education services.
Principal's Fact Sheet for the ESS
This document outlines the requirements of school principals related to their school's educational support system and educational support team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Education Support System (ESS)
View general answers to questions about ESS, including information about requirements and responsibilities under ESS, resources and funding, and linkages to other initiatives (e.g., NCLBA, Act 230, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Education Support Team (EST)
View information related to responsibilities and functions of ESTs, EST plans, and linkages with parents and special education.
EST Goals and Requirements
This document provides a brief history of ESTs and the goals, requirements and characteristics of successful teams. |