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Welcome Center

 

Overview

The Welcome Center supports the division’s newcomer and non-English speaking families to ensure the first RPS experience is a positive one by guiding families through the RPS enrollment process, assessing students for eligibility of LIEP/EL services and subject content matter for credit obtainment (high school students), and connecting families with school and community resources.

The Welcome Center offers an array of services to support the district's newcomer and non-English speaking families by informing, assisting, and connecting them to school and community resources. The Welcome Center is located at Southside Community Services Center 4100 Hull Street Rd., Richmond, VA 23224. 

The Welcome Centers offer the following services:

SCHOOL REGISTRATION

  • Pre-school to 12th grade enrollment
  • English proficiency assessment to determine eligibility for LIEP services.
  • Evaluation of foreign transcripts to receive credits in high school.

FAMILY SUPPORT

  • Encourage all families to participate in the Family Advocacy and Literacy Series which offers free trainings, resources, and access to skills 
  • Connect individuals with city agencies and school personnel to feel empowered in advocating for their family 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE

  • Assistance filling out registration forms
  • Registration across grades (PK-12th grade)

Family Resources

 

Preguntas Frecuentes / Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

4100 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224

welcomecenter@rvaschools.net
804-230-2980

Monday-Friday: 8:30-4:30pm
*Appointments strongly encouraged

 

Amelia Castañeda
Welcome Center and Family Advocacy Coordinator
acastaneda@rvaschools.net