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World Language SOL Review Committee-Due March 15
Educators interested in serving on the SOL Review Committee may apply online through the Instruction Committee Application Processing System (ICAPS). Applications will be accepted through March 15. The writing team will meet for three days in the summer during the week of July 20–24. The 2021 SOL will include standards for American Sign Language. Sign up today!
Schedule for the Review of World Language Standards of Learning
On January 23, 2020, the BOE approved the timeline for the review and revision of the World Language Standards of Learning. Comments on the current World Language SOL may be sent to WLSOLcomments@doe.virginia.gov through March 7.
Career Switcher Program
The VCU School of Education Career Switcher Program, is holding an informational session on March 31 at the VCU Student Commons for anyone interested in becoming a teacher. RSVP today! .
Compendium of Physical Activities and Estimated Energy Cost
The National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research just released a new STEM-related tool to help teachers select moderate-to-vigorous physical activities and identify when students are engaged in MVPA. Check it out today!
SEL Resources
SOPHE-SEL-and-School-Health-Guide is now available. This resource guide provides school health staff and school health teams with support for integrating Social and Emotional Learning competencies into the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model Read all about it today!
Math Strategies for Beginning ELs -March 9
Learn more about strategies for beginning ELs from a high school EL Algebra teacher. Hear about the ways she supports her students for success in Pre-Algebra and Algebra in this webinar. Attendees will learn some ways to use technology and peer interaction to engage students in the content. Save the dates for upcoming webinars in the series: April 20: Language-Focused Leadership Classroom Observations and May 11: Using Technology to Support and Engage ELs.
Archeology Symposium
George Mason's Gunston Hall is proud to announce their archaeology symposium entitled History in Transit on March 14. The symposium features experts who will uncover the history of transportation in the Chesapeake Bay area. Check out the information about speakers and all the details!
New EL Education Website Design and Resources
This new website design now includes navigation tabs for a page specific to Guidance documents and resources from the VDOE, WIDA, and US Department of Education, plus a page with links to resources organized by topic. On the Guidance Documents and Resources page there is a new EL Teacher Toolkit and several new content-specific infographics.
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!
Prevent Colds and Flu
Learn more about the importance of hand washing and how you can promote it in your school and community!
Computer Science Professional Development-July 2020
CodeVA is offering twelve free PD courses for teachers, administrators, and other education professionals at the elementary, middle, and high school level. All courses focus on CS literacy across all subjects. Participants will receive tools, knowledge, and curricular resources that can be used in their schools and classrooms. Register today!
New ELs Video Series Channel
Ellevation offers "Whiteboard Wednesday", a video series channel, to share tips and strategies to help you maximize impact on your students. Topics range from family engagement, supporting ELs in specific content classes, cultural responsiveness and many more topics about supporting ELs!
Compendium of Physical Activities and Estimated Energy Cost
The National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research just released a new STEM-related tool to help teachers select physical activities and identify when students are engaged in MVPA. Check it out 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.
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