Bridge Builders Academy

HCPS’ Bridge Builders Academy features virtual and in-person discussions with experts on a host of topics, designed to connect HCPS families with information they need. The sessions are categorized in four “learning strands”:

  • Beyond the Classroom

  • Equity, Diversity and Opportunity

  • Exceptional Education

  • Information, Access and Opportunities

The series is presented by HCPS’ Department of Family and Community Engagement and the HCPS Family and Educator Resource Center. For more information about the Family and Educator Resource Center, visit the center’s webpage.

Watch Past Sessions

Previously Recorded Session

Tuesday, Oct. 14 • 6 p.m. | The Oak Avenue Complex,15 S. Oak Ave., Highland Springs, VA

Lexia PowerUp: Middle School Interventions and Supplemental Support

Families: come learn about Lexia PowerUp, an online learning tool available to all middle school students through the Clever platform.

Lexia supports growth in word study, grammar and comprehension with personalized learning paths. Learn how to help your child use Lexia at home, explore available reading interventions and understand how literacy plans help students grow as readers.

Presenter: Kendall Hunt, HCPS Secondary Teaching and Learning Department

Watch video of Lexia PowerUp: Middle School Interventions and Supplemental Support

Learning Strand Categories

Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom (BTC)

Whether learning happens virtually or in person, conditions outside the class environment affect each student’s ability to thrive. “Beyond the Classroom” workshops give you new ways to support your learner at home and in the community.

Diversity, Equity and Opportunity (DEO)

These workshops aim to empower students and families, and foster better practices of diversity, equity and inclusion for our youth, adults and community.

Exceptional Education

Exceptional Education (ExED)

Exceptional education services can be challenging to navigate. These sessions help families understand the exceptional education system and find the resources they need to better support their learners

Information Access and Opportunities

Information, Access and Opportunities (IAO)

Discover the wealth of resources available to families in our community. These workshops connect parents, guardians, and educators with important information and services from HCPS experts and organizations in the Richmond region.

How to join a meeting

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Bridge Builders Academy programs take place using Microsoft Teams. No registration is required, participation is free and you can take part without creating a Teams account.

  • If you are accessing the session from a mobile device, you may be prompted to download the Microsoft Teams app, but you can participate using the desktop version of a mobile browser instead.

  • If you are participating using a Mac or PC, you can download the Teams app or join using a browser.

For details and more information about how to join workshops and discussions, view instructions for joining a meeting with Microsoft Teams. Only the first 350 virtual attendees will be able to participate and comment during the discussion. The session will also be recorded and posted online for additional viewing.