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#EdEquityVA Newsletter
In collaboration with the Board of Education, local school divisions, and Virginia’s varied education stakeholders, we aim to provide resources and support to advance VDOE’s equity mission via the #EdEquityVA newsletter. This monthly publication will serve as a repository of resources, which will highlight best practices and keep you informed about initiatives, highlight best practice in the field, and serve as a cache for professional learning opportunities. Join our EdEquityVA Mailing List today!
Capital City Symposium-April 18
Join the Virginia Teacher of the Year Network and VASCD for this one-day professional development opportunity held at Thomas Dale High School. The sessions are for teachers by teachers and include practical ideas to use in classrooms! Conversations with mentor teachers will occur throughout the event. Recertification points are awarded for full day attendance. Register by April 1.
CS and CE Workshop-March 16
Join educators from across Virginia to learn how to integrate Computer Science and Computer Engineering into your classes. Network with educators and learn hands-on and engaging strategies. Teachers, administrators, and counselors are invited to attend. Attendees will leave the event with tools and resources that can be immediately implemented into classes and schools. Register today!
Teaching for Creativity-March 17
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 and Ron Beghetto to explore ways to develop one of Virginia’s “5 C’s” in your classroom at Blue Ridge Community College!
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month
This February, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia shares the Steps to Apply for Financial Aid , including 1) gathering your information, 2) completing your FAFSA, 3) applying for scholarships, 4) reviewing your StudentAid Report (SAR), and 5) comparing your award letters/offers. Learn more today!
2020 Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities Symposium-April 25
On April 25, VCLD will host their annual symposium entitled Implementing High-Leverage Practices in the Classroom at Old Dominion University. The Symposium is geared toward general and special educators, and prospective educators who are interested in effective ways to teach students with disabilities.
Spotlight on Literacy: History and Reading
TeachingHistory.org offers guidance for teachers incorporating literacy strategies into their history classrooms. This resource provides best practices surrounding adapting primary source documents for classroom use and provides examples for the elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.
Underage Drinking Resources for Parents
VAHPERD has created an Underage Drinking Resources for Parents and other Caring Adults. Schools can share this valuable resources with parents to have access to numerous resources for starting conversations that prevent underage drinking.
Fellowship Opportunity
VA War Memorial is pleased to announce the inaugural VA World War II Heritage Alliance Teacher Fellowship. This is a free three-session, application-based program that has teachers travel across the state to different WWII sites. All Virginia educators with an interest in history are welcome to apply.
Black History Month Resources
As our nation observes Black History Month, VDOE is pleased to provide school divisions with Black History Month resources that honor African Americans and celebrate their achievements and contributions to America. Local school divisions are encouraged to seek and develop instructional and community programming that highlights Black history not only during February, but also throughout the entire year. See Superintendent’s Memo 020-20 for resources and information.
25th Annual Richmond Technology Awards
The rvatech Council is taking nominations for its annual Gala and Awards Ceremony. The awards recognize individual and team accomplishments, community impact, innovation excellence, and growing small businesses. Nominations are now open.
Virginia Declaration of Learning Program
This program is exclusively for educators in Virginia who work in 4-12th grade art, social studies, language arts, gifted & talented, special education, ELL, and media specialists. Participants will gain access to resources from George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Reception Rooms, the American Civil War Museum, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Applications are due February 23.
Nominations for the 2020 Standards of Learning Item and Test Review Committees-Due March 6
The Office of Student Assessment is seeking nominations for the 2020 Standards of Learning Item and Test Review Committees. Approximately 15 members are needed for each of the committees and school divisions may nominate one or more representatives for each committee. The committee meetings will be held this summer in Richmond. All individuals who wish to serve on these committees, including those who have previously served, must submit an online application found on the SOL Assessment Committee web page. The application requires a professional reference and division approval. See Superintendent’s Memo 016-20 for dates and additional information.
Virginia War Memorial Institutes
Virginia War Memorial is offering day-long summer teacher institutes. These Institutes are free to all participants and cover topics ranging from Teaching with Film and Voices of the Vietnam War to The Army and the Global War on Terrorism. Institute participants will receive recertification points, a boxed lunch, and classroom resources.
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