Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program
VKRP offers annual in-person and virtual training options for division-designated VKRP Trainers to learn the VKRP Assessment System and prepare teachers and leaders for VKRP administration. School divisions may select one or more educators to serve as their “in-house” VKRP Trainer. Training for the Kindergarten and Pre-K screeners may require different audiences. Register for Summer/Fall Train the Trainer today. If you have questions, contact VKRP at vkrp@virginia.edu or 866-301-8278.
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 VDOE Fine Arts offerings (Google Doc) to find out more information today!
Legislative Updates
VDOE has published a legislative update regarding legislation affecting education passed by the 2024 General Assembly that has become law. This video presentation (PDF slides) covers many of these new laws. To further assist you with understanding these laws, VDOE has prepared summaries that explain how they affect school divisions, teachers, leaders, students, and parents.
Virginia’s Learning Loss Recovery Efforts Recognized in National Report
The Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University and The Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University have highlighted Virginia’s efforts in addressing learning loss recovery and expanding tutoring programs throughout the Commonwealth. The national report released highlights Virginia’s focused, evidence-based academic recovery efforts, specifically the Commonwealth’s expansive high-intensity academic tutoring programs. Learn more about Virginia's learning loss recovery efforts and the report from VDOE!
NAELPA Quarter 3 Webinar
The NAELP webinar will be held on August 6 at 4p.m. with the theme Linguistic Goal Setting: Strong Starts lead to Stronger Finishes. Featured panelists include Holly Sawyer, Chesapeake Public Schools, Dr. Ryan Rumpf Kansas City Public Schools, and Dr. Malki Williams, Aldine ISD. Register today!
ASM Materials Camp for Teachers
The American Society for Metals is offering several free virtual and in-person workshops that are designed to introduce teachers to methods that make math and core science principles more enticing and relevant to their middle and high school students. The in-person camp will be held in Virginia Beach July 22-26 with free lodging provided. See ASM for several virtual offerings.
LEGO Education Professional Development Webinar-July 24
Learn how LEGO Education's robust professional development resources can enhance STEAM and computer science instruction. Discover strategies to integrate hands-on learning with LEGO solutions, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in students. Participants can learn how to build capacity and confidence in teaching STEAM and CS while having fun!
ALL In with Lexia
Lexia is a partner with VDOE in helping fulfill the Commonwealth’s priority to accelerate literacy growth for students in grades 3-8 through the ALL In Tutoring Initiative and the Learning Acceleration Grant. Resources include:
-Updated Core5 or PowerUp professional learning session are available.
-Review Lexia information sessions with families to support your school community.
-Resources are available for support with rostering or the VATutoring code.
Teach-a-LCTL Resource Guides
The National Less Commonly Taught Languages Resource Center prepared a guide that combines scholarship on community language education, Heritage Language learners, and literacies-based approaches to language learning. The guide contains sample lesson plans on five themes: music; sports and movement; clothing; expressions and emotions; and food. The Guides provide additional educational and organizational resources. Learn more and access the Teach-a-LCTL Resource Guide.
Classroom-to-Classroom Virtual Exchange
Upcoming free training for teachers starts in late July for the 2024-2025 school year. Classes are paired based on class time and desired language for participation (Spanish only, English only, or a combination) so the exchange with Mexico or Colombia can take place during the school day. The training prepares teachers to lead the live discussions about the content and to navigate a virtual exchange. Support and resources, except internet and student devices, will be provided.
2024 VATESOL Conference
Registration is now open and the Conference theme is The Future of Multilingual Education: Innovative Approaches for Supporting Multiliteracies. Attendees can build partnerships for language, content, and community. Join your peers at the Richmond Downtown Marriott on Sept. 27-28.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Provisional Pathway for Special Education
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Center for Teaching Excellence offers a Provisional Pathway for Special Education: General Curriculum K-12 Teaching Licensure. The coursework is discounted and available online to provisionally licensed teachers in Virginia. The survey course is now open for registration seven (7) times per year so school divisions can move their teachers into a fully aligned pathway to full licensure throughout the school year. Fall registration is open until Sept. 9 and running from Sept. 16 -Dec. 6. All courses are completed on a non-degree seeking basis and receive three undergraduate college credit hours.
Elementary Education PreK-6 Online Programs
Averett University is now accepting Fall 2024 applications for our new M.Ed. PreK-6 program. All courses are asynchronous! A Virtual information session on our M.Ed. PreK-6 initial licensure, provisional licensure, and endorsement programs will take place on Tuesday, July 30, at 4 pm.
PK-8 Mathematics Specialist Program
Old Dominion University is recruiting for the online PK-8 Mathematics Specialist Program. Candidates are licensed teachers with three or more years of successful mathematics teaching interested in deepening their math understanding. There are two options: MSED option (30 credits); or a Post B.A. Endorsement non-degree option (21 credits). Space is limited so apply today.
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