The 2021 MOVE Summit was a virtual event held July 18-20, 2021

Empowering African American Males with Disabilities to Overcome Barriers, Become Self-Determined, and to Graduate High School College & Career Ready.

Each July, the Virginia Department of Education welcomes African-American males with disabilities from across the Commonwealth to participate in a three-day summit. 

Through utilizing state leadership and mentors, young men ages 13-21 engage in activity-based learning. Participants unlock their potential to overcome barriers, become self-determined, and graduate high school to be college and career ready.

Concurrent parent workshops offer resources and tools to promote self-determination in their sons and increase parent engagement in the education process.

The MOVE Summit is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education. All costs associated with lodging and meals are covered, as well as reimbursement for mileage to and from the event.

We are no longer accepting applications for this event.

The schedule listed refers to the face-to-face event. This year is virtual, so the schedule will differ from what is listed. All accepted participants will receive a schedule before the event.

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For more information or questions please contact: Cami Williams at cvwilliams@wm.edu