The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 

Key Contacts
SHAPE-Vermont - state association for HPE
Donna McAllister, Dept of Ed HE Specialist, 802-479-1426
Jennifer Woolard, Dept of Health PA Specialist, 802-863-7393
Vermont Agency of Education
ESSA Information 
Vermont Agency of Education
Agency of Education, Physical Education  
Education Stakeholders
Chief State School Officer
Vermont Superintendents
Vermont School Principals
Vermont ASCD
Governor Phil Scott
UPDATED 5/09/2018
Questions? Contact [email protected]