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The workshops described herein are provided on a time available basis. Some need to be scheduled far in advance. Some require a minimum number of participants. In many instances certain training can qualify for teaching license renewal points. All should be arranged by application from your local association president. Elements of some training programs can be combined or customized to fit special needs. Call the appropriate director.

Many are listed by area of interest. “By Division Providing” offers all current programs. You may phone 1-800-552-9554 or email or download the “Training Request Form” and mail it in or fax it to 804-775-8379.

Business
Includes member processing procedures, how to run effective and fair meetings, treasurers' responsibilities and More
Communications
Includes informing various member and public audiences of VEA goals, activities and contributions, and other related information which is geared toward improving teaching and education and More
Field Services
Includes developing unit goals and budgets, interviewing and employment skills, evaluation procedures, new council member orientation and More
Government Relations
Includes establishing political action committees, politicians and your school policies, analysis of the General Assembly, lobbying hints, elected school boards and More
Instruction And Professional Development
Includes gaining National Board Certification, grant writing tips, standards-based reform, special education and IDEA, behaviors that produce optimal learning, SOLs, SOQ, SOA and more More
Leadership Development and Human Relations
Includes building a support system, improving school climate, minority and women's leadership, new leader discovery and development, assertiveness, self skill assessment and More
Legal Services
Includes using the grievance procedure, how to reduce your personal liabilities, what to do and not do in an emergency, child abuse and Child Protective Services, academic freedom and More
Membership And Organizing
Includes membership involvement activities, recruitment techniques, issue organizing and More