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Virginia Beach Summer School

The school division's 2023 Summer School programming will offer opportunities for elementary, middle and high school levels.

Family and Student Wellness Expo, Bayside High School Stadium, June 3, 2023, Noon to 3 PM, 4960 Haygood Rd, Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 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).

2023-24 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 9 meeting. For the 2023-24 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $16.3 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).

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

For the 14th straight year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Teaching

Overview

teacher sitting in group with class on the floor smiling

Virginia Beach City Public Schools provides all newly hired teachers with New Teacher Orientation, a combination of virtual and in-person professional learning opportunities designed to orient teachers to the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Strategic Framework, and to introduce them to their respective curricula and effective instructional strategies. 

The purpose of Orientation Week is to orient teachers to the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Strategic Plan, Compass to 2025, and to introduce them to their respective curricula and effective instructional strategies.

Goals

New teachers will...

  1. Be welcomed and oriented to VBCPS and the support systems available.
  2. Be introduced to the VBCPS mission, vision, strategic goal, and outcomes for student success.
  3. Be introduced to VBCPS expectations for the implementation of specific curriculum through instructional planning and assessment.
  4. Be introduced to VBCPS expectations and resources for effective instructional delivery and establishing a positive learning environment.
  5. Be welcomed and oriented to individual schools.

For assistance or questions please contact the Office of Professional Growth and Innovation at 757.263.6972 or email PGI@vbschools.com.