Resources, funding, and events to advance inclusive school communities
SEPTEMBER 2022
Greetings!
The start of the school year is always an energizing and purposeful time for the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. The need to foster inclusion and belonging in schools remains great, and we are honored to partner with institutions across the Commonwealth in that important work.
In recent weeks, the VCIC team has facilitated dozens of in person and virtual workshops for students and educators. We were also proud to release a new "Back to School with Belonging" Guide that was developed in partnership with Dr. Karen Kochel and students at the University of Richmond.
Feedback from VCIC's work with schools is consistently positive, with one recent participant stating that "This was the best professional development session I have attended in my 22 years in education!"
And VCIC's program work is not just in our schools. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and more are calling upon the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, resulting in dozens of VCIC programs each week for institutions of all sizes across multiple sectors. You can see day-to-day updates by following VCIC on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
As you begin the 2022-2023 school year, please let us know how VCIC can continue to support your community. We look forward to working with you!
VCIC Updates & Announcements
Calendar of Holidays & Festivals: 2022-2023
VCIC's Calendar of Holidays and Festivals is a resource designed to encourage public awareness of the great diversity of religious and ethnic groups that live in the United States. Holidays and festivals are included for many religious, ethnic, and public occasions. Click here for the 2022-2023 calendar.
RVA Table Talk
The Fall 2022 RVA Table Talk series focuses on the theme of "The New Normal." This program is generously sponsored by Bank of America. On September 29 at 6:30pm at the Richmond Public Library Main Branch, community members will come together to explore "The New Normal: Lessons from 2 Years of COVID." Join us for free dinner and enriching conversation! Email Emma for registration details.
2022-2023 Student Forums
VCIC is excited to return to in-person student forums in the 2022-2023 school year:
October 21- Richmond Prejudice Awareness Summit(free for Richmond-area middle schools thanks to sponsorship from Atlantic Union Bank)
November 1 - Peninsula Diversity Dialogue Day(free for Peninsula-area high schools thanks to Dominion Energy)
December 8 - Richmond Diversity Dialogue Day(free for Richmond-area high schools thanks to Dominion Energy)
January 12 - Lynchburg Prejudice Awareness Summit(free for Lynchburg-area middle schools thanks to sponsorship from Atlantic Union Bank)
March 8 - Tidewater Diversity Dialogue Day(free for Tidewater-area high schools thanks to Dominion Energy)
March 14 - Lynchburg Diversity Dialogue Day(free for Lynchburg-area high schools thanks to Dominion Energy)
