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Today our guest is Ty Harris the Director of the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Virginia Beach City Public Schools. We talk with Ty about the powerful ‘why' behind his work and how his own high school experiences paved the way for what he does today. Ty shares insights on building a community of practice that fosters a genuine sense of belonging for students by amplifying their voices. He discusses how his team used survey data to identify student needs and, with intentionality, brought students into the conversation to create an environment where everyone feels they belong. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Learn more about the NEW Tier 3 Solution Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Attend our next live product preview Visit the CharacterStrong Website   Ty Harris is the Director of the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. He leads the implementation of the school division's educational equity plan, as well as efforts to increase cultural competencies for all stakeholders. Harris has a passion for leveraging student voice and increasing awareness and understanding of neurodiversity. Harris started his education journey as a high school social studies teacher in Greenville County, South Carolina. He also taught in Fairfax County, Virginia, before taking a specialist position with the U.S. Department of Education (DoED). While with the DoED, Harris worked with magnet and charter schools, and helped implement the Promise Neighborhoods program under then President Barack Obama. This program is modeled after the Harlem Children's Zone and seeks to end the cycle of poverty with schools as the focal point. After leaving the DoED, Harris moved into school administration where he spent five years as a middle school principal and two as a high school assistant principal. Harris holds a bachelor's degree from Clemson University, a master's degree from George Mason University, an education specialist degree from Old Dominion University and an advanced certification for DEI from Cornell University.

School division leaders are discussing options for a five-year plan for gifted education. The school board will vote on the plan proposal in September.

We are thrilled to have Nick Vedia, the District Sous Chef of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, on our latest episode of "The Mix Up"! Dive into an engaging conversation where Chef Nick shares his culinary journey, innovative school meal programs, and the vibrant food culture of Virginia Beach.

When we sat down with Bobby Huntley, a Marine Corps veteran, author, and mentor to over 600 young boys, we were truly inspired. His Gentleman's Club program is a testament to the power of mentorship, and it's a journey he shared with us with great sincerity. We traversed his experiences in the school system, his own personal challenges, and, most importantly, the heartwarming transformations he has witnessed in the lives of young boys who needed guidance.Tackling the elephant in the room, we laid bare the undeniable truth: our societal structure needs a major overhaul when raising children. We delved into some hard-hitting topics, such as the absence of positive male role models in many homes and the rippling effects of this absence, especially in single-parent households. Bobby's insights were eye-opening, to say the least, and truly underlined the importance of mentorship and apprenticeship in shaping boys into responsible adults.But that's not all. We also looked critically at the school system, its impacts, and, more importantly, the solutions we need to implement. From the tone set by administrators to the relationship between teachers and students, Bobby's thoughts were enlightening. We also broached the damaging school-to-prison pipeline that has been a blight on the lives of young people of color. About Bobby HuntleyA Veteran who served 13 1⁄2 years in the United States Marine Corps. Bobby is an Inspirational Speaker and Author of 5 books. Recently retired in October 2021 after 19 years as an Educator with the Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia. Fourteen of the nineteen years, Bobby was the Director of an after-school Character Development Mentoring Program called the Gentlemen's School for Boys. Receiving many awards and recognition; 3 times awarded Teacher Assistant of The Year, the “I Make A Difference Award” 5 times, and Commonwealth Of Virginia General Assembly House Joint Resolution No. 161. Bobby is the Pastor of Test of Faith Ministries in Virginia Beach, VA. (20 years).You can find more about Bobby and buy his books at BRayeHuntleyEnterprises.comSupport the showShow Credits:Richard Dodds (Host/Producer): @DoddsismShow Music: @IAmTheDjBluePodcast Website: StillTalkingBlack.comStill Talking Black is a production of Crowned Culture Media LLC. All rights reserved.

The lawsuit alleges Virginia Beach City Public Schools is breaking state law by delaying adoption of the governor's new model policies.

Teen's are infamous for their risky behavior and questionable choices. It actually reflects healthy brain development (believe it or not). But when it comes to behavior that has serious repercussions like substance use, fighting, shoplifting, and truancy, we need to step in. Our instinct is to lay down the law and pile on the restrictions. But more often than not, that strategy backfires in the long run. So what do we do to keep our kids safe?  In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Bobby Huntley, the Superintendent and Pastor of Test of Faith Ministries in Virginia Beach. He served in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools for 19 years as a Security Assistant, In School Suspension Coordinator and Dean of Students / Work Adjustment Teacher. He was also the Director of The Gentlemen's Club, an after school mentoring program for boys. Bobby provides guidance for addressing risky teen behavior in a way that keeps them safe AND builds trust, connection, and respect.   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it with a friend.   Subscribe to the Podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast right here on YouTube!

In this conversation author and educator Gina Giordano Byrne shares strategies that we can use to create a thriving classroom culture. Topics Covered:Gina:1. Create a classroom environment where students feel safe and comfortable to push outside of their comfort zone2. Make it visible to the students that success is filled with mistakes and learning moments.3. Normalize mistakes in the classroom4. Put ideas and concepts into terms students understand.5. Make concepts relatable to students. 6. You can give the same message to multiple different ages by bringing content down or up to the students level.7. Creative a classroom culture where positive peer pressure helps encourage students.8. Help your students create a “Band of Believers” that will cheer them on.9. Teach students about positive self talk vs. negative self talk10. Make students truly feel heard.11. Walk students through a problem. Help them find their own solutions.12. Get to know who the students are and let the students know who you are. 13. Let your students know that they are part of a family. Help create that safe place feeling.14. The mood and tone of the building makes the students feel safe.15. Students should have people in the building that they feel safe talking to.16. When getting students to step outside of their comfort zone start with something that peaks their interest. 17. Give students different opportunities and environments to challenge themselves.18. We are our own Superheroes! Gina's Bio:Gina Giordano is the author of Otis the Trash Talking Octopus to be released in 2023 by Mascot Kids (Amplify Publishing). She also published Yet in 2022. She is an educator in Virginia Beach City Public Schools with over 20 years experience working with elementary school aged children, most of those years in gifted education. She has written many stories and poems over the years to teach her students about a variety of topics and is now putting them into the world for all to enjoy.  Book link:https://www.amazon.com/Yet-Gina-Giordano/dp/164543513X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K89HR8OBX96U&keywords=yet+gina+giordano&qid=1679201293&sprefix=Yet+gina%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1Website:https://www.ginagiordanoauthor.comSocial Media:Twitter: @ginabyrne68 Instagram: @ginagb68

In this episode of the Elevate Your Leadership podcast, Alexis Gerdes discusses her run for the Virginia Beach school board first as a parent with “skin in the game" as two of her children currently attend Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Alexis shares details of her upbringing including her K-12 schooling within the Virginia Beach Public School System. Alexis talks about her views on leadership in general, and how she will bring leadership to the school board in particular. I enjoyed this discussion and learned a lot about a process that not enough Virginia Beach residents are familiar with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with me on Instagram - on the Big Picture Social Emotional Learning Podcast page: https://www.instagram.com/nini.white/ SEL is about the human and humane sides of all our actions and interactions… and since “different” people ARE treated differently in the world, on the street, in the classroom, on playgrounds… differences must be acknowledged. Have you heard that expression ‘oppression with a hug? For me, that implies a form of oppression or supremacy by way of pretending, or denial, or simple non-acknowledgement of others' experiences… with long-range effects that silently and invisibly seep into the air we breathe …the air we inhale and the air we exhale, all pervasive unless it's called out for what it is. Who doesn't love and seek to expand Win-Win situations? Why would anyone be against Win-Win situations? If there are no losers in Win-Win situations how could anyone have a problem with that? I've never understood that, but there is a whole group, fueled by powerful conservative entities (who are promoting their ideas on social media, through privately funded organizations and think tank foundations, PACs, and politicians) that exploit and agitate local ideas about what should be taught and what should be learned in schools. Targets include school district policy, state law, and …most troubling… specific local educators themselves. At this point I want to quickly let you know that my source is a research paper produced at UCLA's Institute for Democracy, Education, and Access, titled: The Conflict Campaign: Exploring Local Experiences of the Campaign to Ban “Critical Race Theory” in Public K–12 Education in the U.S., 2020–2021. The report can be accessed online, and I've included the link in this episode's show notes: (https://idea.gseis.ucla.edu/publications/the-conflict-campaign/) “IF we believe in the promises of equality, how are we supposed to live in equality if we can't talk honestly about inequality.” That's like inviting me and my family to Thanksgiving with your family, without ever telling me what to bring to contribute to the celebration and without ever telling me where your actual home is. More info, please!!! If you've been listening to this podcast for awhile, you know I'm all about discovering and sharing solutions, so here's some good news: There are school leaders, and there are school districts around the country that have not caved to the intimidation tactics of the Conflict Campaign. One inspiring example is Aaron Spence, superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Superintendent Spence wrote an op-ed for The Virginian Pilot. I always love to hear from listeners. I hope you'll connect with me on Instagram or Facebook. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nini-white/message

Recently, Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach hosted a graduation ceremony for eight interns who were part of Project SEARCH. It's the first year for this innovative program, which connects high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to internships and on-the-job training. To learn more, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Jan Varney, who is an Instructional Specialist for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools' Office of Programs for Exceptional Children and coordinator for Project SEARCH.

On a very special Origin of Speakcies, Scott and Steve discuss terms - Big-Hearted, Heart of Gold, True Blue, and Raconteur - that describe the life and character of their late friend and brother, Jeff Forbes.   The guys reflect on their memories of Jeff and his impact and influence on their lives.  To lighten the mood, they also talk about Jeff's second biggest "attribute,"  but conclude by focusing on Jeff's biggest gift and quality by far - his heart.   If you want to honor Jeff Forbes, please send a donation to the Virginia Beach SPCA at https://vbspca.com/donate/ or animal shelter of your choice.   God bless you, Big Squirrel.  You are loved and missed, and you will never be forgotten.    Obituary of Jeffrey Todd Forbes     Jeffrey Todd Forbes, 47, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 13, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Guy (Skeets) and Betty Forbes, William and Lucille Franklin and nephew, Nathan.   Jeff was born on May 11, 1974, in Norfolk, Virginia and grew up in Virginia Beach.  He graduated from Rock Church Academy.  He worked for Virginia Beach City Public Schools for almost 22 years with a title of General Maintenance, Craftsman III at the time of his death.   Jeff is survived by his mother, Gladys, his father, Donald, and stepmother Cheryl, his brother Brian and wife Tammy, his brother Mark, his brother Chris and wife Amy, his brother Anthony and wife Shawna, and his brother Brad and fiancé Melanie, nephews: Brett, Micheal, Ryder, Matt, Wesley, and Josh and nieces: Hailey & Tharin and many loving uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.   Anyone who knew Jeff, was touched by his kindness, humor, and his willingness to give to others.  He was a wonderful person that would be there for you whenever you needed him.  He was one of the good ones, that truly put others before himself and loved everyone unconditionally.  He had a special place in his heart for all the children in his life, whether it was teaching them how to use tools or spoiling them with trips to 7-11 for junk food.  He was a pushover when they asked to go to the store for that one more toy they had to have or picking up his nephew, Micheal from school almost every day just because he didn't want to ride the bus.  Again, he would do anything for them.   He was an avid, passionate and most times very animated Duke Basketball, New York Mets and Dallas Cowboys fan.  Jeff was a true dog lover, with his pit bulls always being his favorite.   Jeff was an amazing carpenter, who loved working with his hands.  He enjoyed his home improvement shows like, This Old House, Holmes on Homes and Bob Villa.   In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the SPCA or any animal shelter of your choosing.

In this episode of LLChat, podcast host Kelsey interviews Mrs. Susan O'Brian Knight, a middle school French teacher in Virginia Beach City Public Schools who studied French at Old Dominion University. Tune in to hear her speak about the importance of traveling, undertaking a study-abroad experience, pursuing graduate studies, and adopting a life-long learner approach to world languages and cultures. 

Andy Harris talked about teaching with a focus on bringing out the super powers within his students. He shared some amazing projects that use art to consider identity and build relationships within the classroom. He also shared some great advice for artists around seeking opportunities and being ready when doors open. I loved hearing about his process - from collecting images to painting, cutting, and glueing paper, drawing on his experience hanging wallpaper. Andy Harris graduated from VCU, currently works out of his studio in Norfolk Virginia and teaches art in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Blog Post with links and images: https://www.teachingartistpodcast.com/72-andy-harris/ www.aharrisart.com @andy.andy.harris . . . Follow: @teachingartistpodcast @pottsart @playinspiregallery Check out the featured artists: https://www.teachingartistpodcast.com/featured-artists/ Take the audience survey: https://iter.ly/bnrm2 Art Educators' Lounge meeting registration: http://arteducatorslounge.eventbrite.com/ Submit your work to be featured: https://www.teachingartistpodcast.com/featuredartist/ Book an Art Critique Session with Rebecca: https://www.teachingartistpodcast.com/mentor/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachingartistpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachingartistpodcast/support

In this episode, I check in with four teachers on their expectations and plans for the new school year. What developments, challenges, and silver linings do you see ahead? What do you now feel is more important and what matters less? Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @mrs_tbogo @wilson1sheila @sarahjcooper01 @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate. She is an award-winning educator who taught middle school ELA and United States History teacher for many years and now instructs future educators. She hopes to change our world one student at a time. Tara Bogozan is an English teacher and AVID Elective educator. She has taught both middle and high school in the Atlanta metro area for over seventeen years. Sheila Wilson is a dynamic educator with Virginia Beach City Public Schools. She has over 3 decades of experience teaching elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education as an Adjunct Professor in the Teacher Leader program. Dr. Wilson earned her B.A. and M.Ed. from the University of New Orleans in Drama and Communications and Curriculum and Instruction. She earned her doctorate in K-12 School Leadership from Regent University. Her passion for working with students is evidenced in her selection as Teacher of the Year in 2015 and 2019 and most recently as Reading Teacher of the year in 2021. Dr. Wilson is leading change in education through her company AmplifyEd Educational Consulting as the Learning Architect by designing targeted content for adults as a mentor, presenter, dissertation coach, and online course facilitator. Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and civics and is Associate Head of School at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Canada. She is the author of Making History Mine and Creating Citizens.

The Teen Motivator Podcast Welcome: Today, Episode is about Mrs. Thomas was a Teacher in Virginia Beach City Public Schools for 6 years. She worked at the high school level with some amazing students and teachers.. She has a passion to help students walk in their greatness by taking the limits off what they can accomplish in their future!!!  She was awarded Rookie Teacher of the Year for a Reading Program She was awarded 2022 Distinguished Educator (Teacher of the year nominee) Social Network Information: Connect on IG- The Teen Motivator Connect on Facebook Group- The Teen Motivator =================================== She ism now in full-time business @Chavonanette www.chavonanette.com Support this podcast

Dr. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law serves as the Coordinator for Equity and Opportunity in the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.  Prior to serving in this role, Dr. Lindsay-Law worked as a school improvement specialist, secondary social studies teacher, and middle school dean.   Dr. Law attended Old Dominion University where she obtained a bachelor of arts degree in secondary social studies education.  Then she earned a master of art degree in administration and supervision from The George Washington University.  In August 2019 she completed her doctorate degree in educational leadership and policy studies from The George Washington University.    She believes through inclusive conversations, empathetic listening opportunities, and adaptive practices teams can establish solution oriented outcomes to support communities and organizations.  Furthermore, when teams and organizations utilize strengths to guide conversations, practices, and systems then teams can have sustainable networks.  Sustainable networks can build collective efficacy for communities and edify personal efficacy for all individuals.  She states, “there is so much work to be done.  Let's work together to enhance our society.”  Start with humanity Being comfortable with discomfort. Be more receptive to non-closure. Look ago ourselves What mark and good do I want to leave on this community. We have different types of biases that come up, sometimes unconscious. How to be a friend and ally. You have to be your own personality. What can I do to make an environment inclusive? Be personable according to your style. Consider yourself. Degrees of intensity. Always looking for inclusion. Individual self within that. Collective efficacy DEI work is participatory and requires full engagement. Community partnerships with curating history on kids who integrated the schools. Norfolk 17 (Sebrina's Aunt) Artwork reflecting their own history. Unity, Leadership, Action Cocreating and participating. Desegregation and integration are two separate things. How to be a transformative principal? Really look at your love languages and how you communicate with your people. Are we checking on people? Love your people. Sponsors InControl SEL for Middle School In Control created an effortless social and emotional, character development video curriculum for your students that's ZERO-TEACHER-PREP AND it's so cool looking- it feels like a Youtube or Netflix Series- and that's purposeful, they meet students right where they're at. The videos are 5-6 minutes, kids love them, teachers love them, and you will too. There's no guesswork in the program because there's a 21-video progression for each grade level. They've thought of everything-- because it's a group of award winning counselors, teachers, and principals that came up with this thing. It'll help you save tons of time and headaches. Take it from me, it's time to check that social-emotional learning box, the empty one that's been keeping you up at night--and it's time to do it in a meaningful, measurable, magnetic way. If you go to www.InControlSEL.com/jethro you can check out some of the videos and even receive 20% off if you pre-order for next school year John Catt Today's Transformative Principal sponsor, John Catt Educational, amplifies world-class voices on timeless topics, with a list of authors recognized globally for their fresh perspectives and proven strategies to drive success in modern schools and classrooms. John Catt's mission is to support high-quality teaching and learning by ensuring every educator has access to professional development materials that are research-based, practical, and focused on the key topics proven essential in today's and tomorrow's schools. Learn more about professional development publications that are easy to implement for your entire faculty, and are both quickly digestible and rigorous, by visiting https://us.johncattbookshop.com/. Learn more about some of the newest titles: - The Coach's Guide to Teaching by Doug Lemov The Feedback Pendulum: A manifesto for enhancing feedback in education by Michael Chiles Putting Staff First: A blueprint for revitalising our schools by John Tomsett and Jonny Uttley 10 Things Schools Get Wrong (And How We Can Get Them Right) by Jared Cooney Horvath and David Bott Let's Talk About Flex: Flipping the flexible working narrative for education by Emma Turner A Parent's Guide to Powerful Teaching by Patrice Bain John Catt is also proud publisher of the new book from Transformative Principal host Jethro Jones: SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves Visit this page to learn more about bulk orders and how to bring John Catt's research-based materials to your school: https://us.johncattbookshop.com/pages/agents-and-distributors

Bio Coach Ittner begins his fourth year at the helm of the Cox baseball program.  He is a 2008 graduate of Cox High School, where he was a 3-year varsity letterman for the baseball team.  Coach Ittner went on to play for two years at College of the Albemarle from 2010-2011 and then at Virginia Wesleyan College for his remaining two years from 2011-2013.  In the fall of 2014, Coach Ittner was hired as the junior varsity head baseball coach at Cox High School.  After a 9-1 campaign with the Cox JV baseball team in the spring of 2014, he was hired by Salem High School in Virginia Beach to be their varsity head baseball coach and spent three seasons there from 2015-2017.   July 2017 was named Frank M. Cox HS HC In 2019 Coach Ittner was named Region 6A co-coach of the year after compiling an 18-6 record and earning a state tournament berth for the Falcons.  Coach Ittner is currently a special education teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Notes Raise your minimums!! D2 guy to a D1 guy. No baseball guy becomes a baseball guy! Brett McCabe’s catalyst school How do you deal with the player that question everything? How do you deal with the player that loses confidence? Live calls Ways to grow more than the X’s and O’s Notebooks on each player - logging conversations - knowing the athletes, looping back with the athletes - do you really understand the player? Story telling  Authentic and drawn to what keeps coaches up at night Tough Topics that head coaches have to deal with Are you reflecting with what happens the most? Story telling before each game - we want them to be in it “Out of the hat” app - random name that generates to connect with “Find out Fridays” - 2 minute conversation between sets with weightlifting and classroom session Fall and spring evaluation (google form) more formal than the informal Find out Fridays The coaches that do it at the highest level to deal with human beings? Am I given myself the best opportunity to build the person? Program pyramid - standards of the program 3 tiers  Greatest level of respect is taking a coaching cue and doing it! Coaching staff built the pyramid Culture bulbs your program, identity builds your team Finding a common theme that guys buy into to make the year special “Mission 23” Expedition 6-13 - climb to last day of the year Bring it home 2021 Talked to SEALS about the process  5 games goal QAB champion -  F3P champion -  Offense Big Inning BB/K = 1:1 QAB = 50% Create 7 or more freebie 4 or more in 7 inning Defense Win the freebie war Deny the big inning Less than 120 pitches F3P - what you do the first 3 pitches Get off the field in less than 20 pitches and stay on offense for more than 20 Color code what happens during the game (green good, and red bad) Strings of QAB to produce a big inning mittner2@gmail.com @falcons_skip  

This edWeb podcast is hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Please listen to Dr. Aaron Spence and Dr. LaQuiche R. Parrott as they share Virginia Beach City Public Schools' strategic framework, Compass to 2025, a five-year plan focused on six goals: educational excellence; student well-being; student ownership of learning; an exemplary, diversified workforce; mutually supportive partnerships; and organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Developed with significant stakeholder input, Compass to 2025 is a true roadmap for teaching and learning in the school division. Dr. Spence and his team are staunch advocates of equity, emphasizing that every student—regardless of economic status, race or zip code—should be provided the learning experiences and the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to succeed. Equity is embedded across all six goals of Compass to 2025 as the school division strives to help achieve student, workforce and organizational success over the next five years. Essential questions for discussion include: Virginia Beach City Public Schools has a new equity policy. How do districts begin the work on adopting an equity policy? What processes and procedures are needed for districts to ensure the success of ALL students? What are the initial action steps for all school leaders to ensure staff have 100% ownership for ALL students learning? Listeners learn about strategies to address systemic disparities and inequities in order to benefit all students. This edWeb podcast is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.AASA, The Superintendents Association AASA advocates for equity for all students and develops and supports school system leaders.

Amanda Yoder is one of two Military-connected School Counselors with Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Her primary roles are to support military students and families experiencing transitions such as moving and deployment and to train and support school division staff on military issues. In part due to her own military background as a combat veteran, Amanda has a diverse and extensive understanding of the challenges that military families face. In this conversation, we discuss the powerful impact school counselors can make and how to access the incredible resources and knowledge they can provide. For more information please visit: www.vbschools.com/military Presented by The Barry Robinson Center Hosted by Erin Lindstrom

On September 9, 2020 the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Board adopted an educational equity policy that states: "Virginia Beach City Public Schools is committed to establishing and sustaining an equitable community that exemplifies the School Division's core values and equity mission to end the predictive value of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability and to ensure each member of the school community's success. The School Board and the School Division reject all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment as destructive to their core values and strategic goals." What does this mean in practical terms for students, teachers, administrators, parents and community of VBCPS? We get answers from VBCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence and Dr. LaQuiche Parrot, Director of the VBCPS Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. VCBPS is one of 21 school divisions that own WHRO Public Media.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CatchOn An ENA Affiliate.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.With schools balancing varying modalities of learning, tracking student engagement is critical to evaluating the effectiveness of both in-person and virtual instruction. In this edLeader Panel podcast, learn how Virginia Beach City Public Schools utilizes data analytics to monitor engagement patterns, application and device access, and more. The panelists discuss how they are leveraging usage data to support students virtually and make data-informed decisions regarding their online tools and resources. The team also shares best practices other school districts can integrate into their blended and remote learning strategies at they begin this unprecedented 2020-2021 school year.Listeners will learn the methodologies being utilized by one large district to gather engagement data, assess usage patterns, and evaluate instructional technology access remotely.This recorded edLeader Panel podcast is of interest to school and district leaders of the elementary through high school levels.CatchOn, an ENA Affiliate Data analytics tool providing admin leaders efficacy of their tech investments and integrations.

Adam Brown, Ed.D. is an assistant principal for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. As a new teacher, there were days he wanted to call it quits — but he had great support, and got through those tough times. And his research into what causes teacher burnout is packed with insights for teachers, leaders and mentors. Today, we speak with Dr. Brown and with Basil Marin, also an assistant principal, about their experiences dealing with teacher burnout and what administrators can do to fight it in their schools and give teachers the support they need — whether they’re new teachers or have been in the classroom for decades. What this issue looks like for novice teachers and for veteran teachers What the research says about the causes of teacher emotional exhaustion The impact it has on teacher recruiting and retention How principals, mentors, coaches and other leaders can support teachers through challenging times Dig Deeper Concerned about teacher retention? Check out these resources: Calculator: How much does teacher turnover cost you each year? Data sheet: Special Education by the Numbers. When districts struggle to fill positions, special education teachers are often asked to do more with less.

Reviewing the Week's Discussion on Computer Science in both High School and College. Jon Yager of Virginia Beach City Public Schools discusses how a model of problem solving can apply to any course of study. Also, Cindy Frye, Computer Science Professor at Baylor University, analyzes how students lack basic written and oral communication skills and the problems that presents in today's classrooms.

Most students in high school will take a computer science class to satisfy a math credit. However, for the more advanced computer science classes, there is a lack of minority and female students taking the course. Jon Yager of Virginia Beach City Public Schools discusses how he is trying to change the demographics of the students taking computer science classes.

With an innovative approach to teacher leadership, Virginia Beach City Public Schools used design thinking to empower teachers to implement personalized learning in the classroom. In this interview with Janene Gorham, Director of Teacher Leading and Learning at VBCPS, she shares: Balancing teacher choice in PD with alignment to district goals Encouraging collaboration, reflection and positive risk-taking How they foster teacher leadership Their unique Design Fellows program as teachers and even students were brought into the goal-setting and planning process “I think teaching is really hard and complex — and I think the most powerful learning experiences that we can provide teachers are ones where they take an active leadership role in their own learning. That’s really the most exciting part of my day: working to build the capacity of teachers to be leaders." Field Trip is a podcast from Frontline Education.

Allison Farnsworth a testing specialist in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools addresses what parents can do to to keep their children engaged in learning and successful in their studies.

Jennifer Carson, coordinator for the K-12 World Languages Program for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools discusses how students receive and retain information much differently than in the past. The school system implemented a successful elementary and middle school language immersion program that presents instruction in a dual language format.

It’s not just shop anymore! Technological advances are driving students to explore paths in highly-focused fields. We continue our conversation with Sara Lockett and David Swanger from Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Mike Taylor of Old Dominion University.

We speak with Sara Lockett, Director of Career and Technical Education for Virginia Beach City Public Schools and David Swanger, Director of Virginia Beach Schools’ Vocational and Technical Center, about how "VoTech" has changed over the years. We’ll also explore what’s new in vocational education, and discuss how students entering the workforce with a certification have a 'leg up' on those with a four-year college degree.

On today's HearSay we begin a series of conversations with the superintendents of the region's school districts. We're joined today by Dr. Aaron Spence, who assumed the leadership of Virginia Beach City Public Schools in June of last year. He oversees the operation of 86 schools (serving almost 69,000 students) and is himself a graduate of Green Run High School in Virginia Beach.