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SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 52
March 8, 1996 |
| TO: | Division Superintendents |
| FROM: | William C. Bosher, Jr. Superintendent of Public Instruction |
| SUBJECT: | Blue Ridge School Health Leadership Institute, June 24-28, 1996 |
The Department of Education is pleased to extend to you an
invitation to send an interdisciplinary team to the 1996
Blue Ridge School Health Leadership Institute. The institute
will be held June 24-28, 1996 at Randolph-Macon Woman's
College, in Lynchburg.
The institute's goal is to develop leadership in the area of
comprehensive school health programs. Through workshops and
general sessions, participants will be provided current
school health and community resources; health promotion and
wellness information; and, interdisciplinary strategies to
develop school health program leadership. The participants
are expected to engage in all program sessions and to
develop, for implementation, a team action plan for their
school site or school division. The action plan will be
designed to enhance school health promotion programs.
We hope that you or one of your administrative staff members
will be able to attend this excellent professional
development institute. The enclosed registration material
provides the information you will need to ensure
participation by your division. If you have any questions
concerning the Blue Ridge School Health Leadership
Institute, please contact Sandra Dofflemyer at (804) 225-2898.
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March 8, 1996
BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL HEALTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
DEADLINE: May 1, 1996 FEE: $125.00
per participant
I. Team Membership
An interdisciplinary team of at least four persons
representing:
- School Administrators, Classroom
Teachers, Health and Physical Education
Teachers, School Food Service Personnel,
Guidance Counselors, School\Health
Department Nurses, P.T.A.
representatives, Central Office
Administrators, School Board Members,
and Health Advisory Board Members.
- Successful teams include a school
administrator.
Team members may be selected from one or more
schools.
Priority will be given to individuals who have not
previously attended Blue Ridge.
- Team Leaders may have attended Blue
Ridge previously.
More than one team from a division may attend if
space is available.
The school team leader is required to attend an
initial meeting on Monday, June 24, at 10:30 a.m.
at Randolph Macon Women's College to receive a
briefing on:
- the institute objectives,
- the team action plan development,
- the responsibilities of team members, and
- the procedures for grant applications.
- Details will be forwarded to the designated
team leader.
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Local health department and community service
board representatives will be invited by the
Virginia Department of Health to participate as
members of the school division team(s) from their
cities or counties.
II. Grant Funds
Limited grant funds of up to $3,000 will be made
available for the 1996-1997 academic year for
implementation of the team action plans in the
division or the community.
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II. Grant Funds (continued)
The competitive grant funds will be made available
by:
- the Nutrition Education Training Program
administered by the Virginia Department of
Education, and
- the Preventive Health and Health Services
Block Grant administered by the Virginia
Department of Health.
School division who wish to compete for the grant
funds must submit their proposal by August 15,
1996, 5:00 p.m.
- Guidance on the grant application process
will be provided at the institute.
- Attendance at the grants workshop is required
of all teams interested in applying for a
grant.
III. Credit for Institute Participation
The Department of Education is not responsible for
management of professional development points.
The Participant must obtain prior approval from
their school division to ensure acceptance of the
following professional development points.
Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
- Participants interested in CEUs need to
contact their school division or a national
organization. This is the responsibility of
the participants.
Recertification
- Participants should check with their school
division to determine the number of
professional developments points they may
receive for attending Blue Ridge.
- Additional points for recertification may be
earned for the implementation of the team
action plan.
Certification for Health Education Specialists
(CHES)
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March 8, 1996
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- Twenty or more CHES points can be earned for
$2.00 per credit point for CHES continuing
education units.
The procedures will be explained at
registration.
Graduate Credit
- Longwood College will offer three hours of
graduate credit for HLTH 595.
- Information regarding graduate credit will be
sent to registrants by Longwood College.
IV. Funding Sources
The Blue Ridge School Health Leadership Institute
expenses for administration, General Session, and
Workshop speakers are paid for by the following
funding sources:
- the Virginia Department of Education's
Nutrition Education and Training Program,
- the Virginia Department of Health's
Preventive Health and Health Services Block
Grant,
- the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act, and
- the Virginia Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance.
V. Registration
A non-refundable $125.00 registration fee is
required for each registrant to assist in
paying for lodging and meals.
Please make check payable to Treasurer, Virginia
Tech (CE).
Complete a separate registration form for each
school team member.
Please mail the school team's registration forms
in one envelope to:
Conference Registrar
Division of Continuing Education
Virginia Tech, Mail Code 0104
Blacksburg, VA 24061
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For FY 1996, monies allocated to the LEAs from the
Safe and Drug-Free School Act may include funding
for institute participant registration fees.
The deadline for registration and payment of
registration fees is May 1, 1996.
- If space is available, registrations will be
accepted after the deadline.
Details concerning the institute will be sent
directly to the registrants.
BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL HEALTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
JUNE 24 - 28, 1996
REGISTRATION FORM
SCHOOL DIVISION
I am requesting that the following people represent this
school division at the Blue Ridge School Health Leadership
Institute. The team leader has been informed of the
responsibilities of this role.
Signature of Superintendent/Designee
Please Type or print
Complete a separate form for each team member
1. TEAM LEADER:
Male Female
SOCIAL SECURITY #
ORGANIZATION'S FIN NO.
SCHOOL NAME:
POSITION:
HOME ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE
HOME TELEPHONE: 703/804/540
WORK TELEPHONE: 703/804/540
Do you need special accommodations for a handicapping
condition? YES NO
If yes, please describe.
Roommate
Single ( ) extra $50.00
Signature
Registration Fee: $125.00
Make check payable to: Treasurer, Virginia Tech (CE)
Return by May 1, 1996, to (no staples, tape or paper
clips please):
Conference Registrar
Division of Continuing Education
Virginia Tech, Mail Code 0104
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-5182
BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL HEALTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
JUNE 24 - 28, 1996
REGISTRATION FORM
Please Type or print
Complete a separate form for each team member
2. TEAM MEMBER:
Male Female
SOCIAL SECURITY #
ORGANIZATION'S FIN NO.
SCHOOL NAME:
POSITION:
HOME ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE
HOME TELEPHONE: 703/804/540
WORK TELEPHONE: 703/804/540
Do you need special accommodations for a handicapping
condition? YES NO
If yes, please describe
Roommate
Single ( ) extra $50.00
Signature
Registration Fee: $125.00
Make check payable to: Treasurer, Virginia Tech (CE)
Return by May 1, 1996, to(no staples, tape or paper
clips please):
Conference Registrar
Division of Continuing Education
Virginia Tech, Mail Code 0104
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-5182
BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL HEALTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
JUNE 24 - 28, 1996
REGISTRATION FORM
Please Type or print
Complete a separate form for each team member
3. TEAM MEMBER:
Male Female
SOCIAL SECURITY #
ORGANIZATION'S FIN NO.
SCHOOL NAME:
POSITION:
HOME ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE
HOME TELEPHONE: 703/804/540
WORK TELEPHONE: 703/804/540
Do you need special accommodations for a handicapping
condition? YES NO
If yes, please describe.
Roommate
Single ( ) extra $50.00
Signature
Registration Fee: $125.00
Make check payable to: Treasurer, Virginia Tech (CE)
Return by May 1, 1996, to (no staples, tape or paper
clips please):
Conference Registrar
Division of Continuing Education
Virginia Tech, Mail Code 0104
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-5182
BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL HEALTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
JUNE 24 - 28, 1996
REGISTRATION FORM
Please Type or print
Complete a separate form for each team member
4. TEAM MEMBER:
Male Female
SOCIAL SECURITY #
ORGANIZATION'S FIN NO.
SCHOOL NAME:
POSITION:
HOME ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE
HOME TELEPHONE: 703/804/540
WORK TELEPHONE: 703/804/540
Do you need special accommodations for a handicapping
condition? YES NO If yes,
please describe.
Roommate
Single ( ) extra $50.00
Signature
Registration Fee: $125.00
Make check payable to: Treasurer, Virginia Tech (CE)
Return by May 1, 1996, to (no staples, tape or paper
clips please):
Conference Registrar
Division of Continuing Education
Virginia Tech, Mail Code 0104
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-5182