Beginning in 2001-02, the VBCPS Partnership Advisory Link (PAL), an advisory body made up of school and community representatives, began annually recognizing Model Partnerships at the VBCPS Partners in Education Appreciation Breakfast. Through a nomination and panel review process, each school year's Model Partnerships are selected as examples of best practices of meaningful community involvement in our school district.
Model partnerships are selected based on the following criteria. The partnership:
had a clearly stated purpose.
enabled students to be engaged in innovative educational activities.
had a positive impact on student learning and achievement.
was mutually beneficial to both organizations.
added value to the educational initiatives in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and to the community organization.
