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Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2026
Welcome to the Henrico County Public Schools 2026 Empowering Leaders Symposium
Venue: 2102 clear filter
Monday, June 1
 

10:15am EDT

New Social Studies Standards (Elementary)
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Join the Elementary Social Studies Specialist for an overview of Virginia’s 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), launching in the 2025–2026 school year. Designed for administrators, this session highlights key instructional shifts—like increased inquiry, vertical alignment, and deeper use of primary sources.  Explore how Henrico’s updated Instructional Guides support implementation and learn what to look for during classroom walkthroughs. You’ll leave with practical strategies to guide your staff, support planning, and ensure a smooth transition from the 2015 to the 2023 standards.

Session Handout & Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
2102

12:30pm EDT

New Social Studies Standards (Elementary)
Monday June 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Join the Elementary Social Studies Specialist for an overview of Virginia’s 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), launching in the 2025–2026 school year. Designed for administrators, this session highlights key instructional shifts—like increased inquiry, vertical alignment, and deeper use of primary sources.  Explore how Henrico’s updated Instructional Guides support implementation and learn what to look for during classroom walkthroughs. You’ll leave with practical strategies to guide your staff, support planning, and ensure a smooth transition from the 2015 to the 2023 standards.

Session Handout & Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Monday June 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
2102

1:55pm EDT

New Social Studies Standards (Elementary)
Monday June 1, 2026 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
Join the Elementary Social Studies Specialist for an overview of Virginia’s 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), launching in the 2025–2026 school year. Designed for administrators, this session highlights key instructional shifts—like increased inquiry, vertical alignment, and deeper use of primary sources.  Explore how Henrico’s updated Instructional Guides support implementation and learn what to look for during classroom walkthroughs. You’ll leave with practical strategies to guide your staff, support planning, and ensure a smooth transition from the 2015 to the 2023 standards.

Session Handout & Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Monday June 1, 2026 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
2102

3:20pm EDT

New Social Studies Standards (Elementary)
Monday June 1, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
Join the Elementary Social Studies Specialist for an overview of Virginia’s 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), launching in the 2025–2026 school year. Designed for administrators, this session highlights key instructional shifts—like increased inquiry, vertical alignment, and deeper use of primary sources.  Explore how Henrico’s updated Instructional Guides support implementation and learn what to look for during classroom walkthroughs. You’ll leave with practical strategies to guide your staff, support planning, and ensure a smooth transition from the 2015 to the 2023 standards.

Session Handout & Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Monday June 1, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
2102
 
Wednesday, June 3
 

10:15am EDT

Specialty Center Expectations and Appeals
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am 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
SL

Stephanie Lambrecht

District Leader, Central Office, Department of Teaching and Learning, Specialty Centers
Educational Specialist
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
2102

12:30pm EDT

Specialty Center Expectations and Appeals
Wednesday June 3, 2026 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
SL

Stephanie Lambrecht

District Leader, Central Office, Department of Teaching and Learning, Specialty Centers
Educational Specialist
Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
2102
 
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