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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests
VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year (opens in new window/tab)

For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year
2025 Citywide Volunteers of the Year (opens in new window/tab)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) values and promotes active engagement of the community in all our schools. The Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinates many volunteer opportunities for community members to interact and contribute to the academic achievement of our students and the overall continuous improvement of VBCPS.

2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2025-26 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board (opens in new window/tab)

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 13 meeting. For the 2025-26 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $21.6 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

Special Education Advisory Committee

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is appointed by the local School Board. The membership includes parents of children with disabilities, individuals with disabilities, local school personnel and representatives from community agencies that provide services to and persons with disabilities. 

The functions of the SEAC are:

  • To participate in the review of the school division's annual plan.
  • To advise the school division of needs in the education of students with disabilities.
  • To participate in the development of priorities and strategies for meeting the identified needs of students with disabilities.
  • To submit periodic reports and recommendations regarding the education of students with disabilities.
  • To assist the school division in interpreting to the community plans for meeting the special needs of students with disabilities for educational services.
  • To review the policies and procedures for the provision of special education and related services prior to submission to the local school board.

To contact the SEAC please email them at vbseac.1@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page or call the Parent Support and Information Center at 757.263.2066.

All SEAC meetings are open to the public. Guests are welcome to attend as well as make public comment on issues they believe to be important in the education of students with disabilities in our city.

Special Education Advisory Committee Board Members

  • Meghan Ashburn - Chair
  • Dawn Candia - Vice-Chair
  • Katie Ali - Secretary
  • Nathan Ballou
  • Robert Bridgham
  • Coleen Clementson
  • Sarah Cook
  • Jessica Crawford
  • Megan Davis
  • Lisa Gehring
  • Matthew Gentile
  • Sandra Hermann
  • Janice Keener
  • Christina Morrow
  • Bridget Nguyen
  • Monica Parker
  • Donna Robel
  • Kellie Vanella
  • Michelle Wood
  • Lee Woodard

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Calendar

All meetings will be in Room 1 at the Plaza Annex - 641 Carriage Hill Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452 except for the January 12 meeting. That meeting will be in Room 12.

Date Agenda/Minutes
August 18, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Agenda
October 13, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cancelled
January 12, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
March 9, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
May 11, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
June 8, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.