COVID-19 Resources - April 15, 2020

Virginia Department of Education sent this bulletin at 04/15/2020 10:48 AM EDT

COVID-19 Resources - April 15, 2020

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is committed to bringing families resources to assist in navigating these uncharted waters in which we find ourselves. Below, please find information regarding resources and upcoming opportunities for you and your children.

Announcing the Launch of "VA TV Classroom"

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The Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce the launch of the VA TV Classroom (Television Broadcast of Teacher-Led Instruction)! This exciting option was created to increase access to classroom instruction for students in grades K-10 throughout Virginia, especially those who are unable to access other distance learning options due to a lack of high-speed internet.

“VA TV Classroom” will air instructional content from 1-3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Four Virginia public media stations will broadcast teacher-led classroom instruction aligned with the commonwealth’s academic standards into homes across the state beginning Monday, April 13.

The “VA TV Classroom” on-air schedule is as follows:

K-3 instruction airs from 1-2 p.m. with Standards of Learning-aligned content provided by WHRO Public Media. “Learn to Grow with WHRO” segments will be 15 minutes in length and led by teachers.
Grades 7-10 instruction airs from 2-3 p.m. with SOL-aligned content provided by WHRO Public Media focusing on Earth Science and Algebra 1.
During the week of April 27, “VA TV Classroom” will add a special hour from 3-4 p.m. called “AP Prep Week,” with content provided by Virtual Virginia — in collaboration with WHRO — focusing on a different AP subject each day. The hour will include two 30-minute segments.

For more information and to read the full press release, click here.

VCU-ACE "Lunch and Learn"

During these uncertain times, VCU-ACE is working to provide resources for families. Beginning Thursday, April 16, 2020, from noon-1pm and continuing weekly, VCU-ACE will provide an opportunity for parents to join us for a "Lunch and Learn." An interactive and secure Zoom meeting will address different topics each week. There will be a short presentation with time for a Q&A.

Supporting Positive Behaviors at Home will be the first topic. What causes changes in behaviors? How can you bring structure to this "new normal?"

Zoom information:

Lunch and Learn Zoom Meeting Link

Call in Number: US +1 312 626 6799

Meeting ID: 981 818 226

Password: 032586

This service is provided to you at no charge by the VDOE Department of Special Education and Student Services. Visit Special Education Resources for Parents for additional information provided by the VDOE.

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