http://vadcdt.org/index.php/home/index/ en jlovegrenobr@vcu.edu Copyright 2010 2010-08-03T19:28:48+00:00 http://vadcdt.org/index.php?/site/welcome_to_vadcdt1/ http://vadcdt.org/index.php?/site/welcome_to_vadcdt1/#When:19:28:48Z {summary}The strength of an organization depends on its members and Virginia’s chapter of DCDT remains one of the strongest in the nation. As a result of the strength of our membership VA DCDT is currently exploring the idea of submitting a proposal to host the DCDT National Conference in 2013. VA DCDT members are leading the way in transition and one way to highlight all of our work and all of the work being done in Virginia is to host the National Conference. I encourage general members to step forward and become more involved in our chapter. Be sure to check out our newly redesigned VA DCDT Website for the latest news and happenings regarding transition. Our goals for 2010-2011 include the following: 1.  Increase subdivision membership by 10% 2.  Expand professional development activities 3.  Continue to market for more diverse members and associate members 4.  Enhance/expand/maintain VADCDT website 5.  Enhance and maintain mentorship program 6.  Continue to improve nomination process 7.  Explore ways to increase revenue to support VADCDT projects 8.  Secure support from VA DRS and VDOE for submission of a proposal to host DCDT National Conference in 2013 I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce the VA DCDT Board for 2010-2011: Past President Jim Hall, Human Services Manager Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services President John McNaught, I’m Determined Project Director Virginia Department of Education T/TAC, JMU Vice President Mac McArthur-Fox, Co-Director Virginia Department of Education T/TAC, RU Treasurer Judy Averill, Lead Transition Coordinator Chesterfield County Public Schools Secretary Faith Hottle, Transition Facilitator Rockingham County Public Schools Publicity Kelly Desclos Transition Coordinator Richmond Technical Center           Webmaster Lead           Joan Lovegren-O’Brien, Program Specialist           Virginia Department of Education T-TAC, VCU           Newsletter Lead           Bridget Parker, Transition Specialist           Goochland County Public Schools           Legislative Lead           Mary Young, Transition Consulting Teacher           Loudoun County Public Schools Membership Sally Chappel, Coordinator Virginia Department of Education T/TAC, JMU Program Kendel St. John Scholarship Jodylee Edsall, Disability Services Coordinator for Transition/Career Assessment Roanoke County Public Schools Student Representative Vacant National DCDT Representative Katherine M. Wittig, Program Specialist for Secondary Transition Virginia Department of Education T/TAC, VCU VACTE-SND Liaison Kari LaBell Douglass Support Facility Loudoun County Public Schools Member at Large Marianne Moore, Middle/Secondary Transition Specialist Virginia Department of Education Member at Large Erica Lovelace, Educational Services Manager Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services One way to become more involved is to join a committee that interests you. If you are interested, go to VA DCDT Website and email the committee chair (see email lists under “contacts’). We welcome new ideas as well as an opportunity to network with individuals across the state. Thank you for all your hard work improving transition services for students in Virginia and I look forward to working with all of you during the upcoming year. John McNaught 2010-08-03T19:28:48+00:00