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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. Teachers as 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. Read more today!
Licensure Summary Update
In response to the current processing delays in processing teacher license applications, the VDOE has developed several strategies that will immediately improve the current crisis. Read more about these important strategies outlined in Superintendent’s Memo 093-23.
Environmental Issues in Virginia Microcredential
The VDOE Science Team is excited to offer four asynchronous virtual professional development modules on science concepts and pedagogy needed to support classroom instruction of the 2018 Science Standards of Learning: Impact of Invasive Species on Virginia Ecosystems, Energy Use in Virginia, Climate Change and Impacts in Virginia, and Virginia's Forests: Ecology and Management. Teachers may enroll and complete any or all four modules anytime between June 1 and July 31, 2023. Those who complete all four modules will receive a microcredential from the VDOE. Modules will be offered again in the fall and spring. Contact Gregory MacDougall for more information.
Virginia TESOL Conference
The 2023 VATESOL Conference is in Richmond, Virginia! Stronger Together: Building Partnerships for Language, Content, and Community will be held on September 29 and 30 at the Richmond Marriott. Call for proposals open until June1.
Virginia Council on Economic Education Summer PD
The Virginia Council on Economic Education is hosting free summer professional development opportunities for Virginia educators. For more information and to register, visit VCEE.
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.
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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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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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Coming in August - Deeper Learning: Supporting Effective Science and EL Instruction
The VDOE will offer sustained, virtual professional development to teachers across Virginia to support effective science instruction and will include resources to support English Learner students. Four different topics will be offered in both the fall and the spring. The topics are Developing Science Literacy, Using the 5E Model with Science Instruction, Using Formative Assessment to Inform Instruction, and Discourse in the Science Classroom. Information about the PD and application process will be coming in August 2023. Contact Anne Petersen for information.
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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.
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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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VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Advanced Master’s Degree 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 dbanvill@gmu.edu to learn more.
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M.Ed. in K-12 Special Education General Curriculum
Regent University’s M.Ed. K-12 Special Education General Curriculum Licensure Program is designed for those seeking a K-12 Special Education teaching license. This online, 30-credit state-approved licensure program offers courses in 8-week sessions each semester. Find out more information or contact rachcop@regent.edu.
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Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism
Regent University’s Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism is a 12-credit-hour online certificate program ideal for individuals seeking knowledge to identify, assess, and instruct students with autism spectrum disorders. Find out more information or contact rachcop@regent.edu.
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