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2026 VEA Convention

2026 VEA Convention - VEA Website

Norfolk, VA    –    April 16-18

Important Dates

2/1 – Early Bird “No Fee’ Delegate Registration

2/2 – $50 Fee regardless of delegate numbers

3/15 – At least 33% of Local Association dues should be paid for delegates to be seated

3/16 – Cvent registration deadline

3/20 – Deadline to make hotel reservations

4/2 – Deadline for submitting NBIs

Virtual Pre-Convention Caucus Meetings

Tuesday 3/9, 6pm (*New delegates only*)

Thursday 3/12, 5:30pm

Tuesday 3/17, 7pm

Saturday 3/21, 11:30am

Wednesday 3/25, 5:30pm

Please plan to attend one of these sessions. Pre-registration is required.

Virtual Open Hearings

Tuesday 4/7, 7pm – May Day Actions and Collective Bargaining

Wednesday 4/8, 7pm – Budget

Thursday 4/9, 7pm – Resolutions

Convention Agenda

The agenda for the convention is still being finalized, but you can expect the following schedule:

Thursday, April 14
7 pm to 9 pm – First business session

Friday, April 15
9 am to noon – Second business session
Noon to 2 pm – Lunch on-site
2 pm to 5:30 pm – Third business session

Saturday, April 16
9:30 am to 12 pm – Final business session

Did you Know?

Teacher shortages are a serious issue across the country. Here in Virginia, there are currently over 3,648 unfilled teaching positions. (FY23)

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