Safe and Supportive Schools Conference (Virginia Department of Education, VDOE)

This is a completed event.

Description:

Information & Registration

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in partnership with the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety (VCSCS) at the Department of Criminal Justice Services(DCJS), is announcing the Safe and Supportive Schools Conference to be held April 28-29, 2020, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The theme for the Conference is “Navigating the Landscape of School Safety.” Attendees will learn about data-informed and impactful practices that advance school safety through supportive, comprehensive, and preventative approaches.

The intended audience for this Conference is specialized instructional support personnel that provide mental health, social, and emotional support to Virginia students in K-12, including school counselors, school nurses, school psychologists, school social workers, and other student support professionals and administrators.

This free professional development opportunity is open to all Virginia school divisions. Participants are encouraged to register in division teams. Registration and additional information about this professional development event is available on the Safe and Supportive Schools registration webpage. Preregistration is required. Attendance is capped at 300 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 (Day 1)

  • 8:00 a.m. - Check-in
  • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Professional Learning

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 (Day 2)

  • 8:00 a.m. - Check-in & Breakfast Buffet
  • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Professional Learning

Free of Charge Conference Meals:

  • Day 1:  Lunch Only
  • Day 2:  Breakfast and Lunch  

Please note:  Day 1 Breakfast is 'on your own.'

Date(s):


4/28/2020 8:00 AM ET - 4/28/2020 4:00 PM ET,
4/29/2020 8:00 AM ET - 4/29/2020 4:00 PM ET

Location(s):

DoubleTree by Hilton
990 Hilton Heights Road
Rotunda Ballroom
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Contact(s):

Registration Pat Pulliam
pwoolard@odu.edu
Conference Questions Sarah Bazemore
(804) 225-4024
Sarah.Basemore@doe.virginia.gov
Conference Questions Martha Montgomery
(804) 692-0396
Martha.Mongomery@doe.virginia.gov

Tag(s):

Behavior Mental Health Professional Development Professional Resources Social/Emotional