The Virginia Space Grant Consortium , in collaboration with the Governor's Advisory Committee on Girls' Education, has designed professional development programs for educators to encourage gender balanced education for all students. Trainers include program coordinators of gender equity programs at Virginia's community colleges, college faculty, counselors, teachers and educational training consultants.
Training is provided at a modest cost and varies, depending on length.
It may also be sponsored by external grants as funding is available . The project is an outgrowth of professional development recommendations submitted to the Virginia School Board by the Governor's Committee. Both reports cite a strong need for professional development programs on gender balanced education for teachers, counselors, and administrators. Sessions can range from a half-hour motivational speaker to workshops lasting a few hours, a day, or several days.