Group of cartoon hands reaching into a circle to clasp together. Text: A Place of Belonging: Cultivating School Communities Where Strengths are Valued, Nurtured, and Embraced. 2024 BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute. June 24-27, Kilington Grand, Killington VT

(Registration materials available March 6, 2024)

 

The BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute offers an immersive experience for school teams, including educators, caregivers/family members, students, and community partners. This experience is thoughtfully designed to enhance your skills and rejuvenate your approach to supporting social, emotional, and behavioral well-being within Vermont’s multi-tiered system of supports (VTmtss).

This year's Summer Institute is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of you and your school teams. As you participate, you'll learn strategies for cultivating safe and welcoming learning environments where strengths are not just recognized but also valued, nurtured, and embraced.

In addition to a week of high-quality professional learning with ample team time, participants will have opportunities to connect and exchange best practices with schools from across the state. Participants will also find time for play, laughter, and well-deserved celebrations.

 

Registration Information:

  • While individuals must attend the Institute as members of a school team, each person needs to register separately. Once registration materials are posted online March 6th, each team member must complete the online registration form by the due date, April 12th. Please identify one member of your team to list as Team Leader on your individual registration forms.

  • Deadline for individual registration is April 12th or until the Institute is full. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so encourage all team members to register early.

  • Invoices are automatically generated at time of registration (as part of your confirmation). Payment due date for all team members is June 7th. Strand and workshop confirmations will be sent the week of June 10th.

All Summer Institute materials for individual registration will be available March 6th.

Cost per Team Member – $780:

  • The per person registration fee includes Institute presentations, most program materials, special activities, and morning refreshments and lunches (excludes lodging and dinners).

  • If you plan to have students and/or a caregiver/family member join as a part of your school team, they can attend at no cost (please contact Anne Dubie). Please note: school employees cannot be considered a caregiver or family member.

Lodging/Accommodations: 

  • For reservations at The Killington Grand Resort, call 1-800-282-9955 and mention the BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute for a special rate of approximately $205 double occupancy per night.

Please see links below for more information:

 

Please contact Anne Dubie at anne.dubie@uvm.edu with any questions.

 

Important Links (coming soon)

Institute Strands

Workshops

Keynotes

Implementation Strategy Form (online)

All Presentation Materials

Individual Registration Form

BEST Institute Course

Schedule of the Week