2025 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: March 2nd, 2025

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.*

YesNo

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 18 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?*

Please provide letters of recommendation from two persons (listed below) who know your leadership potential and performance, and whom we may contact regarding your qualifications.

The recommendation letters should be attached to your application or may be sent electronically to tasha@snellingcenter.org.

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Reference 1

First NameLast Name

Address

Title

Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Area CodePhone Number

Reference 2

First NameLast Name

Title

Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Area CodePhone Number

Email

example@example.com

The Vermont School Leadership Project will meet for a total of 18 days: July 8-11, 2025 (4 days); October 15-17, 2025 (3 days); January 22 & 23, 2026 (2 days); March 26 & 27, 2026 (2 days); July 8 - 10, 2026 (3 days); October 1 & 2, 2026 (2 days) and November 12 & 13, 2026 (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.

The tuition (which includes room, meals and program fees) for double occupancy is $9,400 (nonrefundable) and payable in installments of $4,700 each by July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026. Tuition for single occupancy is $10,400 (nonrefundable) and payable in installments of $5,200 each on July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026. 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, 2025.

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

"Resume"

Civic Involvement

Vermont Issues

Personal Goals

References

Commitment