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Approval of K-3 Core Curriculum and Deadline for Submitting Locally Created Literacy Resources
Superintendent's Memo 118-23 provides an update on the K-3 Core Curriculum approved by the Board of Education as per the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and a reminder for a July 1 deadline to submit locally created literacy curriculum.
Nominations for 2022-2023 Career and Technical Education Curriculum Review Committees
The VDOE Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is accepting nominations for the 2023- 2024 CTE curriculum review committees. School divisions may nominate a CTE teacher for any of the 48 committees. Approximately 12 applicants will be selected by the Superintendent of Public
Instruction to serve on each committee. All nominees who wish to serve on a committee must complete the web-based application. See Superintendent's Memo 117-23 for details.
Public Comment Forums for College Partnership Laboratory School Applications
The College Partnership Laboratory Schools Standing Committee received for first review college partnership laboratory schools applications from Southside Virginia Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University. In order to provide appropriate input from parents, teachers, and other interested parties and to obtain information to assist the Standing Committee in its evaluation of the lab school applications, the Standing Committee is seeking public comment on each application. See Superintendent's Memo 111-23 for details on how to give feedback.
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 from July 17-19, at the museum in Richmond. Earn up to 45 recertification points as you hear historian-led lectures and interact with museum resources. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, teachers will be reimbursed the registration fee and receive a stipend. Register today or contact Megan Ferenczy for more details.
Coaches, ITRTs, Admins: Build Your Own Instructional Playbook
Virtual Virginia, VDOE, and VSTE invite administrators, instructional coaches, and ITRTs from Virginia public schools and divisions to attend a new professional learning series! This series will guide participants in creating an “instructional playbook” to enhance the training they offer teachers locally. The free webinar series starts July 6. Find out more information or register today!
SURN Leadership Conference -June 20- 21
Join your peers for the SURN Leadership Conference held at the William & Mary School of Education. School division teams and individuals will have the opportunity to discuss topics with leading researchers, reflect on the prior school year, and plan strategically for the upcoming year. Keynotes from Michael Fullan, Vivian Hamilton, Carol Ann Tomlinson, and Chris Reina. Additional concurrent sessions will be available.
Creative Writing Professional Development at The Fralin Museum of Art
Join Fralin educators and UVA Creative Writing instructors on July 19 at 8:30 a.m. for a morning of observation and creative writing at the museum. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. This teacher program is free but registration is required.
K-12 School Innovation Planning (K12 SIP) Grant
Individual school divisions or consortia of school divisions are eligible to submit proposals meeting the intent of the RFP document. Proposals may target one or more schools in each participating school division. School divisions awarded planning grants must be prepared to implement their innovative reform models over two years beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Completed proposals must be received electronically by the VDOE no later than 4 p.m. on July 14.
Virginia Health and Physical Activity Institute
VDOE extends an invitation to all administrators and teachers to attend and be presenters at the Healthy Kids, Healthy Virginia 2023 Health and Physical Activity Institute, which will be held July 9-12, 2023, at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The primary objective of the initiative is to improve the quality of health and physical education instruction and provide support for implementing the Virginia Board of Education standards of learning for health and physical education, which enhance the wellness and educational performance of Virginia’s students. Read more today!
STEM Competition Team Grant Initiative
The purpose of the Grant Initiative is to increase awareness of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics among teachers and students through STEM-related, project-based, team-building activities. Grant applications are due before 4 p.m. on July 23. Sign your team up today-details are available from VDOE!
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
M.Ed. Online Information Sessions
University of Richmond offers two M.Ed. options that are designed to meet the needs of working educators: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Curriculum & Instruction. Our part-time graduate education programs offer a mix of in-person, online asynchronous, online synchronous and hybrid classes. We also offer a post-master’s graduate certificate option in educational leadership for those who already have master’s degree. Learn more by attending an upcoming online information session. Register online for your Zoom link: June 27 at 5:30 p.m. or July 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Teacher Education and Leadership Programs
Join Radford University School of Teacher Education and Leadership for a virtual information session about the following 100% online programs: Curriculum & Instruction (M.S.); Mathematics Education (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 pursuing master’s level work is available and some programs have grant funding opportunities.
Master of Science in Health and Physical Education
Increase your skills and open your career options with Longwood University’s fully online Health & Physical Education program where you’ll focus on current trends in health and physical education and effectively utilize field research. Focus on health education, physical education, adapted physical education or community health. Educator discounts available starting Fall 2023. Contact program director, Amanda Blaisdell to learn more!
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