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ActiVAtED Learning Adventures
VDOE invites educators of all levels on a virtual summer road trip around the Commonwealth for ActiVAtED Learning Adventures, a new webinar series. The series will feature discussions with leading educators throughout Virginia about what gets them excited in using technology to inspire student engagement. The 12-episode season will launch new episodes every two weeks. Webinars will be part of the VVA Statewide Weekly Meetings held Tuesdays at 1 p.m. starting May 28. Register on Zoom for the ActiVAtED Learning Adventures Webinar Series.
STEM Content Workshop
The National Math + Science Initiative will host a STEM educator professional development training for 250 teachers and school leaders serving students in grades 3-12 from July 30 through August 1, at Bayside High School in Virginia Beach. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis to cover NMSI’s registration fee and related travel costs. If interested, please submit an interest form by May 30 at 5 p.m. Learn more from NMSI.
2024 TechKnowledgy Conference Call for Proposals
The VDOE Assistive Technology Network is planning the 2024 TechKnowledgy Conference which will be held November 18-20 in Harrisonburg. All interested persons are invited to submit proposals for 75-minute breakout sessions held on November 19. Proposals should seek to engage participants in activities to explore and share innovative strategies in assistive technology (AT) for students of all ages and disabilities. Proposals must be received by May 31s placeholder text.
Public Hearing on Revisions to the Standards of Accreditation
The Virginia Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed revisions to the Standards of Accreditation on June 4 at 4 p.m. This revision to the Standards of Accreditation focuses on changes to the accreditation process and the development of a school performance and support framework. Parents, educators, and interested citizens are invited to attend the session and comment. Interested individuals can register to attend and/or speak in the public hearing. Information on the revisions to the Standards of Accreditation can be found here.
SURN Leadership Conference - June 10-11
The annual leadership conference at William & Mary’s School of Education will feature educational researcher and author John Hattie. Additional speakers and concurrent session offerings will help leaders plan strategically for the upcoming year. Register today!
Student Ambassadors for Virginia's Environment
The SAVE Program is open for rising high school juniors and seniors for the 2024-2025 program year. Student ambassadors help reduce litter and increase awareness about litter, recycling, and beautification in their respective communities. The program builds a network for learning and collaboration and connects students from across Virginia to each other and fellow ambassadors in other states. Applications are due June 15.
SWVA Administrators Network Improvement Community Forum
Registration is open for the Forum on June 21 from 9-3 p.m. at Radford University’s Kyle Hall. The free workshop will focus on how to lead schools where teachers come, stay, and thrive. Outstanding teachers and leaders from the area will present their work at this event. School divisions are invited to bring a team of key leaders.
Biotech in a Box
The Fralin Life Sciences Institute at Virginia Tech is accepting applications for the Biotech in a Box loan program for the 2024-2025 school year. The loan program offers 5 different kits: DNA Biotechnology, Protein Electrophoresis, Column Chromatography, Introduction to Immunology, and Slime Mold Behavior. Four thermal cyclers are also available to borrow. The deadline for initial scheduling is July 12.
15th annual Brown Teacher Institute
Join Library of Virginia and guest speakers for this two-day Institute focused on research that explores Virginia’s Indigenous history. The Library’s exhibition, Indigenous Perspectives, highlights how the tribes remain a vital part of Virginia. Teachers will explore how to use primary sources to enhance student learning and discover new digital resources. Register for one of the institutes held in four of the eight Superintendent’s Regions. Preference will be given to attendees from Regions one, four, six and eight. Teachers must attend the entire institute to receive a PD certificate and stipend.
VDOE Survey
VDOE Department of Special Populations and its state-funded partners that implement the agency's priorities and initiatives are collecting information from relevant stakeholders about statewide needs to support struggling learners. Survey data will be used to determine priority and focus High-Leverage Practices for future professional development and training.
Building Quantum Into Your Classroom
George Mason University invites high school chemistry, physics, and computer science teachers to apply to a professional development program, Building Quantum Into Your Classroom. This hybrid, five-week summer program will have teachers working in teams to develop quantum material that can be incorporated into the classroom. The program starts in-person in Fairfax on June 27, followed by virtual weekly work, and concludes in-person on July 31. Applications are due on June 9. Accepted teachers will receive 50 professional development hours and a stipend.
Content Teaching Academies
Join VDOE at the Content Teaching Academies on June 24–27, at James Madison University. The Academies are designed to provide professional development to participating Virginia educators to enhance the outcomes of students with disabilities using high-quality instruction and to promote inclusive practices. For all public school participants, the VDOE will assume the cost of registration, meals, and double-occupancy lodging on JMU’s campus. School divisions are encouraged to cover travel expenses for participants as this cost is not assumed by VDOE. Register today!
CHOICE Online Interest Form
Virginia Ed Strategies is excited to announce the expansion of CHOICE to 600+ additional teachers statewide this summer! If you are a PreK-12 teacher providing classroom instruction in math, science, computer science, or career and technical education, then you may submit an online interest form as the first step in claiming funding for professional learning opportunities that you choose! Visit the CHOICE website to learn more and explore other opportunities.
SURN Professional Learning Opportunities
Join SURN this summer for online, asynchronous professional learning held June 24-July 27. Each is organized into five modules with opportunities to apply the learning to your own context. Register or learn more from SURN:
*Mentoring Novice Teachers: Learn actionable strategies for mentoring new teachers.
*Instructional Coaching: Develop your skills of what's required to effectively coach teachers.
*Teaching for the 5Cs: Explore Virginia’s 5 Cs and strategies to integrate them into instruction.
*Cultivating Student Engagement: Learn evidence-based practices for student engagement.
*Project Based Learning: Learn to create projects that support deeper learning for students.
*Meaningful Formative Assessment: Learn how to design, interpret, and use formative assessments.
*Multilingual Learners 101: Learn strategies for teaching students for whom English is a second or other language.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Two Leadership Program Opportunities
The University of Lynchburg is offering opportunities to earn a Masters of Education in PreK-12 Administration and Supervision (MEd) and a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies (EdD). Find out more about the MEd program which prepares students for certification as a Virginia school leader. The program includes relevant coursework, internship experiences and the state licensure exam. Find out more about the EdD interdisciplinary program that prepares candidates for a wide range of leadership roles. The rigorous coursework, practical experiences, and dissertation research blends both principles and theory of leadership with practice.
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