An association dedicated to the continuance of professional development growth for
educational office professionals in order to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Mission Statement
The Vermont Association of Educational Office Professionals is the only professional association of educational office professionals in Vermont.
Our mission is to encourage educational office professionals to attain high-performance standards through professional growth and to advance recognition of the vital role of educational office professionals and the many contributions they make as members of the educational team.
As a means of providing professional growth and information, the Association holds meetings, conferences, and workshops and offers a continuing education program through its affiliation with the NAEOP.
Recognition of Vermont office professionals is presented annually to members who have made a special contribution to the education of Vermont's children.
The Vermont Association provides service to its members by finding ways to meet their needs for growth and fellowship. As members of VAEOP, they provide service to the Vermont communities by offering the Vermont scholarship annually.
CODE OF ETHICS
As educational office professionals, we affirm our belief that an education is the right of every child and pledge ourselves to the preservation of that right. We recognize the special province of
the professional educator and the significance of the responsibilities he/she assumes. We also recognize the unique role of the educational office professionals and the importance of the contribution he/she makes.
Commitment to the Profession:
We believe that the quality of service rendered by educational office professionals directly influences the effectiveness of service to students in schools. For that reason, we look to our
professional association by offering quality in-service workshops and professional activities, leadership in raising the standards of educational office professionals and preparing them to meet the challenges of a changing world. In fulfilling our commitment to the profession, we shall:
1. Become and remain active members of our professional associations, viewing such memberships as an opportunity for personal development;
2. Encourage other educational office professionals to join their professional associations, recognizing that growth is essential to group strength and progress;
3. Acknowledge that a professional is held responsible for the conduct of its members, realizing that by our actions as individuals the profession may be judged;
4. Interest others in careers as educational office professionals, bringing into our ranks capable and efficient individuals.