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Spotlight on Literacy: Children's Notable Booklist
Each year the American Library Association creates a best of the best list of recommended children's books and digital media. Reading aloud to children and exposing them to multiple genres and cultures will help to connect all students to others like themselves and build a love of reading in the classroom and in life. Check out the list today!
2020 Chesapeake Bay Educational Institute-July 7-10
This free Institute, Enhancing Climate Literacy Though Place-Based Inquiry, offers educators the content, tools, and strategies required to help students be global citizens and develop an Explorer’s Mindset. Activities include an overview of National Geographic Certified Educator Program, Integration of National Geographic Geo-Inquiry Process, exploring geographic tools, and more! Applications are due by March 15.
Virginia State Reading Association Conference-March 26-28
The Conference titled, Literacy Builds a Better World, will host literacy educators from the state in Roanoke. Conference attendees will explore the strands of literacy with nationally known speakers. Sessions include research-based and peer reviewed programming. Register today!
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!
VATE Literacy Explosion- Virtual Language Arts Festival
Virginia Association of Teachers of English is hosting a virtual language arts festival designed to promote the integration of literacy and 21st century learning skills. This event showcases student work in reading, writing, speaking, presenting, filming, drawing, and acting.. All Virginia students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in this opportunity to share their language arts talents and abilities. Registration closes March 1.
2020 Granville P. Meade Scholarship
Granville P. Meade Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who have achieved academically, but who are financially unable to attend college. The Fund awards scholarships to eligible Virginia high school seniors to attend one of Virginia's public or private colleges or universities. See Superintendent’s Memo 021-20 for the upcoming deadlines.
Distant Learning Opportunities
The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library is proud to offer a series of distance learning programs for students centered on topics ranging from the first Gulf War to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Check it out today!
National Child and Adult Care Food Program Week
VDOE School Nutrition Programs encourages sponsors and school divisions to celebrate CACFP Week, March 15-21. CACFP brings healthy food to children in schools, child care centers, homes, and after school programs. Information can be found on the website.
#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!
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!
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