Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Vermont Annual Snapshot

The Annual Snapshot is an online tool where you can find quantitative data about Vermont schools. You can see how your school, Supervisory Union/District or the state is doing, based on measures Vermont has decided are important. The Annual Snapshot exists to support schools, not rank them. The goal of the Annual Snapshot is to encourage communities to work together to improve educational outcomes for all students.

OESU can be found by searching Orange East SU.

Vermont State Assessment: Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

Schools within Orange East Supervisory Union participate in Vermont’s statewide assessment. Summative assessments in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Physical Education are taken every spring. Individual student results are sent home to families. More information about these assessment can be found on the

• Vermont Agency of Education Assessment Portal
• Educational Performance section on AOE’s website

Fall 2021 Opening of School: Orange East Supervisory Union plans to follow the most recent, updated guidance coming from the Agency of Education and will continue to update this area of our website with information relevant to the opening of school for Fall 2022.

Fall 2022 Opening of School Guidance: Reopening Plan

OESU and School Plans for Fall 2021; Current Guidance, Communication and Information on COVID19 can be found here.

Blue Mountain Union (grades 8-12) and Oxbow High School will continue their partnership with Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative to offer remote learning options.

Grant Funding: Orange East Supervisory Union has and will receive funding through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). ESSER funds will be distributed in three allocations coming from three different Acts. The following table lists Orange East Supervisory Union’s allocation from each funding source. (These are the amounts OESU will receive.)

*Meaningful Consultation: OESU must invite public comment and input into the decision making process for utilizing ARP ESSER (ESSER 3) funds. The US Department of Education requires LEAs to complete Meaningful Consultation and provide evidence public input was incorporated into the plan and the plan must be approved at the state level and then shared with the public.

Orange East conducted meaningful consultation from June 8, 2021 through July 20, 2021. The results have been summarized and can be accessed through this link: 

Meaningful Consultation Survey Results

Orange East conducted a review of student performance data for academics, social/emotional learning and behavior, as well as student engagement date including attendance and truancy.  We also looked at data relevant to school climate and culture.  The Needs Assessment shows the name of the data set we reviewed, our interpretations and our ideas for improvement.  We then used those ideas to draft a plan.

Based on our Needs Assessment, our plan and current needs, we have drafted a plan for intended use of ARP ESSER funds.

Please direct any questions or comments to the Director of Curriculum and federal programs grant manager: Nicole Bell, PO Box 396, Bradford VT 05033; 802-222-5216 x6113; nicole.bell@oesu.org

Orange East Supervisory Union Needs Assessment

Orange East Supervisory Union Recovery Plan

Orange East Supervisory Union Public ARP Esser Plan

Revised OESU ARP ESSER Plan by School

Orange East conducted a review of student performance data for academics, social/emotional learning and behavior, as well as student engagement data including attendance and truancy. We also looked at data relevant to school climate and culture. The Needs Assessment shows the name of the data set we reviewed, our interpretations and our ideas for improvement. We then used those ideas to draft a Plan.

Please review the Needs Assessment and the Plan and send any comments or questions to:

• OESU PreKindergarten-12th Grade Math Expectations
• OESU PreKindergarten-12th Grade Literacy Expectations
• OESU Math Curriculum Framework

  • Prekindergarten

  • Kindergarten
  • First Grade
  • Second Grade
  • Third Grade
  • Fourth Grade
  • Fifth Grade
  • Sixth Grade
  • Seventh Grade
  • Eighth Grade

• OESU Literacy Curriculum
  • In Progress

• BMU 9th-12th Grade
  • Proficiencies
  • Program of Study

• OHS 9th-12th Grade 

  • Proficiencies

  • Program of Study

• River Bend Career and Technical Center
  • Proficiencies
  • Program of Study

• OESU Assessment Plan
  • OESU Assessment Plan
  • Star Assessments​​​​​
    • Parent’s Guide
    • Overview
  • DESSA
• Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
  • MTSS Handbook
• OESU Professional Development
  • All Learners Network
    • OESU has partnered with All Learner's Network for professional learning and development with mathematics instruction.  OESU has developed a year one/year two cohort model.  In year one teachers participate in a five day  training on math menu and math instructional strategies designed to meet the needs of all learners.  In year two, our consultant provides job embedded support and coaching on implementing the strategies learned in year one.  We fund this training through our consolidated federal program grant.
    • More information on All Learner's Network can be found here. 
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
    • OESU is using ESSER funds for a multi-year training focus on Universal Design for Learning instructional practices.  This professional development includes training for our leadership team, co-teaching teams and training for all staff.  Beginning school year 2022-2023 job- embedded support and coaching with planning for universally designed lessons will begin in schools across the supervisory union.
• Montshire Museum Partnership
  • OESU has partnered with the Montshire Museum for curriculum development and instructional support.  Teachers work with Montshire experts during a curriculum day to plan inquiry based units.  Montshire experts work with teachers in the classroom to coteach the units.  Our Montshire package includes a field trip for students to the museum. Our entire package, including the purchase of materials and kits is funded through our title grants.

• OESU Mentoring Matters Handbook
• VT NEA Mentoring Matters Program
• Mentoring Matters: A Practical Guide to Learning Focused Conversations