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Virginia Free Meals for Students
Virginia is expanding eligibility for free meals during the 2022-2023 school year through funding provided by the General Assembly in the state budget. Students with families at or below 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free meals. Families can reach out to their local school nutrition department with questions related to the free meal application form. See more from VDOE!
VCMS First Timers Grant- Due September 1
The Virginia Council for Mathematics Supervision is excited to announce two new grants being sponsored by Dr. Stuart Flanagan. The First Timers Grant is aimed to encourage division mathematics leaders who have not previously attended the VCMS Fall Conference to join us in person! Applications are available now and are due no later than September 1.
Virtual VA - Canvas Certified Educator Program-Due September 2
Are you interested in furthering your “technopedagogy” with Canvas? Virtual Virginia is offering, at no cost, in the Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) Program with an October cohort led by Lizzy Rodriguez and Dave Dick. Participants in the CCE cohort also agree to share their learning by presenting best practices in blended learning pedagogy during the 2022-23 school year. If you wonder if the CCE is right for you, take the self-assessment and visit the website to learn more. If this path of learning and time requirement are for you, then complete the interest form. Accepted applicants will be notified in early September.
U.S. Department of Education 9/11 Materials for Teachers
As the anniversary of September 11, 2001 approaches, some informational resources that may be useful in planning educational activities in remembrance of September 11. Resources that may be useful are listed on the U.S. Department of Education’s 9/11 Materials for Teachers. School divisions may consider these as they determine what kind of instructional programs are appropriate for their students.
September VDOE Fine Arts Update-9/14
On September 14, the VDOE Fine Arts Coordinator will be joined by state arts education partners to share up-to-date information and resources for the 2022-2023 school year. The virtual session is intended for division-level leaders of fine arts curriculum, instruction, and professional learning and is open to all fine arts educators who wish to attend. The session will be recorded. A Q&A session will be held after the recorded update. Registration is required.
Constitution Day is September 17
In recognition of Constitution Day on September 17, 2022 resources and materials are available from the U.S. Department of Education for school divisions to consider when developing an instructional program for their students. Congress passed legislation that requires the implementation of an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution, on a date designated by statute officially as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
Virtual VA & Canvas Webinars: Educators can participate in training sessions each week via Canvas's Training Services Portal (TSP). To find any of the sessions listed below, first make sure you are logged into your Canvas account. The upcoming hour-long sessions are appropriate for Division and School Leaders, Statewide LMS Admin, K-12 Instructors, and Support.
Upcoming Virtual Virginia/Canvas webinars include:
-9/1 at 2 p.m: Register How to Access & Use SOL-Aligned Content in Commons
-9/1 at 4 p.m: Register Using Google Tools for Pages & Discussions
-9/7 at 2 p.m: Register Building Better PD: School & Division Leaders
Upcoming Canvas webinars can be accessed via TSP:
-9/2 at 9 a.m.: Outcomes & Rubrics for Instructors
-9/6 at 9 a.m.: Accessibility
-9/6 at 3:30 p.m.: Elementary Dashboard for Teachers
-9/8 at 10:30 a.m.: Set Up for Graded Content
-9/9 at noon: Course Design Considerations
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.
Webinar: Fine Arts Career Awareness and Workplace Readiness Resources
On September 28 from 3:30-4:15 p.m, the VDOE Fine Arts Coordinator will share numerous resources and strategies for incorporating career awareness and workplace readiness into curricula for dance, music, theatre, and visual arts education. A certificate of participation will be issued to those who attend the live session and complete the exit survey and reflection. The session will be recorded. Register to attend.
VCMS Fall Conference
The Virginia Council for Mathematics Supervision will host its Fall Conference October 13-14, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Richmond-Midlothian. Kevin Dykema, NCTM’s President-Elect, will serve as the featured speaker. Dykema is the co-author of Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan For Fostering Perseverance. To register and view the full agenda for the Conference, please visit the VCMS website.
SVWP Write to Learn Conference
The 8th Annual Write-to-Learn Conference will be held on September 17 on the campus of Shenandoah University from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Keynote will feature Social Emotional Learning and Literacy with Deidre Farmbry, a CASEL Senior District Advisor, career educator, and board member of the National Writing Project. Breakout sessions will be led by SVWP Teacher Consultants. Find out more information or register today!
Experience Works 2022—Trailblazing Together Resources
A live virtual professional development opportunity for High-Quality Work-Based Learning stakeholders, “Experience Works—Trailblazing Together for High-Quality Work-Based Learning,” was conducted virtually on June 22-23, 2022. Work-Based Learning coordinators, Career and Technical Education teachers, administrators, school counselors, career coaches, and business and industry leaders attended this informative event. If you missed it, view the recorded sessions and exhibitor videos, which could be a valuable resources. For more information, visit the High-Quality Work-Based Learning webpage.
CHOICE Program
Virginia Ed Strategies is currently seeking high school math, science, computer science, and CTE teachers to join CHOICE, an exciting program that empowers teachers, provides them with $1500 per year to self-select professional learning aligned to their goals, and feel support from an online community of peers and resources statewide. There is no cost to teachers or schools to participate, and teachers have autonomy relative to engagement in program activities to fit their unique needs. Complete an interest form and learn more today.
VDOE Science Teacher Webinars
These Webinars are opportunities for Virginia science educators to hear directly from the VDOE Science Team and will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. starting September 21. The topic of the September Teacher Webinar is Safety and the Science and Engineering Practices. Future topics include Supporting English Learners in Science (October), Using the Common Rubric with Science Performance Assessments (November), and Developing Science Literacy (January). Consider registering for any or all of the VDOE Science Teacher Webinars today!
VDOE Presentations for Teachers
Recorded presentations for teachers are available on the Growth Assessments page on the VDOE website. The recordings currently posted on this webpage describe a method for using Standards of Learning assessment data to inform instruction, assist in using the Student Detail by Question data extract file, and provide an overview of the Grades 3-8 Reading and Mathematics Growth Assessments for the 2022-2023 school year and beyond. Check them out today!
Virginia General Assembly House and Senate Page Program
The application for admission to the Senate Page Program class of 2023 is now available. The Senate Clerk's Office staff will confirm receipt of applications within three business days. Applications are due by 5 p.m. October 17. Make every attempt to avoid a last-minute submission. There is not an online application process this year.
National Space Design Competition
This Competition is accepting registration from teams of students across the country to solve orbit determination, satellite component planning, and launch vehicle selection scenarios presented in a series of online rounds. These are real-world space design challenges. All training, mentoring, and software needed for success are provided. Each team requires an adult leader (typically a teacher) and 2-6 students. A fee of $200 is waived for Title I schools and JROTC teams. Deadline to register is October 17.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
New Areas of Emphasis Enjoy the flexibility of a fully online program with the University of Virginia while exploring one of ten areas of emphasis. The Professional Studies emphasis will provide provisionally licensed teachers an opportunity to complete required licensure coursework required by the VDOE while earning a master’s degree. Register and attend the virtual information session on September 12 at 7:30 p.m. Contact Anne Jewett with any questions.
Graduate Program Information Sessions
Join Radford University School of Teacher Education and Leadership at 4:00PM the first Wednesday of each month this fall for a virtual information session. Graduate Program Coordinators will be in breakout rooms to discuss the following 100% online programs: Curriculum and Instruction (M.S.); Mathematics Ed (M.S. & Certificate); Ed Leadership (M.S.); Literacy Ed (M.S. & Certificate); Special Ed (M.S.), Education (Ed.D.) Reduced tuition rate for Virginia educators and some grant opportunities are available.
Career & Technical Education M.S. Professional Development Program
The CTE program at Virginia Tech will offer EDCT 5604 Foundations of CTE and EDCT 5784 Student Assessment in Workforce Development for their Master's of Science in Ed Professional Development program. The online classes are offered in evenings both synchronous and asynchronous and may count for provisional licensure for degree or non-degree-seeking students. Virginia teachers may receive a 25% tuition discount. Contact Dr. Natalie Ferand with questions.
M.Ed program in Administration & Supervision
The University of Virginia M.Ed program in Administration & Supervision prepares the next generation of educational leaders in school districts across Virginia. This synchronous online program uses evidence-based leadership practices and improvement science to assist leaders as they guide the teaching of excellent instructors, manage the complex needs of students and parents, and help orchestrate school reform. Learn more and register for a virtual information session.
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