Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

184 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 Canyon University and Brightpoint Community College are also key, providing teacher training and dual enrollment opportunities for students. Another valued partner of Chesterfield County Public Schools is Communities In Schools. Dr. Daugherty says, “They help us greatly, not only with our students but as a strong outreach to our families and the families that need assistance. If the families feel like they’re supported in our schools, we have a greater opportunity for our children to be successful because they’re getting more encouragement from home about going to school.” Looking ahead, Dr. Daugherty outlines two areas of focus for Chesterfield County Public Schools. The first is embracing the science of reading to ensure that all students achieve proficiency in reading. Equally vital is providing professional development opportunities for teachers. “We will spend a great deal of time over the next two to three years making sure that our teachers have the most up-to-date best practices, that they have the support and the materials that they need,” he says. “We have great teachers in our school division, who love our kids, and we want to make sure that they feel supported, and that they also have the techniques that they need to deal with an ever-changing population that’s coming into their classroom.” PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n Bryant & Stratton www.bryantstratton.edu Life is complicated. School shouldn’t be. At Bryant & Stratton College, a career-focused, private, nonprofit college, you will experience convenience and personalized support on your student journey. Discover how we’ve designed our programs to maximize your success. We’re built different to serve you better. Built Different. For you.