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Applications Now Available for 2022 GWLA
The website with GWLA Applications and information is now updated with the 2022 information. Superintendent's Memo 287-21 announcing the 2022 Summer Residential Program was posted on October 15 and has additional information. Students must begin the application process no later than January 6, 2022
U.S. Department of State Study Abroad Scholarships for High School Students
The application periods are currently open for several study abroad programs. These scholarships cover international airfare, tuition, program costs, meals, and living accommodations (often with a host family). The programs have no language prerequisites, except for certain Youth Ambassadors programs. Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18.5 when the program starts.
Family PE Week!
Active Schools and OPEN invite you to participate in the Active Family Challenge engaging activities for students, staff, and families. As a follow up to Active Family PE Week, resources are available for educators. Find out more today!
Making Running More Fun with BOKS
Stay motivated! Boks is sharing free four week and eight week running guides that are for children of all ages and environments. The guides will get you running more thanks to helpful tips from Reebok runners.
Online Training on Active Recess!
Get guidance and tips for building an active recess program as part of your Active School transformation. Learn more about providing a comprehensive school physical activity program.
Dangers of Alcohol–impaired Driving
Starting the conversation in your classroom about not drinking and driving can help save lives. Visit the Driven to Protect Discovery Hub for interactive lessons and resources about alcohol-impaired driving, the effects of alcohol in the body, and the safe driving laws in Virginia.
Career Switcher Program
VCU School of Education's Career Switcher Program is holding a virtual informational session on November 8 for anyone interested in becoming a teacher. Please RSVP today!
ExperienceWorks Framework-Nov 15
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 November 15. Presenter Dr. Julie Brown, Director of Advanced Learning at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research, will share information about the ExperienceWorks framework. If you are interested in attending, register for the session to receive the Zoom link. Email danielle.meyer@lcps.org for more information about connecting with this network.
Virginia Association of Science Teachers 2021 Conference
VAST Science, Systems, Solutions Conference is fast approaching! Be sure to register for the Virtual Professional Development Institute that runs November 16-20. Find out more information and register today!
Free Webinar: Educational Experiences of Afghans
A free webinar will be held on November 10 at 7:00 p.m on Educational Experiences of Afghans: Learning from Afghan Refugee Students and Families. This will be a facilitated panel discussion that will include resettled Afghan refugee students and parents. Register to participate today!
Onward and Upward” Grants Supporting Math and Literacy Instruction!
Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane is inviting Virginia’s school divisions to apply for $107 million in federal pandemic-relief funds to move the Commonwealth’s students onward and upward in their journey out of the pandemic by providing targeted math and literacy support to students, in addition to addressing their other academic and mental health needs. VDOE has created a website for its federal pandemic recovery efforts, Onward and Upward VA, which will show what funds have been allocated directly to school divisions and where they will be focused to support students and teachers.
EU-Virginia Connections Fall Educator Conference
This fall conference, EU-Virginia Connections: Bring Europe Alive For Your Students, will be held on December 4-5. Register today and join your peers at the Inn at Virginia Tech for this event.
VCU School of Education Virtual Info Sessions
Are you passionate about TESOL, Reading Specialist, or are you looking to add an endorsement in administration and supervision endorsement to your license? Registration is open for VCU fall information sessions!
November 9- M.Ed. in Reading and Post-Master's Certificate in Reading
November 10- M.Ed. in Reading- TESOL and Post-bacc certificate in TESOL
November 17- Post-Master's Certificate in Educational Leadership
Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Contest
High school students in Virginia are invited to honor outstanding African Americans by participating in Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia’s Strong Men and Women in Virginia History student contest. Projects are due by December 31.
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