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Virginia Advanced Study Strategies(VASS) is a non-profit state organization created September 2007, by a partnership between Virginia and the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). The mission of VASS is to encourage high school students throughout the Commonwealth to prepare for exciting careers in math and science by enrolling in challenging Advanced Placement classes. Businesses throughout the nation are very concerned to find that too few students in the United States are accepting the challenge to become scientists, engineers, and technicians, thus putting our nation's position as an international leader at risk. Using seed money from NMSI and several Virginia businesses, Virginia Advanced Study Strategies supports the development of new AP classes, and strengthening of existing programs, in a variety of ways:

•  A staff of AP content directors in math, science, and English provide training for teachers in curriculum, instruction and assessment to help them prepare for the AP classes and tests. Intensive training each summer is followed-up by continuous communication and support throughout the school year.
•  VASS staff work with local schools to identify and support a lead teacher in math, science, and English at each local project who interact directly with the content directors to secure resources necessary for the local students to have success in their programs.
•  VASS collaborates with Virginia universities to link college professors and resources with the AP classes.
•  VASS provides incentives for AP teachers and students to accept the extra challenge of these rigorous programs.

Become a VASS Supporter

VASS accepts online donations through a secure partnership with PayPal. By clicking on the Donate button below, individuals, organizations and businesses are able to become a Supporting Partner. If a donor wishes for their contribution to be used for a specific purpose, please contact jenniferstevens@svhed.org or call Jennifer Stevens, CFO, at 434-572-5447.

Virginia Advanced Study Strategies
National Math and Science Initiative in Virginia
820 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA 24592

Office: 434-572-5474  Fax: 434-572-5555
vassinfo@svhed.org