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Evidence Based Specially Designed Instruction in Mathematics Webinars
Sign up today to participate in a webinar featuring supports and strategies highlighted in the Evidenced Based Specially Designed Instruction in Mathematics Resource Guide and Students with Disabilities in Mathematics FAQ. Register for either November 9 at 4 p.m. or November 18 at 7 p.m.
Explore Understand Scoring Webinar-October 14
Join VDOE to explore Understand Scoring, an application provides educators with information about Virginia’s writing assessments. This webinar will review the rubrics and anchor papers that illustrate each score point on the Composing/Written Expression and Usage/Mechanics domains used to score the short-paper component of the Grade 8 and End-of-Course SOL writing test, Grade 5 local alternative assessment, and the Local Performance Assessment to Verify Credits in Writing. Register today!
Computer Science in Your Neighborhood Competition
VDOE and CodeVA are hosting a competition open to all Virginia K-12 students. Prompts have been generated to guide students in the creation of products. Student products must be submitted by November 23 by 5 p.m.
Assessment Supports for 2020-2021: Grade Three Reading
Join VDOE on October 13 at 3 p.m. as we explore instructional strategies aligned to the 2017 English Reading SOL in preparation for the new reading assessments. Register for grade three!
Assessment Supports for 2020-2021: Grade Four Reading
Join VDOE on October 15 at 3 p.m. as we explore instructional strategies aligned to the 2017 English Reading SOL in preparation for the new reading assessments. Register for grade four!
Assessment Supports for 2020-2021: Grade Five Reading
Join VDOE on October 16 at 1 p.m. as we explore instructional strategies aligned to the 2017 English Reading SOL in preparation for the new reading assessments. Register for grade five!
Commonwealth Learning Partnership Sharing Google for Education Information
The Commonwealth Learning Partnership is pleased to share information from Google for Education who recently announced over 50 new features launching this fall and winter. Information about G Suite for Education and G Suite Enterprise for Education will be shared in 30-minute, demo-based sessions. Sessions will cover how to incorporate them into your hybrid or virtual learning environments. Registration is free, but required.
VPM Home Learning
VPM PLUS channel airs educational content in the Arts, English, math, science, and social emotional for grades Pre K- 10. Content is now available for students with or without internet access. See the VPM Home Learning page for more information.
Maymont Virtual Plans
Free lesson plans and activities are available to help experience Maymont’s 100-acres wherever you teach your class. Fall 2020 releases include Animal Adaptations, Habitats of Virginia, African American Voices, and Watersheds, Wetlands and Wildlife. Check it out today!
Adolescent Newcomer Literacy Development: Assessment and Instruction in 2020
English Learners who arrive to the US in the secondary grades can often benefit from intensive literacy instruction. Explore example assessments of foundational literacy skills, learn key components of newcomer adolescent instruction, hear about creating collaborative partnerships, and identify free resources...all of this with attention to both in-person and virtual learning environments. This webinar will take place October 26 at 4 p.m. from VDOE's English Learner Instruction Specialist and presented by a Virginia teacher.
Poetry Out Loud
The words of great poets literally come to life in Poetry Out Loud, a literary arts program for high school students. Registration is currently open for schools, organizations, and individual students. For more information about the program contact casey.polczynski@vca.virginia.gov.
VDOE Mathematics Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks Webinars These sessions will focus on strategies for synchronous online implementation of mathematics tasks. Mathematics leaders and educators are encouraged to participate.
- Modifying and Building Desmos Activities for VA Teachers October 14 at 7 p.m.
- Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks in the Grade 9-12 Classroom on October 13 4 p.m. or October 22 7 p.m.
- Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks in the Grade K-2 Classroom on October 13 7 p.m. or October 22 4 p.m.
- Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks in the Grade 6-8 Classroom on October 15 4 p.m. or October 20 7 p.m.
- Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks in the Grade 3-5 Classroom on October 15 7 p.m. or October 20 4 p.m.
Bring the Library of Congress to Your Classroom
A free online course is available from the Library of Congress to all teachers of all grade levels and subjects. Create lessons and activities for immediate classroom use and engage students in inquiry with the rich, digitized collections from the world’s largest library. Participants will receive 30 recertification/ licensure renewal points upon successful completion of the course. Limited number of spots available. Register by email at information@tpsnva.org.
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VDOT STEM-in-Transportation Lessons
Virginia Department of Transportation has posted new STEM lessons to their website. The free lessons are adaptable for students from grades 4-12 and can be delivered virtually. See more from VDOT or contact Angela Parsley, VDOT STEM Coordinator, with questions.
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Early Literacy Development Strategies for ELs in Grades K-3
English Learners benefit from explicit instruction in basic literacy and comprehension skills. This session will explore best practices to support early literacy development given the unique needs of ELs. Join VDOE Elementary English Specialist and VDOE English Learner Instructional Specialist on October 19 at 4 p.m.
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Improving School Culture In A Remote Learning World-October 14
Grounded in the VTSS and Breaking Ranks models, practical strategies will be provided by VASCD that impact school culture and the quality of experience students have in schools. Examples of events, service, and student voice will be highlighted in this webinar for middle and high schools. Register today!
Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars
VASTS is an interactive online STEM learning experience for students in grades 11-12, highlighted by a residential summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center focusing on human spaceflight. Students can earn up to five free dual enrollment college credits. Applications are due October 25.
Active Classrooms Classroom Physical Activity Boosts
These activities are designed to help give a much-needed physical activity boost every day. Download the free activity card, watch the video, and stand up and start moving!
The Virginia Earth System Science Scholars
VESSS is an interactive online STEM learning experience for students in grades 11-12, highlighted by a residential summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center, focusing on the Earth’s responses to climate changes, weather, and natural hazards. Students can earn up to five free dual enrollment college credits. Applications are due October 25.
Embracing Technology: Check-In with All Students and Empower Their Voices-October 21
Join Stacy Roshan to learn ways to integrate technology into lessons, create more one-on-one interaction, see where students are struggling, and give all students the opportunity to share their voice. The presenter will highlight tools such as Pear Deck, Flipgrid & Edpuzzle to make learning active, engaging and help deepen relationships. See VASCD to register.
Virginia Space Coast Scholars
VSCS is an interactive online STEM learning experience for 10th grade students highlighted by a residential summer academy at NASA Wallops Flight Facility. Applications are due by October 25.
ChromeBook Health and PE
Check out engaging activity and cognitive content that incorporates the 5Cs into health and PE today!
2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results
These survey results are available in Youth Online and YRBS Explorer, a new user-friendly web application featuring national, state, and local data. YRBS highlights the most prevalent and emerging public health issues among U.S. high school students. Read more about the survey results today.
New Micro-offerings from WIDA Professional Learning
The 30-45 minute courses are free and designed for educators who work with multilingual children and youth across a variety of settings. The following micro-offerings are now available in the Supporting Multilingual Learners during COVID-19 series: Distance Learning with Multilingual Learners in Mind, Tending to Multilingual Learners’ Social-Emotional Well-Being, and Consideration for Evaluating Online Resources for Multilingual Learners. Access all three courses on the Distance Teaching and Learning webpage.
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