Virginia PTA 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 four video conference forums to take place over the next week, please fill out and submit the form on this page. Each of the four sessions will last one hour and be limited to no more than 25 parents.
To ensure that each group comprises a diverse group of parents, we ask that you fully complete the form. We will take into account geographic diversity as groups of 25 parents are established. Parents selected to participate will be contacted with web link information on how to log in to the session.
Additional Information:
When are the Strategy-Sharing Sessions being held?
They will be occurring on these dates:
- Friday, May 29 at 9:00am: Middle/High School
- Monday, June 1 at 2pm: Elementary
- Tuesday, June 2 at 12:30pm: College
- Wednesday, June 3 at 2pm: Special Education
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 decided in consultation with 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?
All parents of PK-20 students are eligible to participate.
What happens if I'm not chosen to participate?
Individuals not chosen will receive a questionnaire to complete that will be submitted to Secretary Qarni.
