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(11682, 7, '2022-07-06 16:38:32', '2022-07-06 20:38:32', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CommonwealthvTingYiOei.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CommonwealthvTingYiOei.pdf">Commonwealth v Ting Yi Oei</a> (Memorandum opinion from Circuit Court of Loudoun Co. March 31, 2009 in criminal prosecution of school administrator under Va. Code § 18.2-374.1:1 for possession of child pornography)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Schleyv.Lynchburg.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Schleyv.Lynchburg.pdf">Schley v. Lynchburg</a> (various documents including Opinion and Order from the Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg affirming school board’s decision that teacher who was dissatisfied with the results of her evaluation did not state a grievable matter)\r\n\r\nCommonwealth vs Doe (interpretation of Va. Code § 18.2-370.5 regarding procedures by which a violent sex offender may seek access to school property)\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Opening_Brief.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Opening_Brief.pdf">Opening Brief</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Brief_of_Appellee.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Brief_of_Appellee.pdf">Brief of Appellee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Reply_Brief.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v_Doe_Reply_Brief.pdf">Reply Brief</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v._Doe_opinion.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_v._Doe_opinion.pdf">Opinion</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Conference Materials</h2>\r\n<strong>June 2022</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Legal-Considerations-Regarding-Dyslexia-and-Specialized-Reading-Instruction.pdf">Legal Considerations Regarding Dyslexia and Specialized Reading Instruction</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Divison-Staff-and-the-First-Amendment.pdf">Division Staff and the First Amendment</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Out-of-Order-Legal-Strategies-on-How-to-hold-Public-Meetings-During-Times-of-Controversy.pdf">Out of Order: Legal Strategies on How to Hold Public Meetings During Times of Controversy</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Legislative-Recap.pdf">Legislative Recap</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2021</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/effective-unemployment-practice-for-an-education-lawyer/">Effective Unemployment Practice For An Education Lawyer: The VEC Back to Normalcy—We Hope</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/consdierations-for-apps-and-technology-contracts-in-school/">Considerations for Apps and Technology Contracts in School</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/ethical-and-legal-concerns-for-lawyers-advising-clients-on-compliance-with-marijuana-laws/">Ethical and Legal Concerns for Lawyers Advising Client on Compliance with Marijuana Laws</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/marijuana-legalization-in-virginia/">Marijuana Legalization in Virginia</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2021</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/providing-services-remotely-to-special-ed-students/">Providing Services Remotely to Special Ed Students</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/collective-bargaining/">Collective Bargaining</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/attorney-client-matters/">Attorney Client Matters</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/school-resource-officers/">School Resource Officers</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/legislative-update/">Legislative Update</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2020\r\n</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Collective-Bargaining-Task-Force-ReportTask-Force-Report.pdf">Collective Bargaining Task Force Report</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COSA-COLLECTIVE-BARGAINING-NOV.-11-2020.pdf">COSA Collective Bargaining, November 11, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/McGowan-Wood-TITLE-IX-OUTJLINE-10-29-2020.docx">McGowan Wood Title IX Outline</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Practicing-Ethically-During-and-After-the-Pandemic.doc">Practicing Ethically During and After a Pandemic</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Spahn-Practicing-Ethically-During-and-After-the-Pandemic.pdf">Spahn: Practicing Ethically During and After a Pandemic</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2020</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holland-Implicit-Bias-CLE-Materials-VSBA.pdf">Implicit Bias CLE Materials</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holland-ppt-handout.pdf">Implicit Bias Powerpoint Slides</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Legislative-Update-VSBA-SLC-2020.pdf">Legislative Update School Law Conference</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Transgender-Students-Cases-Trends-and-Lessons-from-Around-the-Country-003.pdf">Transgender Cases: Lessons Learned Around the Country</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/VSBA-Personnel-Primer.pdf">VSBA Personnel Primer</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2019</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/November_20_2019_COSA_Restraint_and_Seclusion_Regulations_Updated_(11.18.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/November_20_2019_COSA_Restraint_and_Seclusion_Regulations_Updated_(11.18.pdf">Implementation of Board of Education Regulations on Restraint and Seclusion</a>\r\nBrad King and Nikki Cheuk  Sands Anderson</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_Parental_or_Legal_Custodial_Powers_to.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_Parental_or_Legal_Custodial_Powers_to.pdf">Delegation of Parental or Legal Custodial Powers to Others in the K-12 Education Setting</a> (PDF)\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Continued_Enrollment_Request_Form_19_20.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Continued_Enrollment_Request_Form_19_20.docx">Continued Enrollment Request Form</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/examples_of_kinship_care_affidavits.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/examples_of_kinship_care_affidavits.pdf">Example of kinship care affidavits</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Housing_Contract_Application_19_20.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Housing_Contract_Application_19_20.pdf">Housing Contract Application</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shared_Housing_Application_19_20.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shared_Housing_Application_19_20.pdf">Shared Housing Application</a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_parental_or_legal_custodial_powers_to_others.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Delegation_of_parental_or_legal_custodial_powers_to_others.docx">Delegation of Parental or Legal Custodial Powers to Others in the K-12 Setting</a>\r\nKami Lannetti Virginia Beach and Nanci Reaves  Hampton</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics__It’s_Elementary.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics__It’s_Elementary.pdf">Ethics: It’s Elementary</a>\r\nTim Spencer Roanoke City</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2019</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andriano_and_Mickey_June_2019_Handout.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andriano_and_Mickey_June_2019_Handout.pdf">School Safety &amp; Special Education: Understanding When and How Special Education Laws Impact a School’s Response to Threats in the School Community</a>\r\nPatrick Andriano and Anne Mickey  Reed Smith</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Authority_and_Role_of_the_School_Board.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Authority_and_Role_of_the_School_Board.pdf">The Legal Authority and Role of the School Board</a>\r\nBrad King Sands Anderson\r\nSamantha Bosserman VSBA</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Negron-VSBA_School_Law_Conference-June_2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Negron-VSBA_School_Law_Conference-June_2019.pdf">NSBA Legal Advocacy Update</a>\r\nFrancisco Negron NSBA</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>November 2018</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/school_board_lawyers_cle_11-2018.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/school_board_lawyers_cle_11-2018.pdf">Hot Topics in Legal Ethics</a>\r\nBarbara Balogh Saunders\r\nAssistant Ethics Counsel\r\nVirginia State Bar</li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Licensure_Guidelines.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Licensure_Guidelines.pdf">New Board of Education Licensure Hearing Guidelines</a>\r\nSteve DeVita Loudoun County\r\nNew Licensure Guidelines</li>\r\n 	<li>You’re Fired: Successfully Guiding Your Client Through a Government Employee Termination <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/You’re_Fired!.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/You’re_Fired!.pdf">PDF</a>/<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Your_Fired!_School_Employee_Termination_outline.docx" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Your_Fired!_School_Employee_Termination_outline.docx">Word</a>\r\nYvonne Gibney       Hanover County</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>June 2018</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The_Virginia_BOEs_Profile_of_a_Virginia_Graduate_Cave.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The_Virginia_BOEs_Profile_of_a_Virginia_Graduate_Cave.pdf">The Virginia Board of Education’s Profile of a Graduate: Advancing Learning for the Future of Virginia’s Students</a>  Cynthia Cave, Assistant Superintendent for Policy and Communications, Virginia Department of Education\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Data_data_everywhere.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Data_data_everywhere.pdf">Data data everywhere, everyone wants schools to share. Identifying data issues in school divisions</a>  Wade Anderson, Assistant County Attorney and Counsel Henrico County School Board\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_Guidance_on_Sharing_Information_with_Community-Based_Organizations.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FERPA_Guidance_on_Sharing_Information_with_Community-Based_Organizations.pdf">FERPA Guidance on Sharing Information with Community-Based Organizations</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Update_Bennett_and_Haney.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Legal_Update_Bennett_and_Haney.pdf">Legal Update</a> Jeremy Bennett, Government Relations Specialist Virginia School Boards Association and Stacy Haney Lobbyist Virginia School Boards Association\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2017</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Law_in_the_21st_Century_Ethics_Kellam_Parks.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Law_in_the_21st_Century_Ethics_Kellam_Parks.pdf">Law in the 21st Century: The Impact of Technology on Legal Ethics</a>  Kellam Parks, Parks Zeigler, PLLC\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How_Endrew_F_and_Fry_Could_Affect_SpEd_and_22.1-214(C).pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How_Endrew_F_and_Fry_Could_Affect_SpEd_and_22.1-214(C).pdf">How the Cases of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District and Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools Could Affect Special Education and the Problems with Va. Code § 22.1-214(C)</a>. Patrick T. Andriano and Anne E. Mickey, ReedSmith\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sensitive_Communications_in_the_Mass_Media_Age_Wood_and_Loftin.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sensitive_Communications_in_the_Mass_Media_Age_Wood_and_Loftin.pdf">Sensitive Communications in the Mass Media Age: Avoiding Defamation and FOIA Legal Battles</a>  R. Craig Wood and Robert W. Loftin, McGuireWoods, LLP\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2017</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Grievance_Regulations_Brad_King.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/New_Grievance_Regulations_Brad_King.pdf">New Grievance Regulations</a> Brad King, Sands Anderson\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/A_Look_from_Inside_the_Beltway_Fransisco_Negron.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/A_Look_from_Inside_the_Beltway_Fransisco_Negron.pdf">A Look from Inside the Beltway at Selected Cases and Issues Impacting Public Schools</a> Francisco Negron\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2017_General_Assembly_Update.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2017_General_Assembly_Update.pdf">2017 General Assembly Update</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Website_Accessibility_and_School_Division_Website_Minson_and_Cafferky.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Website_Accessibility_and_School_Division_Website_Minson_and_Cafferky.pdf">Website Accessibility and School Division Websites</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2016</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/An_Update_on_FERPA_and_Student_Privacy_K_Styles_Nov._2016.pptx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/An_Update_on_FERPA_and_Student_Privacy_K_Styles_Nov._2016.pptx">An Update on FERPA and Student Privacy, K. Styles</a>, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mental_Health_Concerns_and_Substance_Abuse_in_the_Legal_Community.ppt" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mental_Health_Concerns_and_Substance_Abuse_in_the_Legal_Community.ppt">Mental Health Concerns and Substance Abuse in the Legal Community</a>, J. Leffler VSBA COSA meeting, November 2016\r\n\r\nWhen Johnny (or Jane) Comes Marching Home: Employer Obligations to Military Personnel Under USERRA, M. McGowan, VSBA COSA meeting November 2016 (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/When_Johnny_or_Jane_Come_Marching_Home.pptx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/When_Johnny_or_Jane_Come_Marching_Home.pptx">powerpoint</a>) (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/USERRA_Outline_M_McGowan_2016_VSBA_Annual_Conference.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/USERRA_Outline_M_McGowan_2016_VSBA_Annual_Conference.pdf">outline</a>)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/informal_AG_Opin_to_Surovell_Aug_3_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/informal_AG_Opin_to_Surovell_Aug_3_2016.pdf">Informal AG Opinion to Surovell Aug. 3 2016</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDeveloping and Implementing an MOU for School Resource Officers, B. Kiser and S. Haney, VSBA School Law Conference 2016 (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_School_Resource_Officers_B_Kiser_and_S_Haney_Law_Conference_June_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_School_Resource_Officers_B_Kiser_and_S_Haney_Law_Conference_June_2016.pdf">slides</a>) (<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_SROs_Outline_S_Haney_and_B_Kiser.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Developing_and_Implementing_an_MOU_for_SROs_Outline_S_Haney_and_B_Kiser.docx">outline</a>)\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NSBA_ESSA_Implementation_Guide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NSBA_ESSA_Implementation_Guide.pdf">Implementing ESSA Primer: What Should School Districts Be Doing Now?</a>, F. Negron (presented by L. Conliffe), VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2016_Va_Conflict_of_Interest_and_Ethics_Advisory_Counil_R._Stefanski.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2016_Va_Conflict_of_Interest_and_Ethics_Advisory_Counil_R._Stefanski.docx">School Boards and the Conflict of Interests Act</a>, R. Stefanski, VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2016_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_S_Haney.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2016_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_S_Haney.pdf">2016 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and S. Haney, VSBA School Law Conference 2016\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2015</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_Privitization_Choosing_a_Path_T._Spencer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_Privitization_Choosing_a_Path_T._Spencer.pdf">Privatization: Choosing a Path</a>, T. Spencer, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2015; accompanying handout: Contract for School Food Programs Management Services RFP2881 Contract Document and Appendices\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_What_School_Clients_Need_to_Know_about_Intellectual_Property_C._Marchant.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_Nov_2015_What_School_Clients_Need_to_Know_about_Intellectual_Property_C._Marchant.pdf">What School Clients Need to Know about Intellectual Property</a>, C. Marchant, VSBA COSA meeting, November 2015; accompanying handout: Copyright and Fair use Guidelines for Teachers\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2015</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_OCR_101_-_What_to_Expect_When_the_Office_of_Civil_Rights_Pays_a_Visit_B_King_and_N_Cheuk.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_OCR_101_-_What_to_Expect_When_the_Office_of_Civil_Rights_Pays_a_Visit_B_King_and_N_Cheuk.pdf">OCR 101: What to Expect When the Office of Civil Rights Pays a Visit</a>, B. King and N. Cheuk,\r\nVSBA School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_FOIA_101_E_Ewing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_FOIA_101_E_Ewing.pdf">The Virginia Freedom of Information Act: FOIA for School Boards</a>, E. Ewing and K. Kaminski,\r\nVSBA School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_Legislative_Recap_P_Lacy_and_E_Webb.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2015_Legislative_Recap_P_Lacy_and_E_Webb.pdf">2015 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and P. Lacy, School Law Conference, 2015\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2014</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_Federal_Regulatory_Enforcement_Coloring_Outside_the_Lines_L._Conliffe.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_Federal_Regulatory_Enforcement_Coloring_Outside_the_Lines_L._Conliffe.pdf">Federal Regulatory Enforcement: Coloring Outside the Lines?</a> L. Conliffe, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Locked_Down_2014_VSBA_Council_of_School_Attorneys.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Locked_Down_2014_VSBA_Council_of_School_Attorneys.pdf">Locked Down: Information Security for Lawyers</a>, S. Nelson and J. Simek, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_A_Tangled_Web_HR_Challenges_from_Teachers_Use_of_Social_Media_W_Anderson.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_COSA_meeting_Nov_2014_A_Tangled_Web_HR_Challenges_from_Teachers_Use_of_Social_Media_W_Anderson.pdf">A Tangled Web: HR Challenges from Teachers’ Use of Social Media</a>, W. Anderson, VSBA COSA meeting November 2014\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2014</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2014_Cloud_Computing_and_Privacy_C_Marchant_and_J_Seigl.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2014_Cloud_Computing_and_Privacy_C_Marchant_and_J_Seigl.pdf">Cloud Computing and Student Privacy, </a>J. Seigl and C Marchant, School Law Conference, 2014; accompanying handout: Data in the Cloud: A Legal and Policy Guide for School Boards on Student Data Privacy in the Cloud Computing Era,\r\nNSBA, April 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2014_Brown_v_Board_of_Education_60_years_later_R_Gregory_and_D_Guynn.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2014_Brown_v_Board_of_Education_60_years_later_R_Gregory_and_D_Guynn.pdf">60 Years Later: Brown v. Board of Education-The Legacy and Leadership Issues</a>, D. Guynn, R. Gregory,\r\nSchool Law Conference, 2014\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_P_Lacy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_Legislative_Recap_E_Webb_and_P_Lacy.pdf">2014 Legislative Update</a>, E. Webb and P. Lacy, School Law Conference, 2014\r\n\r\n<strong>November 2013</strong>\r\n\r\nSchool Enrollment of Students in Kinship Care--Panel discussion with Yvonne Gibney, Kami Lannetti and Wendell Roberts\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Enrollment_of_Students_in_Kinship_Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Enrollment_of_Students_in_Kinship_Care.pdf">Enrollment of Students in Kinship Care</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Instructions_to_Hanover_Publi_Schools_Staff_for_Completion_of_Kinship_Care_Forms.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Instructions_to_Hanover_Publi_Schools_Staff_for_Completion_of_Kinship_Care_Forms.pdf">Instructions to Hanover County Public Schools Staff for Completion of Kinship Care Forms</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hanover_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Report_Proposed_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hanover_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Report_Proposed_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf">Hanover County Department of Social Services Report—Proposed Kinship Care Arrangement</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HanoverCo_Request_for_Verification_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HanoverCo_Request_for_Verification_Kinship_Care_Arrangement.pdf">Hanover County Request for Verification—Kinship Care Arrangement</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_of_Va_Uniform_Authorization_to_Use_and_Exchange_Information.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commonwealth_of_Va_Uniform_Authorization_to_Use_and_Exchange_Information.pdf">Commonwealth of Virginia Uniform Authorization to Use and Exchange Information</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Broadcast_8138.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Broadcast_8138.pdf">Broadcast 8138</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Virginia_Beach_City_Public_Schools_Kinship_Care_Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Virginia_Beach_City_Public_Schools_Kinship_Care_Form.pdf">Virginia Beach City Public Schools Kinship Care Form</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Proposed_Teacher_Grievance_Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Proposed_Teacher_Grievance_Procedures.pdf">Proposed Teacher Grievance Procedures</a>-- Stacy Haney\r\n\r\nCurrent Topics and Recent Developments in Legal Ethics--Barbara Balogh Saunders\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics_Update_2013.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ethics_Update_2013.pdf">Ethics Update 2013</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Changes_to_Lawyer_Advertising_Rules.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Changes_to_Lawyer_Advertising_Rules.pdf">Changes to Lawyer Advertising Rules</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>June 2013</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_The_Affordable_Care_Act_Fear_of_the_Unknown_B._King_and_J._Rogers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conf_2013_The_Affordable_Care_Act_Fear_of_the_Unknown_B._King_and_J._Rogers.pdf">The Affordable Care Act: Fear of the Unknown</a>, B. King and J. Rogers, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_Mediation_as_a_Smart_Choice_and_Tool_The_Legals_and_Beyond_B_W._Crigler_and_D_Guynn.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_Mediation_as_a_Smart_Choice_and_Tool_The_Legals_and_Beyond_B_W._Crigler_and_D_Guynn.pdf">Mediation as a Smart Choice and Tool: The Legals and Beyond</a>, B.W Crigler and D. Guynn, School Law Conference, 2013\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_More_Things_Not_to_Say_in_Special_Education_Meetings_K_Mehfoud.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_School_Law_Conference_2013_More_Things_Not_to_Say_in_Special_Education_Meetings_K_Mehfoud.pdf">More Things Not to Say in Special Education Meetings</a>, K. 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(11697, 5, '2022-07-28 09:14:11', '2022-07-28 13:14:11', '<h3><img class="size-full wp-image-11822 alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Copy-of-2020-Conference-Headers-5.png" alt="" width="820" height="200">\n2022 VSBA Annual Convention Contests &amp; Competitions</h3>\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship\n</strong><span style="color: #000000;">The Virginia School Boards Association is excited to announce the 2022 VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship. The scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2023, who have served as a student school board representative during their junior or senior year and whose division is in good standing with the VSBA. The deadline to submit an application is September 30, 2022, and the scholarship will be awarded at the 2022 VSBA Annual Convention.</span>\n</span>\n\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><span style="color: #000000;">Please share the below flyer and scholarship application with your student school board representatives. If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Moore, membership services coordinator at brittany@vsba.org.</span>\n</span>\n\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022ExhibitorsScholarshipFlyer.pdf">Click Here for the Flyer</a>\n\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Scholarship-Application.pdf">Click Here for the Application</a>\n\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><span style="color: #000000;">The VSBA would like to extend a special thank you to our Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor Moseley Architects, Gold Sponsors McGraw Hill and Stantec, and Silver Sponsors RRMM Architects.</span></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA High School Student Video Contest\n</strong></span>The Virginia School Boards Association is once again asking Virginia high school students to create a video that expresses their thoughts and ideas about public education. The theme for the 11<sup>th</sup> annual competition, is “Rising Above” Students are invited to submit a 30-second video that conveys the contest theme. The top 3 videos, along with those identified by the judges as honorable mentions, will be posted on VSBA’s YouTube site, and winners will be honored at the VSBA Annual Convention in November.\n\n<strong>PLEASE NOTE</strong>: Only <u>ONE</u> submission per school division will be accepted.\n\n<strong><u>The submission deadline is October 3, 2022</u>.</strong>\n\n**Each student participant listed must complete a Release Form**\n\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VSBAVideoContest2022.pdf">Click Here for More Information</a>\n\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VideoContest_ReleaseForm.pdf">Click Here for the Release Form</a>\n\nIf you have any questions, please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a> or 434-295-8722 ext. 139.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor:</strong></p>\n<img class=" wp-image-11698 aligncenter" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-07-123428-300x50.png" alt="" width="390" height="65">\n\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture Competition\n</strong></span>The VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture is held annually in conjunction with the VSBA Annual Convention (November 16-18, 2022), which is attended by over 1,000 school division leaders from across the Commonwealth. The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness among board members about the relationship between good design and effective teaching and learning. VSBA invites your firm to submit exemplary projects. Projects will be judged, and exceptional projects will garner recognition.\n\nEntries are now being accepted. The application deadline is September 12th and project slides are due by October 3rd. We look forward to seeing what great work you have done in Virginia''s schools. 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The 5K is scheduled to take place Thursday morning of the convention starting at 7:00 am. Awards are presented at the Closing General Session for:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Fastest Run (Male and Female Category)</span></li>\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Fastest Walk (Male and Female Category)</span></li>\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Team Spirit</span></li>\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Best Individual Spirit</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="JsGRdQ">All registrants for the 5K will receive a free t-shirt for participating! 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The theme for the 11<sup>th</sup> annual competition, is “Rising Above” Students are invited to submit a 30-second video that conveys the contest theme. The top 3 videos, along with those identified by the judges as honorable mentions, will be posted on VSBA’s YouTube site, and winners will be honored at the VSBA Annual Convention in November.\r\n\r\n<strong>PLEASE NOTE</strong>: Only <u>ONE</u> submission per school division will be accepted.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>The submission deadline is October 3, 2022</u>.</strong>\r\n\r\n**Each student participant listed must complete a Release Form**\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VSBAVideoContest2022.pdf">Click Here for More Information</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VideoContest_ReleaseForm.pdf">Click Here for the Release Form</a>\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions, please contact Brittany Moore, VSBA membership services coordinator, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org">brittany@vsba.org</a> or 434-295-8722 ext. 139.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor:</strong></p>\r\n<img class=" wp-image-11698 aligncenter" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-07-123428-300x50.png" alt="" width="390" height="65">\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture Competition\r\n</strong></span>The VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture is held annually in conjunction with the VSBA Annual Convention (November 16-18, 2022), which is attended by over 1,000 school division leaders from across the Commonwealth. 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The scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2023, who have served as a student school board representative during their junior or senior year and whose division is in good standing with the VSBA. The deadline to submit an application is September 30, 2022, and the scholarship will be awarded at the 2022 VSBA Annual Convention.</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><span style="color: #000000;">Please share the below flyer and scholarship application with your student school board representatives. 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The theme for the 11<sup>th</sup> annual competition, is “Rising Above” Students are invited to submit a 30-second video that conveys the contest theme. 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The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness among board members about the relationship between good design and effective teaching and learning. VSBA invites your firm to submit exemplary projects. Projects will be judged, and exceptional projects will garner recognition.\r\n\r\nEntries are now being accepted. The application deadline is September 12th and project slides are due by October 3rd. We look forward to seeing what great work you have done in Virginia''s schools. 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Today, the Dahlgren Naval Base is the largest employer in the county.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Division</strong>\r\n\r\nOur Mission: We will <strong>empower</strong>, <strong>engage</strong>, and <strong>inspire </strong>students in a caring, safe, and healthy learning environment, providing them with diverse and dynamic learning experiences and skills for success in an ever-changing world.\r\n\r\nOur Vision: To be the model of educational success, providing opportunities for students to envision, achieve, and thrive.\r\n\r\nSchools: The division consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 early childhood special education center.\r\n\r\nPK-12 Student Enrollment: Approximately 4,200 students\r\n\r\nFull Time Personnel: 566\r\n\r\nOn Time Graduation Rate: 92.6\r\n\r\nBudget:  $50,334,050\r\n\r\n<strong>Salary</strong>\r\n\r\nCommensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n\r\n<strong>Application Procedures</strong>\r\n\r\nThe board will receive applications from August 8 – September 2, 2022\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualifications </strong>\r\n\r\nAt this point the board has not met to establish qualifications. 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(11773, 5, '2022-07-18 14:22:45', '2022-07-18 18:22:45', 'News Release\r\nFor Immediate Release\r\n\r\nContact\r\nGina Patterson, executive director\r\n434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>2022 VSBA Food for Thought Competition Winners Announced</strong>\r\nWinners Recognized at the VSBA Conference on Education</p>\r\nJuly 19, 2022 – Six school divisions received top honors in the 2022 Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Food for Thought Competition. The winning school divisions were recognized at the VSBA Conference on Education, which took place in Richmond earlier today. The competition is an initiative spearheaded by former VSBA President Joan Wodiska in 2012 to educate, engage, and empower school leaders to address childhood hunger and provide all students in Virginia with healthier, more nutritious school meals. This year marks the 10ᵗʰ Anniversary of the VSBA Food for Thought Awards. A special thanks to ABM for sponsoring the awards.\r\n\r\nThe competition was divided into three separate categories – Healthy School Meals, Meal Access to Fight Hunger, and Wellness and Physical Activity. The winning school divisions are as follows:\r\n\r\nHealthy School Meals\r\nWinner (Below 10,000 Student Population) – Caroline County Public Schools\r\nWinner (Above 10,001 Student Population) – Stafford County Public Schools\r\n\r\nMeal Access to Fight Hunger\r\nWinner (Below 10,000 Student Population) – Page County Public Schools\r\nWinner (Above 10,001 Student Population) – Richmond City Public Schools\r\n\r\nWellness and Physical Activity\r\nWinner (Below 10,000 Student Population) – Isle of Wight County Public Schools\r\nWinner (Above 10,001 Student Population) – Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools\r\n\r\nAbout the Virginia School Boards Association\r\nThe Virginia School Boards Association, a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of Virginia school boards, promotes excellence in public education through advocacy, training, and services. The Association offers conferences, information, training, and counseling designed to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s educational leaders.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">###</p>', '2022 VSBA Food for Thought Competition Winners Announced', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '11770-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-18 14:22:45', '2022-07-18 18:22:45', '', 11770, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11773', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(11781, 5, '2022-07-18 14:32:42', '2022-07-18 18:32:42', 'News Release\r\nFor Immediate Release\r\nContact\r\nGina Patterson, executive director\r\n434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Second Annual VSBA Student Essay Contest Winners Announced</strong>\r\nWinners Recognized at the VSBA Conference on Education</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-11779" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-08-130300-277x300.png" alt="" width="151" height="164"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-11778" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screen-Shot-2022-07-05-at-4.58.16-PM-003-245x300.png" alt="" width="133" height="163"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-11775" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-12-075540-225x300.png" alt="" width="122" height="163"></p>\r\nJuly 19, 2022 – Three students received recognition for their submissions to the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Second Annual Student Essay Contest. The three finalists were recognized at the VSBA Conference on Education, which took place earlier today. This was the second year the contest was held, and the theme of the contest was “Food Security”. This year, thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor, the top three finalists each received a $1,000 scholarship.\r\n\r\nCourtney Begoon (pictured above, left), a recent graduate from Augusta County Public Schools, Isabel Gonzales (pictured above, middle), a rising sophomore from Portsmouth City Public Schools, and Nainika Sompallie (pictured above, right) a rising junior from Henrico County Public Schools were selected by a panel of judges who were presented with the written essay as well as a recorded speech.\r\n\r\n• To view Courtney’s winning speech please visit: <a href="https://youtu.be/bQj8FjW3ULE">https://youtu.be/bQj8FjW3ULE</a>.\r\n• To view Isabel’s winning speech please visit: <a href="https://youtu.be/f3SerypJad4">https://youtu.be/f3SerypJad4</a>.\r\n• To view Nanika’s winning speech please visit: <a href="https://youtu.be/rwLBv5vZekc">https://youtu.be/rwLBv5vZekc</a>.\r\n\r\n“This contest provides a wonderful opportunity for school board members from across the state to hear student voices on a subject of importance to them, food security. This is very timely for the VSBA, as we are celebrating our 10th year of the VSBA Food for Thought Awards, which was spearheaded by former VSBA Past President Joan Wodiska, as an opportunity to educate, engage, and empower school leaders to address childhood hunger while also providing all students in Virginia with healthier, more nutritious school meals,” said executive director Gina Patterson.\r\n\r\nAs award recipients, Begoon, Gonzales, and Sompallie all received special invitations to attend the Conference on Education and delivered their speeches to the audience of Virginia school board members and superintendents.\r\n\r\nAbout the Virginia School Boards Association\r\nThe Virginia School Boards Association, a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of Virginia school boards, promotes excellence in public education through advocacy, training, and services. The Association offers conferences, information, training, and counseling designed to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s educational leaders.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">###</p>', 'Second Annual VSBA Student Essay Contest Winners Announced', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '11774-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-18 14:32:42', '2022-07-18 18:32:42', '', 11774, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11781', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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6, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Federal-Advocacy-Report-6.28.2021.pdf">June 28, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Federal-Advocacy-Update-7.14.2021.pdf">June 14, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Federal-Advocacy-Report-6.7.2021.pdf">June 7, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Federal-Advocacy-Update-6.1.2021.pdf">June 1, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Federal-Advocacy-Report-5.22.2021.pdf">May 22, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Federal-Advocacy-Update-5.15.2021.pdf">May 15, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Federal-Advocacy-Report-5.8.2021.pdf">May 8, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Federal-Advocacy-Report-5.1.2021.pdf">May 1, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Federal-Advocacy-Update-4.26.2021.pdf">April 24, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Federal-Advocacy-Report-4.17.2021.pdf">April 17, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Federal-Advocacy-Report-4.3.2021.pdf">April 3, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Federal-Advocacy-Report-3.27.2021.pdf">March 27, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Federal-Advocacy-Report-3.20.2021.pdf">March 20, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Federal-Advocacy-Update-3.13.2021.pdf">March 13, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Federal-Advocacy-Update-3.6.2021.pdf">March 6, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Federal-Advocacy-Report-2.27.2021.pdf">February 27, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Federal-Advocacy-Report-2.20.2021.pdf">February 20, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/February-13-2021-Federal-Advocacy-Update.pdf">February 13, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Federal-Advocacy-Report-2.6.2021.pdf">February 6, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Federal-Advocacy-Report-1.30.2021.pdf">January 30, 2021</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Federal-Advocacy-Update-1.16.2021.pdf">January 16, 2021</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>2020</strong></h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Federal-Advocacy-Update-12.19.2020.pdf">December 19, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Federal-Advocacy-Report-12.5.2020.pdf">December 5, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Federal-Advocacy-Report-11.21.2020.pdf">November 21, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Federal-Advocacy-Report-11.6.2020.pdf">November 6, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Federal-Advocacy-Report-10.30.2020.pdf">October 30, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.24.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.24.2020.pdf">October 24, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report10.17.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report10.17.2020.pdf">October 17, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.10.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.10.2020.pdf">October 10, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.5.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.5.2020.pdf">October 5, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_9.26.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_9.26.2020.pdf">September 26, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_9.19.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_9.19.2020.pdf">September 19, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_9.12.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_9.12.2020.pdf">September 12, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_9.4.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_9.4.2020.pdf">September 4, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.29.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.29.2020.pdf">August 29, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.15.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.15.2020.pdf">August 15, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.8.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.8.2020.pdf">August 8, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.1.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.1.2020.pdf">August 1, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.25.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.25.2020.pdf">July 25, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.19.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.19.2020.pdf">July 19, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.3.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.3.2020.pdf">July 3, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.29.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.29.2020.pdf">June 29, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.22.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.22.2020.pdf">June 22, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_6.12.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_6.12.2020.pdf">June 12, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_6.8.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_6.8.2020.pdf">June 8, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.1.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.1.2020.pdf">June 1, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.26.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.26.2020.pdf">May 26, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_5.16.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_5.16.2020.pdf">May 16, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.9.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.9.2020.pdf">May 9, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_5.2.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_5.2.2020.pdf">May 2, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_4.27.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_4.27.2020.pdf">April 25, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_4.6.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_4.6.2020.pdf">April 6, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_3.30.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_3.30.2020.pdf">March 30, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_3.16.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_3.16.2020.pdf">March 16, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_2.29.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_2.29.2020.pdf">February 29, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_2.22.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_2.22.2020.pdf">February 22, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_2.15.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_2.15.2020.pdf">February 15, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><img src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_2.10.2020.pdf" alt="" data-cke-saved-src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_2.10.2020.pdf"><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_2.10.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_2.10.2020.pdf">February 10, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_2.1.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_2.1.2020.pdf">February 1, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_1.25.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_1.25.2020.pdf">January 25, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_1.18.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_1.18.2020.pdf">January 18, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_1.13.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_1.13.2020.pdf">January 13, 2020</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_1.6.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_1.6.2020.pdf">January 6, 2020</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>2019</strong></h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_12.13.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_12.13.2019.pdf">December 13, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_11.25.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_11.25.2019.pdf">November 25, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_11.15.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_11.15.2019.pdf">November 15, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_11.11.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_11.11.2019.pdf">November 11, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_11.4.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_11.4.2019.pdf">November 4, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.28.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.28.2019.pdf">October 28, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.21.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_10.21.2019.pdf">October 21, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Updates_10.11.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Updates_10.11.2019.pdf">October 11, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_10.7.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_10.7.2019.pdf">October 7, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_9.27.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_9.27.2019.pdf">September 27, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_9.20.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_9.20.2019.pdf">September 20, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_9.13.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_9.13.2019.pdf">September 13, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.12.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_8.12.2019.pdf">August 12, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_8.2.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Update_8.2.2019.pdf">August 2, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.26.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.26.2019.pdf">July 26, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.19.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.19.2019.pdf">July 19, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.12.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_7.12.2019.pdf">July 12, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.28.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.28.2019.pdf">June 28, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.21.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.21.2019.pdf">June 21, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.14.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.14.2019.pdf">June 14, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.10.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_6.10.2019.pdf">June 10, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.31.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.31.2019.pdf">May 31, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.20.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.20.2019.pdf">May 20, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.13.2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.13.2020.pdf">May 13, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.3.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_5.3.2019.pdf">May 3, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_4.26.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_4.26.2019.pdf">April 26, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_4.22.2019.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Federal_Advocacy_Report_4.22.2019.pdf">April 22, 2019</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a 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Make sure to stay until the end of the session to be eligible for this years workshop prize!\r\n\r\nWe look forward to hosting your student representatives this year in Williamsburg!\r\n\r\n<b>Location: </b>Williamsburg Lodge Hotel\r\nAllegheny Room\r\n310 South England Street\r\nWilliamsburg, VA, 23185\r\n<b>Cost:</b> $200 per registration\r\n<strong>Brochure:</strong> <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/studentschoolboardrepflyer22.pdf">Click Here</a>\r\n<strong>Registration: </strong>Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. For any event registration questions, please make sure to reach out to Mikaela Coffey at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor!\r\n<img class="aligncenter wp-image-11711" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/download.png" alt="" width="153" height="153">\r\n</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>VSBA Early Bird Workshop\r\nWednesday, November 16, 2022\r\nThe Williamsburg Lodge</h4>\r\nJoin VSBA’s Communication Consultant Kenita Matthews as she will present on the ever important topic of staying engaged with community members and communication tactics. To begin this session, school board members will learn about the basics of communication and how to stay engaged via the most popular social media platforms. 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Within the second hour, school board members will use recent news headlines to explore the laws, policies, and terms of use public officials are obligated to adhere to when using social media.\r\n\r\nWithin the last hour, school board members will go beyond theory to put what they''ve learned about social media into practice through tactics and tips to demonstrate proper social media etiquette.\r\n\r\nYou do not want to miss out on this informative session and learn how to properly stay engaged with your local constituents!\r\n\r\n<b>Location: </b>Williamsburg Lodge Hotel\r\n310 South England Street\r\nWilliamsburg, VA, 23185\r\n<b>Cost:</b> $130 per registration\r\n<strong>Registration: </strong>Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. 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(11817, 5, '2022-07-21 08:30:02', '2022-07-21 12:30:02', '<h2><strong>2022 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Award</strong></h2>\r\nThe Virginia School Boards Association and the VSBA Task Force on Workforce Readiness Co-Chairs Mr. Teddy Martin and Dr. Jeffrey Smith would like to invite your school division to apply for the annual <em>Excellence in Workforce Readiness </em>award. This award seeks to recognize Virginia School Divisions who have achieved excellence in Workforce Readiness through an innovative program/project within your school community with emphasis on:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>communication and collaboration with the business community;</li>\r\n 	<li>student engagement with the business community; or</li>\r\n 	<li>student entrepreneurial activities.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/2022_application-workforcereadinessaward/" rel="attachment wp-att-8996">2022 Workforce Readiness Award Application</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/2022-vsba-rubric-workforce-readiness-award/" rel="attachment wp-att-8997">2022 VSBA Rubric Workforce Readiness Award</a>\r\n<h3>Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h3>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BELOW 5,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Radford City Public Schools, Virginia Tech College Access Collaborative: Virginia Tech Center for Educational Networks and Impacts:\r\n</strong>In the fall 2021 semester, Radford High School (RHS) and Virginia Tech’s (VT’s) College Access Collaborative (CAC) piloted a “Passport to Career and College: Oh, the Places You''ll Go!" (P2C) career and college exploration program for freshmen. P2C programming consisted of three main components: Six interactive career and college sessions led by the CAC, An evening career program for parents and freshmen, and A "Mingle Like You Mean It" job and networking exposition, where students had the opportunity to practice their networking skills with college admissions representatives (from two local universities and the local community college), career professionals (representing six different career fields and career clusters), and a local business that employs students in this age group. Students also participated in “Passport” and “Elevator Pitch” activities at the Mingle event. Through P2C programming, RHS and CAC addressed concerns highlighted by research indicating that high school students in rural communities can lack confidence in their ability to pursue higher education or career training and lack assurance that postsecondary education will lead to future success (Ali &amp; McWhirter, 2006, 2009; cited in concept paper “Redesign Framework for Grades 9-14 in High Needs Communities,” Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Education).\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Rappahannock County Public Schools, Profile of a Graduate Life-Readiness Team</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Powhatan County Public Schools, Powhatan High School Electricity Program</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BETWEEN 5,001 – 10,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Shenandoah County Public Schools, CNA/Phlebotomy Program Partnership:\r\n</strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools (SCPS)currently offers six career pathways in health and medical sciences, including a Biomedical Academy. However, during the 2021-22 school year the division heard from our partners at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, a part of Valley Health, that there was a critical need for local healthcare professionals with phlebotomy skills. A number of SCPS students were interested in earning their credentials in this high-demand area. To meet the needs of our local employers and the desires of our students, SCPS partnered with\r\nLord Fairfax Community College (LFCC), LFCC Workforce Solutions, and Shenandoah Memorial Hospital to offer a phlebotomy technician class to 11 students enrolled in healthcare science courses in the division. SCPS was able to shuffle students’ schedules between schools and online classes in order to meet all graduation requirements while still providing this opportunity. When students have completed the phlebotomy technician course, they will be qualified to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy (CPT) national exam. Ten of the students in the course are also enrolled in the Certified Nurse Aide program at Triplett Tech, the division’s career and technical education school. Upon completion of the nurse aide program, the student is eligible to take the nurse aide certification exam. When the student passes both exams, they will graduate with stackable credentials that make them highly sought-after to be employed in the field of healthcare science.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Nurse Aide Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Pittsylvania County Public Schools, Automotive Technology Program</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION ABOVE 10,001 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Henrico County Public Schools, Preparing Students for the World of Work- The Henrico Way Program:\r\n</strong><span class="s1"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: ''UICTFontTextStyleBody'',serif; color: black;">In Henrico County Public Schools'' Department of Workforce and Career Development, our focus is to prepare students for future success in post-secondary education and the world of </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: ''UICTFontTextStyleBody'',serif; color: black;">work. Our programs strive to help bring academics and work-based learning experiences together. Work-based learning experiences enable students to apply classroom instruction in a real-world business environment and assist students with the transition from the classroom to </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: ''UICTFontTextStyleBody'',serif; color: black;">the workplace. Students'' knowledge, skills, and attitudes are enhanced by participation in supervised, authentic experiences. With this in mind, we began working on a partnership with Henrico County government to develop a summer internship program that placed students in various county workplace environments to develop and practice career-related knowledge based on student interest, developing skillset, and goals. The primary objective of the County Manager''s Summer Academy for Workforce and Career Development was to provide Henrico County Public School (HCPS) students at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Centers an opportunity to participate in a nine-week paid internship program with Henrico County between their junior and senior years. The application process was open to all ACE Center juniors who had completed part 1 of their ACE program, their OSHA-10 </span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: ''UICTFontTextStyleBody'',serif; color: black;">certification (it in a trades program), as well as their Workplace Readiness Skills certification. Applicants were not chosen for their academic performance. Instead, students were accepted based on their interest to participate and their willingness to learn during the work-based learning </span><span class="s1"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: ''UICTFontTextStyleBody'',serif; color: black;">experience. By focusing on passion l instead of grades, we removed one barrier to learning by providing a connection to what was being taught through relevance and interest to the learner. Connecting something relevant to students ensures real learning will take place. This distinction allowed for a diverse group of students to apply to the program and have the opportunity to explore careers they had a passion for, as well as careers they may never have thought of before the </span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: ''UICTFontTextStyleBody'',serif; color: black;">internship; all while making a summer wage. The secondary objective of the program was to provide students with a better understanding of not only the world of work, but of Henrico County. We wanted students to gain an appreciation for all the arduous work and planning that goes into making Henrico one of the best run counties in the country. By developing relationships and seeing for themselves what is often referred to by our County Manager as the "Henrico Way," students gained pride in our community and an </span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: ''UICTFontTextStyleBody'',serif; color: black;">improved understanding of county government and services provided. As students began to feel a part of the Henrico family that takes care of its citizenry, it was our goal that some may find themselves interested in becoming future county employees therefore building potential capacity.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Second Place- Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Project Search Naval Air Station Oceana</b>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Loudoun County Public Schools, Practical Nursing and Nursing Aide Pathways Clinical Hours Partnership</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Questions?\r\n</strong>Contact J.T. Kessler, Government Relations Specialist, at 800-446-8722, 434-295-8722 or e-mail <a href="mailto:jason@vsba.org">jason@vsba.org</a>.\r\n\r\nThank you to our sponsor, VMDO.\r\n\r\n<img src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/architecture-firm-vmdo-branding-design.jpg-e1614266375519-300x75.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="75">\r\n<h2>Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h2>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BELOW 5,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Louisa County Public Schools, The Little Lions Learning Lab:\r\n</strong>Conveniently located on the campus of Louisa County High School (LCHS), the Little Lions Learning Lab (4L) is an innovative early learning and childcare program that is fully operated by LCHS Career and Technical Education staff and students. The Little Lions Learning Lab operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through the utilization of student[1]teachers, student interns, and student apprentices, the learning lab provides childcare to 19 children ages 3-5, all of whom are the children of LCPS employees! The program - which debuted in Fall 2019 - is a valuable asset for LCPS and is already generating substantial benefits in two specific ways: It serves as a convenient and affordable childcare option for LCPS staff. This greatly assists our school division in attracting and retaining top educational talent. It provides a real-life learning lab for our early childhood education students at Louisa County High School, providing them with valuable experience in areas such as child development and supervision.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Goochland County Public Schools, Utility and Heavy Equipment Operators: Building the Foundation for a Career</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Dinwiddie County Public Schools, Workforce Ready Diploma Seal Initiative</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BETWEEN 5,001 – 10,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Culpeper County Public Schools, Teachers for Tomorrow, Esquared, Mock Interviews and Health Care Day:\r\n</strong>Career Partners, Inc. is made possible through a steadfast relationship between Culpeper County educators, businesses, and government leadership. This partnership has established student workforce readiness as a cornerstone of economic development by providing opportunities to explore, participate, and engage in real-world, locally based work experiences. Career Partners, Inc. (CPI), an established 501(c), facilitates synergy between Culpeper County Public Schools and local businesses by providing both the community representation and the financial backing necessary to ensure work-based learning experiences are reflective of actual economic opportunities within Culpeper. Consisting of a Board of Directors, teachers, school staff, and countless volunteers, CPI operates six educational programs, four of which provide direct workforce readiness opportunities exclusively to Culpeper County students.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Henry County Public Schools, Oh Henry! Internships for the Fu</strong><b>ture</b>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Shenandoah County Public Schools, Biomedical Capstone Projects: Department of Motor Vehicles Automated Perimetry by Eli Dellinger</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION ABOVE 10,001 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, WJCC Schools Healthcare Programs Initiative:\r\n</strong>WJCC''s Healthcare Program Initiative utilizes a community-driven approach to developing workforce-ready healthcare students. By starting with local healthcare employers to determine specific needs, an examination of healthcare workforce trends locally and state- and nation-wide, and a survey of our student population, we were able to determine both a great need for entry-level healthcare workers and a high interest from our student population. The implementation of a "healthcare bootcamp" this summer will ensure that our students are ready to excel in college coursework and provide an overview of the healthcare terminology, industry, types of jobs, etc. "Future Focus Friday" career readiness workshops will be implemented on a monthly basis and include topics such as resume writing, mock interviews with actual healthcare employers, guest speakers from the healthcare field, and much more. As we look to the future WJCC, along with its community partners, will replicate this model of student program development in other industry sectors to ensure that we are offering relevant programs that prepare our students for direct employment after high school, or to continue further education on their career pathway. Easily replicated at the regional and state levels, this process leads to an educated workforce that fulfills community needs.\r\n\r\n<b>Second Place- Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke County Public Schools'' Registered Apprenticeship Program</b>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Portsmouth City Public Schools, Health Sciences Career Development Program</strong>\r\n<h3>Regional Winner in Workforce Readiness Awards:</h3>\r\n<b>First Place- New Horizons Regional Education Center, BUILD Hampton Roads; Good Life Solution Program:\r\n</b>The NHRE C BUILD Hampton Roads “Good Life Solution” (GLS) program directly addresses the region’s need to build a skilled workforce and recognizes that many high school students will transition to a post-secondary career. We strive to give students the skills they need and the introductions to employers they desire to gain high-paying employment after high school. The program not only serves our students but energizes the area’s manufacturing, construction, and automotive economy by creating a ready-to-learn entry-level workforce pipeline. This enables local employers to recruit, hire, train, and retain students who complete the GLS program. We accomplish this one employer, one job, one GLS graduate at a time. Built into our NHREC Advanced Technical Careers Academy (Automotive, Construction, and Manufacturing), the GLS program aims to transform traditional career and technical education program paradigms by connecting employers to a pipeline of trained and qualified entry-level candidates. This approach leads to high-quality jobs for our students and high-quality employees for our local community. First initiated in 2017, the Good Life Solution program represents a revolutionary approach to career and technical education that focuses on employers’ hiring and retention needs and the skills and desires of our students.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h2>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BELOW 5,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Cumberland County Public Schools, Career Connections &amp; Dukes Discover Program</strong>\r\nThe Career Connections and Dukes Discover program prepares students for the workforce by allowing them to explore careers and obtain hands on training while in middle and high school. The program provides students with opportunities to learn skills needed to be successful in high-wage, high-demand careers in welding, precision machining, automation, robotics, engineering, and health sciences. "Career Connections and Dukes Discover: Bridging the Gap" is an innovative program that aligns with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate initiative in that it seeks to provide students with the skills, especially the 5 C''s, that will enable them to get and retain high-wage, high-demand jobs in fields of their choice. It revamps high schools so that learning is no longer measured in seat time, allowing students to receive course credits for workplace learning provided by experts in the field. This program connects students to the community and is ensuring Cumberland County students are prepared for success upon graduation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Goochland County Public Schools, Business and Education Roundtables</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Salem City Public Schools, Future Pathways</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BETWEEN 5,001 – 10,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Pittsylvania County Public Schools, Precision Machining Technology</strong>\r\nThe Precision Machining Program at the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center has expanded opportunities for students in Pittsylvania County Schools, thus providing 20 students each year with the opportunity to plant their own seed to career success here in their own region. The program is a proven pipeline into advanced manufacturing that saves students time, and money. Nearly one hundred students have graduated from PCTC and have either obtained a job in the field or went on to earn their associates degree at the Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining. The direct pipeline of STEM based, hands-on education has proven to build a strong foundation of connections from the middle school level all the way into the workplace. Students that leave PCTC, transition to DCC and graduate with a Precision Machining Diploma have 100% job placement. The active engagement of our business and industry partners within our Precision Machining Program along with the support of Danville Community College has created a successful pipeline of skilled workforce for the advanced manufacturing industry.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Shenandoah County Public Schools, Cradle to Careers</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Prince George County Public Schools, After-School Logistics Workforce Development Program</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION ABOVE 10,001 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Fairfax County Public Schools, Health and Medical Services Programs</strong>\r\nFollowing a review of employment data, Fairfax County Public Schools engaged in a partnership with the Claude Moore Foundation and other healthcare partners to expand the Health and Medical Sciences programs. Systematically increasing access to programs for students interested in both entering the workforce and going on to 2- and 4-year collegiate programs. Postsecondary education is not a practical option for every student and this program creates a trained cohort of graduates able to immediately enter the workforce in one of the region''s highest-need industries. Students receive hands-on training on advanced industry standard equipment. During the 2019-20 school year more than 1,900 students were enrolled in HMS courses. Students obtained 241 certifications and licenses that confirm they are prepared for the workforce. The graduation rate for the 2018-19 school year among CTE completer students was 99.6 percent. Falls Church and West Potomac Academies were designated by VDOE as Governor’s Health Science Academies, a title bestowed to academic centers that were created to provide expanded options for students in health sciences and prepare them for high-demand, high-wage, and high-skill careers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield Career and Technical Center Work-Based Learning Program </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Undefeated Youth- Workforce Development Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Below 5,000 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Dinwiddie County Public Schools, #CTE4ALL</strong>\r\nThe #CTE4ALL initiative includes local county partnerships, as well as, over 100 local and regional employers that are committed to the vision of career pathways for every student. The Dinwiddie County School Board is committed to ensuring that 100% of the students are life ready which includes college and career readiness skills.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Louisa County Public Schools, Automotive Tech at Louisa County High School</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Cumberland County Public Schools, Ticket2Tomorrow: Developing Work-Ready Students</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Between 5,001 – 10,000 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Isle of Wight County Public Schools, Incorporating Authenticity into CTE Programs</strong>\r\nFrom the beginning, IWCS focused on providing experiences that would prepare students to go directly into work. Facilities and spaces were built or renovated to simulate actual workplace environments. The division sought out instructors with extensive industry experience who provided instant credibility for our programs. The relationships they established in their previous careers translate to additional partnerships between school and workforce. The partners serve as consultants to ensure the spaces were outfitted with state of the art, industry standard equipment. Business representatives collaborate with instructors to develop curriculum that incorporate the skills and knowledge to prepare students for a successful transition to a post-secondary career.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Henry County Public Schools, Career Academy</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Shenandoah County Public Schools, Connecting Students with the Community</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Above 10,001 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Henrico County Public Schools, Setting the Bar High: CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day</strong>\r\nThe purpose of the CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day is to celebrate students who are entering the workforce after graduation. Many students and athletes have received accolades for achieving their goal of being accepted into the college of their choice. Henrico CTE decided that students entering the world of work right out of high school also deserve recognition. The CTE Signing Day has brought students, teachers and many of Virginia’s businesses together to fill the many great paying jobs that require certified skills and is a great example in showing what CTE programs can provide to graduates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Frederick County Public Schools, Work-based Learning Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Albemarle County Public Schools, Health and Medical Sciences Academy</strong>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Below 5,000 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Carroll County Public Schools, High School STEM Lab</strong>\r\nCarroll County High School’s STEM Lab for agriculture, developed with guidance from faculty at Virginia Tech may have been one of the first in the nation. The combination of a dedicated STEM lab equipped with the latest biotechnology research tools and a dedicated 65-acre farm for agriculture production and research operated by the school’s agriculture department, allows students to learn scientific protocols that will assist local producers to meet higher food safety standards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Louisa County Public Schools, Registered Apprenticeship Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Dinwiddie County Public Schools, Youth Workforce Development Initiative</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Between 5,001 – 10,000 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Montgomery County Public Schools, Work Based Learning Program</strong>\r\nMontgomery County’s Work-Based Learning program has created a cohesive system of career planning and workplace experience that will create Work Ready graduates. Students first learn about career opportunities in the community through field trips, business speakers, career days, and job fairs and then are provided with a variety of placement types. This community-wide effort has dramatically increased the number of work-based learning experiences for their students. To date, 235 local businesses or individuals have committed to providing workplace opportunities for their students.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Pittsylvania County Public Schools, Precision Machining Technology Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Augusta County Public Schools, Manufacturing Program at Stuarts Draft High School</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Above 10,001 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Hampton City Public Schools, Academies of Hampton</strong>\r\nWorking with over 450 industries; postsecondary, civic and government leaders; school administrators; and teachers and students; Hampton City Public Schools examined gaps between current and future workforce needs, identified local and regional projections in high-demand careers, and aligned local and state workforce development priorities. The process resulted in a five-year master plan transforming their four high schools to wall-to-wall college and career academies where students learn through a career-focused lens that connects classroom‐learning experiences to real-world career aspirations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Virginia Beach City Public Schools, High School Career Pathway Internships for Workforce Readiness</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Fairfax County Public Schools, Secondary Transition to Employment Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Questions?</strong>\r\nContact J.T. Kessler, government relations specialist, at 800-446-8722, 434-295-8722 or e-mail jason@vsbaDOTorg', 'Excellence in Workforce Readiness', 'The Virginia School Boards Association and the VSBA Task Force on Workforce Readiness Co-Chairs Mr. Teddy Martin and Dr. Jeffrey Smith would like to invite your school division to apply for the annual Excellence in Workforce Readiness award. 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(11818, 5, '2022-07-21 08:31:24', '2022-07-21 12:31:24', '<h2><strong>2022 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Award</strong></h2>\r\nThe Virginia School Boards Association and the VSBA Task Force on Workforce Readiness Co-Chairs Mr. Teddy Martin and Dr. Jeffrey Smith would like to invite your school division to apply for the annual <em>Excellence in Workforce Readiness </em>award. This award seeks to recognize Virginia School Divisions who have achieved excellence in Workforce Readiness through an innovative program/project within your school community with emphasis on:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>communication and collaboration with the business community;</li>\r\n 	<li>student engagement with the business community; or</li>\r\n 	<li>student entrepreneurial activities.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/2022_application-workforcereadinessaward/" rel="attachment wp-att-8996">2022 Workforce Readiness Award Application</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/2022-vsba-rubric-workforce-readiness-award/" rel="attachment wp-att-8997">2022 VSBA Rubric Workforce Readiness Award</a>\r\n<h3>Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h3>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BELOW 5,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Radford City Public Schools, Virginia Tech College Access Collaborative: Virginia Tech Center for Educational Networks and Impacts:\r\n</strong>In the fall 2021 semester, Radford High School (RHS) and Virginia Tech’s (VT’s) College Access Collaborative (CAC) piloted a “Passport to Career and College: Oh, the Places You''ll Go!" (P2C) career and college exploration program for freshmen. P2C programming consisted of three main components: Six interactive career and college sessions led by the CAC, An evening career program for parents and freshmen, and A "Mingle Like You Mean It" job and networking exposition, where students had the opportunity to practice their networking skills with college admissions representatives (from two local universities and the local community college), career professionals (representing six different career fields and career clusters), and a local business that employs students in this age group. Students also participated in “Passport” and “Elevator Pitch” activities at the Mingle event. Through P2C programming, RHS and CAC addressed concerns highlighted by research indicating that high school students in rural communities can lack confidence in their ability to pursue higher education or career training and lack assurance that postsecondary education will lead to future success (Ali &amp; McWhirter, 2006, 2009; cited in concept paper “Redesign Framework for Grades 9-14 in High Needs Communities,” Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Education).\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Rappahannock County Public Schools, Profile of a Graduate Life-Readiness Team</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Powhatan County Public Schools, Powhatan High School Electricity Program</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BETWEEN 5,001 – 10,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Shenandoah County Public Schools, CNA/Phlebotomy Program Partnership:\r\n</strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools (SCPS)currently offers six career pathways in health and medical sciences, including a Biomedical Academy. However, during the 2021-22 school year the division heard from our partners at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, a part of Valley Health, that there was a critical need for local healthcare professionals with phlebotomy skills. A number of SCPS students were interested in earning their credentials in this high-demand area. To meet the needs of our local employers and the desires of our students, SCPS partnered with\r\nLord Fairfax Community College (LFCC), LFCC Workforce Solutions, and Shenandoah Memorial Hospital to offer a phlebotomy technician class to 11 students enrolled in healthcare science courses in the division. SCPS was able to shuffle students’ schedules between schools and online classes in order to meet all graduation requirements while still providing this opportunity. When students have completed the phlebotomy technician course, they will be qualified to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy (CPT) national exam. Ten of the students in the course are also enrolled in the Certified Nurse Aide program at Triplett Tech, the division’s career and technical education school. Upon completion of the nurse aide program, the student is eligible to take the nurse aide certification exam. When the student passes both exams, they will graduate with stackable credentials that make them highly sought-after to be employed in the field of healthcare science.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Nurse Aide Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Pittsylvania County Public Schools, Automotive Technology Program</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION ABOVE 10,001 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Henrico County Public Schools, Preparing Students for the World of Work- The Henrico Way Program:\r\n</strong>In Henrico County Public Schools'' Department of Workforce and Career Development, our focus is to prepare students for future success in post-secondary education and the world of work. Our programs strive to help bring academics and work-based learning experiences together. Work-based learning experiences enable students to apply classroom instruction in a real-world business environment and assist students with the transition from the classroom to the workplace. Students'' knowledge, skills, and attitudes are enhanced by participation in supervised, authentic experiences. With this in mind, we began working on a partnership with Henrico County government to develop a summer internship program that placed students in various county workplace environments to develop and practice career-related knowledge based on student interest, developing skillset, and goals. The primary objective of the County Manager''s Summer Academy for Workforce and Career Development was to provide Henrico County Public School (HCPS) students at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Centers an opportunity to participate in a nine-week paid internship program with Henrico County between their junior and senior years. The application process was open to all ACE Center juniors who had completed part 1 of their ACE program, their OSHA-10 certification (it in a trades program), as well as their Workplace Readiness Skills certification. Applicants were not chosen for their academic performance. Instead, students were accepted based on their interest to participate and their willingness to learn during the work-based learning experience. By focusing on passion l instead of grades, we removed one barrier to learning by providing a connection to what was being taught through relevance and interest to the learner. Connecting something relevant to students ensures real learning will take place. This distinction allowed for a diverse group of students to apply to the program and have the opportunity to explore careers they had a passion for, as well as careers they may never have thought of before the internship; all while making a summer wage. The secondary objective of the program was to provide students with a better understanding of not only the world of work, but of Henrico County. We wanted students to gain an appreciation for all the arduous work and planning that goes into making Henrico one of the best run counties in the country. By developing relationships and seeing for themselves what is often referred to by our County Manager as the "Henrico Way," students gained pride in our community and an improved understanding of county government and services provided. As students began to feel a part of the Henrico family that takes care of its citizenry, it was our goal that some may find themselves interested in becoming future county employees therefore building potential capacity.\r\n\r\n<b>Second Place- Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Project Search Naval Air Station Oceana</b>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Loudoun County Public Schools, Practical Nursing and Nursing Aide Pathways Clinical Hours Partnership</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Questions?\r\n</strong>Contact J.T. Kessler, Government Relations Specialist, at 800-446-8722, 434-295-8722 or e-mail <a href="mailto:jason@vsba.org">jason@vsba.org</a>.\r\n\r\nThank you to our sponsor, VMDO.\r\n\r\n<img src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/architecture-firm-vmdo-branding-design.jpg-e1614266375519-300x75.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="75">\r\n<h2>Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h2>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BELOW 5,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Louisa County Public Schools, The Little Lions Learning Lab:\r\n</strong>Conveniently located on the campus of Louisa County High School (LCHS), the Little Lions Learning Lab (4L) is an innovative early learning and childcare program that is fully operated by LCHS Career and Technical Education staff and students. The Little Lions Learning Lab operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through the utilization of student[1]teachers, student interns, and student apprentices, the learning lab provides childcare to 19 children ages 3-5, all of whom are the children of LCPS employees! The program - which debuted in Fall 2019 - is a valuable asset for LCPS and is already generating substantial benefits in two specific ways: It serves as a convenient and affordable childcare option for LCPS staff. This greatly assists our school division in attracting and retaining top educational talent. It provides a real-life learning lab for our early childhood education students at Louisa County High School, providing them with valuable experience in areas such as child development and supervision.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Goochland County Public Schools, Utility and Heavy Equipment Operators: Building the Foundation for a Career</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Dinwiddie County Public Schools, Workforce Ready Diploma Seal Initiative</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BETWEEN 5,001 – 10,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Culpeper County Public Schools, Teachers for Tomorrow, Esquared, Mock Interviews and Health Care Day:\r\n</strong>Career Partners, Inc. is made possible through a steadfast relationship between Culpeper County educators, businesses, and government leadership. This partnership has established student workforce readiness as a cornerstone of economic development by providing opportunities to explore, participate, and engage in real-world, locally based work experiences. Career Partners, Inc. (CPI), an established 501(c), facilitates synergy between Culpeper County Public Schools and local businesses by providing both the community representation and the financial backing necessary to ensure work-based learning experiences are reflective of actual economic opportunities within Culpeper. Consisting of a Board of Directors, teachers, school staff, and countless volunteers, CPI operates six educational programs, four of which provide direct workforce readiness opportunities exclusively to Culpeper County students.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Henry County Public Schools, Oh Henry! Internships for the Fu</strong><b>ture</b>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Shenandoah County Public Schools, Biomedical Capstone Projects: Department of Motor Vehicles Automated Perimetry by Eli Dellinger</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION ABOVE 10,001 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, WJCC Schools Healthcare Programs Initiative:\r\n</strong>WJCC''s Healthcare Program Initiative utilizes a community-driven approach to developing workforce-ready healthcare students. By starting with local healthcare employers to determine specific needs, an examination of healthcare workforce trends locally and state- and nation-wide, and a survey of our student population, we were able to determine both a great need for entry-level healthcare workers and a high interest from our student population. The implementation of a "healthcare bootcamp" this summer will ensure that our students are ready to excel in college coursework and provide an overview of the healthcare terminology, industry, types of jobs, etc. "Future Focus Friday" career readiness workshops will be implemented on a monthly basis and include topics such as resume writing, mock interviews with actual healthcare employers, guest speakers from the healthcare field, and much more. As we look to the future WJCC, along with its community partners, will replicate this model of student program development in other industry sectors to ensure that we are offering relevant programs that prepare our students for direct employment after high school, or to continue further education on their career pathway. Easily replicated at the regional and state levels, this process leads to an educated workforce that fulfills community needs.\r\n\r\n<b>Second Place- Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke County Public Schools'' Registered Apprenticeship Program</b>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Portsmouth City Public Schools, Health Sciences Career Development Program</strong>\r\n<h3>Regional Winner in Workforce Readiness Awards:</h3>\r\n<b>First Place- New Horizons Regional Education Center, BUILD Hampton Roads; Good Life Solution Program:\r\n</b>The NHRE C BUILD Hampton Roads “Good Life Solution” (GLS) program directly addresses the region’s need to build a skilled workforce and recognizes that many high school students will transition to a post-secondary career. We strive to give students the skills they need and the introductions to employers they desire to gain high-paying employment after high school. The program not only serves our students but energizes the area’s manufacturing, construction, and automotive economy by creating a ready-to-learn entry-level workforce pipeline. This enables local employers to recruit, hire, train, and retain students who complete the GLS program. We accomplish this one employer, one job, one GLS graduate at a time. Built into our NHREC Advanced Technical Careers Academy (Automotive, Construction, and Manufacturing), the GLS program aims to transform traditional career and technical education program paradigms by connecting employers to a pipeline of trained and qualified entry-level candidates. This approach leads to high-quality jobs for our students and high-quality employees for our local community. First initiated in 2017, the Good Life Solution program represents a revolutionary approach to career and technical education that focuses on employers’ hiring and retention needs and the skills and desires of our students.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h2>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BELOW 5,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Cumberland County Public Schools, Career Connections &amp; Dukes Discover Program</strong>\r\nThe Career Connections and Dukes Discover program prepares students for the workforce by allowing them to explore careers and obtain hands on training while in middle and high school. The program provides students with opportunities to learn skills needed to be successful in high-wage, high-demand careers in welding, precision machining, automation, robotics, engineering, and health sciences. "Career Connections and Dukes Discover: Bridging the Gap" is an innovative program that aligns with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate initiative in that it seeks to provide students with the skills, especially the 5 C''s, that will enable them to get and retain high-wage, high-demand jobs in fields of their choice. It revamps high schools so that learning is no longer measured in seat time, allowing students to receive course credits for workplace learning provided by experts in the field. This program connects students to the community and is ensuring Cumberland County students are prepared for success upon graduation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Goochland County Public Schools, Business and Education Roundtables</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Salem City Public Schools, Future Pathways</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION BETWEEN 5,001 – 10,000 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Pittsylvania County Public Schools, Precision Machining Technology</strong>\r\nThe Precision Machining Program at the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center has expanded opportunities for students in Pittsylvania County Schools, thus providing 20 students each year with the opportunity to plant their own seed to career success here in their own region. The program is a proven pipeline into advanced manufacturing that saves students time, and money. Nearly one hundred students have graduated from PCTC and have either obtained a job in the field or went on to earn their associates degree at the Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining. The direct pipeline of STEM based, hands-on education has proven to build a strong foundation of connections from the middle school level all the way into the workplace. Students that leave PCTC, transition to DCC and graduate with a Precision Machining Diploma have 100% job placement. The active engagement of our business and industry partners within our Precision Machining Program along with the support of Danville Community College has created a successful pipeline of skilled workforce for the advanced manufacturing industry.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Shenandoah County Public Schools, Cradle to Careers</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Prince George County Public Schools, After-School Logistics Workforce Development Program</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>STUDENT POPULATION ABOVE 10,001 STUDENTS</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Fairfax County Public Schools, Health and Medical Services Programs</strong>\r\nFollowing a review of employment data, Fairfax County Public Schools engaged in a partnership with the Claude Moore Foundation and other healthcare partners to expand the Health and Medical Sciences programs. Systematically increasing access to programs for students interested in both entering the workforce and going on to 2- and 4-year collegiate programs. Postsecondary education is not a practical option for every student and this program creates a trained cohort of graduates able to immediately enter the workforce in one of the region''s highest-need industries. Students receive hands-on training on advanced industry standard equipment. During the 2019-20 school year more than 1,900 students were enrolled in HMS courses. Students obtained 241 certifications and licenses that confirm they are prepared for the workforce. The graduation rate for the 2018-19 school year among CTE completer students was 99.6 percent. Falls Church and West Potomac Academies were designated by VDOE as Governor’s Health Science Academies, a title bestowed to academic centers that were created to provide expanded options for students in health sciences and prepare them for high-demand, high-wage, and high-skill careers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield Career and Technical Center Work-Based Learning Program </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Undefeated Youth- Workforce Development Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Below 5,000 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Dinwiddie County Public Schools, #CTE4ALL</strong>\r\nThe #CTE4ALL initiative includes local county partnerships, as well as, over 100 local and regional employers that are committed to the vision of career pathways for every student. The Dinwiddie County School Board is committed to ensuring that 100% of the students are life ready which includes college and career readiness skills.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Louisa County Public Schools, Automotive Tech at Louisa County High School</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Cumberland County Public Schools, Ticket2Tomorrow: Developing Work-Ready Students</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Between 5,001 – 10,000 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Isle of Wight County Public Schools, Incorporating Authenticity into CTE Programs</strong>\r\nFrom the beginning, IWCS focused on providing experiences that would prepare students to go directly into work. Facilities and spaces were built or renovated to simulate actual workplace environments. The division sought out instructors with extensive industry experience who provided instant credibility for our programs. The relationships they established in their previous careers translate to additional partnerships between school and workforce. The partners serve as consultants to ensure the spaces were outfitted with state of the art, industry standard equipment. Business representatives collaborate with instructors to develop curriculum that incorporate the skills and knowledge to prepare students for a successful transition to a post-secondary career.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Henry County Public Schools, Career Academy</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Shenandoah County Public Schools, Connecting Students with the Community</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Above 10,001 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Henrico County Public Schools, Setting the Bar High: CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day</strong>\r\nThe purpose of the CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day is to celebrate students who are entering the workforce after graduation. Many students and athletes have received accolades for achieving their goal of being accepted into the college of their choice. Henrico CTE decided that students entering the world of work right out of high school also deserve recognition. The CTE Signing Day has brought students, teachers and many of Virginia’s businesses together to fill the many great paying jobs that require certified skills and is a great example in showing what CTE programs can provide to graduates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Frederick County Public Schools, Work-based Learning Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Albemarle County Public Schools, Health and Medical Sciences Academy</strong>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards</h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Below 5,000 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Carroll County Public Schools, High School STEM Lab</strong>\r\nCarroll County High School’s STEM Lab for agriculture, developed with guidance from faculty at Virginia Tech may have been one of the first in the nation. The combination of a dedicated STEM lab equipped with the latest biotechnology research tools and a dedicated 65-acre farm for agriculture production and research operated by the school’s agriculture department, allows students to learn scientific protocols that will assist local producers to meet higher food safety standards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Louisa County Public Schools, Registered Apprenticeship Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Dinwiddie County Public Schools, Youth Workforce Development Initiative</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Between 5,001 – 10,000 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Montgomery County Public Schools, Work Based Learning Program</strong>\r\nMontgomery County’s Work-Based Learning program has created a cohesive system of career planning and workplace experience that will create Work Ready graduates. Students first learn about career opportunities in the community through field trips, business speakers, career days, and job fairs and then are provided with a variety of placement types. This community-wide effort has dramatically increased the number of work-based learning experiences for their students. To date, 235 local businesses or individuals have committed to providing workplace opportunities for their students.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Pittsylvania County Public Schools, Precision Machining Technology Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Augusta County Public Schools, Manufacturing Program at Stuarts Draft High School</strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Student Population Above 10,001 Students</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>First Place- Hampton City Public Schools, Academies of Hampton</strong>\r\nWorking with over 450 industries; postsecondary, civic and government leaders; school administrators; and teachers and students; Hampton City Public Schools examined gaps between current and future workforce needs, identified local and regional projections in high-demand careers, and aligned local and state workforce development priorities. The process resulted in a five-year master plan transforming their four high schools to wall-to-wall college and career academies where students learn through a career-focused lens that connects classroom‐learning experiences to real-world career aspirations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Second Place- Virginia Beach City Public Schools, High School Career Pathway Internships for Workforce Readiness</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Third Place- Fairfax County Public Schools, Secondary Transition to Employment Program</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Questions?</strong>\r\nContact J.T. Kessler, government relations specialist, at 800-446-8722, 434-295-8722 or e-mail jason@vsbaDOTorg', 'Excellence in Workforce Readiness', 'The Virginia School Boards Association and the VSBA Task Force on Workforce Readiness Co-Chairs Mr. Teddy Martin and Dr. Jeffrey Smith would like to invite your school division to apply for the annual Excellence in Workforce Readiness award. 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The theme for the 11<sup>th</sup> annual competition, is “Rising Above” Students are invited to submit a 30-second video that conveys the contest theme. 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(11843, 5, '2022-07-26 12:20:01', '2022-07-26 16:20:01', '<h2><strong>Embracing the Science of Reading</strong></h2>\r\n<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">By Savannah Campbell and Jennifer McSweeney     </span></h4>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">In Gloucester County, we embrace the Science of Reading.  Under the leadership of Dr. Jennifer McSweeney (Instructional Literacy Specialist), Gloucester County Public Schools is working diligently to include the 5 pillars of instruction supported by the science:  phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.<img class="size-medium wp-image-11845 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-26-115249.png" alt="" width="164" height="218"></span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead of buying a boxed curriculum, Dr. McSweeney, along with chosen representatives throughout the county, spent years planning, creating, and revising the English/Language Arts curriculum for K-5 in Gloucester.  The highlight of this curriculum is the scope and sequence for phonics.  This phonics sequence focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonics for all students, beginning with simple closed syllable words and moving through prefixes, suffixes, and decoding multisyllabic words.  Jennifer continues to add resources to classrooms that support this curriculum including hands-on manipulatives and decodable stories. 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The success of our students could not be achieved without this teamwork and collaboration. Jennifer strives to empower reading teachers to be leaders in their schools, and she encourages them to constantly continue their own learning, and to share their knowledge with others. Teachers in Gloucester County have endless opportunities to learn through a lending library of books, PD provided by Dr. McSweeney and colleagues, and classroom visits. Jennifer can often be found in a classroom demonstrating a read-aloud, engaging students in word study activities, or showing students how to create a list of ideas for writing. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. McSweeney knows that Gloucester County is making great progress in reading and writing. The Science of Reading framework that is being implemented in every elementary school is helping children learn how to read and to enjoy books. 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(11846, 5, '2022-07-26 12:14:14', '2022-07-26 16:14:14', '<h2><strong>Embracing the Science of Reading</strong></h2>\r\n<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">By Savannah Campbell and Jennifer McSweeney     </span></h4>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">In Gloucester County, we embrace the Science of Reading.  Under the leadership of Dr. Jennifer McSweeney (Instructional Literacy Specialist), Gloucester County Public Schools is working diligently to include the 5 pillars of instruction supported by the science:  phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.<img class="size-medium wp-image-11845 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-26-115249.png" alt="" width="164" height="218"></span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead of buying a boxed curriculum, Dr. McSweeney, along with chosen representatives throughout the county, spent years planning, creating, and revising the English/Language Arts curriculum for K-5 in Gloucester.  The highlight of this curriculum is the scope and sequence for phonics.  This phonics sequence focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonics for all students, beginning with simple closed syllable words and moving through prefixes, suffixes, and decoding multisyllabic words.  Jennifer continues to add resources to classrooms that support this curriculum including hands-on manipulatives and decodable stories. 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Through these books teachers and students discuss what they read, talk about new and interesting words, and think critically about themes and issues. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Gloucester County has provided training opportunities for teachers throughout the past several years.  Dr. McSweeney has led professional development (PD) in comprehension, dyslexia, phonics, and many key educational issues.  Additionally, Jennifer has led, as local facilitator, a cohort of teachers through LETRS training.  A current cohort is also engaged in training this school year.  Furthermore, Gloucester supported more than a dozen teachers as they received Orton-Gillingham training.  Dr. McSweeney, along with a colleague, Savannah Campbell, presented at the English Language Arts VDOE SOL Summer Institute in August on the topic of Science of Reading.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-11844 alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-26-115357-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225">Jennifer has a passion for excellent professional development and earned her doctorate degree in Educational Planning, Policy, and Leadership at The College of William &amp; Mary in 2020. Her dissertation included action research addressing the effectiveness of PD on teacher instruction and self-efficacy, which ultimately leads to student achievement and success. Teachers in Gloucester County were involved in the study, and through it, gathered data, determined courses of action, and created their own paths of learning which resulted in “the best PD I’ve ever had”, as quoted from one teacher. Dr. McSweeney still utilizes what she learned in her research to offer valuable, relevant, and interactive PD to teachers throughout the year. She is always surprised when teachers sign up for her summer and after-hours PD sessions and is sure to have snacks and free give-aways on hand. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Embracing the Science of Reading is a joint effort. Dr. McSweeney works with Title I teachers, reading specialists, teachers, and administrators to continue this good work. The success of our students could not be achieved without this teamwork and collaboration. Jennifer strives to empower reading teachers to be leaders in their schools, and she encourages them to constantly continue their own learning, and to share their knowledge with others. Teachers in Gloucester County have endless opportunities to learn through a lending library of books, PD provided by Dr. McSweeney and colleagues, and classroom visits. Jennifer can often be found in a classroom demonstrating a read-aloud, engaging students in word study activities, or showing students how to create a list of ideas for writing. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. McSweeney knows that Gloucester County is making great progress in reading and writing. The Science of Reading framework that is being implemented in every elementary school is helping children learn how to read and to enjoy books. 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(11847, 5, '2022-07-26 12:23:13', '2022-07-26 16:23:13', '<h2><strong>Embracing the Science of Reading</strong></h2>\n<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">By Savannah Campbell and Jennifer McSweeney     </span></h4>\n\n<hr>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">In Gloucester County, we embrace the Science of Reading.  Under the leadership of Dr. Jennifer McSweeney (Instructional Literacy Specialist), Gloucester County Public Schools is working diligently to include the 5 pillars of instruction supported by the science:  phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.<img class="size-medium wp-image-11845 alignright" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-26-115249.png" alt="" width="164" height="218"></span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead of buying a boxed curriculum, Dr. McSweeney, along with chosen representatives throughout the county, spent years planning, creating, and revising the English/Language Arts curriculum for K-5 in Gloucester.  The highlight of this curriculum is the scope and sequence for phonics.  This phonics sequence focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonics for all students, beginning with simple closed syllable words and moving through prefixes, suffixes, and decoding multisyllabic words.  Jennifer continues to add resources to classrooms that support this curriculum including hands-on manipulatives and decodable stories. 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Through these books teachers and students discuss what they read, talk about new and interesting words, and think critically about themes and issues. </span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Gloucester County has provided training opportunities for teachers throughout the past several years.  Dr. McSweeney has led professional development (PD) in comprehension, dyslexia, phonics, and many key educational issues.  Additionally, Jennifer has led, as a local facilitator, a cohort of teachers through LETRS training.  A current cohort is also engaged in training this school year.  Furthermore, Gloucester supported more than a dozen teachers as they received Orton-Gillingham training.  Dr. McSweeney, along with a colleague, Savannah Campbell, presented at the English Language Arts VDOE SOL Summer Institute in August on the topic of Science of Reading.</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-11844 alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-26-115357-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225">Jennifer has a passion for excellent professional development and earned her doctorate degree in Educational Planning, Policy, and Leadership at The College of William &amp; Mary in 2020. Her dissertation included action research addressing the effectiveness of PD on teacher instruction and self-efficacy, which ultimately leads to student achievement and success. Teachers in Gloucester County were involved in the study, and through it, gathered data, determined courses of action, and created their own paths of learning which resulted in “the best PD I’ve ever had”, as quoted from one teacher. Dr. McSweeney still utilizes what she learned in her research to offer valuable, relevant, and interactive PD to teachers throughout the year. She is always surprised when teachers sign up for her summer and after-hours PD sessions and is sure to have snacks and free give-aways on hand. </span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Embracing the Science of Reading is a joint effort. Dr. McSweeney works with Title I teachers, reading specialists, teachers, and administrators to continue this good work. The success of our students could not be achieved without this teamwork and collaboration. Jennifer strives to empower reading teachers to be leaders in their schools, and she encourages them to constantly continue their own learning, and to share their knowledge with others. Teachers in Gloucester County have endless opportunities to learn through a lending library of books, PD provided by Dr. McSweeney and colleagues, and classroom visits. Jennifer can often be found in a classroom demonstrating a read-aloud, engaging students in word study activities, or showing students how to create a list of ideas for writing. </span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. McSweeney knows that Gloucester County is making great progress in reading and writing. The Science of Reading framework that is being implemented in every elementary school is helping children learn how to read and to enjoy books. 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(11848, 5, '2022-07-26 13:03:31', '2022-07-26 17:03:31', '<h3><span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>From the Executive Director</strong></span></h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<img class="wp-image-271 size-medium alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Gina_NEW-2018-200x300.jpg" alt="Gina Patterson, Executive Director" width="200" height="300">\r\n\r\nDear VSBA Members,\r\n\r\nI wanted to take this opportunity to update you on VSBA’s membership in the newly created <a href="https://www.cossba.org/">Consortium of State School Boards Associations</a> (COSSBA) as one of 22 founding member states. There has been so much great progress made by COSSBA over the past several months and I am pleased to share these updates with all of you.\r\n\r\nPlanning is underway for several upcoming COSSBA events, so please mark your calendars as all VSBA members are eligible to attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Urban Boards Alliance (UBA) Symposium – September 8-9, 2022, in Atlanta, GA (Registration is now open. Visit <a href="https://www.cossba.org/symposium/">www.cossba.org/symposium/</a> for more information.)</li>\r\n 	<li>COSSBA Inaugural National Conference – March 30-April 2, 2023 (Pre-conference March 29) in Tampa, FL</li>\r\n 	<li>Federal Advocacy Event – September 5-7, 2023, in Washington, D.C.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOne of COSSBA’s top priorities is securing federal legislative representation in Washington. The Consortium’s Advocacy Committee has identified a firm and is working on finalizing a contract. This lobbying firm will represent COSSBA’s interests with an immediate presence on Capitol Hill, providing our members with regular updates on education issues at the federal level. The agreement also includes judicial advocacy and tracking of legal cases. I urge you to be on the lookout for federal advocacy updates from COSSBA, which are coming soon.\r\n\r\nVirginia is also part of COSSBA’s Transition Steering Committee (TSC), tasked with carefully crafting the framework and foundation for the Consortium. The TSC, which temporarily serves as the governing body of COSSBA, met in April and May with the following action taken:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Approved a dues structure for COSSBA membership along with a transitional formula for state associations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Employed a Transition Manager;</li>\r\n 	<li>Approved the COSSBA governance structure;</li>\r\n 	<li>Approved the FY 2023 budget, including finance policies and sponsorship program guidelines;</li>\r\n 	<li>Reviewed and approved proposals for federal lobbyists; and</li>\r\n 	<li>Developed proposed bylaws for approval at the TSC’s August meeting.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIt’s exciting to be on the ground floor of a developing national organization representing state school boards associations and, in turn, their local member school boards. I look forward to sharing more updates on our affiliate organization. In the meantime, please visit <a href="http://www.cossba.org">www.cossba.org</a> to find out more.\r\n\r\nI wish you the best of luck as you begin a new school year and thank you for all you do for Virginia’s public school students!', 'From the Executive Director', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'from-the-executive-director-3', '', '', '2022-08-11 08:36:38', '2022-08-11 12:36:38', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11848', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(11849, 5, '2022-07-26 12:52:46', '2022-07-26 16:52:46', '<h3><span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>From the Executive Director</strong></span></h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<img class="wp-image-271 size-medium alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Gina_NEW-2018-200x300.jpg" alt="Gina Patterson, Executive Director" width="200" height="300">\r\n\r\nDear VSBA Members,\r\n\r\nI wanted to take this opportunity to update you on VSBA’s membership in the newly created <a href="https://www.cossba.org/">Consortium of State School Boards Associations</a> (COSSBA) as one of 22 founding member states. There has been so much great progress made by COSSBA over the past several months and I am pleased to share these updates with all of you.\r\n\r\nPlanning is underway for several upcoming COSSBA events, so please mark your calendars as all VSBA members are eligible to attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style="list-style-type: none;">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style="list-style-type: none;">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style="list-style-type: none;">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style="list-style-type: none;">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style="list-style-type: none;">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Urban Boards Alliance (UBA) Symposium – September 8-9, 2022, in Atlanta, GA (Registration is now open .Visit <a href="https://www.cossba.org/symposium/">https://www.cossba.org/symposium/</a> for more information.)</li>\r\n 	<li>COSSBA Inaugural National Conference – March 30-April 2, 2023 (Pre-conference March 29) in Tampa, FL</li>\r\n 	<li>Federal Advocacy Event – September 5-7, 2023, in Washington, D.C.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOne of COSSBA’s top priorities is securing federal legislative representation in Washington. The Consortium’s Advocacy Committee has identified a firm and is working on finalizing a contract. This lobbying firm will represent COSSBA’s interests with an immediate presence on Capitol Hill, providing our members with regular updates on education issues at the federal level. The agreement also includes judicial advocacy and tracking of legal cases. I urge you to be on the lookout for federal advocacy updates from COSSBA, which are coming soon.\r\n\r\nVirginia is also part of COSSBA’s Transition Steering Committee (TSC), tasked with carefully crafting the framework and foundation for the Consortium. The TSC, which temporarily serves as the governing body of COSSBA, met in April and May with the following action taken:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Approved a dues structure for COSSBA membership along with a transitional formula for state associations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Employed a Transition Manager;</li>\r\n 	<li>Approved the COSSBA governance structure;</li>\r\n 	<li>Approved the FY 2023 budget, including finance policies and sponsorship program guidelines;</li>\r\n 	<li>Reviewed and approved proposals for federal lobbyists; and</li>\r\n 	<li>Developed proposed bylaws for approval at the TSC’s August meeting.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIt’s exciting to be on the ground floor of a developing national organization representing state school boards associations and, in turn, their local member school boards. I look forward to sharing more updates on our affiliate organization. In the meantime, please visit <a href="http://www.cossba.org">www.cossba.org</a> to find out more .\r\n\r\nI wish you the best of luck as you begin a new school year and thank you for all you do for Virginia’s public school students!', 'From the Executive Director', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '11848-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-26 12:52:46', '2022-07-26 16:52:46', '', 11848, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11849', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(11850, 5, '2022-07-26 12:52:58', '2022-07-26 16:52:58', '<h3><span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>From the Executive Director</strong></span></h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<img class="wp-image-271 size-medium alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Gina_NEW-2018-200x300.jpg" alt="Gina Patterson, Executive Director" width="200" height="300">\r\n\r\nDear VSBA Members,\r\n\r\nI wanted to take this opportunity to update you on VSBA’s membership in the newly created <a href="https://www.cossba.org/">Consortium of State School Boards Associations</a> (COSSBA) as one of 22 founding member states. There has been so much great progress made by COSSBA over the past several months and I am pleased to share these updates with all of you.\r\n\r\nPlanning is underway for several upcoming COSSBA events, so please mark your calendars as all VSBA members are eligible to attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Urban Boards Alliance (UBA) Symposium – September 8-9, 2022, in Atlanta, GA (Registration is now open .Visit <a href="https://www.cossba.org/symposium/">https://www.cossba.org/symposium/</a> for more information.)</li>\r\n 	<li>COSSBA Inaugural National Conference – March 30-April 2, 2023 (Pre-conference March 29) in Tampa, FL</li>\r\n 	<li>Federal Advocacy Event – September 5-7, 2023, in Washington, D.C.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOne of COSSBA’s top priorities is securing federal legislative representation in Washington. The Consortium’s Advocacy Committee has identified a firm and is working on finalizing a contract. This lobbying firm will represent COSSBA’s interests with an immediate presence on Capitol Hill, providing our members with regular updates on education issues at the federal level. The agreement also includes judicial advocacy and tracking of legal cases. I urge you to be on the lookout for federal advocacy updates from COSSBA, which are coming soon.\r\n\r\nVirginia is also part of COSSBA’s Transition Steering Committee (TSC), tasked with carefully crafting the framework and foundation for the Consortium. The TSC, which temporarily serves as the governing body of COSSBA, met in April and May with the following action taken:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Approved a dues structure for COSSBA membership along with a transitional formula for state associations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Employed a Transition Manager;</li>\r\n 	<li>Approved the COSSBA governance structure;</li>\r\n 	<li>Approved the FY 2023 budget, including finance policies and sponsorship program guidelines;</li>\r\n 	<li>Reviewed and approved proposals for federal lobbyists; and</li>\r\n 	<li>Developed proposed bylaws for approval at the TSC’s August meeting.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIt’s exciting to be on the ground floor of a developing national organization representing state school boards associations and, in turn, their local member school boards. I look forward to sharing more updates on our affiliate organization. In the meantime, please visit <a href="http://www.cossba.org">www.cossba.org</a> to find out more .\r\n\r\nI wish you the best of luck as you begin a new school year and thank you for all you do for Virginia’s public school students!', 'From the Executive Director', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '11848-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-26 12:52:58', '2022-07-26 16:52:58', '', 11848, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11850', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(11853, 3, '2022-07-26 14:03:40', '2022-07-26 18:03:40', '<h3><img class="wp-image-11822 size-full alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Copy-of-2020-Conference-Headers-5.png" alt="" width="820" height="200">\r\n<strong>2022 VSBA Annual Convention</strong>\r\n<strong>November 16 – 18, 2022</strong>\r\n<strong>Colonial Williamsburg Resort</strong></h3>\r\n<span class="JsGRdQ">VSBA''s Annual Convention is the celebratory end-of-year gathering that you do not want to miss out on! This event is the largest and most anticipated meeting of the year, which brings together over one thousand school board members, superintendents, and school division staff from across the state of Virginia. Attendees will hear from three different general session speakers, choose from over fifty hot topic break-out sessions pertinent to public education issues, have the opportunity to meet with businesses dedicated to serving schools, and much more. We look forward to celebrating with you in November.</span>\r\n\r\nSee You in Williamsburg!\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-AC-Brochure-5.pdf">Please Click Here to View the 2022 Annual Convention Brochure! </a>\r\n<p class="Default">For questions or more information, contact Mikaela Coffey, Coordinator of Board Development at mikaela@vsbaDOTorg or 1-800-446-8722.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySkWHG6M9FU">Click Here to View the 2021 AC Recap Video</a></p>\r\n<img class="aligncenter wp-image-11819 size-full" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hello-may-Poster-1.png" alt="" width="1440" height="1920">\r\n\r\nDisclaimer: <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>', 'Annual Convention', '2022 VSBA Annual Convention is November 16 – 18, 2022 in Colonial Williamsburg Resort. The convention brief schedule of events is available. ', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '902-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-26 14:03:40', '2022-07-26 18:03:40', '', 902, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11853', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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The workshop will feature education foundation representatives from across the commonwealth, as well as a presentation from the National Association of Education Foundations.\r\n\r\nTopics include: Relaunching or Establishing a New Education Foundation, Innovative Ways to Use Classroom Grants from Pilots to Sustainable Programs, How to Advance Your Fundraising, a Networking Lunch Session, and much more!\r\n\r\nWhether you are just getting started, or well established. You need to attend this workshop.\r\n\r\n<b>Location: </b>Williamsburg Lodge Hotel\r\n310 South England Street\r\nWilliamsburg, VA, 23185\r\n<b>Cost:</b> $160 per registration\r\n<strong>Brochure:</strong> <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Foundationsflyer22.pdf">Click Here</a>\r\n<strong>Registration: </strong>Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. For any event registration questions, please make sure to reach out to Mikaela Coffey at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor!\r\n<img class="aligncenter  wp-image-11855" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NAEF_PrimaryLogo_Color-1.png" alt="" width="278" height="47">\r\n</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>VSBA Workshop for Student School Board Representatives\r\nWednesday, November 16, 2022\r\nThe Williamsburg Lodge</h4>\r\nJoin us for our 17th Annual Student School Board Representatives Workshop. This year’s event will take place in person. If you are a student board representative, you are not going to want to miss this workshop! To kick off the workshop, student''s will hear from one of their peers who was the recipient of the winner of the 2022 Student Essay Contest, who will be speaking on "Food Security”. There will be a keynote by the founder of the “Love No Ego” Organization; as well as a session on Advocacy and why it is important in their current role as student board representatives; following that there will be a session for these future leaders on how to run for a School Board, and most importantly there will be time for the students to network with one another. Make sure to stay until the end of the session to be eligible for this years workshop prize!\r\n\r\nWe look forward to hosting your student representatives this year in Williamsburg!\r\n\r\n<b>Location: </b>Williamsburg Lodge Hotel\r\nAllegheny Room\r\n310 South England Street\r\nWilliamsburg, VA, 23185\r\n<b>Cost:</b> $200 per registration\r\n<strong>Brochure:</strong> <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/studentschoolboardrepflyer22.pdf">Click Here</a>\r\n<strong>Registration: </strong>Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. For any event registration questions, please make sure to reach out to Mikaela Coffey at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor!\r\n<img class="aligncenter wp-image-11711" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/download.png" alt="" width="153" height="153">\r\n</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>VSBA Early Bird Workshop\r\nWednesday, November 16, 2022\r\nThe Williamsburg Lodge</h4>\r\nJoin VSBA’s Communication Consultant Kenita Matthews as she will present on the ever important topic of staying engaged with community members and communication tactics. To begin this session, school board members will learn about the basics of communication and how to stay engaged via the most popular social media platforms. Kenita will discuss the differences in each, and what this means for the public officials who use them.\r\n\r\nOnce the basics are taught, the session will switch over to a more interactive presentation. 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The workshop will feature education foundation representatives from across the commonwealth, as well as a presentation from the National Association of Education Foundations.\r\n\r\nTopics include: Relaunching or Establishing a New Education Foundation, Innovative Ways to Use Classroom Grants from Pilots to Sustainable Programs, How to Advance Your Fundraising, a Networking Lunch Session, and much more!\r\n\r\nWhether you are just getting started, or well established. You need to attend this workshop.\r\n\r\n<b>Location: </b>Williamsburg Lodge Hotel\r\n310 South England Street\r\nWilliamsburg, VA, 23185\r\n<b>Cost:</b> $160 per registration\r\n<strong>Brochure:</strong> <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Foundationsflyer22-1.pdf">Click Here</a>\r\n<strong>Registration: </strong>Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. For any event registration questions, please make sure to reach out to Mikaela Coffey at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor!\r\n<img class="aligncenter wp-image-11855" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NAEF_PrimaryLogo_Color-1.png" alt="" width="278" height="47">\r\n</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>VSBA Workshop for Student School Board Representatives\r\nWednesday, November 16, 2022\r\nThe Williamsburg Lodge</h4>\r\nJoin us for our 17th Annual Student School Board Representatives Workshop. This year’s event will take place in person. If you are a student board representative, you are not going to want to miss this workshop! To kick off the workshop, student''s will hear from one of their peers who was the recipient of the winner of the 2022 Student Essay Contest, who will be speaking on "Food Security”. There will be a keynote by the founder of the “Love No Ego” Organization; as well as a session on Advocacy and why it is important in their current role as student board representatives; following that there will be a session for these future leaders on how to run for a School Board, and most importantly there will be time for the students to network with one another. Make sure to stay until the end of the session to be eligible for this years workshop prize!\r\n\r\nWe look forward to hosting your student representatives this year in Williamsburg!\r\n\r\n<b>Location: </b>Williamsburg Lodge Hotel\r\nAllegheny Room\r\n310 South England Street\r\nWilliamsburg, VA, 23185\r\n<b>Cost:</b> $200 per registration\r\n<strong>Brochure:</strong> <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/studentschoolboardrepflyer22.pdf">Click Here</a>\r\n<strong>Registration: </strong>Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. For any event registration questions, please make sure to reach out to Mikaela Coffey at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor!\r\n<img class="aligncenter wp-image-11711" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/download.png" alt="" width="153" height="153">\r\n</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>VSBA Early Bird Workshop\r\nWednesday, November 16, 2022\r\nThe Williamsburg Lodge</h4>\r\nJoin VSBA’s Communication Consultant Kenita Matthews as she will present on the ever important topic of staying engaged with community members and communication tactics. To begin this session, school board members will learn about the basics of communication and how to stay engaged via the most popular social media platforms. Kenita will discuss the differences in each, and what this means for the public officials who use them.\r\n\r\nOnce the basics are taught, the session will switch over to a more interactive presentation. Within the second hour, school board members will use recent news headlines to explore the laws, policies, and terms of use public officials are obligated to adhere to when using social media.\r\n\r\nWithin the last hour, school board members will go beyond theory to put what they''ve learned about social media into practice through tactics and tips to demonstrate proper social media etiquette.\r\n\r\nYou do not want to miss out on this informative session and learn how to properly stay engaged with your local constituents!\r\n\r\n<b>Location: </b>Williamsburg Lodge Hotel\r\n310 South England Street\r\nWilliamsburg, VA, 23185\r\n<b>Cost:</b> $130 per registration\r\n<strong>Registration: </strong>Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event as seats are limited. For any event registration questions, please make sure to reach out to Mikaela Coffey at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor!\r\n<img class="aligncenter wp-image-11710" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-08-122324-300x146.png" alt="" width="220" height="107"></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h4>VSBA Comedy Night\r\nWednesday, November 16, 2022\r\nThe Williamsburg Lodge</h4>\r\nGlen Tickle is a comedian and writer from New Jersey. He has performed around the country at festivals and colleges, and has appeared on Amazon Prime, SiriusXM, Cozi TV, and The Travel Channel. He co-hosts the podcast Improvised Wikipedia where he is rewriting all of Wikipedia without doing any research. Glen''s acts mixes observational humor, geek talk, and raising two daughters gives Glen a treasure trove of comedy gold!\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor!\r\n<img class="aligncenter wp-image-11713" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/successful_innovations_logo-300x99.png" alt="" width="203" height="67"></strong>For questions or more information, contact Mikaela Coffey, Coordinator of Board Development at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a> or 1-800-446-8722.</p>', 'Other Convention Activities', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6672-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-27 08:16:33', '2022-07-27 12:16:33', '', 6672, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11861', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(11869, 5, '2022-07-28 09:04:38', '2022-07-28 13:04:38', '<img src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Food-for-Thought.png" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" srcset="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Food-for-Thought.png 600w, https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-Food-for-Thought-300x100.png 300w" alt="" width="600" height="200">\r\n<h3>2022 VSBA Food For Thought Competition</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/resources/competitions-and-challenges/food-for-thought/2021-food-for-thought-entries/">2021 Entries</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.vsba.org/resources/competitions-and-challenges/food-for-thought/wellness-policies/">Wellness Policies</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe VSBA would like to invite all school divisions within Virginia to participate in the tenth annual Food for Thought Competition, a friendly competition between Virginia’s school divisions to showcase their programs that combat childhood hunger, provide healthy school meals, and encourage wellness and physical activity.\r\n\r\nThere were three separate competition categories.\r\n\r\nMeal Access to Fight Hunger\r\nHealthy School Meals\r\nWellness/Physical Activity\r\n\r\nPlease click here for the <strong><a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Food-for-Thought-FAQ2022.pdf">FAQ </a>Document.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Congratulations to our 2022 VSBA Food for Thought Competition Winners!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Meal Access to Fight Hunger</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Under 10,000 Students Winner: Page County Public Schools</li>\r\n 	<li>Over 10,001 Students Winner: Richmond City Public Schools</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Wellness and Physical Activity</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Under 10,000 Students Winner: Isle of Wight County Public Schools</li>\r\n 	<li>Over 10,001 Students: Williamsburg James City County Public Schools</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Healthy School Meals</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Under 10,000 Students Winner: Caroline County Public Schools</li>\r\n 	<li>Over 10,001 Students Winner: Stafford County Public Schools</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nQuestions? Please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a>\r\n\r\nThank you to our sponsor:\r\n\r\n<img src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/abm-logo-300x116.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="76"><a role="button" href="https://www.vsba.org/resources/competitions-and-challenges/food-for-thought/2021-food-for-thought-entries/">\r\nView All Food for Thought Competition Entries from 2021\r\n</a>', 'Food for Thought', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '470-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-28 09:04:38', '2022-07-28 13:04:38', '', 470, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11869', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(11870, 5, '2022-07-28 09:05:02', '2022-07-28 13:05:02', '<strong>2022 VSBA High School Student Video Contest </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Virginia School Boards Association is once again asking Virginia high school students to create a video that expresses their thoughts and ideas about public education. The theme for the 11<sup>th</sup> annual competition, is “Rising Above” Students are invited to submit a 30-second video that conveys the contest theme. The top 3 videos, along with those identified by the judges as honorable mentions, will be posted on VSBA’s YouTube site, and winners will be honored at the VSBA Annual Convention in November.\r\n\r\n<strong>PLEASE NOTE</strong>: Only <u>ONE</u> submission per school division will be accepted.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>The submission deadline is October 3, 2022</u>.</strong>\r\n\r\n**Each student participant listed must complete a Release Form**\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VSBAVideoContest2022.pdf">Click Here for More Information</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VideoContest_ReleaseForm.pdf">Click Here for the Release Form</a>\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions, please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a> or 434-295-8722 ext. 139.\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone wp-image-11698" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-07-123428-300x50.png" alt="" width="378" height="63">', 'Student Video Contest', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '11659-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-28 09:05:02', '2022-07-28 13:05:02', '', 11659, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11870', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(11871, 5, '2022-07-28 09:06:26', '2022-07-28 13:06:26', 'Reporters and local media outlets play an important role in public education. School division leaders rely on responsible reporting by local media representatives so that our community members receive timely information about division initiatives and programs. Considering the impact that media coverage can have on community attitudes and beliefs, the Media Honor Roll was created to recognize fair and balanced reporting about our schools and Virginia’s public education system.\r\n\r\nEach year, in the early Fall, the <em>VSBA Media Honor Roll</em> recognizes media representatives in three categories:  <strong>print</strong>, <strong>radio</strong>, and <strong>television</strong>. Criteria for honorees include the following:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Makes the effort to get to know the superintendent and board chair.</li>\r\n 	<li>Understands the division’s mission and goals.</li>\r\n 	<li>Reports school news in a manner that is fair, accurate, and balanced.</li>\r\n 	<li>Gives a high-profile position to good news about schools.</li>\r\n 	<li>Regularly visits the schools, attends board meetings, etc.</li>\r\n 	<li>Maintains a policy of “no surprises” by sharing information with school representatives.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nPlease note that in addition to submitting individual reporters, you also can submit entire stations or newspapers. The deadline for receipt of the submission form and resolution is <strong>August 22, 2022.</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MediaHonorRoll2022">Click here for the Online Form. </a>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MediaHonorRollGuide_2022-1.pdf">Click Here for the 2022 Guide.</a>\r\n\r\nLater this year, VSBA will publish the Media Honor Roll in the VSBA Newsletter to recognize those honored through this program. We also will send you personalized certificates electronically that are suitable for presentation to reporters at a board meeting.\r\n\r\nFor additional information, please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at 434-295-8722 or email at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<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>\r\n<h3>Congratulations to our 2021 honorees:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Alleghany County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Darrell Gleason, The Virginian Review</li>\r\n 	<li>Jerry Clark, The Alleghany Journal</li>\r\n 	<li>Mark Pifer, The Recorder</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Appomattox County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Dave Walls, WSET - ABC-13</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Bedford County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jamey Cross, The News &amp; Advance</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Caroline County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Ted Schubel, B101.5</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Carroll County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>David Broyles, The Carroll News</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Covington City</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jerome Johnson, The Virginian Review &amp; The Recorder</li>\r\n 	<li>Jerry Clark, Alleghany Journal</li>\r\n 	<li>Darrell Gleason, The Virginian Review</li>\r\n 	<li>Gregory A. Howard, Highlands Media Group</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Culpeper County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jonathan Krawchuk, Culpeper Media Network</li>\r\n 	<li>Josh Gully, Culpeper Times</li>\r\n 	<li>Culpeper Media Network</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Cumberland County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Laura McFarland, Cumberland TodayAlexa Massey, The Farmville Herald</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Falls Church City</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nicholas Benton, Falls Church News Press</li>\r\n 	<li>Matt Delaney, Falls Church News Press</li>\r\n 	<li>Heather Graf, WJLA TV</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Fredericksburg City</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Adele Uphaus, Fredricksburg Free Lance-Star</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Hanover County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Holly Prestidge, Richmond Times-Dispatch</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Henry County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Kendall Davis, WDBJ7Luis Romero, BTW21</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>King and Queen County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Chris Rose, Rappahannock Times</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Lexington City</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Harrison Mines Branham, The News Gazette</li>\r\n 	<li>Bruce Young, WDBJ7</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Louisa County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Rob Cardwell, WTVR CBS 6</li>\r\n 	<li>David Holtzman, The Central Virginian</li>\r\n 	<li>Carly Haynes, CBS19 News</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Lunenburg County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crystal Vandergrift, The Kenbridge-Victoria Dispatch</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Lynchburg City</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Jamey Cross, The News &amp; Advance</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mathews County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Charles Koenig, Gloucester-Mathews Gazette</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>New Kent County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Andre Jones, New Kent Charles City Chronicle</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Newport News City</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Katie Collet, WAVY 10</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Petersburg City</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Matthew Fultz, WTVR_TV CBS 6 News</li>\r\n 	<li>Jessica Nocera, Richmond Times-Dispatch</li>\r\n 	<li>Karina Bolster, NBC 12 News</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Powhatan County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Laura McFarland, Powhatan Today</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Prince George County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Michael Campbell, Prince George County Public Schools</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Radford City</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Janay Reece, WDBJ7</li>\r\n 	<li>Travis Wells, WDBJ7</li>\r\n 	<li>Katy Rashetk, WDBJ7</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Roanoke County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Claire Mitzel, The Roanoke Times</li>\r\n 	<li>Eric Miller, WDBJ-TV</li>\r\n 	<li>Debbie Adams, The Salem Viton Messenger</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shenandoah County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>John Hood, WHSV TV 3</li>\r\n 	<li>Rich Cooley, Northern Virginia Daily</li>\r\n 	<li>Tommy Keeler, Northern Virginia Daily</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Smyth County</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Linda Burchette, Smyth County News &amp; Messenger</li>\r\n 	<li>Stephanie Porter-Nichols, Smyth County News &amp; Messenger</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Media Honor Roll', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '481-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-28 09:06:26', '2022-07-28 13:06:26', '', 481, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11871', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(11872, 5, '2022-07-28 09:07:10', '2022-07-28 13:07:10', 'Local businesses have the power to shape community attitudes about public schools, and the VSBA Business Honor Roll is a way for local school divisions to recognize local businesses for their support, especially as schools face increasing budget uncertainty. The Business Honor Roll helps divisions say “thank you” for their vital contributions.\r\n\r\nBusinesses large and small, corporate-owned or family-run, play a key role in supporting our communities and local schools. They contribute to our school divisions in many ways, including helping schools with in-kind or financial contributions, donating to scholarship programs, supporting extracurricular activities, offering internship opportunities, volunteering in the schools, and sponsoring field trips. This type of support is invaluable.\r\n\r\nIf you are working with a local business that deserves recognition, your division can add up to three names to the VSBA Business Honor Roll by passing a resolution (sample enclosed) and submitting the online form to us by <strong>April 1, 2022</strong>.\r\n\r\nLater this year, VSBA will publish the Business Honor Roll in the association newsletter and issue a news release about those honored through this program. We also will mail personalized recognition certificates and letters of congratulations for each business to division superintendents in time for boards to present to them at May school board meetings.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your participation in this effort. Please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a> or 800-446-8722 if you have any questions.\r\n\r\nTo view the Guide for Business Honor Roll please click <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BusinessHonorRoll_2022Guide.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Bullying_Prevention_2020_Packet_.pdf">here</a>.\r\n<h3>Business Honor Roll Recipients 2022</h3>\r\n<strong>Alleghany County</strong>\r\nLewisGale Hospital Alleghany\r\n\r\n<strong>Appomattox County</strong>\r\nTaco Wagon Mexican Restaurant\r\nBlended Soul Food Truck\r\nTruist Bank\r\n\r\n<strong>Caroline County</strong>\r\nWrights Chapel\r\nThe Port Royal Museum\r\n\r\n<strong>Carroll County </strong>\r\nMcDonalds of Hillsville\r\n\r\n<strong>Culpeper County </strong>\r\nBattlefield Automotive\r\nCareer Partners Inc.\r\nCulpeper Wellness Foundation\r\n\r\n<strong>Cumberland County </strong>\r\nCumberland Pharmacy\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinwiddie County </strong>\r\nHardee’s Restaurant of Dinwiddie #2957\r\nElite Contracting Group\r\nWal-Mart Distribution Center #6023\r\n\r\n<strong>Fairfax County </strong>\r\nCapital One\r\nInova Health Systems\r\nWestern Fairfax Christian Ministries\r\n\r\n<strong>Falls Church City </strong>\r\nThe State theatre\r\nAscension Chiropractic\r\nThe gaskins Team\r\n\r\n<strong>Fredericksburg City </strong>\r\nThe Gemini 3 Group Inc. (G3G)\r\nUnmasked Inc.\r\nFredericksburg Host Lions Club\r\n\r\n<strong>Galax City </strong>\r\nBriar Patch marketplace &amp; Café\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County </strong>\r\nMosley Architects\r\n\r\n<strong>Hampton City </strong>\r\nCity of Hampton Public Works\r\nThomas Nelson Community College\r\n\r\n<strong>Henry County </strong>\r\nEastman\r\n\r\n<strong>Isle of Wight County </strong>\r\nCarr Farms\r\nSumitomo Drive Technologies\r\nLiebherr Mining Equipment\r\n\r\n<strong>King George County </strong>\r\nPizza Bono\r\nWalker Sand and Stone\r\nAccess Eyes\r\n\r\n<strong>Lexington City </strong>\r\nJust Games\r\n\r\n<strong>Lunenburg County </strong>\r\nSmith’s Pharmacy\r\n\r\n<strong>Mathews County </strong>\r\nChesapeake Bank\r\n\r\n<strong>Nelson County </strong>\r\nSaunders Brothers Inc.\r\nCreation Appreciation Landscaping\r\nNelson Food Mart/Chicken Coop\r\n\r\n<strong>Newport News City </strong>\r\nCommunity Knights\r\nAnthem HealthKeepers Plus\r\nNewsome Bailey Project\r\n\r\n<strong>Norton City </strong>\r\nNorton Appraisal Company\r\nInnovative Graphics\r\nDoughmakers\r\n\r\n<strong>Petersburg City </strong>\r\nRIC1 Amazon Fulfilment Center\r\nThe Metropolitan Business League\r\nSamaritan’s Feet International\r\n\r\n<strong>Prince Edward County </strong>\r\nGemini Inc.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prince George County </strong>\r\nJames River Junior Women’s Club\r\nUnity Baptist Church\r\nRams Petroleum\r\n\r\n<strong>Prince William County </strong>\r\nDominion Energy\r\nJoyce Koons Automotive Group\r\nMosley Architects\r\n\r\n<strong>Rappahannock County </strong>\r\nRappahannock County PTO\r\n\r\n<strong>Shenandoah County </strong>\r\nShentel\r\nShenandoah County Fire and Rescue\r\n\r\n<strong>Staunton City </strong>\r\nSalvation Army\r\nProject GROWS\r\nBojangles\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City </strong>\r\nSmooth Athletics\r\nValley Pool and Spa\r\nState Farm\r\n\r\n<strong>Williamsburg-James City County Greystone </strong>\r\nWalmart Distribution Center\r\nWilliamsburg Area Association of Realtors', 'Business Honor Roll', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '464-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-28 09:07:10', '2022-07-28 13:07:10', '', 464, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11872', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(11873, 5, '2022-07-28 09:08:21', '2022-07-28 13:08:21', 'Would you like to thank your employer for supporting you and your work as a school board member?\r\n\r\nEvery January, the VSBA Employer Commendation Program provides school board members with the opportunity to thank their employers for providing the support and/or encouragement that is often needed to perform school board duties. Upon the recommendation of any Virginia school board member who is employed full-time, the VSBA executive director will send a letter of commendation to the board member''s employer and a certificate suitable for framing and display. These awards serve to:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Remind employers that school board service is an essential and demanding avocation;</li>\r\n 	<li>Encourage constructive dialogue concerning local education topics;</li>\r\n 	<li>Reinforce the employer''s existing commitment to school board service; and</li>\r\n 	<li>Encourage other employees to consider participating in the educational process or to lend their support to those who do.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPlease complete the <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/employercommendation2022" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020EmployerCommendation">online form</a> by January 20, 2022. Letters and certificates will be mailed to recommended employers in February (VSBA School Board Appreciation Month).\r\n\r\nQuestions? Please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at 434-295-8722 or email <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a>.', 'Employer Commendation Program', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '466-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-28 09:08:21', '2022-07-28 13:08:21', '', 466, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11873', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(11874, 5, '2022-07-28 09:14:52', '2022-07-28 13:14:52', '<h3><img class="size-full wp-image-11822 alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Copy-of-2020-Conference-Headers-5.png" alt="" width="820" height="200">\r\n2022 VSBA Annual Convention Contests &amp; Competitions</h3>\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship\r\n</strong><span style="color: #000000;">The Virginia School Boards Association is excited to announce the 2022 VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship. The scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2023, who have served as a student school board representative during their junior or senior year and whose division is in good standing with the VSBA. The deadline to submit an application is September 30, 2022, and the scholarship will be awarded at the 2022 VSBA Annual Convention.</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><span style="color: #000000;">Please share the below flyer and scholarship application with your student school board representatives. If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Moore, membership services coordinator at brittany@vsba.org.</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022ExhibitorsScholarshipFlyer.pdf">Click Here for the Flyer</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Scholarship-Application.pdf">Click Here for the Application</a>\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><span style="color: #000000;">The VSBA would like to extend a special thank you to our Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor Moseley Architects, Gold Sponsors McGraw Hill and Stantec, and Silver Sponsors RRMM Architects.</span></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA High School Student Video Contest\r\n</strong></span>The Virginia School Boards Association is once again asking Virginia high school students to create a video that expresses their thoughts and ideas about public education. The theme for the 11<sup>th</sup> annual competition, is “Rising Above” Students are invited to submit a 30-second video that conveys the contest theme. The top 3 videos, along with those identified by the judges as honorable mentions, will be posted on VSBA’s YouTube site, and winners will be honored at the VSBA Annual Convention in November.\r\n\r\n<strong>PLEASE NOTE</strong>: Only <u>ONE</u> submission per school division will be accepted.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>The submission deadline is October 3, 2022</u>.</strong>\r\n\r\n**Each student participant listed must complete a Release Form**\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VSBAVideoContest2022.pdf">Click Here for More Information</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VideoContest_ReleaseForm.pdf">Click Here for the Release Form</a>\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions, please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a> or 434-295-8722 ext. 139.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor:</strong></p>\r\n<img class=" wp-image-11698 aligncenter" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-07-123428-300x50.png" alt="" width="390" height="65">\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture Competition\r\n</strong></span>The VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture is held annually in conjunction with the VSBA Annual Convention (November 16-18, 2022), which is attended by over 1,000 school division leaders from across the Commonwealth. The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness among board members about the relationship between good design and effective teaching and learning. VSBA invites your firm to submit exemplary projects. Projects will be judged, and exceptional projects will garner recognition.\r\n\r\nEntries are now being accepted. The application deadline is September 12th and project slides are due by October 3rd. We look forward to seeing what great work you have done in Virginia''s schools. Please contact Brittany Moore, VSBA membership services coordinator, at brittany@vsba.org or 434-295-8722 should you have any questions.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/fef3b5da701/e411c06c-b7e2-4f57-8241-6dbea92a1b7d.pdf?rdr=true">Click Here to View the Contest Brochure</a>!\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor:</strong></p>\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11654" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/first-citizens-bank-logo-300x91.png" alt="" width="300" height="91">\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-10676" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Artwork_VSBA-2022-02-002-1.jpg" alt="" width="273" height="275"></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>VSBA 5K Run/Walk</strong></span>\r\n<span class="JsGRdQ">We are looking forward to the 18th Annual VSBA 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Quinn Evans, and co-sponsored by Ascent and DMWPV! The 5K is scheduled to take place Thursday morning of the convention starting at 7:00 am. Awards are presented at the Closing General Session for:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Fastest Run (Male and Female Category)</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Fastest Walk (Male and Female Category)</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Team Spirit</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Best Individual Spirit</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="JsGRdQ">All registrants for the 5K will receive a free t-shirt for participating! You do not want to miss out, so make sure that you register today!</span></p>\r\n<a href="https://register.chronotrack.com/r/66531">Click here to register for your spot in the line up!</a>\r\n\r\nFor questions or more information, contact Mikaela Coffey, Coordinator of Board Development at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a> or 1-800-446-8722.', 'Annual Convention Contests and Competitions', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6645-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-28 09:14:52', '2022-07-28 13:14:52', '', 6645, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11874', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(11875, 5, '2022-07-28 09:15:20', '2022-07-28 13:15:20', '<h3><img class="size-full wp-image-11822 alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Copy-of-2020-Conference-Headers-5.png" alt="" width="820" height="200">\r\n2022 VSBA Annual Convention Contests &amp; Competitions</h3>\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship\r\n</strong><span style="color: #000000;">The Virginia School Boards Association is excited to announce the 2022 VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship. The scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2023, who have served as a student school board representative during their junior or senior year and whose division is in good standing with the VSBA. The deadline to submit an application is September 30, 2022, and the scholarship will be awarded at the 2022 VSBA Annual Convention.</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><span style="color: #000000;">Please share the below flyer and scholarship application with your student school board representatives. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a>.</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022ExhibitorsScholarshipFlyer.pdf">Click Here for the Flyer</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Scholarship-Application.pdf">Click Here for the Application</a>\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><span style="color: #000000;">The VSBA would like to extend a special thank you to our Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor Moseley Architects, Gold Sponsors McGraw Hill and Stantec, and Silver Sponsors RRMM Architects.</span></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA High School Student Video Contest\r\n</strong></span>The Virginia School Boards Association is once again asking Virginia high school students to create a video that expresses their thoughts and ideas about public education. The theme for the 11<sup>th</sup> annual competition, is “Rising Above” Students are invited to submit a 30-second video that conveys the contest theme. The top 3 videos, along with those identified by the judges as honorable mentions, will be posted on VSBA’s YouTube site, and winners will be honored at the VSBA Annual Convention in November.\r\n\r\n<strong>PLEASE NOTE</strong>: Only <u>ONE</u> submission per school division will be accepted.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>The submission deadline is October 3, 2022</u>.</strong>\r\n\r\n**Each student participant listed must complete a Release Form**\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VSBAVideoContest2022.pdf">Click Here for More Information</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VideoContest_ReleaseForm.pdf">Click Here for the Release Form</a>\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions, please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a> or 434-295-8722 ext. 139.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor:</strong></p>\r\n<img class=" wp-image-11698 aligncenter" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-07-123428-300x50.png" alt="" width="390" height="65">\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture Competition\r\n</strong></span>The VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture is held annually in conjunction with the VSBA Annual Convention (November 16-18, 2022), which is attended by over 1,000 school division leaders from across the Commonwealth. The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness among board members about the relationship between good design and effective teaching and learning. VSBA invites your firm to submit exemplary projects. Projects will be judged, and exceptional projects will garner recognition.\r\n\r\nEntries are now being accepted. The application deadline is September 12th and project slides are due by October 3rd. We look forward to seeing what great work you have done in Virginia''s schools. Please contact Tom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a> or 434-295-8722 should you have any questions.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/fef3b5da701/e411c06c-b7e2-4f57-8241-6dbea92a1b7d.pdf?rdr=true">Click Here to View the Contest Brochure</a>!\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor:</strong></p>\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11654" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/first-citizens-bank-logo-300x91.png" alt="" width="300" height="91">\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-10676" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Artwork_VSBA-2022-02-002-1.jpg" alt="" width="273" height="275"></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>VSBA 5K Run/Walk</strong></span>\r\n<span class="JsGRdQ">We are looking forward to the 18th Annual VSBA 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Quinn Evans, and co-sponsored by Ascent and DMWPV! The 5K is scheduled to take place Thursday morning of the convention starting at 7:00 am. Awards are presented at the Closing General Session for:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Fastest Run (Male and Female Category)</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Fastest Walk (Male and Female Category)</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Team Spirit</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Best Individual Spirit</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="JsGRdQ">All registrants for the 5K will receive a free t-shirt for participating! You do not want to miss out, so make sure that you register today!</span></p>\r\n<a href="https://register.chronotrack.com/r/66531">Click here to register for your spot in the line up!</a>\r\n\r\nFor questions or more information, contact Mikaela Coffey, Coordinator of Board Development at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a> or 1-800-446-8722.', 'Annual Convention Contests and Competitions', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6645-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-28 09:15:20', '2022-07-28 13:15:20', '', 6645, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11875', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(11876, 5, '2022-07-28 09:18:17', '2022-07-28 13:18:17', '<strong>WHAT IS THE VSBA SHOWCASES FOR SUCCESS?</strong>\r\nAs a means of encouraging community awareness and positive press coverage of public education, the Virginia School Boards Association is inviting school divisions to recommend programs and initiatives that would serve as appropriate “Showcases for Success” in public education. Last year, 92 programs were profiled and the list was shared with journalists, school board members, superintendents, legislators, and top state officials. Press coverage was generated statewide, and this project served to be an effective tool for disarming the critics of public education.\r\n\r\n<strong>WHAT WAS THIS YEAR’S FOCUS?</strong>\r\nThe focus of the 2022 VSBA Showcases for Success is <em>Virginia Public Schools: Setting the Precedent</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE A QUESTION?</strong>\r\nTom Brewster, Assistant Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org"><strong>tom@vsba.org</strong></a> or 434-295-8722\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022ShowcasesforSuccess.pdf">Click Here to View the Special Edition Newsletter.</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>2022 Showcases for Success</h2>\r\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Middle School CTE Initiative </strong>\r\nClifton Middle School in Alleghany County is placing a growing emphasis on Career and Technical Education. The CTE classes have been revamped to provide students with more hands-on-learning experiences. Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are using technology, tools, and equipment to construct individual and group projects in class. The goal is to enhance the students’ awareness of the realm of possibilities offered to them through Career and Technical Education. The school celebrated Career and Technical Education Month in February 2022. The Technology Education classes combined with Business classes to study workplace readiness skills. Guest speakers addressed the classes during about career opportunities and students participated in a virtual career fair through Junior Achievement. Technology Education has been approved to change to Agriculture Education for the 2022-2023 school year. Through Agriculture Education students will cover topics such as CTE/Agriculture careers, workplace readiness skills, animal science, plant science, natural resources, and agriculture mechanics. The CTE/Agriculture program will be designed to feed students to an agriculture program at Alleghany High School. An FFA chapter will be established at the middle school to help expand students’ skills and knowledge.\r\nContact Information: Jennifer Hannah, Technology Education Teacher, <a href="mailto:jhannah@alleghany.k12.va.us">jhannah@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 863-1726\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Living History Project </strong>\r\nDuring Black History Month in 2022, Alleghany High School in Alleghany County used the Living History Project to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. African Americans who live or once lived in Alleghany County were invited to speak to Social Studies classes. The speakers spoke on a variety of topics either in-person or through Zoom video conferencing. Former African American athletes highlighted how sports helped them focus on their academic studies. Former teachers spoke of how they were inspired by their students. Other speakers shared their stories and experiences of transitioning from segregated to integrated schools in the 1960s. Many of them shared warm memories from their all-Black schools, which are now closed. All of the guest speakers stressed to students the need for kindness in today’s world and they challenged them to overcome obstacles they will face in life. The students were left with new knowledge and goals that will not be easily forgotten. All of the sessions were recorded so they can be accessed to provide a living history to future generations.\r\nContact Information: Mallory Thompson, Social Studies Teacher, <a href="mailto:mnicely2@alleghany.k12.va.us">mnicely2@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 863-1700\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Creative Alternative Learning </strong>\r\nTo address learning loss, Callaghan Elementary School in Alleghany County has implemented a creative alternative schedule for Title I and remedial instruction. The staff has restructured Title I delivery from a pull-out model to an all-inclusive block-style schedule. In addition, a 50-minute block time is being dedicated daily for remedial instruction to all students in grades K-4. Instruction almost exclusively occurs in strategic small groupings across grade levels during the dedicated block of time. Individual classrooms from K-4 exchange students and occasionally, some students travel to grade-level groups either below or above to receive appropriate instruction. Student groupings are based on data points from multiple sources such as PALs, VKRP and SchoolPace (American Reading Company). All students receive personalized remediation regardless of Title I qualification and participation. The traditional 30 minutes per day, single classroom pull-out model for only students who qualify for Title I instruction has been replaced. The creative alternative schedule for Title I and remedial instructional instruction is considered a work in progress and the staff is making adjustments as it moves forward.\r\nContact Information: Josh Craft, Principal, <a href="mailto:jcraft@alleghany.k12.va.us">jcraft@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 965-1810\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Appomattox County Public Schools: Raider Ready Day </strong>\r\nRaider Ready Day (RRD) is a student engagement event for eighth-grade students at Appomattox Middle School to explore high school CTE programs before selecting their courses. RRD is designed and led by current students in all sixteen CTE programs at Appomattox County High School. The interactive experience gives students an opportunity to see each program and all the spaces and ask questions about the courses. The goal is to increase enrollment in CTE programs by improving awareness of the overall opportunities and possibilities for industry certifications and career readiness due to participation in specific programs. The success of this event is primarily a result of being led by students. The energy and excitement the high school students show when sharing what they are learning and how it has impacted them is powerful, and the passion is contagious. The teacher in the room is the facilitator, but the students are the ambassadors of their programs.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Amy D. Huskin, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, &amp; CTE, <a href="mailto:adhuskin@acpsweb.com">adhuskin@acpsweb.com</a>, 434-352-8251\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Botetourt County Public Schools: Career &amp; Technical Education </strong>\r\nThe Career and Technical Education program in Botetourt County has and continues to have a transcendent impact on student achievement. Any of the classes taken on an individual basis are impressive but as a whole the results are simply spectacular. The 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 CTE annual Performance Report data shows a 100% graduation rate for students who were CTE completers. Those students also showed excellent performance on SOL tests, post-program placement and certification attainment. Quite simply, students involved in the CTE programs graduate and continue on their chosen career paths. Students, parents and community members are recognizing the success as evident by the fact that even as division enrollment is in a decline the enrollment in CTE programs continues to increase according to the division SEDF report. This is a testament to the variety and quality of the programs and instructors. The CTE program in Botetourt County cultivates success.\r\nContact Information: Mike Ketron, Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mketron@bcps.k12.va.us">mketron@bcps.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 473-8216\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Bristol Virginia Public Schools: Treatment Team for Students</strong>\r\nA team of professionals at Van Pelt Elementary meets every Monday morning to discuss students in need. Roughly 10% of the at-risk student population is discussed. Team members represent multiple agencies and community partners. These weekly meetings allow the team to maintain consistent communication and develop a proactive plan to help students. The team approach prevents duplication of services and allows this group of professionals to focus on the needs of each child. These meetings have proven to be an invaluable tool to help Van Pelt’s students succeed.\r\nContact Information: Jared Rader, Principal, <a href="mailto:jrader@bvps.org">jrader@bvps.org</a>, 276 821 5770\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Caroline County Public Schools: CCPS Summer Academy Extravaganza </strong>\r\nAmidst a pandemic, Caroline County was up for the challenge to bridge the learning gap while also connecting the work to the social emotional needs of our learners. The Summer Academy Extravaganza was offered to rising kindergarten through eight grade students. At the elementary level the morning began with social-emotional connections which looked like morning meetings with integrated Mind Up Curriculum and Sanford Harmony activities. Following students were focused on literacy and math skill building lessons which were crafted by reading and math specialists. Rich literature was purchased to ground the learning and link cross-curricular content. Students received breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. The afternoon consisted of self-selected clubs and activities such as STEM, plants and animals, cooking, cheerleading, arts &amp; crafts, dance, and much more. Students were actively engaged, connecting with their peers, and enjoying the full day program.\r\nContact Information: Terrie Haley, Director of Elementary Education, <a href="mailto:thaley@ccps.us">thaley@ccps.us</a>, 804-633-5088\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Caroline County Public Schools: Family Engagement &amp; The NEW Caroline Cruiser </strong>\r\nCCPS has a renewed focus on family engagement since the COVID 19 pandemic. We have a full-time family engagement staff member at each of our five schools to support students and families by connecting them to outside resources. In addition, the federal programs department sponsored a wrap the bus project, which revitalized an older CCPS bus into a community bus. The Caroline Cruiser was born and now travels into throughout our community for events with free school supplies and educational materials for families.\r\nContact Information: Lisa Stevens, <a href="mailto:lstevens@ccps.us">lstevens@ccps.us</a>. Andrea Ross, Director of Federal Programs, aross@ccps.us, 804-633-5088\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: FACE van </strong>\r\nAt the start of the 2021-22 school year, Chesterfield County Public Schools launched the Family and Community Engagement van, a turnkey resource for schools. The FACE van is packed with everything schools need to connect with families in a fun, easy-to-access way. The FACE van brings the fun of popcorn and snow cones plus Wi-Fi and Chromebooks. “Chesterfield County Public Schools is on the go, connecting with students and families where they are,” said Dr. Merv Daugherty, superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. “We are not waiting for families to come to us: We are on the go and heading out to meet our families where they are.” Chesterfield County government donated the used van to the school system, and the Chesterfield Education Foundation, TowneBank Chesterfield, Uptown Alley and Fast Signs of Midlothian funded the van’s transformation.\r\nContact Information: Amy Bartilotti, Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinator, <a href="mailto:amelia_bartilotti@ccpsnet.net">amelia_bartilotti@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-216-0155\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: Super Senior Passport </strong>\r\nChesterfield County residents who are 60 or older are invited to apply for a Super Senior Passport. Designed to thank senior residents for their support and encourage them to remain active in Chesterfield County Public Schools, the Super Senior Passport is free and provides: • Discounted fees for Super Senior Passport classes and other adult education classes on a space-available basis • Free admission to school athletic events (except playoffs and tournaments) • Free admission to music and theater productions in schools • Free admission to certain other school activities for which fees are charged.\r\nContact Information: Leigh Ann McKelway, writer-editor, <a href="mailto:leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net">leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-661-0650\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: CCPS on the Go! newsletter </strong>\r\nChesterfield County Public Schools is a growing (more than 63,000 students at last count), award-winning school system. But 65% of Chesterfield County households do not have children 18 or younger. Even though a majority of the community is not connected on a daily basis to Chesterfield County Public Schools, we want all residents to be proud of and support Chesterfield schools. That’s one reason the school system launched Chesterfield on the Go!, a three-times-a year newsletter that is mailed to every home in the county. Full of info and images from all 65 schools within Chesterfield County Public Schools, this printed publication is initially funded through federal relief funds to improve reach of communication throughout the school district. The first edition was published in October 2021. Digital versions in English and Spanish are on mychesterfieldschools.com.\r\nContact Information: Leigh Ann McKelway, writer-editor, <a href="mailto:leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net">leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-661-0650\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>CodeRVA Regional High School: CodeRVA Regional High School </strong>\r\nCodeRVA Regional High School is a unique program unlike any other in the Commonwealth. Fifteen school divisions across the Richmond region collaborate to provide students access to a high quality, computer science focused education open to all 9th grade students residing in a partner division through a barrier free admission process. CodeRVA blends workplace skills such as using Agile methodologies and scheduling instruction based on weekly formative data with the best of blended learning. All 11th and 12th grade students also participate in six week, immersive internship experiences to prepare them for college and career pathways upon graduation. CodeRVA offers an Associate Degree in Science with a Specialization in Computer Science through JSRCC, as well as valuable networking opportunities for all students with businesses located in the Richmond region. CodeRVA’s innovative instruction, as well as its emphasis on computer science, can be adapted for use in traditional school settings.\r\nContact Information: Kume Goranson, Ed.D., Executive Director, <a href="mailto:kume.goranson@coderva.org">kume.goranson@coderva.org</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Covington City Public Schools: Nearpod Interactive Learning </strong>\r\nA unique and powerful instructional software tool that is being used by Covington City Public Schools is Nearpod. Nearpod is used at Covington High School to engage students with interactive learning experiences. The interactive software allows a slide presentation to appear on the students’ computer screens for easy viewing. The slides on a student’s screen advance as the teacher changes the slide. Students respond to open-ended questions (test for understanding), view videos that are embedded in presentations, take quizzes, and engage in Time to Climb. Time to Climb is an interactive learning experience with competitive games, virtual reality, blogs, polls and more. Virtual reality is a favorite for students because they can go anywhere in the world and see a geographic location. Students have the ability to zoom in and pan an area they are visiting. They also have an option to explore at a 360-degree angle. Through Nearpod’s virtual reality, students have taken tours around the world. Many teachers at Covington High School have developed a daily routine of using Nearpod in their classrooms. Nearpod also benefits students who are absent from school. A Student Paced feature allows a student who was absent from school to easily log in to access information they missed from the classroom.\r\nContact Information: Lisa Richards, Library Media Specialist, <a href="mailto:lrichards@covington.k12.va.us">lrichards@covington.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 965-1410\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Covington City Public Schools: Edgemont Primary School and The Science of Reading</strong>\r\nEPS would like to highlight our implementation and successes in the science of reading. The science of reading focuses on the foundation that teachers understand the brain processes and developments required in order for a child to be able to read. Edgemont teachers now teach explicit, systematic, multi-sensory, and direct phonics that follow an Orton Gillingham Scope and Sequence. Teachers have and are receiving quality professional development to align to SOR. We have seen amazing reading and spelling gains in all grade levels for all of our different learners. We have incorporated decodable texts that increase decoding and fluency to reach grade level reading mastery. In addition to teaching phonics intensely, we work on comprehension and language skills with good, quality literature and interesting and engaging informational texts. Our goal is to help every different learner find success and increase their knowledge while using their analytical and creative thinking abilities.\r\nContact Information: Jessica Fauber, Literacy Coach, <a href="mailto:jfauber@covington.k12.va.us">jfauber@covington.k12.va.us</a>, 540-965-1420\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinwiddie County Public Schools: Elementary Parent and Teacher Universities </strong>\r\nOur new Title I Family Engagement Specialist conducts weekly webinars with parents. Highlights include: understanding PALS, local authors reading to families, promoting literacy at home, exploring your local library, closing the readability gap, and word study. The Specialist has grown our family engagement outreach program to engage parents during times that best fit their schedules. Universities are held throughout the school day, nights, and weekends. Topics evolve from the on-going Needs Assessment as well as input received via chats/surveys during the universities. The universities are building strong relationships with parents. The engagement sessions are responsive to the needs of the community. For sessions, parents have access to materials via home visits or backpack supplies ahead of time. Offering materials needed removes barriers and increases collaboration and communication. The universities have been an integral step to meet parents where they are, build relationships and partnerships, and offer any support needed.\r\nContact Information: Paige Hannon, Director of Elementary Education and Title I, <a href="mailto:phannon@dcpsnet.org">phannon@dcpsnet.org</a>, 804-469-4190\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinwiddie County Public Schools: Dinwiddie County Government Day</strong>\r\nThe Dinwiddie Public Schools Comprehensive Plan defines priority one as student success: academically, personally and civically. To ensure students graduate life ready, DCPS has developed specific experiences for each student prior to graduation. These experiences, like Government Day, are designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of how to build our community and what choices are made by our board of supervisors to continue the growth of our community. Government Day is a community collaboration. Students spend the day walking in the shoes of our county Board of Supervisors. Board members work alongside a small group of high school seniors to weigh the pros and cons of the senior staff proposals given to them and develop a budget presentation to justify their choices. This experience is built into the curriculum and includes other virtual simulations, discussions and assignments focusing on economic development and the role of the local government.\r\nContact Information: Carly Woolfolk, Director of Secondary Education and CTE, <a href="mailto:cwoolfolk@dcpsnet.org">cwoolfolk@dcpsnet.org</a>, 804-469-4190\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Fauquier County Public Schools: FCPS Virtual Academy</strong>\r\nAt Fauquier County Public Schools, we believe in giving each student what they need in order to succeed. While we realize that face-to-face, in-person instruction is best for most of our students, it is not best for all. Some students thrive in a virtual learning environment and can benefit from a stand-alone virtual program. The FCPS Virtual Academy launched in August of 2021 as another personalized learning path to provide an engaging, student-centered alternative learning experience where traditional barriers of time, place, and availability are removed. Each Virtual Academy student has his/her own unique story. This year, the over 170 students who chose Virtual Academy learned from a cadre of 9 full-time and 12 part-time teachers. With a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout the school day, students accessed their instruction through Canvas and Google Meet. Learn more at bit.ly/FCPS1Virtual and https://fcps1.news/Virtual-Academy.\r\nContact Information: Michael Snell, Virtual Academy Coordinator, <a href="mailto:msnell@fcps1.org">msnell@fcps1.org</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Franklin City Public Schools: Vanguard Early College Academy </strong>\r\nVanguard Early College Academy has enabled numerous qualifying Franklin High School students the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree in Computer Science through Tidewater Community College. They are able to take courses either online or in-person in addition to their regular high school classes. This is no mere summer computer camp; the students who want to be in VECA prove their commitment to learn by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. They must also successfully complete Algebra I and Geometry by the end of their freshman year. Ultimately, students gain a foundation of knowledge and skills for nearly any career that requires the use of computers (support, programming, websites, etc.). In addition, students may earn an Associate Degree in General Studies from Camp Community College. Earning these degrees can serve as an incentive to further one’s education.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Kelsey Bunch, Franklin High School Guidance Registrar, <a href="mailto:kbunch@fcpsva.org">kbunch@fcpsva.org</a>, 757-562-5187, Ext. 1197\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Fredericksburg City Public Schools: Start on Success (SOS) </strong>\r\nStart on Success (SOS) is a school-work program designed for students with disabilities pursuing a standard or advanced diploma. It was developed by the Virginia Department of Education and implemented in collaboration with the Center on Transition Innovations at VCU and the Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services. SOS is a year-long program designed to provide classroom instruction during the first semester and a paid internship at a local business during the second semester of the student’s senior year. The program is spearheaded by JM teacher, Megan Waite, Job Counselor, Angie Poteet and CTE Coordinator, Kristi Allison.\r\nContact Information: Kristi Allison, CTE Coordinator, <a href="mailto:kallison@cityschools.com">kallison@cityschools.com</a>, 540-372-1130\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Work-based Learning Partnership </strong>\r\nGoochland County Public Schools has developed a partnership with Greenswell Growers, a Goochland County business that recently opened a state-of-the-art hydroponics facility that is expected to produce about 3.7 million pounds of leafy greens for distribution across the mid-Atlantic over the next 3 years, all with 95 percent less water consumption and carbon-neutral energy. GCPS’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program coordinates workplace experiences that are related to a student’s career goals and/or interests, sometimes integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations. GCPS and Greenswell are working together to create engaging coursework that will give each student academic and hands-on experiences meant to prepare them for careers of the future. Greenswell Growers has collaborated with GHS’s Career and Technical Education program to provide curricula that teach students about Controlled Environmental Agriculture, marketing, operations and logistics, mechatronics, and culinary arts.\r\nContact Information: Bruce Watson, Director of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us">bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Youth Mental Health First Aid </strong>\r\nWhile almost everyone has the basic first aid skills needed for minor cuts, aches, or pains, the number of people in a community who know first aid for youth mental health or substance abuse is limited. To meet that need, trained Goochland County Public Schools staff members have offered Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) sessions during the 2021-22 school year. Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States with a reported mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. The end goal of the program is to increase the number of people in the community who can assist a child or teenager and provide them with the mental health or substance abuse first aid that they need until they can secure professional care.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Jennifer Waggener, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, <a href="mailto:jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us">jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Advance College Academy </strong>\r\nWith annual tuition ranging between $9,000 and $23,000, attending a public, 4-year college in Virginia can add up quickly for students and their families. In Goochland County Public Schools, students can earn up to 60 credit hours before graduation in the division’s Advance College Academy (ACA) – greatly reducing the steep cost of a college degree. ACA is a partnership between GCPS and Reynolds Community College and is open to students with a 3.0-grade-point average or higher who have taken Algebra I by the ninth grade. Courses are taught by certified Goochland High School teachers and include the same content as courses taught on the community college campus. In ACA, students can take rigorous college courses in a supportive environment and can earn an associate degree prior to high school graduation. This opens up options such as graduating early, double majoring, taking a lighter load each semester, or studying abroad.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Fowler, Advanced Programs and Equity Specialist, <a href="mailto:bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us">bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Youth Mental Health First Aid</strong>\r\nWhile almost everyone has the basic first aid skills needed for minor cuts, aches, or pains, the number of people in a community who know first aid for youth mental health or substance abuse is limited. To meet that need, trained Goochland County Public Schools staff members have offered Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) sessions during the 2021-22 school year. Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States with a reported mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. The end goal of the program is to increase the number of people in the community who can assist a child or teenager and provide them with the mental health or substance abuse first aid that they need until they can secure professional care.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Jennifer Waggener, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, <a href="mailto:jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us">jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Advance College Academy </strong>\r\nWith annual tuition ranging between $9,000 and $23,000, attending a public, 4-year college in Virginia can add up quickly for students and their families. In Goochland County Public Schools, students can earn up to 60 credit hours before graduation in the division’s Advance College Academy (ACA) – greatly reducing the steep cost of a college degree. ACA is a partnership between GCPS and Reynolds Community College and is open to students with a 3.0-grade-point average or higher who have taken Algebra I by the ninth grade. Courses are taught by certified Goochland High School teachers and include the same content as courses taught on the community college campus. In ACA, students can take rigorous college courses in a supportive environment and can earn an associate degree prior to high school graduation. This opens up options such as graduating early, double majoring, taking a lighter load each semester, or studying abroad.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Fowler, Advanced Programs and Equity Specialist, <a href="mailto:bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us">bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hampton City Public Schools: The Bridge Program </strong>\r\nHampton City Schools Department of School Social Work has responded to the mental health crisis with the development of BRIDGE, a school-based behavioral health program. The goal of this program is to “bridge the gap between school, home, community, social emotional and behavioral health.” Within the department, a clinical team was formed. This team provides individual and group counseling, therapy sessions, comprehensive clinical assessments, and person-centered treatment plans. Consultative services are offered to school staff and help given to families to coordinate community resources. Using an outpatient model as a guide, the program is unique in that students are able to be referred and receive mental health resources during the school day. Schools are a natural setting for therapy and families have direct, convenient access to a mental health provider. Having another mental health professional on school grounds also helps develop staff understandings, decreasing stigma associated with mental health needs.\r\nContact Information: Trena Hatcher, executive director of student support, <a href="mailto:thatcher@hampton.k12.va.us">thatcher@hampton.k12.va.us</a>, 757-727-2020\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hampton City Schools: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program</strong>\r\nHampton City Schools (HCS) Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program began in the 2021-2022 school year with a single kindergarten class. The class has approximately one half native English-speaking and one half native Spanish-speaking students. Students spend a portion of the day learning mathematics, science, and Spanish language arts in Spanish and the remainder of the day learning social studies and English language arts in English. Beginning the year with limited knowledge of the other language, students were immersed from day one into the target languages. The DLI program uses the same comprehensive, standard-driven curriculum as traditional kindergarten classes. The combination of native English and Spanish-speaking students provides opportunities to practice both languages in an authentic environment while demonstrating their academic understanding. Additionally, students are engaged in cultural understanding and diversity and learning to think in different ways. HCS is excited to expand and further develop the DLI program based on this year’s successes!\r\nContact Information: Andrew Lloyd, Curriculum Leader of World Languages and ELL, <a href="mailto:alloyd1@hampton.k12.va.us">alloyd1@hampton.k12.va.us</a>, 757-727-2026\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hanover County Public Schools: Hanover Salutes</strong>\r\nHanover County Public Schools conducted a virtual Hanover Salutes program to honor students making a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Services after graduation from high school. Specifically, we recognized students enlisting in any of the five services, attending a Service Academy, or attending a college or University on an ROTC scholarship. The program included a message from Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Schools, and featured Major General Cedric T. Wins, the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. Graduates, JROTC instructors, and veteran organizations submitted videos as well. Each student was recognized and received a certificate, unit coin, printed program, and a gift card for food and fellowship with their family and friends. Developed in collaboration with school teams and community members, we were honored to recognize our future heroes.\r\nContact Information: Robert Staley, Director of Secondary Education, <a href="mailto:rstaley@hcps.us">rstaley@hcps.us</a>, (804) 365-4562\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Henrico County Public Schools: Henrico Virtual Academy</strong>\r\nWhen Henrico County Public Schools opened a new school for the 2021-22 school year, there were none of the typical challenges of last-minute construction. Instead of paving and paint, administrators and teachers were more concerned with interactive lessons, servers and bandwidth. The Henrico Virtual Academy, an entirely virtual K-12 school with a student body of more than 1,300, uses a mix of live classes and independent learning. The school has its own administrators, faculty, PTSA, clubs and other mainstays of brick-and-mortar schools. While the school grew out of virtual instruction methods pioneered during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is taking its place among a host of HCPS learning options that include career and technical education, and middle and high school specialty centers. While some students found virtual learning a challenge, others have thrived in an online environment that emphasizes flexibility and independent work.\r\nContact Information: Eileen Cox, Chief of Communications, <a href="mailto:emcox@henrico.k12.va.us">emcox@henrico.k12.va.us</a>, 804-652-3724\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Henrico County Public Schools: Equity Ambassadors</strong>\r\nAs part of a division wide effort to offer more opportunities for student input on issues of equity and diversity, Henrico County Public Schools reimagined its High School Student Congress. The new “HCPS Equity Ambassadors” includes students from each of the division’s nine comprehensive high schools, who come together to amplify student voices on issues of equity. The HCPS Department of Equity, Diversity and Opportunity works with students to design programming to foster dialogue, give students knowledge and skills to address equity issues, and enable them to engage with students from across the division. Members have led “daring dialogue” school discussions, book clubs, podcasts, mentorship programs of students who are learning English, and activities to raise cultural awareness, such as food fairs. The Equity Ambassadors program was recognized in 2020 by the National Association of Counties and was recognized as Virginia’s top 2021 project by the Virginia Association of Counties.\r\nContact Information: Eileen Cox, Chief of Communications, <a href="mailto:emcox@henrico.k12.va.us">emcox@henrico.k12.va.us</a>, 804-652-3724\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hopewell City Public Schools: CREW CIRCLES Initiative</strong>\r\nCREW Academy is a school community within Hopewell City Public Schools that brings together representation from over 40 Hopewell teachers and their classrooms to focus on elevating the core values of Community, Real-World Deeper Learning, Empathy &amp; Equity, and Championing the Wins! As a result of the pandemic and the many emotional, mental, academic challenges our students are navigating, we have recently started a pilot initiative called CREW Circles. As part of the pilot, our Innovation Coaches, 4 CREW Teachers, and our Dean of Student Experience are in collaboration together in helping our students unpack more of their identity stories through their personal experiences, and the powerful life connections they are making in our schools, community, and the world around them. Our CREW Circles initiative continues to be a sacred time where our students are able to listen, share, heal, and speak from the heart. When our students begin to fully see one another as human beings and explore empathy and kindness, a deeper and more loving classroom community is fostered and transformational student experiences are created. Click the video link to see highlights from our time together.\r\nContact Information: Sommer Jones , Dean of Student Experience for K12 CREW Academy,<a href="mailto:sjones@hopewell.k12.va.us"> sjones@hopewell.k12.va.us</a>, 804-541-6400\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Setting the Precedent through 21st CCLC Program</strong>\r\nThis year Central High School (CHS) is “Setting the Precedent” through our 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, “Tiger Academy,” as we strive to close any gaps of learning during the pandemic. Tiger Academy is offered to students to support enrichment and intervention in addition to programs in the areas of performing arts, health and wellness, visual arts, and STEM. Students have the opportunity to work with teachers in math and language arts to support their education and choose enrichment programs that they feel passionate about. Many of our amazing teachers at Central High School have become part of this program. In addition to our after school program, the Tiger Academy has also set the precedent for community events throughout the year. Through this program, we have completed a Turkey Trot, a Family Wellness Night, and an upcoming Financial Literacy Night. These opportunities allow for students, families, and community members to learn beneficial skills and connect with resources in the area.\r\nContact Information: Mrs. Ashley Edwards, Principal, <a href="mailto:aedwards@kqps.net">aedwards@kqps.net</a>, 804-785-6102\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Project Based Learning- Making History in King and Queen County</strong>\r\nSecond graders at Lawson-Marriott Elementary are actively engaged in real world, meaningful learning through a teaching method called Project Based Learning. In one such unit, students learned about local history to better understand their and others’ roles in the community. The question that guided their work was: How has our past influenced our present in King and Queen County and how might we influence our future? To answer this question, they researched the history of their county and used primary source materials to learn about the experiences and perspectives of multiple community members. Students used what they learned to document and share the multiple histories that coexist in their local community. Completion of this project entailed multiple authentic public products, including podcasts and historical journals about their individuals and findings. It culminated in a living wax museum for the community as their final presentation of learning. Through project based learning, students gain a deeper understanding of course content, develop a genuine love of learning, and learn real life skills such as solving problems, collaboration, and communication.\r\nContact Information: Mrs. Vivian Kazee, 2nd Grade Teacher, <a href="mailto:vkazee@kqps.net">vkazee@kqps.net</a>, 804-769-3116\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Reverse Caroling at King and Queen Elementary</strong>\r\nDuring the month of December, King and Queen Elementary (KQES) has a tradition of singing holiday songs to the community. In the past, this event has attracted countless community members to come out and celebrate. This holiday season, KQES was faced with a challenge. How could we have a holiday program while dealing with the obstacles of COVID-19? After a bit of brainstorming, the KQES team was able to quickly problem solve. Reverse caroling! Under the guidance of KQES’s music teacher, Mr. James Lantz, students, depending on age level, learned 1-3 songs that they planned to sing to the community. Instead of gathering the parents and guests inside of one location, students were assigned performance locations throughout the building. Visitors congregated outside of the building, they were placed in small groups and assigned a caroling tour guide. The groups’ tours were staggered allowing for adequate spacing and time between performances. The guide took visitors to the different performance locations allowing everyone the opportunity to see and hear all age groups. Before exiting the building, visitors were able to warm up with warm apple cider and cookies. Aside from a little performance fatigue, KQES students shared that they enjoyed having the opportunity to perform for the community. Family members and visitors took lots of pictures, clapped, laughed and even sang along as the students of King and Queen Elementary School wowed them with their performances.\r\nContact Information: Mr. James Lantz, Music Teacher,<a href="mailto:jlantz@kqps.net"> jlantz@kqps.net</a>, 804-785-5830\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: LCHS Cybersecurity</strong>\r\nLouisa County Public Schools implemented a new Cybersecurity Pathway at Louisa County High School beginning in August 2021. To support this initiative, LCPS applied for a national grant and won $100,000 through the Rural Tech Project. LCPS was awarded this money and recognized as one of five winning school divisions in the nation for the implementation of this program and is now competing for an additional $100,000 at the end of 2023. We have had tremendous interest in the courses with full enrollment in all of the sections, inclusive of a virtual option for students. The course satisfaction surveys from Semester 1 provided resounding positive feedback not only about the instructor, but the course content and engaging hands-on activities. The emphasis on providing these meaningful experiences to support the course competencies has generated excitement for the pathway. The Cybersecurity classroom has been designed and created to support hands-on activities with new servers, dual monitors, and two TVs showing real-time cyber-attacks around the world. Additionally, we have had a great response from the industry partners to serve as a support system for our students.\r\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: The MNES Book Vending Machine!</strong>\r\nThere’s a sparkling new vending machine in the hallway at Moss-Nuckols Elementary School that is causing a big buzz amongst students and staff. But this machine isn’t serving up fizzy drinks. Instead, it’s serving up books! After much suspense – and fundraising! – the MNES Book Vending Machine was officially unveiled in January 2022. It operates like any other vending machine, and features dozens of exciting literary titles! Students earn gold coins through completing reading assignments, finishing their homework, earning good grades, and performing random acts of kindness. Students then use the coins whenever they want to select their favorite book! Since its inception, the MNES Book Vending Machine has helped ignite a newfound passion and motivation for reading amongst students!\r\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: The Patriot Path</strong>\r\nStudents at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are now able to enjoy class amongst acorns, towering trees, and a plethora of plants thanks to the school’s new Patriot Path! Created in 2021, the Patriot Path is a 2/10th mile outdoor learning trail located on the school’s property. The path was created by instructional assistant Dawn Lipscomb as part of an effort to encourage students and educators to enjoy nature and outdoor activities as much as possible! The Patriot Path has become a valuable resource at TJES thanks to the various ways it can be used. It features an amphitheater, which allows students to perform plays or enjoy a story while sitting on stumps that serve as chairs. It also includes an outdoor classroom, complete with a whiteboard. And, of course, the trail can be used as exactly what it is, a pathway for exploration! Teachers often let their students roam free on the path, providing them the opportunity to discover fresh animal tracks or investigate the various types of plants lining the walkway. And while the path itself is inspiring enough, teachers have gone a step further by posting uplifting quotes throughout it. Perhaps most fitting is the one that features a quote from the legendary author J.R.R Tolkien: “Between every two pines, there is a doorway to a new world.”\r\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: Robust Work-Based Learning Initiative</strong>\r\nMecklenburg County Public Schools’ dedication to improving career training opportunities for students and promoting academic achievement and success is evident through their new robust work-based learning program. The system employs a full-time work-based learning specialist to develop, promote, and grow the work-based learning program. The work-based learning program focuses on offering students opportunities to connect with professionals in all career pathways, gain skills and experience through hands-on learning opportunities, partner with professional mentors for guidance, and build career connections. Work-based learning experiences assist students in meeting Profile of a Graduate graduation mandates, gaining experience in his/her chosen career pathways, and possibly obtaining future employment. These experiences are offered through partnerships with approximately 60 businesses who serve as classroom speakers, internship partners, and student mentors. Students have the opportunity to participate in work-based learning programs within CTE classes through school-based enterprises, service learning, clinical experiences, internal internships, and cooperative education. Students may also participate in community work-based learning experiences as a result of partnerships with businesses and professional mentors. Potential positions are listed on the Hiring Pool page of the Work-Based Learning website as well as the Mentorship Program page. The work-based learning program is promoted to students through classroom visits by the Career &amp; Work-Based Learning Specialist, on their website, and through flyers and brochures. In addition, students are spotlighted in an Intern Spotlight Series and these spotlights are published as Facebook posts and they are also listed on the WBL webpage. Business partners are spotlighted each Wednesday on Facebook through “Workforce Wednesday” posts.\r\nContact Information: Natalie Coronas, Career and Work Based Learning Specialist, <a href="mailto:ncoronas@mcpsweb.org">ncoronas@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: MCPS Google Certified Educator Initiative</strong>\r\nThe Mecklenburg County Public School Instruction &amp; Technology Department expanded its professional development by cultivating Google Certified Educators throughout our Division. The Google Certification program is designed to encourage teachers to demonstrate their proficiency in using Google for Education tools and to enhance their productivity as well as their student’s productivity. The Instructional Technology Resource Teachers created a course in Canvas for teachers to complete at their own pace, as well as offered in-person training during the summer of 2021. To date, 310 Level 1 Google Certified Educator exam assessments have been taken by MCPS certified staff, with a pass rate of seventy-four percent. In addition, several staff members have passed and/or are currently working towards the Level 2 Certification. With this initiative in place, the teachers and staff have a better understanding of how to meaningfully use technology in the classroom and facilitate and inspire students'' learning and creativity.\r\nContact Information: Chrystal Elmore, ITRT, <a href="mailto:celmore@mcpsweb.org">celmore@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: Flexible, Student-Relevant English Curriculum</strong>\r\nThe Mecklenburg County Public Schools English team is developing a new concept-based curriculum for students. The restructuring of the English curriculum focuses on current standards of learning, but offers a comprehensive study of one single concept that is relevant to students'' lives and development. There are many advantages of this curriculum for both students and teachers. It allows for student and teacher choice regarding which texts are used to cover a unit, literacy skills that are integrated and used beyond the classroom, and assessments that are written to the concept, rather than the text. Rigor and relevance go hand-in-hand as students explore texts that propel them to new heights of learning, while keeping them grounded in the foundations of Virginia''s English curriculum framework. With this initiative, the English team of Mecklenburg County Public Schools hopes to offer a more flexible, teacher-friendly guide to helping our students achieve academic success.\r\nContact Information: Kim Richey, English Teacher, <a href="mailto:krichey@mcpsweb.org">krichey@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Middlesex County Public Schools: Pathfinders Program</strong>\r\nThe Pathfinders program brings together high school juniors to explore their personal interests, skills, and strengths, as they search for the intersection between what they like, what they are good at, and what they can make a living doing. Through a variety of experiences, from college campus visits and field trips to book studies and group projects, students have unique opportunities to discover and learn things that are important to them and shape their vision of their future. Through relevant, highly individualized instruction, the Pathfinders have voice and choice in their decisions on what to study through various providers. From Medical Terminology to German to Photography, students participate in carefully designed experiences tailored to them, with the appropriate mix of assistance and challenge. With the time, support, and resources of the Pathfinders program, they become more in tune with what they want, who they are, and who they want to be.\r\nContact Information: Christine Pedersen, Pathfinders Instructor, <a href="mailto:cpedersen@mcps.k12.va.us">cpedersen@mcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Petersburg City Public Schools: The Diploma Plus Initiative</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Diploma Plus Initiative (DPI) is to provide students access and opportunity into a high-demand career pathway at a living wage. DPI moves beyond state requirements and adds a ‘plus’ in an effort to lead to lifelong success. Our vision is for every student in PCPS to graduate with the ability to become productive members of the Petersburg City community. Therefore, through DPI we increase access to high-demand career pathways, leading to postsecondary success and positively impacting workforce development initiatives. As students earn their ‘plus’, they will develop job and life skills that will assist them in earning a living wage and improve their overall quality of life. In two years, we have implemented new career programs, partnered with over 100 businesses and industry members to provide work-based learning experiences for our students, and increased enrollment in our college credit courses and Associate''s Degree programs.\r\nContact Information: Terrie Allsbrooks, Director of College and Career Readiness, <a href="mailto:teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us">teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Petersburg City Public Schools: The Metropolitan Business League’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)</strong>\r\nThe Metropolitan Business League’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) is a comprehensive school-based and afterschool program, which transforms middle and high school students (grades 6-12), into real, confident entrepreneurs. With the use of innovative business teaching strategies, culminated with a flexible/modular curriculum; they provide mentors, expert entrepreneurs as speakers and resources. Through our partnership with YEP, Petersburg City Public Schools (PCPS) has had over fifty (50+) high school students participate in a broad range of school-based and afterschool training and programs. The YEP ignites the entrepreneurial mindset in young people, prepares them to be career-ready and tomorrow’s innovators, and addresses our Diploma Plus Initiative (DPI). The intent of DPI is to ensure students graduate with more than a high school diploma leading to the ability to earn a living wage. YEP supports DPI by providing awareness and aspirations in young people to explore self-employment as a legitimate lifetime career path.\r\nContact Information: Allison Hunter, Director of Programs &amp; Operations, <a href="mailto:ahunter@thembl.org">ahunter@thembl.org</a>, 804-313-5942\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Prince George County Public Schools: Royals Entertainment - Entrepreneurship</strong>\r\nThe “Royals Entertainment” initiative developed from our students'' desire to reconnect as a community after the Covid shutdown during the spring and summer of 2020. A group of four marketing students from the Entrepreneurship class, who were also members of DECA, came up with the idea of hosting a drive-in movie. The students worked with their teacher to develop a plan of action, gather support from district administration, and develop the health mitigation plan that allowed the first drive-in movie to take place in October of 2020. Thanks to their efforts a NEW school-based enterprise was created and since their first event, they have held a variety of other themed movie nights, a Safe Zone Homecoming viewing event, and Senior Sunset Event to fill the void from lost Proms. These events were vital in supporting a safe return to normalcy within our community. Today, they are able to provide these services for others beyond the school division.\r\nContact Information: Matt Weston, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mweston@pgs.k12.va.us">mweston@pgs.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Prince George County Public Schools: Digital and Social Media Marketing</strong>\r\nThe “Digital Social Media Marketing” program was created to develop students'' understanding of how best to combine fundamental marketing principles with acceptable content creation for use on popular social media platforms. The goal for the students is to learn best practices associated with leveraging different social media platforms to increase followers while adhering to the principles and image of the business or organization they represent. To support these efforts and to foster greater growth through real world practice, the class has access to create and share content to support the district''s efforts to engage with the community through social media. The class regularly showcases wonderful news, upcoming events, and student achievements from across the district. The class''s efforts are being noticed, resulting in requests for help from community organizations and local businesses with their content development.\r\nContact Information: Matt Weston, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mweston@pgs.k12.va.us">mweston@pgs.k12.va.us</a>, (804) 896-5200\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Radford City Public Schools: Passport to Career and College - Oh, The Places You''ll Go!</strong>\r\nRadford High School and Virginia Tech’s College Access Collaborative hosted a semester-long “Passport to Career and College” (P2C) career exploration program for freshmen. Piloted for the first time in a face-to-face format, P2C sessions consisted of engaging activities designed to help students learn about their personal career paths and to encourage development of essential skills related to the 5 C’s/soft skills, postsecondary options, applying for jobs, creating a resume and cover letter, and interviewing for a job. Through P2C, students also had the opportunity to interact with college admissions representatives, various career professionals, and potential employers at the program-sponsored “Mingle Like You Mean It” career/networking fair. As a result of the P2C program, each freshman completed a career assessment, explored various career and college options, learned essential workplace readiness skills, and was able to apply many of those skills in a real-world setting.\r\nContact Information: Jamie Little, Education Specialist, <a href="mailto:jolittle@rcps.org">jolittle@rcps.org</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Radford City Public Schools: McHarg Elementary- Big Rig Day</strong>\r\nMcHarg Elementary uses Kid Cash for our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Students earn Kid Cash by exhibiting schoolwide expected behaviors. Kid Cash can be used in the classroom to purchase relationship-based experiences as well as material objects. In addition to the classroom purchases, students also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to larger schoolwide events. These events help build schoolwide community, school spirit, and encourage saving as well as providing an opportunity to experience delayed gratification. While classroom stores may happen weekly/monthly, larger events typically happen once per quarter. Big Rig Day was our first event for the 2021-2022 school year. For this event McHarg collaborated with community organizations and businesses. These included the fire department, the police department, local construction companies, the power company and local tow services. These organizations brought a variety of vehicles which were lined up around our parking lot for students to experience. The organizations also provided representatives who explained how the parts of the vehicles worked or how they are used to help our community. This interactive experience included lights, sounds, and invitations to climb and explore some of the equipment. Students reported the highlight of their day was seeing their teachers go up in the power company bucket truck.\r\nContact Information: Michelle Greene, Principal, <a href="mailto:mgreene@rcps.org">mgreene@rcps.org</a>, 540-731-3652\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Richmond City Public Schools: Community Hub Model</strong>\r\nThirty years of research consistently links family involvement to higher student achievement, better attitudes toward school, lower dropout rates, increased attendance, and many other positive outcomes for students, families, and schools (Henderson &amp; Mapp, 2002). To that end, RPS launched four “Community Hubs” around the city (one in the city’s East End, two in the city’s Southside, and one in the city’s West End for families in the West End and Northside) to deepen our connection to and partnership with families and community partners. Hubs are designed to serve families and students from a person-centered approach, meeting people where they are based on their location and needs. During the 2021– 2022 school year, of the 1,400 Home Visits logged by RPS staff and employees, over 1,000 are attributed to Hub staff and account for over 1/3rd (7,487) of all student outreach completed. Student Success Plans have had a 53% success rate preventing students from reaching 10 days of absences, and slowed the accumulation of absences approximately 35% for those who have amassed 10+ days of unexcused absences.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Erin Brown, Director of Family Engagement,<a href="mailto:ebrown6@rvaschools.net"> ebrown6@rvaschools.net</a>, (804) 584-7921\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Richmond City Public Schools: Con Ganas!</strong>\r\n¡Con Ganas! is a year-round, dropout prevention program designed for English learners in which traditional day classes do not meet educational needs due to: Work-related needs Child care needs Circumstances regarding over-age and lack of academic credits Other urgent personal circumstances ¡Con Ganas! covers all of Virginia''s graduation requirements, along with English Learner support, in order for students to graduate from RPS in 3 years or less with a Standard Diploma. Classes are Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM online, and Con Ganas team is available for in-person support on Mondays &amp; Wednesdays: 5:30-8 p.m. at Huguenot High School. English Language Learners come with so much linguistic, cultural, and community wealth. Con Ganas is committed to catering to the needs of our most marginalized populations, so we may develop bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural citizens of the world.\r\nContact Information: Lily Mirjahangiri, Newcomer Academy Specialist, <a href="mailto:Lmirjaha@rvaschools.net">Lmirjaha@rvaschools.net</a>, (804)807-3052\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools: SCPS/LFCC/SMH Partnership for Phlebotomy Class</strong>\r\nShenandoah County Public Schools partnered with Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC), LFCC Workforce Solutions, and Shenandoah Memorial Hospital to offer a phlebotomy class to 11 students enrolled in healthcare science courses in the division. SCPS was able to shuffle students’ schedules between schools and online classes in order to meet all graduation requirements while still providing this opportunity. Valley Health System is the largest employer in the Shenandoah Valley, so there is a high demand for these skills in the local area. Employment of phlebotomists is expected to grow 22% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations (US Bureau of Labor Statistics).\r\nContact Information: Todd Lynn, Supervisor of Career &amp; Technical Education, <a href="mailto:tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us">tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools: Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue/Shenandoah County Public Schools Partnership</strong>\r\nShenandoah County Public Schools partnered with Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) to provide an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at Triplett Tech, the division’s career and technical school. SCFR provides an instructor and makes equipment available for the course. The school division provides space and additional equipment. The EMT program prepares students to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. At the end of the course, students will have the skills and knowledge needed to pass the state test to obtain their EMT certification. Currently, over 50% of the class has already begun volunteering at local stations. Employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). As the population continues to grow in Shenandoah County and the surrounding area, the need for these services will increase.\r\nContact Information: Todd Lynn, Supervisor of Career &amp; Technical Education, <a href="mailto:tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us">tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Battlefield Elementary Students Lead the Way in Unique Take on Parent-Teacher Conferences</strong>\r\nCommunication between teachers and parents is vital to success in the classroom. But students shouldn’t be left out of the conversation! That’s why instead of traditional parent-teacher conferences, Battlefield Elementary School is letting students lead the conferences. Students will share their work, talk about their strengths and areas of need, and set goals with their parents and teachers for the rest of the year. When students take ownership of their learning, they get excited to share their work – and that excitement boosts parent participation and attendance at these conferences. The conferences will encourage positive self-reflection, teach critical goal-setting skills, and build leadership. These are all qualities that will set students up for success in the classroom, in life, and prepare them for wherever the future takes them.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Kara Hurley, Principal, Battlefield Elementary School, <a href="mailto:kmhurley@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">kmhurley@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-786-4532\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Students, Office of Mental Health and Wellness Pack De-Stress Kits for Teachers</strong>\r\nTeaching is often a stressful job, and that stress has only increased over the past two years. That’s why a group of students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools’ (SCPS) REACH program, along with the SCPS Office of Mental Health and Wellness, put together special surprise de-stress kits for all of the division’s instructional staff. The kits include stress balls, bubbles to encourage teachers to focus on their breath, several different kinds of sensory fidgets, and a resource card to guide them through different ways to approach stress. The kits are part of a larger effort by the Office of Mental Health and Wellness to support our teachers, with other programs including Wellness Wednesdays with yoga, meditation and breath workshops, and self-care seminars.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Lisa Dolan, Coordinator of Social Work Services, <a href="mailto:ldolan@spostylvania.k12.va.us">ldolan@spostylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-834-2500\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Cutting-Edge Program Inspires and Empowers Students to Pursue Careers in Cybersecurity</strong>\r\nAmid the pandemic, unrest, and a shift toward remote work on a national scale, cybersecurity became exponentially more important. That’s why Spotsylvania County Public Schools is preparing our students to pursue a career in this high-demand field, with a cutting-edge program designed to help them develop the essential skills they need to succeed. Spearheaded by Ms. Kristina Rice, the Spotsylvania High School Cyber Knights program inspires students from underrepresented groups to pursue cybersecurity careers, and explore their passions in the field. Under Ms. Rice’s direction, the all-girls Cyber Knights team placed 2nd in both the 2019 and 2020 Girls Go Cyberstart National Championships. The program’s students have an impressive 100% graduation rate, a 100% college, military and career readiness attainment rate, and more than 98% go on to earn industry certifications. In recognition of this achievement, Ms. Rice received the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award in December 2021.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Kristina Rice, Advisor, Cyber Knights, <a href="mailto:krice@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">krice@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-582-3882 ext 542212\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: Mentor 360</strong>\r\nMentor 360 is an innovative, systematic, full circle support program provided to first year educators in Stafford County Public Schools. The ultimate goal is to provide the support for each new hire to craft a strength-based professional identity with our full circle of support. Upon hire, educators are paired with a highly-skilled and trained job-alike mentor. Mentors and mentees collaboratively create a personalized system of support, cognitive challenge, and professional vision tailored to the strengths and unique experience of each new educator. Mentor 360 also offers a New Teacher Institute (NTI) on-boarding program at the start of the academic year, a three-day Foundations in Teaching course that builds a common vocabulary and professional network among new educators, a weekly professional development web series, quarterly new educator social gatherings, subscription to a bi-weekly Full Circle Newsletter, and monthly school-based mentoring sessions facilitated by the school lead mentor Ambassador.\r\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: SCPS Evening Program</strong>\r\nThe Evening Program is a completion program for students who are in danger of dropping out or not finishing their diploma due to family or work obligations during traditional school hours. The hybrid program is offered online, with required in-person attendance two nights a week (6-8:30 p.m.) to ensure proper pacing and academic support. The program has expanded to include supplemental enrollment, which allows students to attend their base school during the day and take an additional course in the evening so that they can meet graduation requirements on time. This allows students who are missing 1-2 credits to complete a full course load at their base school during the day, and also complete recovery or additional credits at night. The program lessens the dropout rate, ensures more students are able to graduate on time, and also allows students the opportunity to accelerate their graduation requirements.\r\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: Vertical Alignment Opens Doors to Computer Science Study in Middle School</strong>\r\nStafford County Public Schools has pursued a number of avenues to expand access to STEM fields, particularly computer science for students at all grade levels. The division’s acquisition of the Advancing Computer Science Education Grant equips teachers in participating divisions with embedding computer science standards in Grades 3-8 through the creation of interdisciplinary performance tasks. This has increased student exposure at critical grade levels and helps teachers from many disciplines see themselves as teachers of computer science. The division redesigned its middle school program to increase the number of electives offered to allow additional exposure to computer science and STEM fields. By improving vertical alignment around computer science with a PK-12 approach, the division hopes to see an increase in the number of students participating in high school computer science programs, such as the existing STAT Academy, and the soon to be launched Cybersecurity Dual Enrollment program.\r\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Washington County Public Schools: Camp Connections 2021</strong>\r\nMission Statement - The Camp Connections Project strives to precipitate student-centered change in public education. We are committed to reinventing public education in Southwest Virginia; to adapt the system of public education to more fully meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of young people. Through collaborative leadership and deliberate instructional design, Camp Connections creates an interdisciplinary curriculum of inquiry-based instruction that integrates social and emotional learning (SEL) into academic content. The design and execution of the project reflect the organic nature of whole-person education - a process anchored in connections. Students connect to education, to each other, to their community, and most importantly, to themselves. Camp Connections empowers classroom teachers and students to not only take the next steps in education but to become the next steps in education.\r\nContact Information: Eric Hoffman, Classroom Teacher and Co-Creator of Camp Connections 2021, <a href="mailto:ehoffman@wcs.k12.va.us">ehoffman@wcs.k12.va.us</a>, (276) 698-6224\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Outstanding Strive Toward Literacy: Kate Collins Middle School Book Vending Machine</strong>\r\nKate Collins Middle School (KCMS) Media Specialist, Karen Sellers and Teacher Erin Hagedorn recently partnered together to provide middle school students with a unique opportunity to access books. Through a Donors Choose Grant in cooperation with Sonic Drive-In, Mrs. Hagedorn and Mrs. Sellers acquired an Inchy the Bookworm Book Vending Machine. At KCMS, students have the opportunity to earn tickets in every classroom for being respectful, responsible and involved. Students with a high number of tickets are then granted a Golden Token, which can be used in the book vending machine to choose a book that they can keep. At the December Waynesboro Public Schools School Board meeting, Mrs. Sellers and Mrs. Hagedorn shared a presentation about the book vending machine and stated, “At KCMS we recognize the importance of reading, not only for educational growth, but personal growth as well. Allowing all of our students the opportunity to ‘purchase’ a book of their own, and of their own choosing, encourages them to not only read but to continue to seek out other books in the future.” So far, over 50 KCMS students have been awarded free books. Inside the vending machine the students will find a variety of books at different reading levels. The vending machine also includes a diverse selection of both fiction and non-fiction books. To purchase books, Sellers and Hagedorn used grant money from The Charitable Grant Foundation and the Dollar General Foundation.\r\nContact Information: Tim Teachey, Executive Director of Instruction, <a href="mailto:tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Flexible School Schedules: Schools in Waynesboro Make Schedule Changes to Help Students During Pandemic</strong>\r\nWhen Westwood Hills Elementary school started looking into ways to address the many issues the pandemic caused, they turned to their students for input. Students at Westwood Hills were asked to be consultants and interviewed about their experiences at Westwood. This collaboration with students paved the way for a set time in the school day called “What I Need” (WIN) time. WIN time is used at Westwood Hills to meet the diverse needs of students, which have definitely heightened since the pandemic. This time helps teachers focus on students and helps students learn and practice skills not taught in the traditional classroom setting. In addition, students receive extra academic support where needed. The thirty minute block of time takes place daily. Activities range from mindful activities such as yoga, to targeted academic interventions for students. Teachers use grade level meeting time to determine where the needs are and how to best use WIN time. Waynesboro High School added a similar structure to help address learning loss due to COVID called Flex Block. The first priority of this one hour block of time is to give students an opportunity to recover credits they may need toward graduation. Flex Block is also used as a time to help ninth graders acclimate to the high school environment. In addition this time provides an opportunity to introduce new electives and offer content-specific study halls.\r\nContact Information: Tim Teachey, Executive Director of Instruction, <a href="mailto:tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Waynesboro Back to School Bash</strong>\r\nWaynesboro City Schools hosted its first annual Back to School Bash event. The vision of the event was to remove barriers for students and families that make the start of a new school year stressful. At the event, there were opportunities for students to receive haircuts from local stylists and healthcare providers were available to provide school physicals and immunizations. Families were able to access forms to request for assistance for school supplies, clothing or other medical needs. In addition, healthy fruits and vegetables were available, numerous community resources, and fun and games for students of all ages. This event provided Waynesboro City Public School students with the opportunity to have a positive start to the school year. The Back to School Bash was held on two different dates and and was a huge success with the help of over 100 staff and community volunteers. Waynesboro Public Schools hosted over 600 participants. During the event, numerous COVID-19 vaccines were given and over 250 haircuts and styles provided for WPS students.\r\nContact Information: Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent, <a href="mailto:rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us">rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools: AAC Communication Boards - Everyone Deserves A Voice!</strong>\r\nIn collaboration with the WJCC Special Education department, Playground Communication Stations were created in hopes of giving students an ability to express themselves with friends, teachers, and others, all while feeling included. By having this on our playgrounds, we can offer many opportunities for communication, awareness, inclusion, and acceptance. These district-wide playground communication boards allow staff to point to symbols to help students understand directions and to model appropriate language. It allows students who are feeling frustrated to use symbols or words to express their feelings to staff and peers, and, therefore, likely avoid maladaptive behaviors. It also encourages inclusivity by showing students different ways to communicate with their fellow peers. This project has been implemented at each elementary school in WJCC, with Communication Stations on the playgrounds, hallways, and cafeterias to maximize expressive and receptive language globally, and will also be featured in our town’s parks and recreation locations!\r\nContact Information: Adam Brown, Director of Special Education, <a href="mailto:adam.brown@wjccschools.org">adam.brown@wjccschools.org</a>, 757-603-6464\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>York County: L.E.A.D. Program</strong>\r\nThe L.E.A.D. Program aims to recruit, support, and retain high quality leaders. This cohort program offers professional development and mentoring support through hands-on learning experiences using the Leadership Challenge© framework. Participants will engage in monthly learning sessions, network, and collaborate with cohort members, learn from guest speakers, and complete a personal project during the program. Many of the previous participants in the LEAD program have been promoted and they utilize skills acquired from this program in-turn cultivating stronger leadership.\r\nContact Information: Dr. David Reitz, Director of Leadership and Accountability, <a href="mailto:dreitz@ycsd.york.va.us">dreitz@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 757 898-0450\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>York County School Division: Middle School Virtual Career Fair and Expo</strong>\r\nA priority at York County School Division is student career readiness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional in-person career fair held during previous years was not possible. Instead of cancelling the event, YCSD division and school staff moved to a virtual format to replicate the in-person event. The shift to virtual turned out to be a big success! Over 1,100 students participated in the Virtual Career Fair and Expo. Students engaged in activities such as interest surveys, virtual tours, and career videos. The career fair provided information about job opportunities from local companies and military representatives. Students heard about a “day in the life” of a career from our EngagedIN YCSD community partners. Finally, students learned about career pathways and clusters available at the middle and high schools from YCSD career coaches. Student feedback was positive and YCSD plans to continue to use virtual options to highlight career opportunities.\r\nContact Information: Robert Sherlock, Associate Director of Educational Technology and Innovation, <a href="mailto:rsherlock@ycsd.york.va.us">rsherlock@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 757-898-0409\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>York County School Division: Autism Services Improvement Team</strong>\r\nThe Autism Services Improvement Team (ASIT), is a multi-disciplinary team that assesses, implements, and monitors services for students with autism in the York County School Division’s (YCSD). ASIT’s purpose is to foster collaboration between highly skilled providers of comprehensive services for students with autism, including division and building administrators, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists. Along with other successful projects, the team developed a yearlong Evidence Based Practices (EBP) Academy. ASIT has trained more than ninety general and special education teachers on EBPs and effective implementation in the classroom. The ASIT team developed and implemented an instructional coaching model that has recently been adopted division-wide. They systematized training for staff on various assessments and curriculum, facilitated division-wide professional learning communities, and created an evidenced based practices manual. The strategies established by the ASIT team embedded sustainable and meaningful support for our students with autism.\r\nContact Information: Christy Morgan, Associate Director of Student Services, <a href="mailto:cmorgan@ycsd.york.va.us">cmorgan@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 1-757-898-0477', 'Showcases for Success', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3142-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-07-28 09:18:17', '2022-07-28 13:18:17', '', 3142, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=11876', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
