VEA has arranged a series of exclusive strategy-sharing sessions with Education Secretary Atif Qarni to maximize the academic success and well-being of students during the 2020-21 school year.

This is a chance for you to suggest strategies that support continuity of learning, effective school operations, and safe learning environments for students and staff, while ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

To be considered for one of the eight videoconference forums to take place over the next three weeks, please fill out and submit the form on this page. Each of the eight sessions will last one hour and be limited to no more than 20 members.

To ensure that each group comprises a diverse group of VEA members, we ask that you fully complete the form. We will take into account geographic, gender, and ethnic diversity as 20-member groups are established. Members selected to participate will be contacted with weblink information.

Additional Information

When are the Strategy-Sharing Sessions being held?
They will be occurring from 4-5 pm on these dates:

May 27 PreK-Grade 3
May 28 Grades 4-8
May 29 High School
June 1 Special Education
June 2 Nutrition Services/Custodial & Maintenance
June 3 Career & Technical Ed
June 4 Transportation
June 5 Art, Music & PE

How will the information exchanged during the Strategy Sessions be used?
Secretary Qarni will be incorporating your insights into the recommendations being prepared by task forces operated by the Virginia Department of Education and Secretary of Education.

What kind of strategies and ideas are you seeking?
Any ideas for addressing the barriers that COVID 19 places on instruction and school operations. Come prepared with your ideas on changes that need to be made in the 2020-21 school year to support continuity of learning, equity, school operations, and student well-being.

These Strategy Sessions are not about whether schools reopen in the fall, as that decision will be informed by the Virginia Department of Health.

Can I share the Zoom link or ask someone else to take my spot?
No. The sessions must be kept small, and our security protocol will ensure that only those who are registered will be admitted to the session.

Who is eligible to participate?
Active professional and ESP members are eligible.