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Governor’s High School Voter Registration Challenge
This Challenge encourages schools to register as many of their voting-age population as possible. High schools that register at least 65 percent of their eligible senior class will receive a congratulatory certificate from the Governor. The Governor’s Challenge helps high schools comply with a 2020 law (HB1491) that requires Virginia public high schools to facilitate voter registration during the school day. Students born on or before November 2, 2003 can register to vote in this year’s November 2 general election. Schools participating in the Governor’s Challenge can get credit for each student who registers to vote via the Department of Elections’ Citizen Portal by using their school’s unique URL that can be found on the League of Women Voters of Virginia website.
Science Instructional Plans in #GoOpenVA for Teachers
SIPs help teachers align instruction with the 2018 Science Standards of Learning by providing examples of how the content as well as the scientific and engineering practices found in the SOL and Curriculum Framework can be presented to students. There are lessons for each grade level as well as high school Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Written in the format of the research-based 5E instructional model, the lessons include teacher directions, student pages, and resources. Check them out within the group Virginia Science in #GoOpenVA today!
Fine Arts Instructional Resources are Available in GoOpenVA
VDOE Fine Arts has provided groups in #GoOpenVA with a variety of supports for the 2020 Standards of Learning. The resources in #GoOpenVA contain recordings from the 2020 and 2021 Fine Arts Summer SOL Institutes, sample lessons, instructional plans, and additional SOL resources for educators by discipline. You can find the resources in the VDOE Fine Arts groups for Dance Arts, Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts.
VDOE Science 2021-22 Webinars
The VDOE Science Team will hold monthly science teacher webinars held on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00PM. Using the link provided, participants will choose the date to attend these virtual events using the dropdown menu. Participants will need to repeat the registration process for each webinar they wish to attend during the 2021-22 academic year. The next webinar will be October 20 at 4 p.m., Diving into the 2018 Science Curriculum Framework.
Using Small Group Instruction to Address Unfinished Learning in Mathematics
These sessions will highlight strategies and structures for implementing small group instruction and using classroom routines to differentiate instruction in mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on the use of formative assessments to identify student strengths and unfinished learning to ensure grade level content is the target of instruction. Note: sessions from Oct. 4 are repeated on Oct. 14. Register:
Elementary Session: October 4 at 4-5:30 p.m.
Secondary Session: October 4 at 6-7:30 p.m.
Secondary Session: October 14 at 4-5:30 p.m.
Elementary Session: October 14 6-7:30 p.m.
Virginia Work-Based Learning Collaboration Session
The Virginia Work-Based Learning Collaboration Network and Virginia Ed Strategies invite all work-based learning coordinators, CTE Directors and business leaders to attend their upcoming session on October 18 at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The webinar, Building an Inclusive Talent Pipeline: Equipping all Students for Success in Tomorrow's Workforce, will feature Jason Tyszko, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Center for Education & the Workforce. 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. If you are interested in attending, register for the session to receive the Zoom link. Email danielle.meyer@lcps.org if you are interested in connecting with this network.
Environmental Advisory Committee Application
The VDOE Science Team is seeking 10-12 individuals to provide input on issues such as professional development, teacher resources, current and future environmental literacy initiatives, and the development/implementation of environmental content within the Science Standards of Learning. The advisory committee will tentatively meet once a quarter. This is an unpaid role but your advice will be invaluable! If interested, complete this survey by October 15.
USED Green Ribbon School Program
The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognizes schools that save energy, reduce costs, feature environmentally sustainable learning spaces, protect health, foster wellness and offer environmental education to boost academic achievement and community engagement. The deadline to apply is December 10 at 5 p.m. Find out more about the USED Green Ribbon Schools program from VDOE.
Virginia Commission for the Arts Funding Available
The Virginia Commission for the Arts’ Performing Arts Touring Assistance Program is designed to ensure that all Virginians have the ability to enjoy and have access to high quality performances by our state’s finest touring artists. Any Virginia school or non-profit may apply for up to 50% of the performance and/or educational program fees of the artists and ensembles listed in this publication. Find out more information today!
Professional Learning Webinar Series
VASCD is sponsoring a variety of professional learning opportunities for Virginia educators through webinar series with a variety of timely topics. Visit VASCD for additional details and costs:
Session Series: Sept 22, Oct. 6, 22, and Nov 10. Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms-Preparing Learners for Their Future. Presenter Eric Sheninger will share how to prepare students for success now and in the future.
September 30: Ongoing Assessment and Effective Feedback to Drive Learning. Presenter Eric Carbaugh explores how to help students learn to persist, reflect, and strengthen their skills using feedback and formative assessment.
October 5: Don’t Kick Me Out - Invite Me In! (Discipline Through an Equity Lens). Presenters Casey Roberts and Kambar Khoshaba highlight practices that emphasize self-regulation and social-emotional learning over exclusion.
Structuring Effective Mathematics Intervention
These sessions will build on the information shared in previous webinars of this series. Sessions will highlight how to differentiate mathematics instruction using evidence from formative assessment to identify student strengths, as well as provide actionable ideas on how to effectively structure and implement student intervention. Note: sessions from Oct. 18 are repeated on Oct. 25. Register:
Elementary Session: October 18 at 4-5:30 p.m.
Secondary Session: October 18 at 6-7:30 p.m.
Secondary Session: October 25 at 4-5:30 p.m.
Elementary Session: October 25 at 6-7:30 p.m.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15, 2021
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. During this month and throughout the year, the National Park Service and partners share history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present.
UnisonEDU Virtual Conference-October 23
This free conference will feature a variety of sessions with 4 keynote speakers and 30+ sessions throughout the day. The topics range from STEM, coaching, first year teachers, creation tools, SPED, and SEL topics. All of the sessions will be live sessions. Register today!
Virginia Holocaust Museum White Rose Student Research Contest-Due November 30
The Contest is open to students grades 8-12 and is named in memory of the White Rose, a resistance movement consisting of German university students. The 2021 contest theme is Propaganda and the top prize winner in each category/age level will be awarded a $300 prize. The sponsoring teacher of each first prize winner will be awarded a voucher for use on professional development and/or Holocaust resources. More information is available from the Virginia Holocaust Museum.
NASA Free STEM Activities
The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center, located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, is providing virtual field trip experiences led by Education Specialists at the facility’s visitor center. These virtual field trip opportunities are available from September 8th to December 10th. For more details, visit the NASA Wallops Visitor Center.
2021 VASCD Annual Conference “Turn the Page”- December 8-9
VASCD’s 2021 Annual Conference is a new kind of Hybrid! Attend from our own location! This conference is designed especially for our virtual attendees, not just live streams of our in-person sessions. Note: the In-person Conference is at capacity. Find out more information from VASCD today!
5th Annual Virginia Regional Competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl
This academic competition aims to stimulate student interest in the marine sciences. Preregister a team by November 2. The 2022 Blue Crab Bowl will be held on February 11 and 12 at Old Dominion University Virginia Beach Center.
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program
The AEF Program provides a unique opportunity for K-12 educators in the fields of STEM to serve in the national education arena. Applications are being accepted for the 2022-2023 Fellowship and are due November 18.
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