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United States Senate Youth Program Scholarships-Due September 29
VDOE will select two student delegates to represent Virginia in the 62nd Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Each delegate will receive a $10,000 scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for Washington Week March 2-9, 2024. Qualified public and private high school Juniors and Seniors may submit an application using the Online Student Application Portal. All completed applications must be submitted and timestamped by 11:59 p.m. on September 29, 2023. Additional resources are available on the VDOE website.
Nominations for the 2023 Standards of Learning Special Test Forms Review Committee
VDOE is accepting nominations through September 8, for participation in the 2023 SOL Special Test Forms Committee. This committee will be responsible for reviewing SOL test items on the braille and large-print test forms for students who are visually impaired. Committee nominees should be educators with expertise in the instruction of students with visual impairments and experience with the administration of braille and large-print test forms. This meeting will be held in-person in Richmond on October 24-26, 2023. All individuals who wish to serve on this committee, including those who have previously served, must submit an online application. For details about this opportunity, see the 2023 Special Test Forms Review Committee Information Document.
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 for your local school division. Then click on the Help button (lower-left of the screen). Once the Help options pop up, select Training Services Portal. The upcoming hour-long sessions are appropriate for Division and School Leaders, Statewide LMS Admin, Instructors, and Support.
-8/31 at 5:30 p.m.: Leveraging Modules
-9/1 at 11:30 a.m.: Managing Classic Quizzes
-9/5 at 2:30 p.m.: Accessibility
-9/6 at 10 a.m.: Assessment Tools for Admins
-9/7 at 1 p.m.: Canvas for Math & Science
Supporting Secondary English Learners Webinar Series
This interactive webinar series with Dr. Kate Kinsella is for secondary educators and leaders and will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on September 26, October 30, and November 15, 2023. In this VDOE webinar series, Dr. Kinsella will provide tools and supports for discourse, including productive student interactions, inclusive and accountable lesson discussions, attentive academic listening skills, and effective feedback contributions.
9/11 Resources and Materials
September 11th is recognized each year as Patriot Day to remember the lives lost at the World Trade Center, on Flight 93, and at the Pentagon. The Freedom Flag Foundation encourages schools to conduct flag raising ceremonies that include the recitation of the 10 symbolic elements of the Freedom Flag. All schools in the Commonwealth are encouraged to designate time during the week of September 11th for reflection and commemoration. See resources from the United States Department of Education and the Library of Congress.
GoOpenVA.org and the Poe Museum
Join VDOE and The Poe Museum for a spooky seminar! Learn ways to incorporate Edgar Allan Poe into your classroom this fall semester with The Poe Museum's educator resources! This webinar will highlight the Museum's cross-curricular guided reading and writing resources and ways you can use them with your students. Register in advance for the September 14, 3:30 p.m. meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This webinar will be recorded and posted to GoOpenVa.org.
Instructional Material Reviewers Needed
VDOE is seeking additional educators to serve on review teams in response to the high volume of applications from core, supplemental, and intervention literacy programs. Teachers, reading specialists, instructional coaches, administrators, division leaders, as well as retired educators are encouraged to apply. Reviewers will be trained to conduct curricular reviews using rubrics that align with the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA). Interested candidates may apply on the VLP website. To learn more about the review process and mandatory training, see the Reviewer Job Description.
What Really Works In Education Conference
This collaboration with W&M SURN, T/TAC, and 2TEACH is a two-day conference that offers strategies, tips, and practical techniques for high-leverage instructional practices. This workshop is designed for K-12 General & Special Education teachers, central office specialists, and school leaders. It will be held at William & Mary School of Education on October 10 and 11. For more details and to register, visit SURN.
CHOICE Opportunity
CHOICE is a USED-funded initiative administered by Virginia Ed Strategies that is providing high school math, science, computer science, and career and technical education teachers with funds to pay for self-selected professional learning. Those eligible and interested should complete the online CHOICE interest form today! Funds are available to cover the costs of substitutes, classroom materials, and other associated expenses. Read more about incentives for teachers and schools!
Free Asynchronous PD Courses for School Counselors
Virginia Career VIEW: Vital Information for Education and Work, has partnered with Virtual Virginia to offer three new FREE asynchronous professional learning courses. These courses are of particular interest to school counselors and will introduce educators to career resources and activities that they can use with their students. Upon successful completion of any of the New to View courses a certificate will be awarded worth five hours of professional learning. For more information/to enroll, click on one or more of the following links:
New to View: Virginia Career View Grades K-5 (2023-2024)
New to View: Virginia Career View Grades 6-8 (2023-2024)
New to View: Virginia Career View Grades 9-12 (2023-2024)
Questions? Please contact Steven Sproles, Virtual Virginia Professional Learning Coordinator.
2023 Agriculture in the Classroom Grant Application
This grant provides educators an opportunity to receive funding for a variety of creative projects that increase student understanding of the source of their food and fiber. Educators with an innovative idea to connect their students to agriculture using school gardens, STEM concepts, and/or unique agricultural experiences are encouraged to apply. Grants may be requested for up to $500. Applications are due by October 13.
StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition
This competition challenges teams of students to put their skills to the test in all-things space design. Open to students in grades 6-12, teams must solve orbit planning, satellite component, and launch vehicle selection scenarios presented in a series of online competition rounds. The last day to register is October 17. A registration fee of $200 is waived for Title I schools, all-girl teams, and JROTC, CAP, and USNSCC teams.
ExploraVision STEM Competition
ExploraVision is a science competition for K–12 students of all interest, skill, and ability levels from the National Science Teaching Association. The competition encourages students to combine their imaginations with the tools of science to create and explore a vision of a future technology. Competition categories include grades K-3, grade 4-6, grades 7-9, and grades 10-12. Projects must be submitted by January 31, 2024.
#AttendanceMattersVA
As we welcome everyone back for the new school year, it is essential that we focus on student attendance! Resources are available from VDOE, including a video from Dr. Lisa Coons, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and strategies from organizations to support an ongoing focus on attendance:
•Attendance Works: This site provides support for families with handouts for in-person in instruction in multiple languages.
•Early Grades Attendance: This resource supports local communication to families & communities on how much attendance impacts performance.
•Implementing A Successful Program: This site provides information to help with planning and implementing a successful breakfast program.
•Increasing Breakfast Participation at Middle and High Schools: This resource highlights the three Breakfast After the Bell models.
•School Breakfast Promotion Strategies: This resource highlights strategies to increase school breakfast participation.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Online Curriculum and Instruction Program
Fully online M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction program at the University of Virginia provides flexible opportunities for you to pursue graduate studies, licensure requirements, or professional development. No GRE scores are required and the degree can be completed in less than 2 years part-time. Choose one of the following areas of emphasis: ABA, Educational Innovation, ESL, Gifted Education, Instructional Technology, Literacy, Professional Studies, SEL, Social Foundations, and Special Education. RSVP to attend the virtual info session on September 7 at 7 p.m.
Online Programs Available
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.
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