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2024-2025 Academy for New Directors of Special Education
If your school division has employed a new special education director, please complete the Registration for the 2024-2025 Academy for New Directors of Special Education by June 30. A new Director of Special Education is defined as one who is new to the position and has not been a special education director in another local school division or was new after last year’s Academy.
New Mathematics Resources Released
The new VDOE Mathematics Instructional Guides include three sections: Understanding the Standard, Skills in Practice, and Concepts and Connections. A Mathematics Instructional Guide FAQ Document (Word | PDF) has been developed to provide information about the purpose, structure, intended audience, and use of the Guides. A supplement to the Mathematics Instructional Guides, the Concepts and Connections Articulation Guide (Word | PDF) provides support in identifying concepts aligned Standards that articulate across grade levels or courses.
International Partnerships with Schools in France
Our partners at the Académie de Reims in France are seeking Virginia schools to participate in shared student projects. The details of the project would be designed by the two collaborating schools on a topic of mutual interest. Interested schools can submit a profile detailing their interests for pairing with a school in our partner region in France. Current interest areas from our partner schools for the coming school year include history, traditions, biology, arts, math, geography, and more. For additional information, contact Dr. Lisa Harris, VDOE World Languages Coordinator.
New English Resources Released
The first wave of supports for the 2024 English Standards of Learning have been posted. Understanding the Standards documents, Overview of Revisions narrated PowerPoints, Grade Band Side-by-Sides, and Progression charts are available. Reference the 2024 English Standards of Learning and VDOE Literacy Updates webpages for more details. Division leaders should work with English leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers to help plan for the implementation of the new Standards in 2024-2025.
Multisensory Structured Literacy Training- July 15-19
In order to continue support of local school divisions with their implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA), the VDOE is seeking K-8 special education teachers, general education teachers, literacy interventionists, and reading specialists who work directly with students with disabilities for more than 50 percent of the school day to participate in a Multisensory Structured Language Instruction Training. This professional development is based on the Orton-Gillingham instructional approach, which is direct and systematic to teaching language structure for reading remediation. Complete the Teacher Application by July 5. A recommendation from the applicant’s principal, written on school letterhead is required, and must be attached to the Teacher Application. Information will be sent to selected participants via email within ten days from the due date. Send questions to Christine Mooney, Specialized Reading and Dyslexia Specialist, or call 804-750-8656.
VDOE Educator Talent Pool Recommendations-Due July 10
As part of VDOE’s ongoing efforts to elevate the great work of Virginia educators, the Department annually seeks recommendations from school leaders of distinguished teachers, principals, and specialists to maintain on file. These recommendations provide VDOE with the opportunity to elevate educators for membership on advisory committees, boards, and task forces, as well as candidates for recognition programs. Leaders are encouraged to learn more or submit their candidates by July 10.
Summer 2024 Webinars for Fine Arts Teachers and Instructional Leaders
VDOE Fine Arts staff will host Summer 2024 VDOE Fine Arts Webinars to support new and veteran teachers in gaining foundational concepts and resources to plan standards-aligned instruction in the 2024-2025 school year. The most up-to-date resources and information will be shared for planning and leading instruction in the new school year. Webinars support both new and returning fine arts educators and leaders and begin July 30. 2024 See the Google Docs: Summer VDOE Fine Arts Professional Learning Opportunities.docx
Call for Proposals: PreK-12 School Innovation Planning Grant
Individual school divisions or consortia school divisions are eligible to submit proposals meeting the intent of the grant. Proposals may target one or more schools in each participating school division. The 2024 Appropriation Act has provided funding for up to five competitive planning grants to be awarded in fiscal year 2025, each not to exceed $50,000. Full details about this year’s application process and submission details can be found in the PreK-12 School Innovation Grant Call for Proposals. Interested applicants must apply by 4 p.m. on July 16.
Nominations for 2024-2025 CTE Curriculum Review Committees
The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is accepting nominations for the 2024-2025 CTE curriculum review committees. School divisions may nominate a CTE teacher for any of the 39 committees, as outlined in the CTE Review/Development Committee Schedule. Approximately 12 applicants will be selected by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to serve on each committee. All nominees who wish to serve on a committee must complete the web-based application using the CTE Application Processing System. More information is available from Article 2024-22-193.
WIDA Self-paced Educator Workshops
Now until August 31, participant in free WIDA self-paced e-workshops for educators. The workshops include several engaging topics such as: Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics, Engaging Multilingual Learners in Science, Making Language Visible in the Classroom, Newcomers: Promoting Success through Strengthening Practice, Reading Comprehension Across Content Areas with Multilingual Learners, The WIDA ELD Standards Framework and more! To get access to the WIDA Secure Portal reach out to your Division Testing Coordinator (DDOT).
SURN’s Summer Institute for Professional Learning -July 29 – August 1
Choose from various offerings for teachers and school leaders, including SPED-focused and teacher collaboration-focused sessions. Register on the SURN website.
Teacher Residency Partnership Opportunity
The Office of Apprenticeships is accepting proposals for a teacher residency partnership. This is between university teacher preparation programs and hard-to-staff school divisions to help improve teacher candidate training and retention for hard-to-staff schools. The grants will support a site-specific residency model for planning, development, and implementation of the program. Details available at Teacher Residency Programs Call for Proposals. Apply by 4 p.m. on August 1.
VASTA Stringspiration
The Virginia String Teachers Association will be holding the second annual Summer Stringspiration. It will be held on August 3 at Cox High School in Virginia Beach from 9:30 a.m.-5:30p.m. Register or email Angela Ammerman for more information.
Virginia Children's Engineering STEM Institute
This regional offering will be held on September 21 at King's Fork Middle School, Suffolk. Teachers and administrators will have the opportunity for networking and learn more about STEM in breakout sessions. This is the first of several regional events. Join to learn more!
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Administration and Supervision Online Programs
Averett University is now accepting applications from those interested in pursuing an M.Ed. or Graduate Certificate in Administration and Supervision for Fall 2024. All courses are asynchronous! A virtual information session will be held on July 8, at 4 p.m. Contact Dr. Leslie Kapuchuck with questions.
TEDU 551: Foundations of Bilingual Education
This asynchronous course at VCU offers a comprehensive overview of bilingual education including creating an engaging, culturally-responsive learning environment, history and laws around bilingual education, and an analysis of how language relates to power dynamics. Register now for Fall 2024 as a non-degree seeking student.
Administration and Supervision Program
The University of Virginia is currently accepting applications for those wishing to pursue an M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision for Summer and Fall, 2024. This is a synchronous online program that meets one evening a week. Tuition discounts are available for Virginia Educators. Join one of the July information sessions to learn more about this program. Contact Dr. Jaime Stacy with questions about the program or coursework.
Leadership Endorsement
If you already have a Master’s degree, Longwood University’s Educational Leadership Endorsement courses could be the next step you take in your career. Choose a one-year or two-year course of study! Offered in a hybrid format, classes meet in person three times a semester and virtually two more sessions on Saturdays in a cohort location nearest to you. Contact leadership@longwood.edu for more information.
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