Education Support Professionals are a valuable part of every child's school experience. ESP roles in schools include bus drivers, custodians, food service professionals, paraeducators, and clerical workers. This year’s conference sessions are a result of a survey Vermont-NEA ESP members filled out in the fall. The top two areas of interest were AI in Schools and Understanding Neurodiverse Learners.
At lunch we will be joined by VTNEA’s ESP of the Year 2026, Loriann Darrell, from Springfield Education Association. Lori Ann’s leadership in her local association and school district will inspire all in the power ESPs have in making lives better for our fellow union members and our students.
The general schedule of the day is:
7:30-8:15 - Registration & Breakfast
8:15-9:15 - Opening General Session
9:30-11:30 - Breakout Session I
11:45-12:45 - Lunch with Speakers
1:00-3:00 - Breakout Session II
We are looking forward to this year's conference and are proud to be able to offer this as part of our ongoing professional learning opportunities with Vermont-NEA.
