2025/2026 Application for the Vermont School Leadership Project

The Vermont School Leadership Project is a program of The Snelling Center for Government. The goal of this program is to create and sustain a high quality, dynamic group of educators to lead Vermont’s community schools and school systems. The Vermont School Leadership Project invites school principals, superintendents, teachers, and other school leaders to apply. Associates will be selected on the basis of ability, demonstrated interest in the community, professional achievement, and potential for responsible school leadership.

Through this application process, we want to get to know you, your ideas, and your vision for improving your school, your district, and education in Vermont. If you need additional space beyond this application, you may attach up to two typewritten, single-spaced, one-sided pages, including a resume which includes prior employment, education and civic involvement (resume should be any longer than two pages). You may submit a word-processed application that follows the format and does not exceed six single-spaced, one-sided pages. As part of the selection process, applicants may be asked to participate in an interview or informational meeting. Thank you!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February, 15, 2026 **Extended Deadline**

Please complete the application as soon as you can. Thank you!

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Pronouns

Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Home Phone*

Area CodePhone Number

Cell Phone*

Area CodePhone Number

Employer*

Title*

Name of School / Organization*

Work Address*

School

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Work Phone*

Area CodePhone Number

Dates of Employment

Name of local newspaper

My preferred contact info is:

PersonalBusiness

Preferred Email*

I have participated in the Waddington School Leadership Program.*

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If yes, year:

Briefly describe your job responsibilities and the nature of the work.*

What do you consider your most significant contribution or achievement related to the field of education?*

Please attach a current resume which includes prior employment, education, passions and interests (resume should not exceed two pages.)

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Please attach a photo (headshot) for administrative purposes only.*

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Please list, in order of importance to you, any civic, religious, political, social, or other activities in which you have been involved.*

	Organization	Nature of Organization	Your Position	Dates

As we think about education in Vermont where do you think we should be putting energy and resources in education over the next five to ten years?*

What are your hopes and dreams for your professional life and career?*

What do you hope to gain from your Vermont School Leadership Project experience?*

What gifts will you bring to the Vermont School Leadership Project experience?*

VSLP requires participants to dedicate 16 days. It is imperative that you attend each and every session in order to ensure that you and your colleagues meet the requirements of the program. What do you see as your key challenges in dedicating the time, energy, and attention to needed to participate fully in this program, and how do you intend to address these challenges?*

**The start date of the originally planned VSLP 2026 cohort has been delayed a year, and the VSLP Class of 2026/2027 will follow an updated schedule, with one of the sessions being virtual, to accommodate the needs of today's leaders**

The Vermont School Leadership Project will meet for a total of 16 days. Tentative dates below, final dates to be announced.

July 8 - 10, 2026 (3 days); October 15 & 16, 2026 (2 days); January 21 & 22, 2027 (2 days); March 25 & 26, 2027 (2 days VIRTUAL); July 14 - 16, 2027 (3 days); October 7 & 8, 2027 (2 days) and November 11 & 12, 2027 (2 days). Program days typically run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Associates are expected to participate fully for all sessions and should have the support and commitment of their employers.

Tuition for single occupancy is $8,500 (nonrefundable) and payable in installments of $4,250 each on July 1, 2026 and July 1, 2027. Some program participants choose to pay the tuition all at once and this is completely acceptable, if you choose this option please send full payment by July 1, 2026.

I understand the purpose of The Vermont School Leadership Project. If selected, I will devote the time necessary to complete the program.

Signature (please use your mouse to mark your name, or use your stylist with your touch screen)*

Application for the Vermont School Leadership Project

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Civic Involvement

Vermont Issues

Personal Goals

Commitment