Vermont Superintendents' Association, Inc.

What Vermont Superintendents' Association, Inc. does

The Vermont Superintendents Association, Inc. (VSA) is a Vermont-based nonprofit professional membership association serving the state's school superintendents, assistant superintendents, and other education leaders. Founded as an independent organization in 1969 after originating as an affiliate of the Vermont Education Association in the early 1940s, VSA operates from a small office in Montpelier, Vermont, with a staff of 1–10 employees led by Executive Director Chelsea Myers and President Amy Minor (2023–2026). The association's service portfolio centers on three pillars: legislative advocacy before the Vermont General Assembly and state agencies, member support (including legal consultation, salary and budget data, and the annual Vermont Education Directory), and professional learning programs such as the Aspiring Superintendents Academy, the Early-Career Superintendent and Mentor Support Program, the Women in Leadership Conference, the Superintendent Virtual Drop-In, the Vermont School Communications Network, and the Facilities Managers Network.

VSA generates revenue through multiple recurring annual subscription streams: tiered membership dues for active superintendents, central office administrators, and associate professional affiliates; a mandatory School Facilities Support Assessment from all member Supervisory Unions and School Districts under Act 72 of 2021; a $225 per-participant Vermont School Communications Network fee; fees for professional learning programs and conferences; and sponsorship revenue. Distribution is direct to members through the Montpelier office, the vtvsa.org website, regular email communications, and in-person and virtual events held across Vermont venues including Killington Grand, Lake Morey Resort, the Doubletree Burlington, and the Stoweflake Resort in Stowe. The association also administers three recurring awards — the Frederick H. Tuttle Superintendent of the Year Award, the Dr. Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service ($3,000), and the Vermont School Facility Person of the Year — and is a national affiliate of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). VSA co-hosts recurring conferences with VSBA, VPA, VCSEA, VTCLA, and the Vermont Association of School Business Officials, embedding itself as the central node of the state's education leadership ecosystem.

Name

Vermont Superintendents' Association, Inc.

Legal name

Vermont Superintendents Association, Inc.

Website

https://www.vtvsa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vermont Superintendents Association is a nonprofit professional membership association serving Vermont's school superintendents, assistant superintendents, and education leaders through statewide advocacy, member support services, and professional development programs.

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Product category

Education Leadership Professional Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

School District Central Administration (Superintendent & Cabinet Offices) (EDADABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance Bodies & Board/Trustee Administration (EDADAKAL), Academic Affairs Administration (Curriculum, Scheduling, Academic Policy) (EDADAKAB)

Keywords

• Education advocacy services
• Professional development programs
• Education leadership association
• Superintendent membership services
• Legislative advocacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpelier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The association generates revenue through various membership categories including active superintendent/director memberships, central office administrator memberships, and associate professional affiliate memberships. Annual fees support the association's operations and services.
2. School Facilities Support Assessment: A mandatory annual fee for all member Supervisory Unions, School Districts, and Regional Technical Center School Districts as required by Act 72 of 2021. Supports facilities manager programs and professional development.
3. Professional Learning Programs: Revenue generated from professional development programs including the Aspiring Superintendents Academy, early-career programs, and various training sessions for education leaders.
4. Vermont School Communications Network Fee: A fee of $225 per year for personnel participating in the Vermont School Communications Network to cover costs associated with the network's four meetings, information request service, and resource repository.
5. Sponsorship: Financial support from sponsors throughout the year provides crucial revenue and fosters partnerships that enhance programs and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Vermont Superintendents' Association is a nonprofit professional membership organization serving Vermont school superintendents, assistant superintendents, and education leaders. It delivers advocacy before the Vermont General Assembly and state agencies, professional learning programs (academies, conferences, networking networks, equity and inclusion initiatives), and member support services (legal consultation, salary and budget data, Vermont Education Directory publication) to members across all of Vermont's supervisory unions and school districts.

Product overview

The Vermont Superintendents Association (VSA) offers a comprehensive portfolio of membership-based professional services for Vermont education leaders, centered on three core pillars: advocacy, member support, and professional learning. The professional learning portfolio includes the Aspiring Superintendents Academy (year-long development program), Early-Career Superintendent and Mentor Support Program, Women in Leadership Conference, various networking groups (Superintendent Virtual Drop-In, Women in the Superintendency Network, Vermont School Communications Network, Facilities Managers Network), and annual conferences (VSBA/VSA Fall Conference, VSA/VCSEA/VTCLA Spring Conference). Member support encompasses the Vermont Education Directory, legislative advocacy before the Vermont General Assembly, and real-time consultation on superintendent matters. The association also administers three awards: the Dr. Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service ($3,000 scholarship), Vermont Superintendent of the Year / Frederick H. Tuttle Service Award, and Vermont School Facility Person of the Year. The VSA does not operate a unified software platform but provides in-person and virtual programming, publications, and advocacy services to its member superintendents and school districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Aspiring Superintendents Academy A year-long professional development program for education leaders to explore the major responsibilities of the superintendent role and develop skills in key areas. Offered to aspiring education leaders in Vermont.
• Early-Career Superintendent and Mentor Support Program Comprehensive assistance and guidance program for individuals in the early stages of their tenure as school superintendents, including mentor matching, orientation meetings, virtual training sessions, and networking opportunities.
• Women in Leadership Conference One-day networking event held in collaboration with the Vermont Principals' Association to celebrate women in leadership roles, featuring top-notch speakers and professional development. Held at Killington Grand.
• VSBA/VSA Annual Fall Conference Annual fall conference held jointly with Vermont School Boards Association at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington, VT. Scheduled for October 29 & 30, 2025.
• VSA/VCSEA/VTCLA Spring Conference Annual joint spring conference in collaboration with Vermont Curriculum Leaders Association and Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators. Scheduled for May 21 & 22, 2026 at the Stoweflake Resort in Stowe, VT.
• VSBA/VSA/VPA Collaborative Training 2-day collaborative training event with the Vermont Association of School Business Officials held at Lake Morey Resort. Scheduled for September 23 & 24, 2025.
• Plant Operations and Management Conference Annual conference for facilities managers and facilities staff, in partnership with VSCMA. Scheduled for June 26, 2025 at Winooski School, Winooski, VT.
• Educational Equity and Inclusion Program Professional learning and support services to help school districts foster more equitable and inclusive educational environments and advocate for policies that advance educational equity. Includes the Vermont Educational Equity Collaborative and Welcoming, Equitable & Antiracist Communities program with VPA and VSBA.
• Vermont Education Directory Annual directory updated by VSA and the Vermont Principals Association providing quick reference to central office staff, public and independent school information, Vermont Agency of Education contacts, and educational associations in Vermont.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Vermont Principals' Association (VPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for the annual Women in Leadership Conference. Also partners on Vermont Educational Equity Collaborative (VEEC) and joint statements on educational equity, anti-racism, and inclusive practices.
• Vermont School Boards Association (VSBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint annual fall conference with VSBA and collaboration on equity initiatives including the Welcoming, Equitable & Antiracist Communities program. Joint statements on critical race theory and condemnation of systemic racism.
• Vermont Association of School Business OfficialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative 2-day annual training events held at Lake Morey Resort, covering topics relevant to both superintendents and school business officials.
• Vermont Curriculum Leaders Association (VTCLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual joint spring conference with VSA, VTCLA, and Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators (VCSEA) held at Stoweflake Resort in Stowe, VT.
• Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators (VCSEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual joint spring conference with VSA, VCSEA, and Vermont Curriculum Leaders Association covering professional development for education administrators.
• Vermont School Custodians and Maintenance Association (VSCMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support school facilities managers through quarterly online meetings and annual Plant Operations and Maintenance Conference. VSA supports VSCMA website maintenance.
• American Association of School Administrators (AASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate providing representation at the federal level. Vermont's Superintendent of the Year becomes the nominee for AASA's National Superintendent of the Year award.
• Vermont Education Legislation CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of education-related organizations supportive of public education. VSA participates as member advocating for public education policies.
• Outright VTsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership and leadership in a three-part webinar series on LGBTQ+ inclusion offered to VPA, VSA, and VSBA members. Joint statement of support issued.
• Vermont Agency of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in the Ethnic and Social Equity Standards Advisory Group (Act 1 of 2019) since its inception. Collaborative work on Educational Quality Standards updates.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Association of School Administrators (AASA): National professional association for school superintendents and district leaders. VSA is a Vermont state affiliate of AASA, making AASA the closest national-level peer for advocacy, professional learning, and Superintendent of the Year programming.
• National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP): National association for elementary and middle-level principals. Comparable in membership-based professional development and advocacy model, though focused on principals rather than superintendents.

Direct peers

• Vermont School Boards Association (VSBA): Vermont-based association for school board members. VSA and VSBA jointly host conferences, collaborate on equity initiatives, and share overlapping advocacy priorities for Vermont public education.
• Vermont Principals' Association (VPA): Vermont-based professional association for school principals. VSA and VPA co-host the Women in Leadership Conference and partner on equity work, serving closely adjacent segments of Vermont education leadership.
• Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators (VCSEA): Vermont professional association for special education administrators. VSA partners with VCSEA on an annual spring conference and serves the same Vermont public education leadership community.
• Vermont Curriculum Leaders Association (VTCLA): Vermont association for district curriculum leaders. VSA co-hosts an annual spring conference with VTCLA, addressing an adjacent but overlapping education leadership audience in Vermont.
• Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents: Statewide professional membership association for school superintendents in Massachusetts. Mirrors VSA's mission, membership model, and advocacy function in a neighboring New England state.
• New Hampshire School Superintendents Association: Statewide professional association for New Hampshire school superintendents. Provides the same kind of statewide advocacy, professional learning, and peer networking that VSA delivers in Vermont.

Regional players

• Vermont Association of School Business Officials: Vermont association for school business officials. VSA collaborates with VASBO on multi-day annual training events, serving a complementary operational leadership audience within the same Vermont public education system.

Others

• Consortium of State Associations for Supervision and Curriculum Development: Network supporting state-level education leadership associations. Operates adjacent to VSA's role as a state-level association, providing shared resources, governance training, and cross-state convening for member organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles11 records

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