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The 2026 VPA Leadership Academy is a time for Vermont’s school leaders to come together—through times of change, challenge, and opportunity—to connect, rejuvenate, and grow. This annual gathering celebrates the strength and dedication of educational leadership across our state. Many districts and supervisory unions attend as full teams, while others join in smaller groups or as individuals. Whether you are returning once again or stepping into leadership for the first time, the 2026 Academy offers an invaluable experience of learning, connection, and shared purpose.
Breakouts on Wednesday & Thursday: All breakouts during the 2026 Academy are workshops. Please note that some are offered on only Wednesday, others only on Thursdays. We will poll registrants for the level of interest in each workshop to select room size for the given workshops, but participants will be able to select their preferred workshops as desired on the day(s) of the event.
New Friday Option: For the first time, the VPA will be offering an optional Friday for $200, which includes breakfast. If you would like to extend your academy, or bring other members to join on Friday, or attend ONLY Friday you can do so. Friday will feature three VPA led workshops.
Pay now online using a credit card or select our option to receive an invoice to pay later. If you need to book now and pay in the new fiscal school year (post July 1) that is no problem, simply select "pay by invoice". We do not need purchase orders on our end of things.
Registration Type
Description
Rate
Members (Wed. & Thursday)
This registration is for VPA members who would like to attend the full conference WITHOUT this year's optional Friday workshops.
$595
Members PLUS FRIDAY
This registration is for VPA members who would like to attend the full conference PLUS this year's optional Friday workshops.
$795
Non-Members (Wed. & Thursday)
This registration is for NON-VPA members who would like to attend the full conference WITHOUT this year's optional Friday workshops.
$645
Non-Members PLUS FRIDAY
This registration is for NON-VPA members who would like to attend the full conference PLUS this year's optional Friday workshops.
$845
I’m a Superintendent with a Team of 5 or More
This registration is only for a Superintendent who is bringing five or more people along with them to the conference.
$300
Wednesday Only Registration
Single-day attendance on Wednesday
$330
Thursday Only
Single-day attendance on Thursday
Friday Only
This registration is for participants who are not attending the conference but would like to attend a workshop on Friday as an individual, or to join team members already at the conference.
$200
School Leaders of the Year Luncheon Celebration Only
This registration is for people who are not attending the conference, but would like to join the luncheon to celebrate an award recipient. If you are already attending, you do not need to add this registration.
$60
Wednesday, August 5th, Registration Check-In, Opens at 8am
Thursday, August 6th, Morning Welcome begins at 8:30am
Optional Friday, August 7th, Morning Greeting begins at 8:15am
View: https://vpaonline.org/2026-academy-schedule for a more detailed agenda