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Dual Enrollment Advising Toolkit for Virginia Educators
Article: 2026-2-024
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers, School Counselors
Contact: Brittany Everett, Postsecondary Access and Success Specialist, Brittany.Everett@doe.virginia.gov
A new Dual Enrollment Advising Toolkit is now available to support Virginia school divisions, educators, and administrators in strengthening dual enrollment implementation and advising practices.
Developed to align with College and Career Ready Virginia (CCRV) and Virginia’s 3E priorities (Enrolled, Enlisted, Employed), the toolkit provides practical guidance to help ensure dual enrollment opportunities are accessible, intentional, and aligned with postsecondary pathways.
This resource is intended for use by school counselors, administrators, and instructional staff seeking to improve dual enrollment access while ensuring coursework meaningfully supports student success beyond high school.
Educators are encouraged to review the toolkit and integrate its guidance into local advising and program planning efforts. Visit the Educators and Administrators section of the Dual Enrollment webpage for more information and to download the toolkit.
Professional Development Workshops for Science Teachers
The College of Science at Virginia Tech is offering free workshops to grade 8-12 science teachers this June 23-25 on the Blacksburg campus. Workshops include:
– From Atoms to Applications: Integrated science and nanoscience for educators
– Biotech in a Box plus Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
– Earth Science: Place-based learning opportunitiesParticipants will receive a stipend, lessons and supplies for their classrooms, and accommodations. Space is limited so register today!
