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2023 March Hot Topic Conference
March 15, 2023
Wytheville Meeting Center</h3>
Join us for the March Hot Topic Conference in Wytheville, Virginia on March 15, 2023. This will be an informative and important hot topic conference that focuses on multiple trending education topics like workforce readiness, virtual reality in public schools, and the "new pandemic" teacher shortages.

Presentations will feature "Seeing Outside the Classroom" with Virtual Reality where both Bristol City and Cumberland County Public Schools will discuss how they use these tools to their advantage. Next, attendees will hear from Dr. Matt Hurt from The Comprehensive Instructional Program on the teacher shortage crisis. The final session will focus on workforce readiness and how Secure Futures Solar is working with school divisions to get students prepared for a career in Solar Technology.

Space is limited for this in person event, so make sure to register early!

This event earns 6 VSBA Academy Credit points. For more information on the VSBA Academy Credits and Awards please <a href="https://www.vsba.org/about/vsba_recognition_programs/vsba_academy_awards/">click here. </a>More information on the meeting can be found in the meeting brochure and on the VSBA website. If you have any questions, please contact Mikaela Coffey, Director of Meetings and Conferences, at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a>.

<strong>Date:</strong> March 15, 2023
<strong>Location:</strong> Wytheville Meeting Center
333 Community Blvd
Wytheville, VA 24382
<strong>Cost:</strong> $190 per registration
<strong>Brochure:</strong> <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/March-Hot-Topic-Conference-6.pdf">Click Here</a>
<strong>Registration:</strong> Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org. (Registration for VSBA meetings is only open to VSBA members and affiliate members.)
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsor!</strong></p>
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For questions or more information, contact Mikaela Coffey, Director of Meetings and Conferences at mikaela@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722.

Disclaimer: <em>Participation in VSBA initiatives and observances is optional. Any related materials from the Association are shared as suggested ideas and resources for implementation. Member school boards may choose not to participate locally.</em>
<h3><img class="size-full wp-image-13434 alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Copy-of-2020-Conference-Headers-19.png" alt="" width="820" height="200">2023 April Hot Topic Conference
April 13, 2023
Hybrid</h3>
<p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="S1PPyQ">Join us for the April Hot Topic Conference at the VSBA Offices in Charlottesville on April 13, 2023. This hot topic conference will focus on multiple trending education topics like broadband access, how to work with your local appropriating body, and dual enrollment.</span></p>
<p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="S1PPyQ">Presentations will begin with an update from the Kajeet Broadband Access Grant winners. Next, attendees will hear from Dr. Jeffery Smith, Superintendent of Hampton City Public Schools on how to build a positive relationship with the city manager. The final two sessions will feature a panel of legislators on dual enrollment in public education and how school divisions can utilize a dashboard to create programs for student workforce readiness.</span></p>
<span class="S1PPyQ">This is both a virtual and in person event. Space is limited for this in person event, so make sure to register early!</span>

<strong>Date:</strong> April 13, 2023
<strong>Location:</strong> VSBA Offices in Charlottesville
<strong>Cost:</strong> $190 per registration
<strong>Brochure:</strong> <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/April-Hot-Topic-Conference-3.pdf">Click Here</a>
<strong>Registration:</strong> Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org. (Registration for VSBA meetings is only open to VSBA members and affiliate members.)
<p style="text-align: left;">For questions or more information, contact Mikaela Coffey, Director of Meetings and Conferences at mikaela@vsbaDOTorg or 1-800-446-8722.</p>
Disclaimer: <em>Participation in VSBA initiatives and observances is optional. Any related materials from the Association are shared as suggested ideas and resources for implementation. Member school boards may choose not to participate locally.</em>