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From Our Leadership
We are excited to reengage with you all through the Quality Quick Takes. Many of you may not know me yet, as I have only served in School Quality Leadership since August of 2023. I have worked in Virginia Public Schools for the past 22 years in settings ranging from urban to suburban to rural. My roles have included teaching high school mathematics, to being an instructional specialist and supervisor. I have supported elementary, middle, and high schools in school improvement efforts as well as leading a regional full time governor’s school. For the past three years I have served in Teaching and Learning at the Virginia Department of Education, before transitioning to school quality. I am excited to serve in this capacity as my years of preparation for this have led me to be support and growth focused for the needs of every child in Virginia.
Over the past several months, OSQ has worked to rethink, expand, and purposefully focus on how we support students, schools, and school divisions across the Commonwealth. Through a more holistic approach, school divisions and their schools will be empowered to build stronger supports for students to attend a more academically beneficial learning environment. You can learn more about this effort in the Virginia Support Framework section below.
As you will see in the Upcoming Offerings section, the Office will be engaging very intentionally to develop plans over the next few months. We are excited to begin engaging with divisions and schools as we all seek to provide the best learning experience for all our students.
Dr. Brendon Albon
Assistant Superintendent, School Quality Supports
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Upcoming Offerings
SAVE THE DATES! Please join us for these upcoming webinars! Each topic will have a morning and an afternoon session. Registration information will be coming soon.
* Division Needs Assessment and Support Plans: January 17, 2024, 9:00 am
* Division Needs Assessment and Support Plans: January 18, 2024, 1:00 pm
* School Needs Assessment and Support Plans: February 14, 2024, 9:00 am
* School Needs Assessment and Support Plans: February 15, 2024, 1:00 pm
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Virginia Support Framework
As Virginia raises expectations for student learning through state level initiatives, divisions are on the front lines providing school leaders and educators with the necessary resources and guidance to ensure every student receives an exceptional education. While divisions provide direct support to schools, there are divisions across Virginia that are also in need of . The Office of School Quality will work directly with school divisions to provide this support in the four critical domains identified in the Virginia Support Framework.
 Each of the following framework domains include suggested resources and/or relevant research. The links that follow are provided as references to support the work of division and school improvement teams.
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Academic Supports
Stay up to date on the latest information regarding the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA). Use the website below to stay current on Cycle II of the K-5 Review process.
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Professional Learning Support
This WestEd series includes eight modules and four supplemental videos. The resource collection is designed for facilitators of professional learning, such as coaches, principals, and teacher leaders. The modules are intended to prepare facilitators to support teachers in improving Tier 1 instruction.
Facilitating Improvement in Teacher Practice: Professional Learning Modules
School Climate Supports
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Subscribe to Quick Takes!
This communication is intended for school and division leadership throughout the Commonwealth. Quick Takes will now be published on a quarterly basis. not miss an edition of Quick Takes; sign up to join our mailing list.
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