News

New EDW Trainings Announced

The VDC is pleased to announced some additional training opportunities over the coming months. These trainings are focused on new users to the system particularly ones from supervisory unions/districts that are new to VDC. New User trainings will be offered on May 19, June 2, August 13, September 15 , October 7 and November 12. There will be Advanced User trainings held on Sept ember 16, October 8, and November 13. We will be holding a series of trainings focused on the needs of business managers on September 17, October 9 and November 14. All trainings will be held at the VDC/LAPDA training room in Montpelier. In addition, we are currently working on organizing additional, regional new user trainings in coordination with your local ESA. Please go to the Trainings page to sign up.

VDC and DOE Announce EDW for All Vermont Supervisory Unions/Districts

A recent VT Dept of Education weekly field memo includes a VDC/DOE joint announcement. The two organizations have been successful in pooling resources to offer a BASIC VDC membership to all Vermont SU/SDs, granting limited access to the Education Data Warehouse (EDW) for the 2008-2009 school year. Read the VDC-DOE Joint Announcement and go to the "Getting Started" section for more information.

Differentiated VDC Membership Structure for the 2008-2009 School Year

The VDC Board has established a differentiated membership fee structure for the 2008-2009 school year. Supervisory unions/districts are asked to choose one of three membership options. For more details, including membership features and prices, please download the VDC brochure and the VDC Membership Commitment and Request for Services. Representatives of current and new VDC members can indicate the level services they wish by responding with the paper form that has been mailed out or by filling out this online form.

Annual Meeting Held (3/6/08)

New bylaws adopted. Draft of meeting minutes

Network Meetings and Workshops Held (10/07 - 04/08)

Click on the Network Meetings link to view presentations and materials that were part of day-long workshops.

Joint Statement from VDC and DOE (8/8/07)

Click this link to view a joint statement from the VDC and DOE about expanding access to the EDW throughout the state. (Note: The "comment period" link in this announcement is no longer active.)