VDOE launches pandemic recovery program for students
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The Virginia Department of Education recently launched “Engage Virginia,” a free academic recovery and coaching program to help students recover from the impact of the pandemic on learning, attendance and related issues.
School divisions opt in to participate in Engage Virginia and refer students and families to the program. Parents in non-participating divisions may enroll their children by registering directly on the Engage Virginia website (https://registerva.graduationalliance.com).
Participating students and families are assigned an academic success coach to help them navigate the program and access online and in-person services, including academic resources, referrals for community services, 24/7 academic tutoring, homework assistance; motivational coaching, study and time-management skills coaching, test preparation, and feedback on resumes and cover letters.
Engage Virginia services are available to students, families and schools at no cost through a partnership between VDOE and Graduation Alliance, an education services provider specializing in online programs for students and state and local education agencies. The 2022 General Assembly appropriated $3.5 million for VDOE to create an online program to help school divisions provide support and coaching for disengaged, chronically absent and struggling students, and VDOE contracted with Graduation Alliance to provide support for up to 18,500 students statewide.
