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Nominations for the 2022 SOL Item and Test Review Committees
The Office of Student Assessment is seeking nominations for the 2022 Standards of Learning Item and Test Review Committees. Committees for Math, Reading, and Science will be held during July. The Special Test Forms Review Committee will be responsible for reviewing SOL test items on the Braille and large-print test forms for students who are visually impaired. Committee applicants for the Special Test Forms Review Committee should be educators with expertise in the instruction of students with visual impairments and experience with the administration of Braille and large-print test forms. See Superintendent's Memo 041-22 for details and registration information.
VCTM Annual Conference
The Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference will be held virtually on March 18, beginning with an evening keynote and continue on March 19, with a full day of concurrent sessions. Keynote speakers include Ron Lancaster and Mandy Jansen. Visit the VCTM for details and registration information.
VIBE Workshops: Counselors, Extracurricular Advisors, Athletics Coaches
Counselors, extracurricular advisors, and athletics coaches will be able to build and edit free templates and learn how to best organize their school’s Canvas hub for their needs. Registration is required for this three-part series. Options:
-Workshop One: March 17 at noon
-Workshop Two: Option A: March 23 at 4 p.m. or Option B: March 24 at noon
-Workshop Three: Option A: March 30 at 4 p.m. or Option B: March 31 at noon
If PLN is not visible on your Dashboard, you may self-enroll. Contact Stephanie Shea or Steven Sproles with any questions.
National Weather Service Spring Seasonal Safety Campaign
Resources include websites, articles, social media, infographics, videos and more. Topics include the weather hazards most common during the current season, such as air quality, beach hazards, thunderstorms, and hurricanes. Resources are also available in Spanish.
Journey into Teaching Academy
The Journey into Teaching Academy is a yearlong professional development initiative for teachers completing their second year as a provisionally licensed special education teacher. This May 2022-May 2023 program will include a virtual orientation on May 19 at 4:30 p.m. and a summer academy, July 25-28 in Richmond. This is a competitive process requiring a Teacher Application and Administrator's Recommendation. Completed documents are due to VDOE by April 1. Once applications are reviewed, notification will be emailed by April 12. Contact Dr. Teresa Lee, VDOE Office of SPED Instructional Services, or Kristin Williams-Faus, Office of STEM and Innovation with any questions.
Leading Ed Forum 2022-March 23
This Forum will be held on March 23 from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the New College Institute, Martinsville with a virtual option. Topics include leadership, cybersecurity, student data privacy, digital accessibility, hybrid learning, trends, and more. This event is for school division instruction and technology leaders including chief technology officers/directors, network administrators, ITRT, Superintendents, and staff that support instructional technology. Contact Dr. Susan M. Clair, VDOE, with any questions.
Save the Bay Photo Contest
The contest highlights the Chesapeake Bay, its watershed's rivers and streams through the eyes of those who enjoy them. Deadline for submission is April 1.
Gilder Lehrman Hosts 2022 National History Teacher of the Year
Nominations for any eligible K-12 teacher are due April 30 and must be submitted on the Gilder Lehrman website. Nominations can be made by any individual who is familiar with the teacher’s work, including students, parents of students, colleagues, etc. Nominated teachers receive an email notification with instructions on how to submit all materials to be considered for the State History Teacher of the Year. Nominate an outstanding history teacher today!
Dominion Energy Solar for Students
This program is being offered for schools in the Dominion Energy service area in VA. In partnership with The National Energy Development Project, the program will provide students with a photovoltaic system that converts sunlight into electric power and an online monitoring tool that will provide real-time data on the system’s activity and the amount of electricity generated. Applications are due on March 30.
VMSA Annual Conference
The Virginia Middle School Association will be holding its annual conference at James Madison University in Harrisonburg on March 24. Middle-level educators from around the state will gather to share celebrations, experiences, and best practices with each other. Come and listen to the Keynote Speaker, Mr. John Hodge. Register at VMSA today!
XchangeNet Presents: STEM Forum-Preparing Students for Success in High Demand STEM Careers
Virginia Ed Strategies and VDOE are excited to host this amazing panel for business and education leaders on April 28 from 10-11 a.m. Register to attend and learn from distinguished panelists including Francessca Vasquez, Vice President of Technology, Amazon Web Services; Jason Tyszko, Vice President, Center for Education & Workforce, US Chamber of Commerce; Michael Allen, General Operations, Microsoft; Rosemary Smith, NASA Office of STEM Engagement; and Dr. Jim Egenrieder, Director, Thinkabit Labs, STEM Education & Workforce Development Programs.
Learning Forward Virginia Learning Opportunities
Join Learning Forward Virginia for upcoming learning opportunities. Find out more information about upcoming webinars, the annual conference, and available resources.
Nanoscience Summer Institute for Middle School Teachers
This is an opportunity to learn and explore nanomaterials and nanoscience related concepts. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until May 15. Sessions include both an in-person and virtual option to extend the opportunity to teachers across the US. Teachers can receive a stipend and classroom materials.
New Approaches to Representing Women in Science Webinar
This free webinar is offered by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery on March 22 at 5:00 p.m. Join them for a dialogue between historians of science Leila McNeill and Anna Reser. Find out more information today!
Upcoming PL Opportunity-March 28
The Virginia Work-Based Learning Network and Virginia Ed Strategies invite all Work-Based Learning coordinators, CTE Directors, and others to attend the session on March 28 at 10 a.m. Presenters are Dr. Clare Waterman and Dr. Katherine Shields, researchers from the Education Development Center. Register to learn about the published Work-based Learning Data Collection Toolkit and a process for improving data collection systems. Email danielle.meyer@lcps.org if you are interested in connecting with this group.
2022 Virginia Map Competition
Virginia Geographic Alliance 2022 Virginia Map Competition The deadline for applying to has been extended to March 30. Find out more information here.
National Youth Science Camp-Applications Due March 31
This STEM program designed to recognize some of the nation’s rising leaders and provide opportunities to engage with industry professionals. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. Two delegates will be selected to represent each of the 50 States. Applications are due March 31.
NOAA Seminar Series
This Series offers a wide variety of webinars on such topics as invasive species, soils, climate, and ecosystems given by experts in their fields. All seminars are free. Check out the variety of topics today!
STEM Lyceums
The purpose of this virtual club is to build high school STEM communities and engage students in the exploration of STEM concepts and career pathways. Monthly meetings will focus on topics such as genomics (March 22), renewable energy (April 20), nuclear engineering (May 25), and healthcare smart devices (June 8). Explore today!
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