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Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2025
Welcome to the Henrico County Public Schools 2025 Empowering Leaders Symposium
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Tuesday, July 22
 

10:15am EDT

New Social Standards (Elementary)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Join the Elementary Social Studies Specialist for an in-depth overview of Virginia's newly adopted History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), set for implementation in the 2026–2027 school year. This session will delve into the key shifts in content and pedagogy, including enhanced vertical alignment, an emphasis on inquiry-based learning, and the integration of primary and secondary sources. Participants will explore the structure of the updated instructional guides, which provide detailed support for each standard, encompassing core knowledge, essential skills, and conceptual connections. Attendees will also receive guidance on effectively transitioning from the 2015 standards to the new framework, ensuring a smooth adaptation in their instructional planning. This session is essential for educators aiming to stay ahead in curriculum development and instructional strategies in preparation for the upcoming changes.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools,
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
2102

12:30pm EDT

New Social Standards (Elementary)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Join the Elementary Social Studies Specialist for an in-depth overview of Virginia's newly adopted History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), set for implementation in the 2026–2027 school year. This session will delve into the key shifts in content and pedagogy, including enhanced vertical alignment, an emphasis on inquiry-based learning, and the integration of primary and secondary sources. Participants will explore the structure of the updated instructional guides, which provide detailed support for each standard, encompassing core knowledge, essential skills, and conceptual connections. Attendees will also receive guidance on effectively transitioning from the 2015 standards to the new framework, ensuring a smooth adaptation in their instructional planning. This session is essential for educators aiming to stay ahead in curriculum development and instructional strategies in preparation for the upcoming changes.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools,
Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
2102

1:55pm EDT

New Social Standards (Elementary)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
Join the Elementary Social Studies Specialist for an in-depth overview of Virginia's newly adopted History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), set for implementation in the 2026–2027 school year. This session will delve into the key shifts in content and pedagogy, including enhanced vertical alignment, an emphasis on inquiry-based learning, and the integration of primary and secondary sources. Participants will explore the structure of the updated instructional guides, which provide detailed support for each standard, encompassing core knowledge, essential skills, and conceptual connections. Attendees will also receive guidance on effectively transitioning from the 2015 standards to the new framework, ensuring a smooth adaptation in their instructional planning. This session is essential for educators aiming to stay ahead in curriculum development and instructional strategies in preparation for the upcoming changes.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools,
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
2102

3:20pm EDT

New Social Standards (Elementary)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
Join the Elementary Social Studies Specialist for an in-depth overview of Virginia's newly adopted History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), set for implementation in the 2026–2027 school year. This session will delve into the key shifts in content and pedagogy, including enhanced vertical alignment, an emphasis on inquiry-based learning, and the integration of primary and secondary sources. Participants will explore the structure of the updated instructional guides, which provide detailed support for each standard, encompassing core knowledge, essential skills, and conceptual connections. Attendees will also receive guidance on effectively transitioning from the 2015 standards to the new framework, ensuring a smooth adaptation in their instructional planning. This session is essential for educators aiming to stay ahead in curriculum development and instructional strategies in preparation for the upcoming changes.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools,
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
2102
 
Thursday, July 24
 

12:30pm EDT

Specialty Center Expectations and Appeals
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
This session will highlight the specialty center expectations handbook, with revisions from its first year of implementation. Administrators will have the opportunity to learn and discuss alignment for expectations, withdrawal procedures, and appeals for withdrawals and the application process. Participants will learn and explore how standard aliignment across the district can proactively mitigate common issues that arise across specialty centers.
Speakers
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Stephanie Lambrecht

District Leader, Henrico County Public Schools
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
2102
 
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