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Nominations: Digital Learning Integration SOL Alignments
VDOE is seeking nominations for individuals who are qualified and available to identify alignments between the Digital Learning Integration SOL and content area SOL and provide optional instructional strategies for use by educators. Nominees should be teachers, curriculum specialists, or other educators who have knowledge of the various content areas. Selected educators will review a preliminary list of potential alignments, revise the alignments, and provide strategies that may be used based on the identified alignments. Interested educators must submit an application, a professional reference and division-level approval. Applications are due by March 4.
Grades K–5: Online Summer Enrichment Courses
VDOE's Virtual Virginia's Summer Session 2022 will feature high-quality synchronous and asynchronous enrichment instruction for elementary students in grades K–5. These enrichment courses will be taught by Virginia-certified VVA instructors daily instruction in STEM, French, and Spanish. Find out more information about registration and start dates from VVA today!
Virtual VA Summer Session: Grades 6–12
Virtual Virginia's Summer Session 2022 will feature 90 online courses for grades 6–12. These courses are taught by Virginia-certified VVA instructors core academic and elective courses. Check out the variety of subject areas credit recovery options for a number of core academic courses today!
2022 VSLA Conference
Join your peers at the 55th annual Virginia State Literacy Association conference March 17-19 in Crystal City Virginia. Hear from amazing authors and many well-known experts in the field. The conference will be held in person with virtual options available. Find out more about registration and conference details.
VATE Literacy Explosion
The Virginia Association of Teachers of English’s language arts festival is designed to promote the integration of literacy and 21st century learning skills. It encourages and rewards Virginia students’ excellence in reading, writing, speaking, presenting, filming, drawing, and acting. Teachers need to register students by March 1 and submit projects Feb. 28-March 9 in VATE dropbox.
Public Comment Period: Proposed 2022 Physical Education SOL
On January 27, 2022, the Virginia Board of Education received for first review the proposed revisions to the 2015 Physical Education SOL. The proposed 2022 Physical Education SOL reflect a comprehensive review of the standards and include edits to enhance clarity, specificity, rigor, alignment of skills and content, and reflect current research. Public comments regarding the Physical Education SOL will be received at vdoe.stem@doe.virginia.gov from Feb. 11-March 11.
FACES for Educators Webcast - March 8
Join VCU Autism Center For Excellence and Dr. Jamie Pearson for the Fostering Advocacy, Communication, Empowerment and Support for Black Autistic Students and their Families webcast. In this webcast, attendees will learn practical strategies that they can employ to build stronger partnerships with Black autistic youth and their families. Register today!
North TIER Online Professional Development Offerings
These online PD courses are created for Virginia educators by Virginia educators. Registration for the spring session runs through February 25 and courses begin February 28. Information regarding sessions, costs, recertification hours, and optional graduate credit are available from North Tier.
Virginia Council on Economic Education Student Competition-March 14
The Virginia Governor’s Challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of economics and personal finance by competing with other students across the state. Student teams complete taking online exams to qualify for the championship competition. Find out more from VCEE today!
CSAAPT Spring 2022 Semi-Virtual Meeting- April 2
Calling all physics and science teachers as well as anyone interested in physics education! The Chesapeake Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers is hosting its semi-virtually meeting at Radford University. Membership is not required. Registration for in-person attendance is open until March 25 and virtual registration is open until April 1.
VCEE Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Throughout March and April, VCEE will be offering many professional development opportunities. Topics range from Celebrating Women in the workforce, Online Entrepreneurship Institute, Online Economics Institute, Using Pop Culture to Teach Economics, Understanding Global Economics Issues, and a Personal Finance Teacher Forum. Find out more information today!
2022 SURN Family Engagement Academy
This semester, Steve Constantino leads participants in three online workshops deliberately designed to provide the foundational and timely professional learning to finish this year strong while developing a plan for even stronger family engagement next year. Additional details are available from SURN. Register yourself or a team by March 7.
2022 Virginia Festival of the Book
This Festival provides free virtual visits for school groups across the state featuring authors for preK through high school students. These events will take place in March, last between 30-45 minutes, and are available for participants that register in advance. Find out more information about the sessions, authors and dates.
Radford University Teacher Education and Leadership Master’s Degree Informational Session-March 1
Learn more about the Master degree programs or certificates in: curriculum and instruction, literacy education, educational leadership, math education, special education, including a provisionally-licensed teacher option to satisfy licensure requirements. The Zoom session will separate into breakout rooms by program to learn more about the specific program details, costs, and resources.
University of Richmond M.Ed. Informational Webinars
Learn more about the M.Ed. programs in curriculum and instruction and educational leadership and policy studies, including a post-master's certificate option. Register for a 45-minute Zoom meeting for details about the program, requirements, costs, and resources. All sessions begin at 5:30 p.m.:
-Curriculum and Instruction Program dates: March 22, or April 12
-Educational Leadership Program dates: March 22, or April 12
VAST Experiences for Educators
VAST is offering four experiences around Virginia that will include visiting a quarry in two different parts of the state, walking in the footprints of dinosaurs, and learning about modern mining in Virginia. The dates are between June 17 and July 29. See the VAST The Science Educator, winter edition, for more information and registration.
VASCD The Minimalist Teacher
Recognizing what teachers face and building capacity through minimalism can help skilled educators remain in the profession. Join ASCD author Tammy Musiowsky- Borneman who will share ideas and strategies. Register to attend the in-person session in Roanoke on June 21 or online February 24.
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