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VLA Webinar About the Statewide Training Opportunity for Reading Specialists
The Virginia Literacy Act passed by the Virginia Legislature in 2022, seeks to improve
K-3 literacy outcomes for all students in the Commonwealth. As part of this legislation, all
reading specialists are required to receive training in evidence-based literacy instruction and
science-based reading research. VDOE and Virginia Literacy Partnerships will host a webinar on March 29 at noon. to review information about the training and the role of reading specialists. See Superintendent's Memo 049-23 for details and the registration link.
Virginia Holocaust Museum Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute
The Virginia Holocaust Museum and Longwood University work together each summer to offer professional development for middle and high school educators. A two and a half day workshop will be offered twice this summer, once from June 26-28 and the second from July 17-19, at the museum in Richmond. Earn up to 45 recertification points. Contact Megan Ferenczy, Director of Education for more details or register by May 19.
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. The upcoming hour-long sessions are appropriate for Division and School Leaders, Statewide LMS Admin, Instructors, and Support. Sessions: 3/23 at 10:00 a.m.: Integrating Google and Canvas; 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.: Training Services Portal First Look; 3/27 at 5:30 p.m.: Assignments; 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.: Canvas for Performance-Based Teaching; 3/29 at 8:30 a.m.: Gradebook and SpeedGrader
Journey into Teaching Academy
The VDOE Department of Special Education and Student Services is announcing its fifth cohort of the Journey into Teaching Academy. The Academy is a yearlong professional development initiative for teachers completing their second year of teaching by the end of the 2022-2023 school year and entering their third year of teaching during the 2023-2024 SY as a provisionally licensed special education teacher. Completed applications are due to the VDOE by April 1. For more information about this initiative and the application process, please see Superintendent's Memo 039-23.
Blue Skies Blended Learning Workshops
Presented in partnership with Instructure, the Blue Skies Blended Learning series features 16 free online workshops designed specifically for K–12 instructors, leaders, and support personnel at Virginia public schools and divisions. Participants will learn how to incorporate blended learning methods into their professional practice and leverage the VVA Statewide LMS (Canvas LMS) in face-to-face instruction. Register now for one or more workshops or contact Steven Sproles, Professional Learning Coordinator, with questions.
Summer Literacy Institute- July 13-14
Longwood's Summer Literacy Institute, with a focus on critical thinking and reading. Award winning authors Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Terry Catasús Jennings will be speaking this summer in Farmville. In addition, a variety of literacy related concurrent sessions are offered. Earn professional development credits or graduate credits. Gain new ideas for teaching or even explore your inner writer through some amazing authors. For more information or to register, visit the SLI website.
K-12 Learning Recovery Grants
Virginia parents will soon be able to apply for K-12 Learning Recovery grants to access educational services their children need to address the impact of the pandemic on their academic progress and well-being. Parents will access the K-12 Learning Recovery grant application through a secure online portal, now under development, and select a vetted, pre-approved tutoring service or other qualifying service provider. Find out more from VDOE!
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
ASTL in Physical Education
George Mason University's Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) physical education concentration allows current physical education teachers to increase their content knowledge so that they can deliver an engaging, cutting-edge curriculum to their students. The program is 100% online. Contact Dr. Dominique Banville to learn more!
Blended Learning Master Degree Opportunity
Are you a provisionally licensed teacher? Complete coursework for your postgraduate professional license in Special Education, Middle grades, Elementary, or Secondary/PK12 licensure areas and earn your master’s degree while in your current position with our blend of evening, online, summer, and 8-week courses at the University of Mary Washington. Please contact Dr. Jane Huffman for more information.
Online M.Ed. or Endorsement only in Reading, Literacy and Learning
Earn your master’s and reading endorsement, or just the reading endorsement if you already hold a master’s, in our fully online courses. Collaborate with a cohort of teachers and share your new skills directly with students. Longwood University is holding a virtual info session on March 30 at 5 p.m. for teachers who are interested in our online Reading, Literacy, & Learning M.Ed. or endorsement programs. Register for the interest meeting here to receive the Zoom link.
Career Switcher Opportunity-March 30
Join Regent University on March 30 at 6 p.m. to learn more about our Career Switcher Summer Intensive program with Dr. Wighting and licensure support team. This will be a time for participants to learn more about the School of Education, what to expect in the program, and how to streamline the admissions process. Register to learn more and participate in the Q & A session.
Pathways to Teaching Career Switcher Opportunity-April 5
VCU's Pathways to Teaching program is designed for career switchers interested in serving in the field of education. An information session about this program is coming up soon. Join us virtually on April 5, 6-7 p.m. to learn more about this program.
Advanced Literacy Learning Opportunities
Interested in strengthening your literacy teaching or becoming a reading specialist? Already a literacy leader and want to advance your skills in coaching? The Literacy Program at George Mason University offers hybrid and fully online master’s and graduate certificate options. Register for a monthly online information session or contact Dr. Jennifer Hathaway to learn more.
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