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National School Social Work Week- March 7-13
School social workers are vital in supporting the whole child and addressing students’ social, emotional, physical, and environmental needs to optimize their learning. Additional information on key roles that school social workers play can be found on the VDOE School Social Work Services webpage. Ideas for promoting and celebrating School Social Work Week are available at School Social Work Association of America. VDOE invites local school divisions to honor and recognize the contributions of school social workers and the services they provide to students, families, administrators, educators, and communities.
Science for English Learners
Join VDOE March 22 for an interactive presentation focused on building from students current language and science skills and understandings. This session will share strategies for promoting meaning-making and authentic language use as a way to scaffold up for rigorous science learning and discourse.
Military Children Poetry Showcase
The Virginia War Memorial announces a virtual poetry showcase, Through Our Eyes , in honor of the Month of the Military Child and National Poetry Month in April. Poetry will be accepted from Virginia students of all ages whose parent(s) are serving or have served in the military. The prompt for this year's showcase is "What I love about being a military child." Submissions due March 1 through March 31.
VDOT Resources
The Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for building, maintaining and operating roads, bridges and tunnels across Virginia. Different jobs at VDOT require a combination of science, art, technology, language arts, mathematics, and history. Examples of these community helpers include scientists, archaeologists, photographers, computer engineers, and safety service patrollers. Resources are available from VDOT for students in the early grades with safety signs through secondary STEM outreach opportunities.
Virginia’s ELD Standards Framework
Are you interested in collaboratively developing resources to support the roll-out of Virginia's new English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework? Join VDOE's EL Instructional Specialist on March 29 from 4-5 p.m. to learn about current projects and plans and collaborate to build implementation and curricular supports.
OPEN 2021 National Field Day
Teachers, administrators, family members, and all adults who plan or run field day experiences can register for resources designed for virtual or safe in-person participation. Opening ceremonies will be held on May 6 and OPEN National Trainers will help teachers, students, families and communities enjoy their field day events from May 7 through June 18. Check it out today!
Shenandoah Valley Writing Project
This virtual "Write to Learn" conference series will take place March 1-14. Fourteen breakout sessions will be available throughout the two weeks including a keynote from VDOE English Learner Instructional Specialist. Find out more information about registration, fees, and session details.
Internalize the Buzzwords Webinar
Equity, diversity, and cultural competence are of critical importance in our classrooms and communities. Relationships are the foundation for progress toward these essential goals. Join VASCD March 17 at 4 p.m. as Matt Woods leads participants in a conversation on the importance of establishing positive relationships with their students, parents, and other stakeholders in their schools. This webinar is aligned with the content of VASCD’s Profile of a Classroom Brief, Creating A Culture of Respect.
Creating Space for Growth Webinar-March 24
Join Dr. James Avery for a presentation and conversation about how we can create an environment that is conducive to the academic, social, and emotional growth of all of the learners in our classrooms by embracing and celebrating each student’s individual identity. This webinar aligns with concepts in The Profile of a Virginia Classroom Brief titled Creating a Culture of Respect.
VMFA 2021 Winter and Spring Virtual Teacher Programs
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host their virtual 2021 Winter/Spring programs. Professional development sessions begin at 4:30 p.m. on:
March 18: African American History: From the Harlem Renaissance
April 16: VMFA and Language Arts: Look, Write, Read, and Envision
April 22: Native American Narratives: Art, Culture, and Memory
See VMFA for registration, details, and fees. For questions, contact Twyla Kitts.
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Teacher Institute
This free institute is for upper elementary and middle school teachers from July 12 – 15 at Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg. The focus will be on 17th century Virginia history and cultures that converged at Jamestown. Participants will explore primary sources and collaborate with fellow teachers to develop lessons and performance tasks to use in the classroom. Earn professional development credits. Applications and materials due April 30.
Virginia’s ELD Standards Framework
Are you interested in collaboratively developing resources to support the roll-out of Virginia's new English Language Development Standards Framework? Join VDOE's EL Instructional Specialist on March 29 from 4-5 p.m. to learn about current projects and plans and collaborate to build implementation and curricular supports.
Self-Paced WIDA eWorkshops
These self-paced eWorshops are on a variety of topics for teachers, principals, and educational leaders including Social Studies: Engaging Mulitlingual Learners through Inquiry, WIDA Writing Rubric, Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics, Doing and Talking STEM, Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthrough; School Improvement Planning for Multilingual Learners and more! Email to set up a free account.
Virginia Tech Opens EU Jean Monnet Center of Excellence
The Center is partnering with the Virginia Council for the Social Studies, the Virginia Geographic Alliance, and other educational leaders in Virginia. More information is available about the VT Center for European Union, Transatlantic, and Trans-European Space Studies including a newsletter, educator programs and conferences, EU Council mock-debate for students, and more. Check it out today!
UVA Online Reading Education Program
Register for an information session to find out more information about pursue a graduate degree that leads to the Virginia Reading Specialist Endorsement credential. Register for one of the virtual information sessions on March 16 or March 25.
Mary Baldwin University Opportunities
MBU School of Education offers a variety of programs and a special Educator’s Choice discount in select programs for Virginia school employees. Build your leadership in a master’s program in areas such as Authentic Learning and Leadership, Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis. Programs are available for initial teacher licensure plus a Master’s or Certificate options to boost your career. See more from MBU.
VASCD Micro-Credentials
These micro-credentials were developed to advance teaching skills that promote deeper learning among students and align with the Profile of a Virginia Classroom. There are currently 17 micro-credential offerings which will be made available from February-May 2021. The cost is $120 per micro-credential or for bundles of ten (10), email Bev Winter. For more information see VASCD.
Learning Reset On-Line Conference
The past year has changed the way we teach. Teachers and schools have adopted innovative strategies for connecting with students and delivering instruction, and some of those strategies are worth keeping even when in-person learning is the norm. Focus for the sessions include Curriculum Design Choices and Structural Design Choices. Discounts are available for teams of three or more. Dates are April 14 and June 9. Register or see VASCD for more information.
Nominations for Career Success Stars in CTE-Nominations Due April 16
The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is seeking nominations of former CTE students in their 20s and 30s who qualify for recognition as one of the Commonwealth’s brightest Career Success Stars. The individual success stories will be featured as video profiles on the VDOE website highlighting how CTE programs provide skills for career success. Individuals will be selected to represent each of the 17 career clusters and 83 related pathways. There will also be a featured story representing an active military personnel. Selection considerations will include diverse representation by gender, race/ethnicity, and statewide regional locations. School divisions’ CTE administrators will be provided this information and the nomination link to distribute to their schools. See Superintendent’s Memo 034-21 for additional details.
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