Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States

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Digital Learning Tab: This current tab provides information and links related to digital learning plans and standards, the adoption of computer science standards and state definitions for personalized learning. Visit the Instructional Materials, Procurement and Professional Learning Tabs for more information on this state.

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Vermont Agency of Education

Vermont Standards (CCSS)

Office of Purchasing and Contracting

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Vermont has a state digital learning plan.

Vermont has a State level Digital Learning Plan that is a suggested framework for developing an education technology program at the local level. The plan was drafted in 2017 and was intended to be a mandatory three year process for each district. That requirement was removed in late 2017, and plans are now encouraged, but not mandated. While fully released, the draft document continues to see revisions in 2019. The State Plan is intended to be current until June 30, 2021.

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DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Vermont has a state digital learning plan.

State Requirements for District Digital Learning Plans

Vermont does not have requirements for districts for digital learning plans.

Digital Learning Standards for Students

Vermont does not have digital learning standards for students.

State Personalized Learning Definition

Vermont has a unique state definition for personalized learning.

Adopted Computer Science Teacher Association Standards

Vermont has not adopted the CSTA standards.

K-12 Computer Science Standards

Vermont does not currently have K-12 computer science standards.

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Definition for Instructional Materials

Vermont has a definition for instructional materials/textbook.

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Definition for Open Educational Resources

Vermont has a definition for open educational resources.

Definition for Accessible Educational Materials

Vermont has a definition for accessible educational materials. The definition is based on

State Statute

Definition for Accessible Technologies

Vermont has a definition for accessible technologies. The definition is based on

State Statute

State Statute - Instructional Materials Adoption

Vermont does not have a statute for the adoption of instructional materials.

State Statute - Requires Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Vermont does not have a statute requiring the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Allows Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Vermont does not have a statute allowing the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Online Course Requirement

Vermont does not have a statute requiring students to take an online course prior to graduation.

Out of School Access Instructional Materials

Vermont does not provide guidance to LEAs in the use of digital instructional materials outside of the classroom.

Guidance Selection Accessible Digital Instructional Materials

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

Guidance Selection Accessible Technologies

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

eLearning Days/Inclement Weather

Vermont does not provide guidance to districts for possible solutions to scheduling issues posed by inclement weather.

Review of Instructional Materials

Vermont does not have a process for the review of instructional materials.

Review of Instructional Materials Outcomes

Vermont does not have a process for the review of instructional materials outcomes.

Posting of Reviewed Instructional Materials

Vermont does not post state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Purchase State Reviewed Instructional Materials

Vermont does not require districts to purchase state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Follow State Review Process

Vermont does not require districts to follow the state review process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Review of Instructional Materials

Vermont does not have an Education Service Agency (ESA) or other regional organization that has a process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Posting Reviewed Instructional Materials

Vermont does not have an ESA or other regional organization that posts reviewed instructional materials.

Content Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Vermont does not have a state hosted content management system or a state master contract for a content management system available to schools and districts.

Learning Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Vermont does not have a state hosted learning management system or state master contract for a learning management system available to schools and districts.

State Resource Repository

Vermont has a state resource repository.

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Dedicated State Funding

Vermont does not have dedicated state funding.

Funding - District Options

Use local funds

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