College of Education and Social Services

Center on Disability and Community Inclusion

BEST: Building Effective Supports for Teaching

a pre-teen, blonde white girl smiling shyly and holding a clipboard that reads "Morning Meeting"; a decorative circle constructed of slips of gold paper with black writing, each word an inspirational message; a circle of educators look up from a table laden with craft items and smile happily at the camera. Text: Building Effective Supports for Teaching

We strengthen Vermont school communities, so they are better able to work with students at risk of or experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

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2023 BEST/VTPBIS Summer Institute

Nourishing our Roots: Deepening and Strengthening our Systems of Support for the Well-being of All
The BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute provides opportunities for school teams of educators (Pre-K – Grade 12), caregivers/family members, students, and community partners to share and learn strategies for improving and strengthening the systems, data, and practices within Vermont’s multi-tiered system of supports (VTmtss) to enhance the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of all.
Registration is now open; Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so encourage all team members to register early.
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