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Native Voices Bridging Facts and Falsehoods through Human Impact: Our Past, Present, and Collective Future
VDOE History and Social Science Program and Virginia Humanities invite educators to enhance their content knowledge with experiences shared by three Virginia Tribal Leaders: Chief Stephen R. Adkins, Chickahominy Indian Tribe; Chief Kenneth Branham, Monacan Indian Nation; Chief G. Anne Richardson, Rappahannock Indian Tribe. They will share stories of their past, focus today, and hopes for our collective future. All sessions will be held virtually from 3:30- 5 p.m. The links include session details and advance registration information:
March 31: Our Past-Facts and Falsehoods: History that Textbooks Got Wrong or Purposefully Left Out.
April 28: Our Lives-More than a Tourist Destination or an Annual Event: Connecting Educators and Students with Neighbors and Friends.
May 26: Our Future-Going Forward Together: Shaping our Communities, Commonwealth, and Country for a Brighter and More Inclusive Tomorrow.
PE Support for SEL
PE goes hand-in-hand with social and emotional learning as it’s a learning environment where SEL socialization occurs naturally through active play, teamwork, and motor skill development. Students learn resilience, problem-solving skills, collaboration, cooperation, the joy of exploration, and physical and mental wellness. Resources from SHAPE America are available that inspire healthy habits, fuel active minds, and teach kids to thrive physically and emotionally.
Summer 2021 Chesapeake Bay Foundation Classrooms Programs
Registration is open! Join CBF Education programs to gain new skills grounded in environmental literacy. Participants can earn professional development credit with colleagues from across the watershed!
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 the new time of 1:30 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.
Virtual STEM Professional Development Teacher Camp
This free virtual STEM PD camp by the ASM Materials Education Foundation has a variety of topics and dates for elementary as well as secondary teachers to attend. Kits will be supplied for teachers to learn about materials design. Register today!
Teaching Reconstruction with Dr. Kidada Williams
Dr. Kidada Williams, host of VPM’s Seizing Freedom, along with panelists Christy Coleman, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Dr. Ed. Ayers, New American History and VPM's Future of America’s Past , and Annie Evans, New American History will explore ways to teach a fuller history of America’s post-Civil War Reconstruction era. American history educators should join their peers on April 13 at 7 p.m. for this free interactive, online conversation. Advance registration for is required.
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.
Math Specialist Leader (K-8) Opportunity
George Mason University Education Leadership MEd, Concentration in Mathematics Specialist Leader program is offering fully online and hybrid options. The program places emphasis on research and scholarly activity in the areas of Mathematics learning, Mathematics teacher learning, and Curriculum reform. This concentration includes the required course work for state endorsement as a K-8 Mathematics Specialist. Attend a virtual information session on April 15 at 6:30 p.m.
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.
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!
Virginia Work-Based Learning Coordinators Session
VA Work-Based Learning Collaboration Network and Virginia Ed Strategies invite all Work-Based Learning coordinators to attend the upcoming session on April 26 at 10 a.m. Attendees will learn about the Virginia Employer Readiness Toolkit, programs offered by Newport News Shipbuilding, and participate in a Q&A session. The WBL Collaboration Network is a dedicated network of Work-Based Learning leaders from around the state who are committed to collaboration, student success, and growing Virginia's talent pipeline. Email danielle.meyer@lcps.org if you are interested in joining the group. Register to receive the participant Zoom link.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TeacherDirect: New Logo-Same Great Information!
TeacherDirect is helping teachers "spring" back into school with a new logo! Same great updates of professional development, resources, and news from VDOE with a new look! Please share this email with your colleagues so they can sign up for TeacherDirect and stay informed!
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