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Henrico Virtual Academy, student support interventionists highlighted at board meeting
Summary
The board spotlighted Henrico Virtual Academy's blended model and recognized student support interventionists whose work addresses academic and behavioral needs in schools.
The Henrico County School Board highlighted Henrico Virtual Academy (HVA) and the division's student support interventionists during its April 17 meeting, emphasizing in-person activities and targeted student services.
Division staff described HVA as a program offering synchronous and asynchronous instruction aligned to the HCPS curriculum while also arranging in-person experiences such as field trips and extracurricular access at students' home schools. A Henrico Virtual Academy teacher spoke from a field trip at the Metro Richmond Zoo about classroom connections and literacy benchmarks tied to hands-on experiences.
Nut graf: The presentation positioned HVA as a flexible instructional option combined with in-person social opportunities; the board also recognized student support interventionists who provide targeted help for students experiencing academic or behavioral challenges.
Student support interventionist Jade Payne was introduced and thanked by the superintendent for her role at Fairfield Middle School; staff described the interventionist work as including small-group counseling, restorative practices, and support for academic and behavioral needs. The superintendent said there are 22 student support interventionists in the division.
Ending: The board recognized Payne and the division's student support interventionists as part of its regular highlights and acknowledgements.
