BEST Project Services 2026-2027

Turning professional learning into sustained, measurable impacts on student outcomes

For over 30 years, the BEST Project has partnered with Vermont schools to move from professional learning to sustained implementation — helping teams develop inclusive and engaging learning environments for all.

HOW WE PARTNER

All support is flexible and customized to your school or district’s goals.

  • Hourly coaching/consultation and on-site professional learning
  • Comprehensive support packages

CORE AREAS OF SUPPORT

Systems

  • MTSS, PBIS, SEL Standards & Curriculum
  • Implementation Science
  • Effective Teaming & Collective Ownership
  • Initiative Alignment

Practices

  • Classroom Practices Observations & Feedback
  • High-Leverage Universal Practices
  • De-escalation & Relationship Building
  • Restorative & Trauma-Responsive Approaches
  • Building a Menu of Tier II Interventions
  • Functional Behavioral Assessment/Student Support Planning
  • Support for Students with Complex Needs
  • Paraprofessional Skills Year-Long PD Series

Data

  • Data-Based Decision Making & Action Planning
  • PBIS Apps: SWIS & Assessments (TFI, SAS, School Climate Survey, Feedback & Input)
  • Tiered Fidelity Inventory Walkthroughs

COACHING, CONSULTATION, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Coaching & Consultation (for leaders or teams)

$150/hour (in-person) | $125/hour (virtual)

→ Builds implementation fidelity, strengthens team systems, and supports data-based decision-making, identified as a critical factor in achieving PBIS/MTSS outcomes (Freeman et al., 2016).

Professional Development (customized; includes prep)

$250/hour (in-person) | $200/hour (virtual)

→ Engaging, applied learning aligned to your school or district’s priorities

→ BEST Project professional learning offerings have a 98% satisfied or highly satisfied rate

ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPORT PACKAGES  

All annual school support packages include:

  • Unlimited access to BEST webinars & recordings
  • Ongoing technical assistance (with responsive, on-demand support via phone and email)
  • SWIS & PBIS Assessment facilitation/support

Contact us to discuss rates for SU/SD packages.

Supporting Social, Emotional, Behavioral Learning and School Climate — $3,000/year

Build readiness and staff alignment to improve social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health outcomes

  • Administrator and team coaching/consultation
  • Staff awareness and input session
  • Data collection support
  • Includes all features listed in green box below

Support for Sustaining PBIS — $3,000/year

Maintain momentum, solve implementation challenges, and strengthen systems

  • Administrator and team coaching/consultation
  • Data/evaluation support
  • Includes all features listed in green box below

Comprehensive PBIS Initial Implementation — $8,000/year

Establish consistent Tier 1 systems, data, and practices with fidelity

  • 2 full days of on-site team training: Installing Universal PBIS for the Success of All
  • Up to 10 hours of implementation coaching/consultation
  • Includes all features listed in green box below

Expanding & Deepening PBIS — $8,000/year

Improve outcomes through advanced practices

  • 2 full days of on-site team training (advanced-level topics)
  • Up to 10 hours of implementation coaching/consultation
  • Includes all features listed in green box below

HOW CAN THIS WORK BE FUNDED?

→ We can help you explore available funding sources such as:

  • BEST/Act 230
  • Consolidated Federal Programs
  • IDEA
  • School Improvement Grants
  • Medicaid School-Based Services
  • Project AWARE
  • Local budget

LET’S GET STARTED

Schedule a free planning conversation to identify priorities, align funding, and build a customized support plan.

Contact: Amy Wheeler-Sutton at amy.wheeler-sutton@uvm.edu.