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Spotlight on Literacy: The Shenandoah Valley Writing Project
Applications are being accepted for fellowship seats in the Invitational Summer Institute held on the campus of Shenandoah University in Winchester. Accepted PreK-University fellows from every content area collaborate for four weeks beginning June 22 and ending July 16. Fellows earn graduate credits, explore effective approaches to teaching writing, and actively participate in peer writing. Apply today!
Presentation Materials from the 2019 Mathematics Deeper Learning Institutes are now available!
The VDOE 2019 Institutes provided teachers and mathematics leaders with professional development focused on the implementation of rich mathematical tasks to support deeper learning opportunities for students and to strengthen locally-designed curricula. The materials from the Institutes have been included for use by teachers and teacher teams.
Webinar: Information and Updates on ELD Standards and Materials
Join your peers on January 13, 3:30-4:30, to learn about the 2020 materials for Virginia's English Language Development Standards that support equitable instruction for ELs. See sample materials, ask questions, and provide input to WIDA directly on how these materials can better meet the needs of Virginia's ELs.
Governor’s World Language Academies Selection Committees-Due January 17
VDOE is seeking applications from individuals who are qualified and available to serve on the GWLA Student Selection Committees for the French, German, Spanish, Latin, and Japanese Academies. Committee meetings will be held from February 26-28. The VDOE will cover expenses for mileage, meals, and lodging related to the review process following approved state guidelines. Completed applications are due by January 17.
VCTM Professional Development Grant
The Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications for its Professional Development Grant from current VCTM K-16 members. Selected applicants would receive up to $1,000 each to attend conferences, workshops, or to provide tuition reimbursement in mathematics education within the year in which the recipient applies. Submissions will be considered as applications are received.
VSRA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Opportunity
Virginia State Reading Association offers four $500 scholarships each year to qualified undergraduate and graduate students. There is an application process, and the application is accessible on the VSRA website. Applications will be submitted using a google form link this year. Applications are due January 15.
GWLA Summer Employment Opportunities
Applications are now available for Teachers and Resident Assistant positions for the 2020 Governor’s World Language Academies Language administrators, educators, teachers, and college students interested in a position at the 2020 Academies are encouraged to apply. Staff applications are due by January 27.
Whole Teacher for the Whole Child-January 31
Adults need social-emotional learning too! Learn how to transform classroom culture for both teachers and students using the science of well being. You will gain tools grounded in science to help you be your best so that you can give your best to the students in your care. Learn how to collect positive experiences, maintain your own resilience, and take specific steps that will be transformational for you and your students. Join VASCD and your peers to see presenter Chase Mielke, Author of the Burnout Cure at the Fulghum Center.
VMFA Teacher Workshops
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts offers a variety of teacher workshops. All workshops are aligned with SOL and model strategies for incorporating works of art into K-12 curricula. Participants receive resource packets with background information, lesson concepts, access to images and more! Pre-registration is required.
Teaching for Creativity-March 17
Creative expression is for all classes! In every academic area and grade level, we have opportunities to develop students’ creative thinking while learning academic content; when students find their own unique ways to express what they’re learning, they’ll love it more and remember it longer. Join VASCD at Blue Ridge Community College to explore ways to develop one of Virginia’s “5 C’s” in your classroom!
Professional Development at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is offering a free teacher institute for upper elementary and middle school teachers, July 13–16, at the American Revolution Museum. Participants will collaborate to develop lessons and performance tasks. Each participant will receive a kit of reproduction artifacts to inspire hands-on activities. Applications and accompanying materials due April 12.
Virginia Civics We the People Training Program!
We the People training program provides participating educators with the pedagogical preparation to be effective teachers of civics and government. Cohort members receive PD hours, a classroom set of We the People textbooks, access to top scholars and mentor teachers and more! Deadline for submitting applications is April 30.
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