To help schools develop more effective strategies and interventions, the BEST Team facilitates a variety of workshops, in-service training, university coursework, webinars, and an annual Summer Institute.
Training and technical assistance are presented within the framework of a multi-tiered system of supports, specifically, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). They are available to school staff, families/caregivers (including kin, foster, and adoptive caregivers) community members, and a variety of interagency workforce members.
Our collaborative team includes a program administrator with decades of experience, as well as nationally recognized experts on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
The BEST Project offers ongoing workshops and webinars that improve learning outcomes for students in Vermont. These trainings are based on school data, proven strategies, and nationally verified curriculum, and include the renowned annual BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute.
The BEST Project coordinates a number of projects related to social, emotional, and behavioral learning in Vermont, including leading work on EarlyMTSS, student mental health, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS).
Each fiscal year, Vermont supervisory unions/districts have the opportunity to apply for grants to use for training, program development, and building capacity. BEST funds are intended for training and professional learning that will support creating equitable, rigorous learning environments for students with emotional and behavioral needs. Act 230 funds are intended for training on how to support children in each tier of the multi-tiered system of supports.
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