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The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Office of Public Relations and Communications exists to heighten the public’s awareness of the Department’s mission to ensure that all students are prepared for college or the career of their choice upon graduation from high school.

In support of the mission, the Public Relations Office provides publicity for events, activities and the many successes of the Department’s schools, students, teachers, employees and leadership through internal and external communication.

The Office of Public Relations and Communication, through an integrated marketing communications approach services the marketing, branding, public, and media relations, advertising and graphic design needs of the Department, districts, and schools.

The Public Relations Office reports directly to the Commissioner of Education.

 

Annual Special Education Parental Satisfaction Survey to Launch 

November 22, 2021
Annual Special Education Parental Satisfaction Survey to Launch 

The Virgin Islands Department of Education, State Office of Special Education, will launch its annual Parental Satisfaction Survey on November 22 to collect confidential data on parents’ level of approval with the Special Education programs and related services provided by the Department’s divisions of Special Education.  

The territory-wide survey is geared toward parents and guardians of residents ages 3-21 with a disability. The University of the Virgin Islands’ Eastern Caribbean Center will conduct the survey through telephonic interview.  

Deputy Commissioner Renee Charleswell, PhD, who heads up the State Office of Special Education, noted that the results of the survey will be used to “assist the district offices of Special Education with improving services provided to children and youth with disabilities and their families, more exclusively, the State Office of Special Education, as it continues to improve overall academic and functional results for the territory’s children and youth with disabilities. We look forward to the full cooperation and participation of our parents,” she said. 

For more information, contact the State Office of Special Education Offices at (340) 774-0100 Ext. 8804 or (340) 774-1095 Ext. 7087.  

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Annual Special Education Parental Satisfaction Survey to Launch 

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Claude O. Markoe Resumes In-Person Learning

November 18,2021
Claude O. Markoe Resumes In-Person Learning

The Claude O. Markoe Elementary School will resume in-person learning today, November 18, following successful repairs to a water main that caused a water service interruption to the campus on November 17.

The Department of Education thanks teachers, students, and parents for their patience while repairs were being made.

 

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Early Dismissal at Claude O. Markoe Elementary

November 17, 2021
Early Dismissal at Claude O. Markoe Elementary

ST. CROIX, USVI – The Claude O. Markoe Elementary School is being dismissed early, effective immediately, due to a water service interruption impacting the campus. Students will revert to virtual learning for the remainder of the day. Parents are asked to pick up their children from the school, as school-bus service will not be available.
Crews are addressing the situation. The Department of Education will provide an update on the status of the Claude O. Markoe campus for Nov. 18.

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Early Dismissal at Claude O. Markoe Elementary On November 17

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St. Thomas

1834 Kongens Gade, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: 340-774-0100

Curriculum Center:
340-775-2250
Mon – Fri:  8AM – 5PM

          

St. Croix

2133 Hospital Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820
Phone: 340-773-1095

Curriculum Center:
340-778-1600
Mon – Fri:  8AM – 5PM

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