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EMC²

Essential Math for College and Careers (EMC²) — designed to help Vermont’s high school seniors as they transition into their next steps — is currently being taught in 5 Vermont high schools, plus VTVLC. We believe this is a wonderful opportunity to help Vermont students build their math preparedness and be ready to launch into technical training, college, or careers.

The course is taught by high school math teachers who have all received training for this course and participate in an ongoing professional learning community related to the course.

GEAR UP EMC² Scholarship Opportunities

Vermont GEAR UP is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to support participation in professional learning opportunities. Summer 2026 Professional Development

Who is eligible?

  • Teachers and educators working in Vermont GEAR UP partner schools will receive scholarship support if they register by the priority deadline. https://www.vsac.org/about/our-outreach-programs/gear-up

  • Educators from non-GEAR UP schools or partner organizations may be considered on a case-by-case basis, pending available funding and program alignment.

    *Questions about eligibility should be directed to Vermont GEAR UP at hubert@vsac.org and we would be happy to discuss individual circumstances.

What does the scholarship cover?
Scholarships will cover registration costs. In addition, for participants traveling from more than one hour away, VSAC GEAR UP will cover the cost of three nights of lodging at the Delta Hotel, subject to availability and scholarship funding.

Scholarship Priority Deadline
To assist with planning, budgeting, and hotel reservations, scholarship requests submitted by June 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed as funding remains available.

 

 

EMC² Information For Schools

 

Former program manager, Anita Long, EdD: Please Join Our Teacher Community

 

Participating High Schools

In the 2025-26 school year, these Vermont high schools will be teaching EMC².

  • Blue Mountain Union HS
  • BFA–Fairfax
  • Milton HS
  • Montpelier HS
  • South Burlington HS
  • VT Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC)