The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-30
PLAN TO ESTABLISH
TWO-YEAR COURSES
FOR STATE TEACHERS
Vermont Board of Education Also Pro
poses to Do Away With Super
vising Principalships--
Rebates for Rural
Teachers Sal

At meeting of the state board OF
education, held in Montpelier, Tuesday
April 26, lengthy consideration was
given by the state board to the ques-
ton nj establishing teacher training
classes in the state for both one and
two-year courses. The question was
taken up as to the best location OF
such classes to meet the needs OF the
state most effectively, their number
and the courses of study to be out
lined for preparation OF teachers
The principal question for discussion
was the feasibility of Immediately
planning for the establishment OF two
wear training courses, of which there
must be at least three, providing the
state board establishes any. A number
Of factors enter into any decision on
This question. such as the accessibility
OF towns that may be chosen for sllch
courses. the facilities available, the de-
gree of satisfactory cooperation that
NAV be secured in providing accommo-
dations and practice facilities and the
cost of running such courses.
The board felt that 1T would be nee
essary before reaching any decision IN
this question to make rather thor
ough investigation of available places
throughout the state and for this pur-
nose appointed special committee,
consisting of Mr.. Hewitt. Mr.. Wehber
and the commissioner, to make as
thorough an inquiry as possible, and to
report to the committee with recon-
| mendations. In all probability they
will make these investigations and re.
port their findings to the entire board
by the third week in May.
The second question Of Importance
that was given considerable attention
was the matter of the system Of super
/ vision for the state. In this connection
a QUESTIONABLE has been sent out to
every school director in Vermont, ask
ing each one his experience and opinion
regarding the workings OF the present
system, also, in what ways it has been
| found TO be strong or weak, and IN
what ways the system might be nm
proved.
Answers to these inquiries have al
ready begun TO come back to the com
missioner's office and indicate serious
and careful judgment on the part Of
! the directors and an intent TO assist
the state board in making the system
of supervision most effective. As SCOT
as the replies are received, answers
viii be tabulated and checked up and
a full report made Of the findings OF
the state board as the result OF thi'
inquiry. 1t seems reasonably certain
that many valuable suggestions will h
received that viii serve as guide e
future pc licies.
From reports and general experience
during the past year or two, the board
have felt that the plan of establishin;
supervising principalships in selected
towns of the state has not proven
satisfactory arrangement, particularly
in respect to the Reorganization OF dis
!, tricts in which these supervising prln
cipalships have been organized. The de
sirable unit is subtracted from the dis
trict. leaving a more difficult and les
desirable district for the superintend
ent who may be placed in charge.
III Is also the bpihlDu VI Aitt bNat'
that this form of supervision extend
beyond the contemplated scope of tn
laws governing supervision. After seri
Gus and careful consideration, tn
board went on record as opposed 4
continuing those supervising principal
ship. later than July /, 1922, and ais
expressed the intention Of terminating
the existing positions Of this class a
an earlier date if a present incumben
should for any reason terminate HI
I services earlier than July !, 1922.
i believed that this will be one ste
4 toward the more effective organization
i Of the supervision system 81 the state
The third matter Of importance tina
was considered az the meeting wa
I that Of rebates for rural teachers al
4 aries. At the last legislature the ia'
was changed with regard to the dctini
i ton 81 rural schools for this purpos'
Previously any school having lou
1 teachers Of less and offering an ele
mentarv school course was cousidere
a rural school for the purpose Of r.
q bstes for teachers salaries A. the Jas
4 legislature this law was changed. cor
n fniur such rebates 70 seho0is Of on
4 and two teachers only This vii ~
able she amount Of money available {
be distributed 10 4 smaller number Z
4 teachers il schools that are distinct
g-.r.r IN sr-ue Accordingly, a me-