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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate and honor the contributions of Hispanic Americans during National Hispanic Heritage month, September 15 - October 15. Through Hispanic Heritage Month, Virginia spotlight celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of individuals who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. Read more about some of these noteworthy Virginians!
eCYBERMISSION Competition
This is a web-based STEM competition for students in grades 6-9. Each team needs 2-4 students, an adult Team Advisor, and a community problem to explore or try to solve. Read more about the competition and deadlines today!
Aspire to Ascend Webinar Series
In the Aspire to Ascend series, VASCD will explore multiple pathways to educational leadership. This virtual session will explore the why-how-what of Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching, showcase our panelists by sharing their stories and journeys, and then allow time for Q & A with the participants. See VASCD for more information and join your peers for the upcoming webinars on October 12, 19, and 26.
NASA’s Commercial Crew 2023 Artwork Contest
Now through October 27, children ages 4 to 12 years old can submit artwork in four space-related themes. Winning artwork will be selected from three age groups per theme, and first, second, and third place selections will be used to create an out-of-this-world calendar for 2023!
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, Instructors, and Support:
9/22 at 5:00 p.m.: Canvas for Littles
9/23 at 12:00 p.m.: Elementary Dashboard for Teachers
9/26 at 5:00 p.m.: Course Communication Tools
9/28 at 3:30 p.m.: Family Engagement & Support in Canvas - Family Conferences (Register for this webinar)
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Practical Assessment in Your Classroom-November 2
Building on an understanding of foundational assessment principles, this one-day, interactive workshop for teachers in grades 5-12 will explore the ins and outs of assessment that is classroom-situated and therefore teacher-directed. Participants will dive into the roles of assessment, evaluation, and grading and clarify their purpose, uses, users, and consequences. Find out more information from the William & Mary School of Education or register today.
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Work-Based Learning Reporting and Coding-Nov. 15
The VA Work-Based Learning Collaboration Group and Virginia Ed Strategies invites WBL coordinators, CTE and instructional directors to register for the Zoom session on Work-Based Learning, Reporting and Coding with Joseph Ryder, VDOE. This session will cover the relationship between WBL and the College, Career and Civic Readiness Indicator reporting through the Master Schedule Collection. The WBL Collaboration group is a network of leaders who are committed to collaboration, success, and growing Virginia's talent pipeline. Email danielle.meyer@lcps.org if interested in connecting with this group.
2022 VASCD Annual Conference
The Conference brings together educators from across the Commonwealth to learn, teach, lead, and connect! This year’s conference will be held at The Williamsburg Lodge. The pre-conference will be on November 29 and the annual conference will be held November 30 – December 1. For more information about registration and costs see VASCD.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Program
This recognition will be given to teachers for secondary mathematics and secondary science. Computer science applications will be reviewed as part of the mathematics category, and engineering applications will be reviewed as part of the science category. Superintendent Memo 194-22 has all the details including the process, online nomination form link, and due dates. Nominations may be made by students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Teachers may also self-nominate. Best of luck educators!
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K-12 SOL Institutes in English Language Arts-Registration is OPEN!
K-12 SOL Conferences in English Language Arts utilize a train-the-trainer model featuring demonstrations by classroom practitioners, reading specialists, school and division administrators, higher education partners, the Virginia Literacy Partnerships Office (PALS), and the VDOE Office of Student Assessment. Presenters will provide professional development that focuses on continued implementation of engaging instruction that aligns to the 2017 Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework. Elementary and secondary specific sessions will be held. Register today!
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United States Vietnam War Commemoration Educational Resources The U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration, staffed with professional historians and educators, provides a collection of educational resources that cover a variety of topics around the history of the Vietnam War. For example, the site includes artifacts, videos, maps, posters, and a Teacher Toolkit. The Teacher Toolkit provides websites, activities, books and materials that can enhance course content, enable accessibility to middle and high school students at varied reading levels, stimulate student engagement and critical thinking skills.
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VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Education and Leadership Graduate Programs
Join Radford University School of Teacher Education and Leadership at 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month this fall for a virtual information session. Graduate Program Coordinators will be in breakout rooms to discuss the programs.
Online M.Ed. in Reading, Literacy and Learning Info Session-October 5 Earn your master’s or the reading endorsement fully online from Longwood University. Fine out more information for teachers in the Colonial Heights area who are interested in our online Reading, Literacy, & Learning M.Ed. Email parliertm@longwood.edu for details.
Sea Air and Land Challenge
This STEM initiative involves teams of high school students that learn about the engineering process through the design and build of a robotic system. The systems are then used to compete in challenges relevant to the Department of Defense which mimic missions encountered by the military, national security agencies and first responders. This one semester program can be used in or outside the classroom and no-cost curriculum is available. Registration is September 2022 through January 2023 on a first come first serve basis.
Mathematics Specialist Leader K-8 MeD Program-October 6
The College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University invites you to join them virtually to learn more about our complete online Mathematics Specialist Leader K-8 MEd program. This 30-credit program includes all required coursework for state endorsement as a K-8 mathematics specialist. Full-time educators may qualify for an additional VA Educator Tuition Discount.
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