What is the difference between an educational support team (EST) and an educational support system (ESS)?
The ESS consists of a range of supports and services, instructional strategies and accommodations needed to increase the ability of a school to meet the needs of all students in the general education environment. The goal of the ESS is for all students to achieve the basic skill areas, meet Vermont standards, and experience success in the general education environment. The EST is one of many components of an educational support system.