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Call for Participation in the VKRP Feedback Survey
Participants in the Fall VKRP assessments have the opportunity to have their voices heard! Teachers and instructional leaders will receive a unique link for the feedback survey via their division emails within the next week. Please contact the VKRP team with any questions about the survey.
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
DWR is offering a complimentary subscription to the digital edition of the award winning Virginia Wildlife magazine to all Virginia teachers! Interested educators should visit Virginia Wildlife online.
Just in Time Mathematics Quick Checks Professional Development Opportunities-December 8
VDOE will be offering two webinars to assist teachers in using the newly developed Geometry and Algebra II Just in Time Mathematics Quick Check resources to support 2020-2021 lesson planning and instruction. Sign up today:
Geometry: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Algebra II: 6:30-8:00pm
VDOE Teaching Tips Tuesday: Considerations for Evaluating Online Resources for Multilingual Learners
Interested educators are asked to review this resource prior to the meeting. Participants will join a live meeting on November 24 at 3:30 to discuss the resource and applications to their instructional practice. Please submit specific questions at least 3 days in advance to jessica.costa@doe.virginia.gov.
Virginia Dance and Theatre Educator Resource Development Interest Meeting with VDOE - November 23
Learn about opportunities to share your unique experience and expertise with Virginia educators. The VDOE Coordinator of Fine Arts will share opportunities to be involved with developing standards-aligned resources for theatre, dance, and arts integration. Upcoming VDOE instructional resources development will emphasize culturally responsive and inclusive practices, effective instructional design, deeper learning, and the Profile of a Virginia Graduate. All Virginia dance and theatre educators are invited and encouraged to attend this interactive session.
Call for Applications for Early Childhood Advisory Committee
The Virginia Board of Education is seeking applications to serve a three-year term on the ECAC, a new advisory committee on all matters relating to early childhood care and education programs, systems, and regulations. Educators, administrators, system leaders, advocates, associations and community members are invited to submit applications. Applications are due by December 18. See Superintendent’s Memo 296-20 for details.
Nominations for the 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
This program recognizes and honors K-12 teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. In 2021, up to six state finalists at the secondary level will be selected from Virginia (up to three in each group: mathematics and science). Nominate a deserving secondary teacher today!
Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative (VMPI)
In order to collect stakeholder feedback specifically from K-12 mathematics teachers, VDOE is hosting regional 45-minute webinars. The purpose is to provide an overview of the VMPI recommendations as they specifically relate to the classroom teacher. Targeted regional webinars will be held to ensure that space is available in each session. Sign up for your region today:
Regions 1 and 8: December 8th at 4:00pm
Regions 2 and 7: December 9th at 4:00pm
Regions 3 and 6: December 14th at 4:00pm
Regions 4 and 5: December 15th at 4:00pm
WHRO Lesson Plans Now Available on #GoOpenVA
The lesson plans associated with VA TV Classroom, which aired from aired on public media stations around Virginia from September to October, are now available. These lessons are on #GoOpenVA in the VA TV Classroom WHRO Education Collection. Check them out today!
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Webinars
CBF is offering a series of webinars for teachers. Whether it's a connection between critters and habitat that we weren’t aware of, a research paper that changes thinking, or an innovative technology that shows promise for promoting cleaner water, CBF experts are bringing a variety of webinars directly to teachers. Space is limited so register today!
VEA Conference:Stay Strong: Building Resilience Together-November 20-21
This virtual conference begins with educator and comedian, Tim Clue, whose passion is building trust, teamwork, and connections through laughter. Breakout sessions include topics on connecting with students virtually, supporting trauma-based needs, equity, technology, building resilience, and more. The conference is free for VEA members! Register today!
Strategies for Engaging Newcomer ELs in Virtual High School Math Classes- November 23
In this session, participants will explore strategies for engaging beginning level ELs in Secondary mathematics lessons in a distance learning setting. Ideas for self-included EL and integrated groupings will be presented. Register and learn more on this topic!
Resources from the VCU STEM Project Now Available
New instructional resources created by teachers under the guidance of the VCU STEM Project are now available on #GoOpenVA in the VCU STEM Collection. These resources for grades 5-12, focus on developing STEM skills along with high-interest content. Teachers can use these lessons "as is" or can adapt them to their own students' needs. All content on #GoOpenVA can be edited without requesting permission of the copyright owner.
Teaching Online for Global Competence
U.S. Department of State is offering a self-paced online course called, Teaching Online for Global Competence. This course will be available until March 1, 2021. Participants will explore tools and methods for virtual learning within cross-cultural communities in three different modules.
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!
Fostering Interaction for ELs in a Digital Landscape: Strategies, Tips, Tech Tools
On November 30 at 4 p.m., participants in this VDOE session will learn about research-based strategies and tech tools to increase student-to-student, student-to-teacher, student-to-content interaction in a digital landscape. Session participants will leave with many ready-to-use Google Slides, Jamboard templates and resources to promote collaboration and interaction. Register today!
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