Research Forum

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and VLDS partner agencies host a yearly Research Forum with attendance by universities, school divisions, partner agencies, legislation, nonprofits, and the private sector. We welcome you to view the past webinar and video series. You can also check back here for information on the next annual event when the time comes!​

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Join us in person on November 14, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Richmond, Virginia for the Fifth Annual VLDS Research Forum.

Registration is Open

Registration is now OPEN!


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Agenda and session details, along with hotel booking information, will be shared soon.

Event Summary


We are excited to announce the Fifth Annual VLDS Research Forum!

Forum Theme
Building Bridges Across State Agencies Using
Longitudinal Data from Education through Career

Join us as we bring together researchers, legislators, agency leaders, advocacy groups, and state and local policymakers to explore how longitudinal, cross-sector data can support education-to-workforce initiatives and inform policy decisions.

This in-person forum will highlight how the VLDS data - from 13 partner agencies including DOE, SCHEV, DSS, AE, DJJ, VCCS, DHP, DARS, VCSC, DBVI, OCS, VEC, VCCS, DWDA, and VGN - is being linked to analyze pathways from early education through postsecondary and into the workforce. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the broader VLDS community and learn how accessible, actionable data is driving meaningful outcomes across the Commonwealth.

Get a First Look at a Few of Our Distinguished Guests


Aimee Rogstad Guidera

Aimee Rogstad Guidera

Secretary of Education

Nicole Overley

Nicole Overley

Commissioner of Virginia Works

Emily Anne Gullickson

Emily Anne Gullickson

Superintendent of Public Instruction, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)

Scott Fleming

Scott Fleming

Director, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

Craig Herndon

Craig Herndon

Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development, Virginia Community College System

Location Details


We look forward to welcoming you at Embassy Suites (2925 Emorywood Parkway, Richmond, Virginia 23294) on Friday, November 14th, 2025.

Questions? Contact Master of Ceremony (MC) Antionette (Toni) Stroter at the VDOE Office of Strategic Analysis & Research.