New Horizons Regional Education Centers: Pioneering Excellence in Customized Learning for a Skilled Workforce

Vision

New Horizons will aspire to become a pioneering regional educational hub nationally recognized for its excellence in specialized educational programs and services that foster the development of a world-class workforce and self-sufficient citizens.

Mission

To address the educational needs of our Peninsula's school divisions, New Horizons dedicates itself to equipping students with comprehensive academic, technical, and social skills necessary for their transformation into productive members of society.

Core Values

Collectively, we at New Horizons Regional Education Centers commit ourselves to fostering student success through potential realization, upholding the importance of collaborative partnerships involving all stakeholders including parents and students, advocating ethical values in our professional conduct, embracing reflective practice as a catalyst for continuous improvement and innovation.

Goals

1. Quality Education Programs: Establish and mntn high-quality educational programs that seamlessly integrate State Standards of Learning with supplementary school division curricula.

2. Rigorous Curriculum Delivery: Provide a curriculum that is both challenging and relevant to meet the unique needs, preferences, and workforce demands of students.

3. State-of-the-Art Facilities: m to provide cutting-edge equipment, instructional technology, and facilities to support academic excellence and technical proficiency.

4. Strengthening Community Relations: Foster excellent relationships with students, parents, member schools, and business communities through open communication and collaborative efforts.

5. Enhanced Learning Through Work-Based Experiences: Ext opportunities for work-based experiences and apprenticeships that reinforce academic learning and vocational trning to both students and educators alike.

6. Ensuring a Safe Environment: Commit to mntning a safe and supportive learning and working environment for all.

Organizational Chart

A visual representation of our team structure, leadership hierarchy, and departmental organization is .

History

Since its inception in 1965 as the Virginia Peninsula Vocational Technical Education Center, New Horizons has been at the forefront of educational innovation through regional cooperation.

Year of Foundation

The Center initially opened with just five faculty members serving a student body of only 85 students at Copeland Park Elementary School in Hampton, Virginia.

Expansion into Community

Incorporating into its mission to serve and support the Peninsula's community needs, New Horizons has grown significantly through strategic facilities development and service enhancement.

Facility Evolution

From humble beginnings, the center has expanded across four distinct sites totaling over 150 acres, each equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to meet diverse educational requirements:

• Butler Farm Campus: A sprawling 30-acre site with a 115,000 square-foot building.

• Woodside Lane Campus: Home to the Career and Technical Education Center 75,000 sq. ft. and Special Education Center 52,000 sq. ft., this campus spans over 20 acres.

• Kiln Creek Elementary Integrated Wing: A specialized facility enhancing educational resources at Kiln Creek Elementary School, adding approximately 15,000 square feet to our offerings.

• York Middle School Expansion: Contributing an additional 8,800 square feet in support of vocational education.

Innovative Growth

With over 300 dedicated employees and a yearly budget exceeding $20 million, New Horizons continues its legacy by serving approximately 1,500 public school students alongside another 1,200 adult learners annually through innovative programs that include:

• Career and Technical Education Center

• Governor’s School for Science and Technology

• Center for Autism

• Newport Academy

• Center for Apprenticeship and Adult Trning

• Youth Workforce Center

• Family Counseling Center

Accessibility and Support

To ensure inclusivity, New Horizons actively works towards making its website accessible to all individuals. Queries regarding technical issues can be directed to the team at [email protected].

New Horizons Regional Education Centers embraces a legacy of excellence in education, innovation, and community service, committed to advancing the potential of students and contributing significantly to our society.
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