Photos Credit: Jerry Swope

Dedicated to geography education since 1991

The Vermont Geographic Alliance (VGA) was established in 1991 by K-12 teachers, college and university faculty, and interested citizens. The VGA is part of a nationwide alliance movement which includes all 50 States

We are supported by a grant from the National Geographic Society Education Foundation and in-kind support from Castleton State College and Saint Michael's College. Our partners include the State Department of Education. The VGA Coordinator for the 2012/2013 Program Year is Scott Roper of Castleton State College.

• To improve the quality and scope of geographic education throughout Vermont
• To offer workshops, summer institutes, teaching resources, and consultations for K-12 teachers on teaching geography
• To assist school districts in developing K-12 Geography Curricula
• To provide statewide geography programs for Vermont school children
• To develop and disseminate quality teaching materials
• To promote geo-literacy and geographic awareness for all Vermonters