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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.

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
  • Lisa Gehring
  • Matthew Gentile
  • Sandra Hermann
  • Janice Keener
  • Christina Morrow
  • Bridget Nguyen
  • Shannon Nicoll
  • Monica Parker
  • Donna Robel
  • Amanda Stancil
  • Michelle Wood
  • Lee Woodard

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Calendar

Date Location Agenda/Minutes
August 14, 2023 - 9:30am Joint Use Library
1700 College Crescent
Agenda | Minutes
September 11, 2023 - 9:30am Joint Use Library
1700 College Crescent
Agenda
October 9, 2023 - 9:30am Joint Use Library
1700 College Crescent
 
November 13, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. Joint Use Library
1700 College Crescent
 
January 8, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. TBD  
February 12, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. TBD  
March 11, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. TBD  
May 13, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. TBD  
June 10, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. TBD