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Nominations K-12 Mathematics Textbook Review Committee Members
VDOE is seeking nominations from division superintendents for individuals who are qualified and available to serve on committees to review K-12 mathematics textbooks beginning in November 2023. Nominees should be teachers, mathematics specialists, or curriculum supervisors who have expertise with the content areas and the standards. Selected members will be asked to review the submitted textbooks and submit correlation worksheets to VDOE for final review of all submitted materials. All individuals who wish to serve on one of the review committees must submit an application through the Web-based process, Instruction Committee Application Processing System (ICAPS). The completed application requires a professional reference and division approval and are due by November 2. Contact vdoe.mathematics@doe.virginia.gov with questions.
2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Nomination Process for HS Seniors in CTE
School divisions are invited to nominate an outstanding senior CTE student for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The Criteria for Candidate Identification and Nomination provides detailed information and the categories that will be used by the Commission on Presidential Scholars selection committee. The 2024 CTE U.S. Presidential Scholars Nomination Form, and strong, relevant supporting documents must be submitted in one folder for each nominee through the VDOE’s secure Single Sign-on Web Systems (SSWS) drop box to the attention of Judith Sams. All nominations must be received no later than October 26, 2023. See Superintendent Newsletter #2023-15 Virginia Education updated 12 October 2023 for the details.
Seeking Nominations for High School Seniors for the 2024 Presidential Scholars Program
Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. Principals will submit the VDOE Student Nomination Form to the Division Superintendent or Designee for submission of the form to a designated Regional Superintendent. Each Superintendent’s Region may select one female and one male student candidate (Region 4 may submit two female and two male student candidates due to the large student population). Regional nominations must be submitted through the Virginia Department of Education secure Single Sign-on for Web Systems (SSWS) drop box to the attention of Judith Sams. See Superintendent Newsletter #2023-15 Virginia Education updated 12 October 2023 the details.
New 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
The 2023 Mathematics SOL are posted on the VDOE website. The document includes an Appendix, which provides additional information regarding the mathematical process goals for students, instructional technology, computational fluency, algebraic thinking and readiness, data and data analysis, and formal mathematics vocabulary.
New Resources to Support the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
These new resources have been posted on the VDOE webpage. They include: 1) The 2023 Mathematics SOL - Overview of Revisions documents are now posted on the 2023 Mathematics SOL webpage. These documents are available for each grade level or course in Word and PDF formats and provide a comparison of the 2016 Mathematics SOL to the 2023 Mathematics SOL; and 2) Narrated PowerPoint presentations of the 2023 Overview of Revisions are available for grades K - 8, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. These presentations highlight changes and revisions in the 2016 standards that resulted in the approved 2023 Mathematics SOL.
STEM Briefs Added to GoOpenVA
The VDOE Elementary STEM Group in #goopenva provides a platform for sharing lessons and resources to support elementary STEM education, including the newly developed VDOE STEM Briefs! STEM Briefs are instructional supports that are explicitly aligned to the mathematics, computer science, and science standards and are intended to support teachers in making these disciplines visible to students when engaging in engineering design activities and challenges. STEM Briefs were created by elementary teachers in Virginia with the support of VDOE.
2023 National Red Ribbon Contest
Deadline to enter the 2023 Red Ribbon Contest is Nov. 1! Red Ribbon with this year’s theme: “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.” Visit the Red Ribbon Photo Contest webpage for more information and support healthy and drug free kids!
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. Click the Help button found on the lower-left of the screen and select Training Services Portal. Select the Live Training Calendar to register. Upcoming 4 p.m. sessions include:
10/19: Course Communication Tools
10/20: Outcomes and Rubrics for Instructors
10/23: Home Pages
10/24: Integrating Canvas and Google
10/25: Templates and Blueprints for Canvas Admins
Free Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Workshop Series on African and African American History This free professional development series is designed to equip elementary, middle, and high school teachers with resources for the classroom and an enhanced understanding of the significant role Black people have played in the formation of the United States. Sessions support several new and existing Virginia History and Social Science SOLs. These interactive workshops will be held virtually at 7 p.m. on select dates from October through February by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and The Mariners’ Museum.
Dyslexia Symposium -October 28
All welcome to the Dyslexia Symposium at VCU School of Business from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participants have the option to either attend the in-person event or participate virtually. There is a nominal registration fee and VCU students attend at no charge. Find out more information today!
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Young Writers Competition
Longwood University is holding a young writers competition for high school students in Virginia. The 2023-2024 contest theme is Taking Action. Students in the 9th-12th grades are invited to enter by submitting to one of the following categories: poetry, fiction, or nonfiction. Submissions will be accepted from February 1 to March 1, 2024. Find out more information, including details on submission, awards, and recognition today!
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Workshop Opportunity: Support for the 2022 VDOE Teacher Evaluation System
Join Learning Forward Virginia and Stronge & Associates to learn more about how to support the implementation of the revised VDOE Teacher Evaluation System. Workshop topics include: Teacher Performance Evaluation System for Evaluators, Making Summative Decisions/Inter-rater Reliability, and Formative Feedback to Support Teacher Growth. Sign up for all sessions and receive a discount or sign up for each session a la carte! Visit Learning Forward VA for more information or register today!
Bring the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts into your Classroom!
Join the VMFA for free videoconferences in the galleries with a museum educator, who will invite students in grades 3-12, to make personal connections with objects and expand their understanding of topics being explored in the classroom. Sessions are approximately 50 minutes and designed to help students hone creative, critical, and reflective thinking skills as they engage with and interpret works of art. Most sessions can be customized to include art from any one of the VMFA's collections. To learn more or request a session, visit VMFA.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
School Counseling Track
Choose from a track in Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling with an opportunity to gain your LPC. Longwood University's School Counseling track fulfills the VDOE licensure regulations for school counselors. This is a 60-credit in-person program that can be completed full-time or part-time and includes hybrid, weekend and evening courses. With a focus on social justice and multicultural perspectives, you’ll have practical experiences to help you excel in any counseling setting. Email Dr. Marsha Rutledge, Program Director, to learn more about the Longwood University’s Master of Science in Counselor Education
Administration and Supervision Program
The Administration and Supervision program at the University of Virginia is currently accepting applications for two programs. First is for those wishing to pursue an M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision for Spring and Summer, 2024. The virtual information session is October 19 at 6 p.m. or contact Dr. Jaime Stacy with questions. Second, UVA is offering an Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision. This hybrid program holds classes online and alternating in-person in Charlottesville and Northern Virginia once a month. The information session will be held on October 19 at 5 p.m.
Prospective Student Day
William and Mary School of Education is hosting a Day for Prospective Students on October 20 from 3-6 p.m. Learn more about our programs we have designed for working professionals (Master’s, Certificate, and Doctoral Programs). Register or email with questions.
Educational Leadership Program Information Sessions
Virginia Tech’s Educational Leadership (M.A. Ed./Ed.S./Ed.D/Ph.D.) programs are designed to fit the needs of working professionals with fully on-line and hybrid courses that balances modern academic theory with a focus on practical application. Virginia educators may be eligible for a 25% tuition discount. Join our information sessions (in-person or online). October 25 in Richmond and November 13 in Roanoke. Register or email Dr. Jodie Brinkmann for more information.
2024 Online M.Ed. and Endorsement Program Information Sessions
Averett University is accepting Spring and Summer 2024 applications for Online M.Ed. and Endorsement programs. Virtual information sessions on all programs will take place on November 9 at 4 p.m. and December 5 at 5 p.m. Email questions to Dr. Leslie Kapuchuck, M.Ed. Program Director.
Online Teacher 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.
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