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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. 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 many services they provide. Additional information can be found on the VDOE School Social Work Services webpage. Thank you!
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.
For Students, By Students! Spanish-Speaking Student Led Webinar
Encourage your Spanish-speaking students in grades 6-12 to join this student-led webinar on April 14 at 2:30 p.m. A team of Virginia high school Spanish-speaking students will present their service learning program, educational experiences and share advice about planning for after high school. The majority of the session will be conducted in Spanish.
Career Switcher Program Virtual Information Session
Interested in being a teacher? Join VCU School of Education Career Switcher Program for a virtual informational session on March 29 at 6 p.m. RSVP for this meeting with VCU.
Sketchnoting in Secondary History Courses to Support ELs
Learn about using the sketchnoting strategy as a way to support and engage English Learners within your secondary History courses. Join your peers on April 5 at 4 p.m. for the Sketchnoting for Comprehensible Input for ELs in History Courses webinar and learn about using graphic representations of content for making grade level content accessible for students learning English. This is open to all teachers to learn and apply strategies in their classrooms.
PBL for ELs: Authentic Engagement in Science
In this session, participants will learn strategies for differentiating instruction and assessment to engage ELs of all levels in science content classes. While the examples shared are specific to high school science, the ideas for strategies and examples can be applied to any class and grade-level. Join your peers on April 9 at 4 p.m. to learn about engaging ELs in hands-on and project-based learning for science.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
2021 Mary Peake Award for Excellence in Education Equity
Nominations for the Mary Peake Award for Excellence in Education Equity are now being accepted. Consider nominating an educator, policy maker, school leader, or group whose service and leadership is impacting equity outcomes in the state. Nominations due May 14 by 5p.m. See Superintendent's Memo 061-21 for details.
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