The Agency of Education announced today the creation of a Family Engagement Council to advise Secretary of Education Dan French on education policy and topics of interest to parents in Vermont. The council will consist of between 10 to 15 parents, guardians and family members of students enrolled in Vermont schools. The agency is seeking applications from parents and guardians interested in being appointed to the council.
The group will focus on education policy, envisioning a 21st Century education system, and discussion how education can support the future success of our students and our state.
Applications are due December 18, 2022. The first meeting will take place in January.
“The idea for this group was born out of an observation that there is not a strong state-level mechanism for parent involvement in the development of Vermont education policy,” said Secretary of Education Dan French. “We need to incorporate parent voices in the development of state-level education policy to ensure our policies are meeting the future needs of our students.”
