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Summer 2022 Virtual Fine Arts Professional Learning Opportunities
This edition of the VDOE Fine Arts Monthly News is devoted to sharing the upcoming virtual professional learning opportunities for fine arts educators and division leadership. Division leaders are invited to share these opportunities with fine arts educators in their school division.
We hope to see you in at least one of the sessions below!
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Digital Art & Design Professional Learning Community
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Calling all Virginia teachers of digital art for grades 6-12! The Virginia Department of Education fine arts staff is hosting an informal professional learning community to meet visual arts educators from across Virginia and discuss current topics facing digital media and design classrooms. The session will be a 45-minute interactive discussion. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend.
Music Technology Professional Learning Community
Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Calling all Virginia teachers of music technology for grades 6-12! The Virginia Department of Education fine arts staff is hosting an informal professional learning community to meet music educators from across Virginia and discuss current topics facing music technology classrooms. The session will be a 45-minute interactive discussion. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend.
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Elementary Visual Arts SOL Webinar
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
This session is for elementary visual arts educators new to their position, experienced educators looking for a quick refresher of the Standards, or grade-level general education teachers looking to develop interdisciplinary connections. The webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation to provide an overview of the Visual Arts Standards of Learning, as well as pointers for planning for standards-aligned instruction in the 2022-2023 school year. The 45-minute recorded session will be followed by a 30 minute unrecorded interactive discussion and Q&A period. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend the live session.
Secondary Visual Arts SOL Webinar
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
This session is for grade 6-12 visual arts educators new to their position, experienced educators looking for a quick refresher of the Standards, or teachers of other disciplines looking to develop interdisciplinary connections. The webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation to provide an overview of the Visual Arts Standards of Learning, as well as pointers for planning for standards-aligned instruction in the 2022-2023 school year. The 45-minute recorded session will be followed by a 30 minute unrecorded interactive discussion and Q&A period. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend the live session.
Elementary Music SOL Webinar
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
This session is for elementary music educators new to their position, experienced educators looking for a quick refresher of the Standards, or grade-level general education teachers looking to develop interdisciplinary connections. The webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation to provide an overview of the Music Standards of Learning, as well as pointers for planning for standards-aligned instruction in the 2022-2023 school year. The 45-minute recorded session will be followed by a 30 minute unrecorded interactive discussion and Q&A period. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend the live session.
Secondary Music SOL Webinar
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
This session is for grade 6-12 music educators new to their position, experienced educators looking for a quick refresher of the Standards, or teachers of other disciplines looking to develop interdisciplinary connections. The webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation to provide an overview of the Music Standards of Learning, as well as pointers for planning for standards-aligned instruction in the 2022-2023 school year. The 45-minute recorded session will be followed by a 30 minute unrecorded interactive discussion and Q&A period. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend the live session.
Dance Arts SOL Webinar
Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
This session is for K-12 dance educators new to their position, experienced educators looking for a quick refresher of the Standards, or teachers of other disciplines looking to develop interdisciplinary connections. The webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation to provide an overview of the Dance Arts Standards of Learning, as well as pointers for planning for standards-aligned instruction in the 2022-2023 school year. The 45-minute recorded session will be followed by a 30 minute unrecorded interactive discussion and Q&A period. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend the live session.
Theatre Arts SOL Webinar
Friday, July 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
This session is for K-12 theatre educators new to their position, experienced educators looking for a quick refresher of the Standards, or teachers of other disciplines looking to develop interdisciplinary connections. The webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation to provide an overview of the Theatre Arts Standards of Learning, as well as pointers for planning for standards-aligned instruction in the 2022-2023 school year. The 45-minute recorded session will be followed by a 30 minute unrecorded interactive discussion and Q&A period. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend the live session.
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Rehearsal Strategies for Engaging English Learners in Music
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Join us as Angela Ammerman shares innovative rehearsal strategies specifically geared toward English Learners (ELs)! Learn about resources and strategies to provide language support and engage English Learners in the music classroom. This highly engaging session will invigorate your next rehearsal and provide tools to level up your English Learners! The session will include interactive discussion and sharing of EL strategies with colleagues. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend this one-hour session. The session will be recorded.
Highlights from the Chickahominy Arts and Culture Institute
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
In June 2022, fine arts educators will participate in an arts and culture experience with the Chickahominy Indian Tribe. This webinar will allow participants to share experiences and resources from the Institute. Webinar attendees will receive resources and lesson ideas for connecting Virginia Fine Arts Standards of Learning with Virginia Indian tribal arts and culture. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend the one hour session.
Highlights from the Southwest Virginia Cultural Institute
Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
In June 2022, fine arts educators will participate in hands-on professional learning related to the music and culture of Southwest Virginia. This webinar will allow participants to share experiences and resources from the Institute. Webinar attendees will receive resources and lesson ideas for connecting Virginia Fine Arts Standards of Learning with Southwest Virginia music and culture. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend the one hour session.
Save the Date: Effective Literacy Connections for Resource Teachers
This session is tentatively being planned for July 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. but is not yet finalized. Information will be updated here when available.
Elementary fine arts educators and supervision and administration staff are invited to attend this session of how to effectively implement literacy strategies in the resource classroom. More details will be coming soon.
VDOE Fine Arts Update
Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
VDOE fine arts staff will share up-to-date information and resources for the 2022-2023 school year. This session is intended for division-level leaders of fine arts curriculum, instruction, and professional learning but is open to all fine arts educators who wish to attend. The session will be recorded.
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Virtual Fine Arts Leadership Conference: Innovation in the Arts
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
VDOE will be hosting a one-day leadership conference for division leaders of fine arts instruction. The Conference will provide support for offering division-level professional learning opportunities for fine arts educators during the 2022-2023 school year. Each division should send leaders of fine arts instruction to this event. Participants will receive resources for providing professional learning for fine arts educators and a certificate of participation. This conference was previously advertised as an in-person conference, but has moved to virtual.
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Professional Learning Opportunities by Discipline
The opportunities listed above are listed here by discipline for your convenience.
Supervision and Administration
Dance Arts
Music
- Music Technology Professional Learning Community - Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
- Elementary Music SOL Webinar - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
- Secondary Music SOL Webinar - Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
- Rehearsal Strategies for Engaging English Learners in Music - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
- Highlights from the Chickahominy Arts and Culture Institute - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
- VDOE Fine Arts Update - Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Theatre Arts
Visual Arts
- Digital Art & Design Professional Learning Community - Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
- Highlights from the Chickahominy Arts and Culture Institute - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
- Elementary Visual Arts SOL Webinar - Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
- Secondary Visual Arts SOL Webinar - Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
- VDOE Fine Arts Update - Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
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Contact
Kelly Bisogno, Coordinator of Fine Arts
Virginia Department of Education
kelly.bisogno@doe.virginia.gov
(o) 804-225-2881
(fax) 804-786-1597
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
Michelle Milligan, Music Specialist
Virginia Department of Education
michelle.milligan@doe.virginia.gov
(o) 804-371-4919
(fax) 804-786-1597
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
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