Belief Statement
Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education."
Mission and Vision
The Vermont Superintendents Association works to ensure that Vermont public education supports each and every student in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for success in a rapidly changing world. To achieve that result, the Association:
❖ Promotes improvements to laws, regulations and practices.
❖ Engages partners to support a framework for transforming public education to meet the needs of 21st century learners.
❖ Supports superintendents through transparent, proactive analysis and communications specific to educational issues at the local, state, and federal level.
❖ Supports superintendents through high quality professional development and supporting the work of superintendents within the districts they serve.
President's Welcome
Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Vermont Superintendents Association. We are the Association for Vermont's Education Leaders. Our membership includes Vermont superintendents and assistant superintendents and individuals with superintendent credentials who are working in other capacities.
The Vermont Superintendents Association is committed to supporting educational leaders, school systems and communities in the effort to provide high quality, equitable educational opportunities to students in Vermont. Our emphasis is on quality, equity and affordability.
Warm regards,
David Younce

History
The Vermont Superintendents Association is a professional organization committed to excellence in education and equity in educational opportunities. Membership is comprised of superintendents and assistant superintendents. The Association was formed in the early 1940's as an affiliate branch of the Vermont Education Association. In 1969, Vermont superintendents established an independent professional association.