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VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall

Throughout April, the Month of the Military Child, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) student artwork will be featured at Lynnhaven Mall. Now in its 11th year, "The Art of Being a Military Child" showcases students' artistic interpretations of what it means to be a military dependent, including deployments, transitions, patriotism, family and school. It is the culmination of a contest open to all VBCPS students to which more than 700 art entries were submitted.

VBCPS features “The Art of Being a Military Child” exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall

Throughout April, the Month of the Military Child, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) student artwork will be featured at Lynnhaven Mall. Now in its 11th year, "The Art of Being a Military Child" showcases students' artistic interpretations of what it means to be a military dependent, including deployments, transitions, patriotism, family and school. It is the culmination of a contest open to all VBCPS students to which more than 700 art entries were submitted.

VB Technical & Career Education Center celebrating 50 years

The Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center (Tech Center, 2925 N Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house reunion on Wednesday, March 29, from 6-8 p.m., for all students and staff both past and present. The Tech Center opened its doors in September 1972 to provide career-training opportunities for students in grades 11 and 12. Over the past 50 years, the Tech Center has maintained focus on career preparation and employability for its students and continues to evolve to meet the demands of the ever-changing workforce. Having served more than 40,000 students, the Tech Center currently has 682 students enrolled in programs for the 2022-23 school year.

Virginia Beach high schools to compete in interscholastic lacrosse for first time this spring

For the very first time, Virginia Beach high schools will be playing lacrosse interscholastically starting this spring. With the Beach District season recently underway, each high school is fielding a varsity boys and a varsity girls team. On Tuesday, March 28, Kempsville and Ocean Lakes will play in a girls/boys doubleheader at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex (2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.) The Beach District schedule for all VBCPS schools begins on April 4.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 13, 2023) – The City of Virginia Beach, in partnership with the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, will hold a series of community listening sessions between March 25 and April 3. Residents will have an opportunity to provide their input on the City’s election system and how they elect their representatives. Feedback will be captured by the event moderators and provided to City Council in a final report.

Two Virginia Beach schools recognized as national models for college and career readiness

Great Neck and Salem Middle schools in Virginia Beach have once again received distinction as AVID National Demonstration Schools. This elite designation has been awarded to only 200 of 8,000 AVID schools in the United States and around the world. AVID National Demonstration Schools exhibit a college and career readiness culture through rigor and high expectations for all students throughout the school.

Requests for Internship Verification

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The Training Director maintains records of all current and previous doctoral interns who have completed the Doctoral Internship Program. These records include various information such as application materials, curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, etc. Records are maintained for accreditation purposes and to fulfill requests for information as described below.

Requests for Internship Completion Verification


Current and former doctoral interns of the Doctoral Internship Program requesting verification of successful internship completion for purposes of completing State Board of Psychology licensure documentation, obtaining employment, banking credentials, etc. should contact the current Training Director to complete all such documentation requests. Requests can be made in person, by telephone, via email, or in writing. Contact information for the current Training Director of the Doctoral Internship Program can be found on the program’s webpage under Program Faculty/Further Questions or by contacting the Office of Psychological Services 757.263.2700. Individuals requesting such information should allow two - four weeks for completion depending on the requested method of delivery.

Requests for Letters of Recommendation


Current and former doctoral interns of the Doctoral Internship Program requesting letters of recommendation for purposes of completing State Board of Psychology licensure documentation, obtaining employment, banking credentials, etc. should contact the Primary Supervisor and/or Rotation/Site Supervisor to complete all such letter of recommendation requests. Requests can be made in person, by telephone, via email, or in writing. Contact information for the Primary Supervisors and/or Rotation/Site Supervisors can be found on the program’s webpage under Program Faculty or by contacting the Office of Psychological Services 757.263.2700. Individuals requesting such information should allow two - four weeks for completion depending on the requested method of delivery.