Thursday, October 26, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sharing the Road with Trucks : Enhancing Teen Driver Safety
Join us for a live webinar with The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute as they explain their Sharing the Road with Trucks outreach program that can make a direct impact on teen drivers and help save lives. This program not only discusses teen crash statistics and facts about large trucks (e.g., weight, stopping distances, etc.), but also teaches the five key strategies (including video examples) to safely interact with tractor-trailers and other commercial motor vehicles on our roadways. Don’t miss out on this webinar to see how this program can benefit your students and learn how your division can become a part of the outreach program to help save lives.
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Cost: Free
Date and Time: October 26, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Scott Tidwell, Senior Field Researcher Technician, Division of Freight, Transit, & Heavy Vehicle Safety at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Matthew Camden, Senior Research Associate, Division of Freight, Transit, & Heavy Vehicle Safety at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Empowering Hampton Roads Students: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Fostering Inclusive School Climates
Join us for a thought-provoking live webinar, “Hampton Roads Students Learn to Stand Up Against Stereotypes,” where we will delve into the crucial topic of creating inclusive school environments. This engaging session will provide participants with valuable insights and actionable strategies to promote diversity and belonging within educational settings.
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Cost: Free
Date and Time: October 31, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Jessica Hawthorne, Vice President of Programs, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Mass Shootings in Schools: Lessons from Tragedy and Opportunities for Prevention and Response
Mass shootings in schools, particularly in light of recent tragedies at Oxford High School (MI, 2021) and Robb Elementary School (TX, 2022), have raised important considerations about how best to prevent such tragedies. While there is considerable variability with respect to the perpetrators and their backgrounds, each shares similarities regarding their pre-attack behaviors and identifying these provides important opportunities for identification of the threat and ultimate prevention of the shooting. In this session, we will explore these behaviors along the Path to Intended Violence, identifying opportunities for threat identification, assessment, and management. A case study of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting (FL, 2018) will be provided, highlighting how missing these warning signs can lead to the unthinkable. Finally, this session will discuss ways in which schools can leverage existing resources, including students, to help prevent similar tragedies in their own community.
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Cost: Free
Date and Time: November 28, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Jaclyn Schildkraut, Executive Director, Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium
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Disclaimer:
Please be advised that the Virginia School Boards Association webinars are open to individuals in Virginia who are associated with a public school division unless prior permission has been granted. These webinars will be recorded and the recording is available on request. If you need other accommodations, please contact VSBA
