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WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition Series
Register and learn about the WIDA ELD Standards Framework 2020 Edition.
Session 1 will be held on August 16 at 4 p.m. and is designed to support educators as they begin to unpack the various components of the new standards.
Session 2 will be held August 18 at 4 p.m. and is designed to take educators further in their understanding and implementation of the new standards.
NEW Video for Teachers in Grades 3-8 Mathematics
Check out the video Using Standards of Learning Assessment Data to Inform Instruction in Mathematics from VDOE! This video focuses on how to use the most current, comprehensive data aligned to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning and available to teachers before the school year even begins, including data from the spring 2022 SOL test administration.
NEW Video for Teachers in Grades 3-8 Reading
Check out the video Using Standards of Learning Assessment Data to Inform Instruction in Reading from VDOE! This video focuses on how to use the most current, comprehensive data aligned to the 2017 English Standards of Learning and available to teachers before the school year even begins, including data from the spring 2022 SOL test administration.
STEM Safety Support
As more students engage in MakerSpace and STEM resource classes, the tools they utilize in K-8 are expanding to include hot glue guns, cutting devices, 3D printers, and more. All students and their parents should sign a safety agreement prior to engaging in laboratory experiments or design challenges. In addition, safety considerations should be taught and reinforced prior and during each learning experience. The Council of State Science Supervisors has collaborated with Flinn Scientific to create an Elementary STEM Tool Safety Document designed for K-8 teachers and leaders. Check it out today!
NEW VDOE Mathematics Professional Learning Asynchronous Courses VDOE Deeper Learning by Design Mathematics Institute: Differentiating Instruction Using Vertical Math Tasks are being offered to Virginia mathematics teachers and teacher leaders. Four Canvas courses: Grades K-2, GR 3-5, GR 6-8, and GR 9-12 will be offered September 19-December 18. The six modules within these Canvas courses are intended to provide an opportunity for participants to explore various differentiation strategies and tools that may be used to deepen student understanding of mathematics. A team of Virginia mathematics educators, who worked closely in the development of these courses, will assist with facilitation of each course. Several optional ‘office hour’ synchronous support sessions will also be provided. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for 24 hours which can be submitted to the local school division for recertification points. Registration will close August 31. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the course.
Canvas's Training Services Portal Weekly Sessions
Educators can participate in training sessions each week via Canvas's Training Services Portal. To find any of the sessions listed below, first make sure you are logged into your Canvas account. This video can show how to use the TSP. The upcoming hour-long sessions are appropriate for Division and School Leaders, Statewide LMS Admin, K-12 Instructors, and Support:
8/11 at noon: Canvas for Special Education
8/12 at noon: Elementary Dashboard for Teachers
8/15 at 9 a.m.: Accessibility
8/16 at noon: Integrating Canvas and Google
8/17 at 2p.m.: Course Design Consideration
2022 CTE High-Quality Work-Based Learning Guide
The VDOE collaborated with stakeholders to review and revise the CTE High-Quality Work-Based Learning Guide. Technical content revisions and new program content in certain areas was added to provide local school divisions with consistent messaging regarding high-quality work-based learning experiences. The Guide focuses on all 12 types of WBL methods used in Virginia. It includes Virginia regulations and guidelines for the administration of HQWBL and provides training materials for work-based learning teacher-coordinators. See more from VDOE!
VDOE Fall 2022 Cohort Journey into Teaching Academy
This is a yearlong professional development initiative for teachers completing their second year of teaching at the end of the 2021-2022 school year and entering their third year of teaching during the 2022-2023 SY as a provisionally licensed special education teacher. The Academy provides teacher support beyond mentorship in an effort to enhance the retention, as well as the overall performance of provisionally licensed special education teachers. Completed applications and recommendations are due to the VDOE by September 23. See Superintendent's Memo 163-22 for details.
CHOICE Professional Learning
Virginia Ed Strategies is seeking high school math, science, computer science, and CTE teachers to join CHOICE, a program that empowers teachers, provides a $1500 per year to self-select professional learning aligned to their goals, and support from an online community of peers and statewide resources. There is no cost to participate and teachers have autonomy relative to engagement in activities to fit their needs. Learn more and complete an interest form today!
Virginia Authors: People's Choice Awards 2022
The Library of Virginia established the People's Choice Awards in 2004 to give readers an opportunity to share their enthusiasm for favorite works by Virginia authors and on Virginia topics. The People's Choice winners are selected by readers through a secure online voting portal. Cast your vote by August 31!
2022 VASCD Annual Conference
The VASCD Annual Conference brings together educators from across the Commonwealth (and beyond) to learn, teach, lead, and connect! This year’s conference will be held at The Williamsburg Lodge. The pre-conference will be held on November 29 and the annual conference will be November 30 – December 1. For more information about registration and costs, see VASCD.
Grant for Tuition Scholarships for Licensed High School Teachers to be Considered Faculty to Teach Dual Enrollment
School divisions may apply to VDOE for a grant for dual enrollment tuition scholarship awards. Individuals who are currently enrolled in relevant content/discipline area courses for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters who are eligible for dual enrollment tuition scholarships are eligible for consideration. Please submit grant requests for the Fall 2022 semester no later than September 9. See Superintendent's Memo 150-22 for all the details.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
PK-12 Educational Leadership Program
Old Dominion University offers Master's (M.S.Ed.) and Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degrees that prepare aspiring leaders for school and division-level administrative positions. These Educational Leadership Program uses a cohort model where students attend live, online classes in the evening with the same students throughout your program, joining class on the same day throughout all semesters. Learn more about the M.S.Ed. or Ed.S. PK-12 Administration and Supervision license programs from ODU.
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