AGENDA | REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FORM | PRESENTERS
General Description
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to offer the “STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS: The Power of Prevention” Summit on February 21-22, 2024 at the Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Experience in communities nationwide has shown that a nurturing school climate and uniform discipline practices are key elements of safe, healthy, and high achieving schools. We have learned that the zero-tolerance policies we once thought of as cutting edge simply do not work. They are, in fact, detrimental to the very climate that is needed to sustain learning and provide engagement and attachment for students in school.
The purpose of this summit is to support schools and their partners in efforts to provide a positive and safe school climate where students and staff feel supported, and are socially, emotionally, and physically safe to learn and work. Sessions will focus on some of the most necessary components for improving school climate through prevention and early intervention. Over the course of a day and a half, through a series of engaging keynotes and an opportunity for hands on access to local, and often free resources, participants will be afforded an opportunity to learn about climate, resiliency, mental health, and other important topics, and to share information and network with colleagues from around the state. The goal is for participants to return to their communities inspired and better equipped to engage in practices that improve the learning climate.
Summit Topics
Summit participants will receive current, research-based information and resources on topics including:
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Usable Strategies for Building Positive School Climate
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Substance Use Among Our Youth
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Toxic Relationships
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Alternatives to Suspension
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Trauma Sensitive Strategies in Multi-tiered Systems of Support
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Classroom Management Support
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And MORE!
Intended Audience
This summit is intended for school division leaders, administrators, student services staff, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, school security officers, clinicians, and prevention specialists, as well as other professionals who serve Pre K-12 students.
Partial In-service Credit
Law enforcement officers will receive partial in-service credit for completion of this course.
Date, Location, Time
February 21-22, 2024
The Virginia Crossings
1000 Virginia Center Pkwy
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - noon
Registration and Cost
Pre-registration is required via DCJS' online registration system.
There is a $75 registration fee to attend the Summit. DCJS will award a limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee. The scholarship application award process is competitive and will be based on:
- each applicant’s description of their jurisdiction’s/school division’s financial limitations;
- their plan to incorporate knowledge gained in this course to their school division’s policies and procedures;
Please click here to request a registration scholarship to attend the Strengthening Connections Summit.
Members of the target audience (see above) are invited to attend the Summit at a rate of $75, if paid via credit card at the time of registration. A $20 processing fee will apply to payments not made by credit card at the time of registration. Payment must be received prior to conference attendance.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Participants who register but are unable to attend must cancel no later than February 7, 2024, or be responsible for the $75 registration fee. Click here to cancel registration or name a replacement.
To continue without requesting a scholarship, please register to attend the Strengthening Connections Summit HERE.
Transportation, Lodging and Meals
Attendees are responsible for their transportation, lodging, and meal expenses, with the exception of lunch on February 21st. A plated lunch will be provided on that day, and coffee will be provided on both days.
Lodging/Rate
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Virginia Crossings by Hilton. The room rate is $107.00 + tax. Reservations must be made by February 6, 2024. To reserve a room in this block, please visit this link.
Questions?
Inquiries concerning the Strengthening Connections Summit may be made to:
Betsy Bell
804.997.1658
Email Betsy
Shellie Evers
804.629.7042
Email Shellie