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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is considering signing a bill that would require safe, in-person learning options for students as soon as this summer. Although it wouldn t be required, parents wonder whether getting kids back into classrooms will help close the achievement gap created by the pandemic.
Dara Dugger, director of the Prince William County Public Schools Student Management and Alternative Programs, says the district has been planning for summer school since last fall. They re planning in-person summer school classes along with virtual and hybrid options.
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Members of the Christian County school board heard an update on the Racial Educational Equity Plan during the Thursday night workshop meeting. Before the plan
Members of the Christian County school board heard an update on the Racial Educational Equity Plan during the Thursday night workshop meeting.
Before the plan was presented, Jada Poindexter, an 11th grader at Hopkinsville High School, declared February as Black History Month for the school district. Superintendent Chris Bentzel said the committee formed and went to work over the summer to create the plan.
Kim Stevenson, Director of Alternative Programs, shared the plan and explained why the committee was formed.
Transitional Age Youth Unit
Launched in 2009 our Adult Probation Department maintains a special unit for 18- to 25-year-old probationers call the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Unit. With staff trained in young adult development and trauma-informed approaches, the TAY Unit:
Works with clients to develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans (ITRP) based on the risks, needs, and emotional development of each client
Regularly reviews and adjusts plans
Connects clients with developmentally appropriate programs and resources across the city
The TAY Unit also conducts evidence-based programming specifically geared toward the cognitive-behavioral challenges for young adults. The unit has demonstrated remarkable results, including a 73 percent completion rate.