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Learning Acceleration Tutoring Grants
Calling all teachers and retirees...Tutors and educational service providers are encouraged to register as vendors in the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grant program. Tutoring may be in-person, virtual or hybrid, and in one-on-one, small group or large-group settings. Tutors set their own schedules and rates and determine how many students they wish to serve. The $30 million program will provide $1,500 tutoring grants, in core content areas and world languages required to meet diploma requirements, to parents of school-age children. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants.
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AWS Programs
Inspire young learners with AWS Spark! These AWS programs provide computer science, cloud computing, data science, and design thinking experiences for summer school programs. This program is available at no cost to schools, teachers, or students! The VDOE is looking for teachers or ITRT's that want to innovate and pioneer this new technology and explore opportunities! Contact Dr. Susan Clair for more information.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The Commonwealth proudly celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and remembers the essential contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments that Asian American and Pacific Islanders have made to Virginia. Read the Governor's Proclamation observing this month!
Echoes and Reflections
Echoes and Reflections will offer two free online courses to help educators effectively and responsibly teach about antisemitism and the Holocaust with middle and high school students. Register for Examining and responding to Antisemitism in American Culture: May 8 - 23 and Examining the Holocaust and WWII: May 15 - June 12. Recertification hours and graduate credit available.
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Moton Museum Teacher Institute 2023
The Moton Museum and Longwood University are offering an exciting opportunity for middle and high school teachers to learn about civil rights while earning up to 60 recertification points. This free hybrid workshop includes two on-site days at the Moton Museum and two weeks to complete the online portion. Participants will engage with museum resources and learn from a number of guest facilitators.
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Field-based PD in Forest Ecology and Management
This is a two-day professional development event that is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Forestry and is open to all middle and high school science teachers. There are two face-to-face options available: Louisa County will be held on July 10-11 and Newport News will be held on July 26-27. Participants will receive a certificate for 14 hours of professional development. Find out more information or contact Ellen Powell for questions.
AWS GetIT
AWS GetIT is a fully funded education program and friendly competition designed to inspire 12-14 year old students, especially girls, to gain digital skills, learn more about technology, and feel empowered to explore STEM. The VDOE is looking for teachers or ITRT's that want to innovate and pioneer this new technology and explore opportunities! Contact Dr. Susan Clair for more information.
Advancing Rural Computer Science
This is a two-year professional development program that allows K-5 educators (teachers, ITRTs, and librarians) to become highly skilled in integrating the Virginia Computer Science SOLs into K-5 English, mathematics, science, and history and social science. Participants will complete the Code VA K-5 Coaches Academy and earn microcredentials in CS Integration that are being offered by ODU, a stipend, receive a free Chromebook, and their choice of a classroom set of CS instructional technology.
Aviation Teacher Grants
Virginia Department of Aviation Teachers Grant is open to all Virginia teachers in grades K-12. One teacher per school can receive up to $500 for teaching an aviation-themed lesson that enhances their students’ learning experiences. Past grants have been used for model planes and rockets, drones, field trips, and art supplies. Find out more information today!
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Benefits and Risks of AI Large Language Models in K12 Public Schools
VCU MERC is hosting a virtual seminar on May 30 at 4:00. The seminar will include an overview of the research brief, a panel discussion, and opportunities for participants to share experiences and perspectives on the topic. Participants will receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credit.
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Experience Works 2023: Pathways for the Future Online Registration Open
The CTE Experience Works 2023: Pathways for the Future professional development opportunity will be held June 28-29, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily. The targeted audience includes CTE Work-Based Learning coordinators, CTE teachers, administrators, school counselors, career coaches, and business and industry leaders. Online pre-registration is open. After your pre-registration is received, additional information regarding workshop registration will be forthcoming. See Superintendent’s Memo 056-23 for more information.
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CHOICE CoP Facilitators
Virginia Ed Strategies is currently seeking energetic, driven individuals to serve as CHOICE Community of Practice Facilitators. To be considered, candidates must have considerable knowledge and experience teaching HS math, science, computer science, or CTE courses in Virginia, supporting the growth of high school teachers, and effectively using both learning management systems and virtual meeting technologies. Review and if interested, apply by May 12.
Pathways for Authentic Teaching of Health Sciences
The School of Education and the College of Health Professions at VCU have received funding to support the PATHS Institute for middle and high school teachers. PATHS will engage teachers in June and July in thought-provoking discussions and activities that can be used in classrooms that explore various health professions, real-world tools and data. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis.
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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. Upcoming Sessions:
5/10 at 2:30 p.m. Course Settings and Sharing; 5/11 at 11:30 a.m. Classic Quiz Basics; 5/12 at 2:30 p.m. Assessment Tools for Admins; 5/15 at 1:00 p.m. Managing Classic Quizzes; 5/16 at 8:00 a.m.: Being an Everyday Admin
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VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
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Reading Specialist Endorsement Certificate
William & Mary offers a post-professional online certificate for teachers who currently hold a master’s degree but would like to add a reading specialist endorsement. It is a fully online 21-credit program, offered in 7-week terms over five semesters. Join a new cohort starting in July! Find out more information today. For questions, email denise.johnson@wm.edu.
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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
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Online Licensure and Professional Development Courses
Longwood offers a variety of courses for professional development this summer and fall. Available courses include Foundations of Education, Classroom and Behavior Management, Reading and Writing Instruction in the Content Areas, Human Growth and Development, and more! They are offered 100% online, at a discounted professional studies tuition rate over eight week terms.
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Creating Teams of Educators to Build the Literacy Skills of English Learners
Old Dominion University’s Creating Teams of Educators to Build the Literacy Skills of English Learners with and without Disabilities will provide professional development to prepare school teams of three to five teachers, administrators, and specialists in high-need school divisions to improve the assessment, identification, and literacy skill instruction for EL with and without disabilities. In-service participants will complete three courses starting Fall, 2023. For more information contact sjudge@odu.edu or swatson@odu.edu.
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