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Co-Teaching Team Webinars
VDOE Office of Special Education Instructional Services is inviting Co-Teaching teams to participate in five, one-hour webinar series (9:00-10:00 A.M.) Register today for “Looking Forward to Co-Teaching 2020-2021” with Dr. Marilyn Friend.
May 18: Co-Teaching partnerships: Understanding, building, strengthening, and repairing
May 28: Going past the six basic approaches to maximize instructional effectiveness in Co-Teaching
June 8: Getting real about co-planning
June 18: Where is the Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)?
June 29: Open mic: Questions and answers about real-world Co-Teaching situations and dilemmas.
EL "Monday Morning Mingle" Webinar
Teachers and Leaders are encouraged to join the ELs Monday Morning Mingle conservation. Join in to ask questions and share ideas for supporting ELs in distance settings.
Calling Spanish-speaking Teachers
Spanish-speaking teachers are being recruited for a new radio education project. If you are interested in volunteering to develop and record a 10 minute audio lesson on a content topic or skill of your choice, please reach out the VDOE's English Learner Instruction Specialist today!
VSRA Virtual PD-April 30
The Virginia State Reading Association is providing a virtual PD opportunity. This series of seminars will be presented in an engaging, live streaming format. Topics include: A Language-Based Approach to Content Instruction (LACI): Six Cs of Support for Scaffolding Reading for Multilingual Learners; Thriving and Surviving ‘til Summer; VA Author Panel; and Embedding Choice and Voice for all Students. Check it out today!
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Rural Math Innovative Network Initiative
RMIN, facilitated by Virginia Ed Strategies, will be expanding its existing network of pre-algebra and Algebra 1 teachers to form a teacher group and administrator group. The network will participate in peer-to-peer collaboration to solve problems of practice in an effort to improve mathematics instruction. Register to participate in one of the introductory webinar to be held on May 6 or May 14.
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EVERFI Health and PE Topics
Check out some health and physical education topics to support your instructional program including: Ignition: Digital Wellness & Safety (grades 6-8); Mental Wellness Basics (8-10), AlcoholEDU (9-12), Prescription Drug Safety (8-12), Compassionate Project (2-4), Honor Code: Beyond Bullying (8-10), Character Playbook (7-9), and Healthier Me (1-4 & 6-8).
Thank A Teacher!
For the fifth year, the Virginia Lottery is encouraging students, parents and the general public to send thank you notes to Virginia's deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 – 8. Your favorite teacher could win a Virginia vacation and prizes for your school! Make your favorite teacher smile with a digital thank-you note featuring custom artwork by the three student art contest winners.
Math Correlation between VASOL to CCSS
In an effort to support teachers seeking to utilize resources that may be limited to alignment with the CCSS, a spreadsheet has been created designating correlations between the Kindergarten through Algebra II-2016 SOL and the Common Core State Standards for mathematics. All VASOL and CCSS, as well as Virginia Process Goals and CCSS Mathematical Practices, are linked throughout the spreadsheet to allow for ease of cross-referencing.
COVID-19 Learning in Place Mathematics Resources
These resources have been compiled to assist teachers, parents, and students during this unprecedented time. In addition, newly developed Mathematics Tracking Logs have been provided for grades K-Algebra II to assist teachers with determining which standards students have had sufficient experience with prior to the school closure; and to make decisions regarding when and how experience with new standards might occur moving forward. Check them out today!
2020 Health Education Standards of Learning
On January 23, 2020, the Virginia Board of Education adopted the proposed revised 2020 Health Education Standards of Learning for public schools in Virginia (Agenda Item E). The final version of the 2020 Health Education Standards of Learning is posted on the VDOE website. Details about implementation timeline can be found in Superintendent’s Memo 086-20.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Webinars
NCTM is celebrating their Centennial with 100 Days of Professional Learning! This includes live 60-minute webinars presented by selected speakers from the NCTM Centennial Annual Meeting & Exposition program that was to take place in Chicago. Webinars will be recorded and made available at www.nctm.org/100. Registration is free.
Virginia Association of Teachers of English Language Arts Fall Conference
Presenter proposals are now being accepted for the VATE 2020 Fall Conference: Hit the Refresh Button! This conference will be held October 23-24 in Charlottesville. Submit your proposal or register today!
Physical Activity, Nutrition and Movement Resources
Check out these awesome Action for Healthy Kids resources. Learn ways to keep moving and stay healthy while learning from home.
Math & Movement: Active Classroom Learning Grant
Consider applying for an active classroom grant. This is an opportunity to learn kinesthetic strategies to improve math outcomes and create active classrooms!
Superintendent's Bi-weekly Newsletter
In an effort to ensure information such as guidance on instruction and policy changes is widely received during the COVID-19 school closures, TeacherDirect subscribers will also receive the VDOE Superintendent's BiWeekly Newsletter beginning May 5. No action is needed to subscribe and participants may opt-out of the Superintendent's Bi-weekly newsletter if you wish not to receive additional communications. We hope this additional information will be useful and relevant to the work that is happening in the field to support continuity for learning.
GoOpenVA COVID-19 Resources
#GoOpenVA is Virginia's home for Open Educational Resources. Visit #GoOpenVA:COVID-19 Extended Closing Resources for materials provided by Virginia school divisions to support educational activities when schools are closed. Refer to the Quick Guide to Open Educational Resources (OER) to learn more.
Continuity for Learning: Virginia Learns Anywhere!
VDOE created the Continuity for Learning (C4L) Task Force consisting of teachers, leaders, and collaborating educational partners across Virginia. The C4L Task Force has prepared Virginia Learns Anywhere which reinforces much-needed structure while also empowering individual teachers to support students in learning remotely.
Updated Coronavirus Information & Resources
VDOE has been working closely with the Governor’s Office, the Virginia Department of Health, and other state agencies to ensure our public schools and communities have the most up-to-date information and resources. Visit COVID-19 & Virginia Public Schools, Frequently Asked Questions and Guidance on Graduation Requirements, Awarding of Credits, and Continuity of Learning for the latest information.
VA TV Classroom
Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane announced that four Virginia public media stations will broadcast teacher-led classroom instruction aligned with the Commonwealth’s academic standards. Blue Ridge PBS, VPM, WETA and WHRO Public Media worked closely with the VDOE to create “VA TV Classroom” to provide instruction to students in grades K-10 who are unable to access other distance learning options. Check out “VA TV Classroom” today!
VDOE Licensing of Instructional Personnel and Candidates
VDOE has been fielding questions related to the impact of closings on the licensing of instructional personnel and candidates completing approved educator preparation programs at Virginia colleges and universities. A series of questions and answers to address inquiries and concerns received by the VDOE can be found on the FAQ page on the VDOE website.
Thank You Educators!
Governor Ralph Northam sends a message of appreciation to educators saying, “I'm so proud of how Virginia teachers, principals, and superintendents are working around the clock to keep our children engaged and learning and ensure every student is served equitably amid this crisis. Thanks to each and every one of you for all you do." View Governor Northam’s video message on Facebook or Twitter!
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