Register for a Program

Complete this form if you are registering for the Fall 2026 Vermont Educators BELLA Program. Options include the hybrid program with optional grad credit for an additional fee. If you are registered for the in-person cohort in CVSD in Vermont and would like to add graduate credit from Vermont State University, please select add credit below.

For other program options, or to inquire about bringing BELLA to your district, contact us.

Turning literacy priorities into classroom practice.

BELLA Learning is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through evidence-based professional learning for educators.

Carrie Ruddy

Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at Trane Technologies, with deep expertise in brand strategy, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Virginia R. Amendum

Nonprofit executive and early childhood leader with extensive experience scaling organizations, securing funding, and building high-quality programs for children and families.

Susan Greene

Entrepreneur, strategist, and Professor of the Practice at UNC Chapel Hill with expertise in innovation, leadership, and organizational strategy across sectors.

Beth Hoos

Education and wellness advocate focused on supporting multilingual learners and strengthening community partnerships to serve children and families.
 

James T. Amendum

Former Assistant Superintendent and longtime educational leader with experience spanning classroom teaching, school leadership, and district administration.

Dr. Steve Amendum

Dr. Amendum is a Professor at the University of Delaware and a nationally recognized scholar in early literacy and multilingual learner instruction. He has led large-scale randomized controlled trials evaluating BELLA and brings deep expertise in evidence-based practices and instructional improvement.

Dr. Leslie Babinski

Dr. Babinski is a Research Professor at Duke University and a leading expert in K–2 literacy instruction and teacher professional learning. She has led multiple federally funded research studies and played a central role in the development of the BELLA model. Her work focuses on bridging research and practice to strengthen instruction and improve outcomes for diverse learners.