Professional Learning
We provide the building blocks for professional learning at all levels of your organization. VAIS Professional Development is strengthened and informed by the Standards for Professional Learning and pedagogical best practices derived from up-to-date neuro-educational research. We are committed to supporting high-quality professional learning to sustain and advance equitable educational practices that support student learning. Whether this is one of our annual conferences, a regular virtual Meet-Up by division / area of focus, or a customized learning experience, VAIS brings the best to our member schools and educators.
VAIS Programs Cancellation Policy
All registrations are considered binding and must follow the cancellation policy stated below. If a registered participant is unable to attend a conference or workshop, a substitute may attend in place of the original registrant (with some exceptions). Please contact the VAIS Office with any substitution(s).
Cancellations and refund requests must be by email ONLY to ajkohlhepp@vais.org. If the person requesting a refund does not receive a confirmation of receipt within three business days, please contact AJ Kohlhepp directly at (804) 282-3592 x301.
| Workshop Fees: | Administrative Fee: |
| $100 or less | $25 |
| $101-$250 | $75 |
| $251-$500 | $100 |
| $500-$1000 | $125 |
Refund requests will be honored up to the “Registration/Refund Deadline Date” for each program, with an administrative fee as indicated.
Inclement Weather Guidelines*
VAIS advises registrants to use their best judgment when traveling to any VAIS program. In case of inclement weather either on a single-day VAIS workshop or on the first day of a multi-day VAIS program, if the speaker has been able to travel to the program location, the program will be held as planned. If the speaker is unable to present for the program, VAIS will take the following steps to inform participants:
- An announcement will be posted on the website event page for the program as early as 5:00 AM the morning of the program.
- If VAIS learns a day or more in advance of the program that the speaker is unable to present, VAIS will contact registrants immediately by email.
*The above guidelines do not apply to the VAIS Annual Conference nor to the VAIS Heads of School Conference. Check your email for any updates or changes.
