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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.

Department of Teaching and Learning

Danielle Colucci, Chief Academic Officer
Robert Jamison, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Dr. Lorena Kelly, Executive Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning
Dr. Roni Myers-Daub, Executive Director of Programs for Exceptional Children
Angela Seiders, Executive Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning
Laura Silverman, Director of Title 1
Adrian Day, Director of Student Services
Dr. Crystal L. Lewis-Wilkerson, Director of K-12 and Gifted Programs
Dr. Sharon Shewbridge, Director of Instructional Technology
Dr. Sara Lockett, Director of Technical and Career Education
Tania Sotomayor, Director of Compliance and Special Education

The Department of Teaching and Learning will provide a comprehensive continuum of rigorous, authentic curricula and assessments while supporting differentiated instruction focused on equity and excellence for 21st century learners. Through sound instructional leadership, every teacher utilizes high quality curriculum, that prepares all students to be productive citizens in the 21st century.