VBEA
was established in 1976 for the purpose of advancing and improving
business education in Virginia.
Members are afforded opportunities for professional
development, leadership, training, and recognition.
Yearly teaching recognition and scholarships are awarded at
the annual summer conference.
The purposes
of the Virginia Business Education Association are to advance and
improve business education in Virginia.
The Association engages in a variety of activities to achieve
these purposes including:
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Research
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Dissemination
of information through newsletters, conferences/ workshops,
and on-line resources |
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The sponsorship of professional conferences and
workshops promoting "best practices" and state-of-the-art
technology applications
for teaching business courses
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The sponsorship and granting of
awards and scholarships to business educators
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The promotion
of legislative issues of
importance to business educators
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Cooperation with the Virginia
Education Association, the Association of Career and Technical
Education, the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education, the
National Business Education Association, the Southern Business Education Association, and Delta Pi Epsilon to advance and
improve
the profession
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