Center for Schools 

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The Ninth Annual Early Childhood Educators Institute (ECEI) will be live online and fully interactive using Zoom Videoconferencing on July 29, July 31, August 5 & August 7 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. If you are an early childhood or primary teacher (birth to grade 3), a special educator, home visitor, or related service/CIS personnel, then this Institute is for you!

Registration is now open!

The Center’s mission is to empower birth-12 education professionals through access to rich learning opportunities. Center staff work closely with VTSU faculty and educators to develop industry-specific credit-bearing courses at the graduate level tailored to the needs of today’s demanding school environments. 

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  • Offers over 300 courses annually in online, in-person, and hybrid formats 
  • Sets up on-site contract courses requested by school staff 
  • Arranges for independent courses and tutorials 
  • Provides assistance to those seeking licensure 
  • Links exemplary field practitioners with each other for support 
  • Arranges for summer institutes on VTSU campuses

Assistant Director

  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus

    • Remote

Office Manager

  • Primary Office Location

    Castleton Campus