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In this Edition
- Upcoming webinar on High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) for fine arts instruction
- Resources for National Hispanic Heritage Month
- Upcoming webinars to provide overviews of Fine Arts Standards of Learning for each discipline
- Fall professional learning conference opportunities
- Resource page and recorded webinar: VDOE Fine Arts Resources and Links for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Information about the 2024 VDOE Fine Arts Steering Committee
- Save-the-Date for the 2024 VDOE Fine Arts Leadership Conference
- Important communication updates from VDOE
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Upcoming Webinar: Fine Arts High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
September 27, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
This webinar is for instructional leaders and educators interested in learning about resources for developing and curating High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) to support local standards-aligned arts curriculum. Register to attend.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Read the Proclamation from Governor Youngkin recognizing the month stating “citizens are encouraged to participate in activities designed to bring recognition, understanding, and appreciation to the significant contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans.” Visit the National Hispanic Heritage Month website hosted by the Library of Congress, or eMediaVA for resources and information.
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SOL Overview and Instructional Resources Webinars
Educators will receive an overview of the concepts covered in the Standards of Learning for the discipline listed as well as an update on instructional resources available to support educators. The session serves as informational for newer educators and as a refresher for veteran educators. An interactive Q&A session will follow the informational webinar. Advanced registration is required by clicking the title of the session below:
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Instrumental Music Standards of Learning and Instructional Resources for Orchestra: Monday, October 2, 2023, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Instrumental Music Standards of Learning and Instructional Resources for Band: Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Instrumental Music Standards of Learning and Instructional Resources for Guitar: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
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Theatre Arts Standards of Learning and Instructional Resources: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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Visual Arts Standards of Learning and Instructional Resources: Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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General Music Standards of Learning and Instructional Resources: Monday, October 16, 2023, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Dance Arts Standards of Learning and Instructional Resources: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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Secondary Choral Music Standards of Learning and Instructional Resources: Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Music Technology Standards of Learning and Instructional Resources: Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Links and Resources for the 2023-2024 School Year
The Fine Arts Links and Resources document contains need-to-knows and supports for instructional leaders and educators of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts programs. Instructional leaders are encouraged to share these resources with educators in their school and division. These resources were presented in the VDOE Fine Arts Update webinar in August 2023, which was recorded and is now available to view.
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Statewide Professional Learning Opportunities for Fine Arts Educators
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2024 VDOE Fine Art Steering Committees
Fine arts educators may apply to participate in the 2024 VDOE Fine Arts Steering Committees for Dance Arts, Music, Theatre Arts, or Visual Arts. From January to August 2024, members will participate in professional learning related to fine arts assessment to support the implementation of the 2020 Fine Arts Standards of Learning. In addition, members will develop, test, and produce assessment resources and sample assessments for the field.
Information and details will be available in Fall of 2023. If you are interested in being notified when additional details are available, please sign up for the Steering Committee Interest Email List. Those interested in learning more may also attend an interest meeting on November 29, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register here to attend. The interest meeting is optional. Applications will be due Sunday, December 3, 2023.
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2024 VDOE Fine Arts Leadership Conference
Save-the-Date: 2024 VDOE Fine Arts Leadership Conference
VDOE will host a leadership conference for division leaders of fine arts instruction or designated teacher leaders from each of Virginia’s 132 school divisions. The Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Longwood University. Additional details will be available in early 2024.
Invitation to serve on 2024 VDOE Fine Arts Leadership Conference Planning Committee
VDOE staff are looking for division leaders of fine arts instruction to assist in planning and leading the 2024 VDOE Fine Arts Leadership Conference. To learn more about this opportunity, please complete the Planning Committee Interest Form by November 26, 2023. Information will be sent to interested parties in December 2023.
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VDOE News to Share
A New Communication Medium from VDOE
The Virginia Education Update Newsletter, a weekly newsletter from Dr. Coons, Superintendent of Public Instruction, replaces the use of Superintendent’s Memos and Emails with a comprehensive communication in newsletter format. This new format will improve accessing and disseminating news from VDOE each week with increased efficiency. Check out the most recent editions of the Virginia Education Update Newsletter on the Virginia Education Update Newsletter Archive.
VDOE Telephone System Upgrade in September
The VDOE is committed to connecting with stakeholders and wishes to inform everyone that our telephone system is being upgraded to a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system. As a result, VDOE staff will be issued a new telephone number that they will begin using effective September 1, 2023.
New telephone numbers
- Fine Arts Coordinator: (804) 750-8673
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Music Specialist: (804) 750-8150
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Administration and Program Support: (804) 418-4738
The employee directory on the VDOE website will also be updated to reflect the new telephone numbers assigned to each staff member. The current legacy phone numbers will be active for several weeks before being disconnected, and each staff member’s greeting on the existing legacy voicemail system will be changed to include their new telephone number.
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Contact
The Fine Arts Program staff are in the Office of Humanities and Division of Teaching and Learning at the Virginia Department of Education.
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