Director of Student Life
Phone: (540) 332-9046
Text: (540) 645-6152
Residential Program
Residence Life
All day, every day … every aspect of life at VSDB contributes to student growth and development. Whether day or residential, all students have access to activities and services.
Those who live on campus are housed according to age and gender in one of four residence halls, each providing a comfortable and safe living environment conducive to the development of social skills.
Students live on campus Sunday night through Friday afternoon each week. VSDB provides transportation on Sundays and Fridays so that students can be at home with their families on the weekends.
The Residential Program
A natural and safe environment that supports development of social, emotional, academic, and life skills.
VSDB’s Residential Program offers a great deal more than a place to sleep. It provides countless opportunities for students to GROW, DO, and BECOME their best selves. Utilizing a structured, age- and developmentally appropriate independent living skills curriculum, it offers consistent support for academic success while helping students develop appropriate coping skills to manage day-to-day stressors. Students connect with other students, having fun and building socialization skills through organized activities and impromptu connections. From making music to playing games to cooking to dancing, there’s always something fun going on!
The Residential Program works collaboratively with the School Program to support concepts taught and to expand learning beyond the classroom into real life experiences. And, as with other aspects of VSDB’s educational programs, residence halls are operated for the benefit of all students while meeting individual needs.
Contact Information
Becky Watson
Program Goals
Provide support services that enhance student development in our Seven Standards: academics, self-determination, career exploration, community resources, communication, independent living skills, and work and career skills
Help students develop appropriate coping skills
Provide consistent staff support
Facilitate the transition of students in preparation for life beyond school
Approach
Independent living skills curriculum
Safe environment with appropriate supervision
Consistent staff support and guidance
Student work experiences, as appropriate
Compliance with Code of Conduct rules and policies, with staff support
Supervision
Students benefit from the guidance and oversight of residential advisors, teachers, and behavior management specialists. Whenever students are in residence, adults are in the building and awake through the night, ready to offer a hug when needed and to handle any difficult situation that might arise. Daily operations are overseen by the Director and Assistant Director of Student Life.
Residential Program Contact Information
Residential Support
Phone: 540-332-9042
Student Life Office
Toll Free: 800-522-8732
Local: 540-332-9046
VP: 540-324-2233
Text: 540-569-6704
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Student Center
Phone: 540-332-9059
VP: 540-324-2190
Becky Watson
Director of Student Life
Phone: 540-332-9046
Text: 540-645-6152
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Infirmary
Phone: 540-332-9026
Text: 540-569-6700
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Darlene Coleman
Residential Support Specialist
VP: 540-324-2214
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Donise Davis
Night Shift Supervisor
Office: 540-332-9046
Cell/Text: 540-292-5409
VP: 540-324-2233
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Security
Phone: 540-332-9016
Text: 540-569-6689
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Mark Fletcher
Education Support Specialist
Office: 540-332-9046
VP: 540-324-4565
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