« 2024 Annual Conference

The Room Block is full. Hotels Near the Williamsburg Lodge:

• The Griffin (sister property, walking distance of the Lodge) 
• The Woodlands Hotel and Conference Center (sister property of the Lodge, shuttle service available)
• Hampton Inn Historic District (not affiliated, transportation needed)
• Country Inn and Suites by Radisson (not affiliated, transportation needed) 

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Need help with drafting a letter to request to attend? Use our template: HERE or email Chris (vaeducatorcmj@gmail.com) for a Word Document version.

Agenda (click HERE for a PDF of the schedule with sessions):

Wednesday Dec 4th
7:15-8:00am Registration and Breakfast
8:00-9:15am Opening/General Session One (Keynote Nicole Turner)
9:30-10:40am Concurrent Session #1
11:00-12:10pm Concurrent Session #2
12:10-1:10pm Lunch and Networking Exhibits
1:20-2:30pm Concurrent Session #3
2:50-4:00pm General Session Two (Keynote Jorge Valenzuela)
4:14-4:45pm Region Wrap Up

Thursday Dec 5th
7:30-8:15am Breakfast
8:15-9:25am Concurrent Session #4
9:45-10:55am Concurrent Session #5
11:15-12:30pm General Session Three (Keynote Jeffrey O. Smith)

Our Annual Conference is one that is absolutely best-in-class and brings together 900 educators from across the Commonwealth (and beyond) to learn, teach, lead, and connect! This year’s conference is setting up to be our best one yet! The line up for Keynote Speakers is top-notch, and we are excited for what Virginia’s practitioners, researchers, and policymakers will bring for concurrent sessions!

• Pre-Conference Full-Day Workshop Facilitator: Marcia Tate
• Conference Keynote Speakers: Nicole Turner, Jorge Valenzuela, and Jeffery Smith

Pre-Conference Workshop - Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms: Twelve Brain-based Principles to Avoid Burnout, Increase Optimism, and Support Physical Well-Being

Many teachers are simply and understandably burning out! The fire and passion that once sparked for teaching are simply becoming extinguished. In this highly-engaging workshop, based on the book by the same title, educators will not only learn how to restore their passion for teaching, they will also explore 12 brain-based principles for looking five to ten years younger, becoming and remaining healthier, and living a longer life! These principles, which can also be applied to the classroom, include remaining optimistic, staying active, and forming close personal relationships. This workshop has been called both personally and professionally life-changing and so much fun!

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Pricing:

• Pre-Conference (December 3): $225
• Conference: $395
• Pre-Con + Conference: $575

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The VASCD Board has a No Refund Policy for all events. After payment is made no refunds will be issued. If you are unable to attend the event, you are welcome to send someone in your place.

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