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Update: Revised Suicide Prevention Guidelines for VA Public Schools
On June 18, 2020, the Virginia Board of Education adopted the revised Suicide Prevention Guidelines for Virginia Public Schools. The final version of the newly revised guidelines will be posted to the Virginia Department of Education’s Suicide Prevention Resources Web page. See Superintendent’s Memo 174-20 for more information.
Update on VDOE Intensive Support Services Funding Project
Superintendent’s Memo 176-20 provides an update to all divisions on the status of the Intensive Support Services Funding Project (previously known as funds for Special Education Regional Programs) and what divisions can expect for the 2020-2021 school year.
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ACTFL Distance Learning Webinars
Complimentary access to several recorded webinars created by the ACTFL Distance Learning Special Interest Group are now available. These short webinars cover topics specific to the transition to online teaching. Available topics include: "How to Move Online in a Hurry"; "Developing Online Assessments"; "Learning to Learn Online"; and "Resources for Stimulating Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational Communication Online."
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AP Professional Learning Opportunity-July 23
Learn how the AP course and exam description and AP Classroom can support development of lesson plans and class assignments. This one-hour webinar will help familiarize teachers with these tools while focusing on resource design and flexibility. Register today.
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Webinar - Fine Arts Education Resources from eMediaVA
Join educators from around Virginia on July 28 to learn about educational resources from WHRO Public Media. Lyndsay Horner, Manager of eMediaVA will lead the one-hour session to include how to access and how to find resources to support student learning in fine arts areas of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. The session will be recorded and made available on-demand at VDOE Fine Arts. The webinar is free but registration is required.
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GAPP’s German American Virtual Exchange
GAVE enables teachers to offer their students a cultural exchange with a partner school in Germany. Support, guidelines, and materials are provided at no cost. Visit the Goethe Institute website to learn more about the program or to sign up for one of the online seminars.
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Mary Peake Award for Excellence in Education Equity
August 1 is the deadline to nominate educators, policy makers, education advocacy groups, and stakeholder organizations for the Mary Peake Award for Excellence in Education Equity.
Leveraging Feedback in Virtual Learning Course: July 20–August 20
Participants in this self-paced workshop will learn where, when, and how to implement reflection as a means of self-assessment. Join Dr. Brandy Hempen, ASCD Emerging Leader and Curriculum Coordinator, for these high impact strategies shared in a hands-on and engaging way. Many strategies to optimize positive feedback while still focusing on progress will be shared. Bonus: There is also an embedded slow twitter chat where participants can share ideas related to the workshop with each other and the instructor.
Environmental Education Blended Workshop
Project Learning Tree Virginia is offering a blended workshop on K-8 Environmental Education. Most PLT activities can be adapted to use at home with simple easy to obtain materials. Participants will receive an E-book of grades PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide, correlated to national and state academic standards, and a certificate with points. The initial video conference call will be held on July 28. Registration is open until July 24.
REL Appalachia Performance Assessment Webinars
Facilitators will summarize evidence-based research related to using performance assessments and introduce participants to the Virginia Quality Criteria Review Tool. The first webinar will be held on August 4 and the second webinar will be held on August 11.
Virginia Mathematics Educator of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the William C. Lowry Mathematics Educator of the Year. Each year, VCTM awards the mathematics educator of the year to up to five outstanding candidates: one at each level of elementary, middle, high, university, and math specialist. Electronic nominations will be accepted until October 7.
VSLA Conference Proposals-Due September 15
The Virginia State Literacy Association, formerly Virginia State Reading Association, is accepting proposals for the 2021 annual conference to be held March 18-20, 2021 in Crystal City. Deadline to submit a proposal is September 15.
Student Centered Coaching
The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching self paced course can be completed independently, though VASCD is available to support members, facilitate discussion groups, and help with troubleshooting at your request. Register today!
VASCD Annual Conference 2020 is Going VIRTUAL! December 2-3
Join VASCD to learn about powerful ideas, including those born of necessity in crisis, that can help our students learn continuously, deeply, and successfully. This Conference will engage national thought leaders and Virginia’s leading educators as we share how learning can become deeper and more meaningful in our changing context. Conference strands include: Equity, Connections and Relationships, and Worthwhile Learning Beyond School Walls. Register today!
Recover, Redesign, Restart, 2020
The Phase Guidance for Virginia Schools(PDF) was updated on July 6, 2020 as Virginia entered Phase 3 of Forward Virginia. The update includes a letter from Dr. Norman Oliver, State Health Commissioner, and Dr. James Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction. Refer to School Reopening FAQ for related guidance from the VDOE. See more from VDOE Recover, Redesign, Restart, 2020.
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