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Commonwealth Learning Partnership: Investing in Our Education Workforce
The Commonwealth Learning Partnership is a network of non-profit organizations and schools of education across Virginia with a mission to actualize the Profile of a Virginia Graduate. This is done by providing the education community with a repository of teaching materials, career enhancement programs, professional learning resources and trainings. For more information, visit the Commonwealth Learning Partnership website or contact the director, Gena Cook Keller.
Navigating Resource Lists-June 1
In this webinar, teachers from two different Virginia regions will share how they navigate VATESOL's EL Education resource list, providing tips and strategies for evaluating resources and tools as they design differentiated distance learning for ELs. The teachers will share their successes and advice for using some of the featured online tools from the resource list.
Career Switcher Program
VCU's School of Education is hosting a virtual information session for the Pathways to Teaching: Career Switcher Program on June 9 at 6 p.m. Register today!
VA TV Classroom
Missed the VA TV Classroom K-7 segments on TV? No problem! They are now available in eMediaVA (https://emediava.org). Check out the Learn and Grow with WHRO playlist or the Continue to Know with WHRO playlist.
Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
Create at home opportunities to move for the mind as physical activity has both short- and long-term benefits for emotional health. Visit Action for Healthy Kids’ Game and choose the "Physical Activity" filter.
2020 Golden Nib Teen Writing Contest
Submissions are being accepted for the Golden Nib Teen writing contest. Entries are accepted from May 15-June 29. This is open to high school students including rising freshmen. One entry per category allowed. Check it out today!
Paradigm Shift: Engaging Parents in a Virtual Environment-June 8
In this webinar, hear about how a Virginia division brings family engagement into a virtual environment. Hear important lessons they have learned from families about their needs, as well as about strategies for keeping families connected.
Empowering Reciprocal and Authentic Family Partnerships-June 15
This webinar welcomes guests speakers from VCU's EXCELL program (Excellence in Early Children's Language and Literacy). Various practical strategies and resources will be discussed.
CodeVA Opportunities
A variety of computer science professional development courses are available this summer for current Virginia public school K-12 educators and other interested education professionals at no cost. The focus is on deep content knowledge and teaching strategies aligned to the Virginia CS Standards of Learning. Check out the opportunities today!
#YouCanMapThat! June 2-3
During this free online instructor-led professional development program, participants will enjoy access to 100+ classroom ready GeoInquires for US History, Human Geography, World History, US Government, Mathematics, Language Arts, and Earth Science. Participants will learn how to create customized Web Maps that embed text, primary source Images, and much more. Registration is limited to the first 30 participants.
Nominations for 2020-2021 CTE Curriculum Review Committees-Due August 7
School divisions may nominate a Career and Technical Education teacher for any of the 34 committees. All nominees who wish to serve on a committee must complete the web-based application using the CTE Application Processing System (CTEAPS). The web-based application process requires a professional reference and division-level approval.
Donna Sterling Teaching Award
This award recognizes that exemplary teachers engage in continuous improvement and is designed to support a plan for the improvement of science teaching. In 2020, the award will be given to an exemplary secondary teacher. The awardee is expected to share outcomes of the proposed professional learning plan at both the VAST PDI and through publication in a VAST publication. Deadline is July 15.
History and Social Science Resources Available
History and Social Science Learning in Place resources are available from VDOE. The new Tracking Logs, along with the HSS progression charts, have been created to support educators as they determine gaps in content due to the school closure.
Science Resources Available
Science Tracking Logs have been created to support educators as they determine gaps in science content due to the school closure. These logs are resources that offer suggestions for integration of missed content and may be adapted as needed by divisions.
VCU's School of Education Online Summer Learning Academy
Registration is now open for the 2020 Online Summer Learning Academy covering critical topics including restorative justice, literacy, math technology, ELL best practices, racial identity, mindfulness, and trauma informed care. Register today!
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.
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.
VDOE Professional Development Guidance for Administrators
The Professional Development Guidance (PDF) document connects administrators to information about opportunities and resources that provide professional learning opportunities for public school educators. This document was developed by VDOE and non-profit organizations and is part of the Continuity for Learning (C4L) support initiative.
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