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Virginia Literacy Act Update
VDOE has released an extensive update on the Virginia Literacy Act. Read more from Article 2024-30-289 August Virginia Literacy Act Updates. Details are in the Professional Development section of the update.
Updates for Science Leaders
The VDOE Science program has instructional updates regarding the Standards of Learning and upcoming safety training. For more information, see:
Article 2024-30-286 Science Standards of Learning Review
Article 2024-30-296 Science Safety Training for Division Leaders webinar on August 14
New SOL Mathematics Test Blueprints Based on the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
The Virginia Board of Education adopted the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning in August 2023. Full implementation of the 2023 Mathematics Standards will occur in the 2024-25 school year. The assessments measuring the Standards will be administered for the first time in the spring 2025 test administration in grades 3 through 8 and end-of-course. To support preparation for implementation, the new mathematics test blueprints are available online on the VDOE Test Blueprints website. Contact Student_Assessment@doe.virginia.gov with any resource questions.
LFVA Coaching Academy: Igniting the Fundamental Skills of Coaching & Leadership
Learning Forward Virginia is hosting two days of powerful learning with Dr. Kim Richardson who is a Virginia educator and ICF professional certified coach. Ignite the leader in YOU with this people-centered approach to coaching and leadership! Specially designed materials are included as well as a certificate for 14 hours of professional learning and several meals. Learn more from LFVA about the Academy, costs, and speakers held at Renyolds Community College on October 17 & 18.
Fentanyl Education and Awareness Resources
The VDOE and the Virginia Department of Health worked collaboratively to develop information and resources for fentanyl education and awareness (HB 1473). The Fentanyl Awareness informational one-sheet was created through that partnership. School divisions should ensure that all 9-12 graders have this sheet within the first two weeks of the 2024-2025 school year. School divisions can choose distribution methods that best meet the needs of their students and families. Additionally, the webpage includes resources for educators on substance use prevention. Read more from VDOE.
Call for Proposals: VDOE-SCNP Conference Breakout Sessions- Due August 16
VDOE, Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs (VDOE-SCNP) will host the 2024 Virginia Farm to School and School Nutrition Programs Directors’ Conference at the Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg on October 29-30. VDOE-SCNP is now accepting proposals for conference breakout sessions. Details are included in SCNP Memo 2024-2025-09 available on the VDOE-SCNP website. Proposals must be submitted via email to Kiara.Christian@doe.virginia.gov by August 16.
High School Voter Registration
In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that requires all Virginia public high schools to provide to any enrolled student who is of voting age or otherwise eligible to register to vote access to Virginia voter registration information and applications, or access to the Virginia online voter registration system on a school-owned computing device, and the opportunity to complete such application during the normal course of the school day. VDOE history and social science program has an informational presentation to provide additional information for schools.
VDOE-SCNP Director’s Conference
The Virginia Farm to School and School Nutrition Programs Director’s Conference 2.5-day event is free and convenes school and community nutrition program operators, producers, distributors, nonprofit organizations, and stakeholders for program capacity building and networking sessions. All Virginia farm to school stakeholders are encouraged to attend the Farm to School Conference. The Directors’ Conference is open to school nutrition directors only. Look for a future director’s memo that will include registration details. Virginia Farm to School Conference questions, contact Bee Thorp, SCNP Lead Farm to School Specialist. Directors’ Conference questions, contact Kelly Shomo, SCNP Training, Program Improvement, and Grants Supervisor.
Family Engagement Summit
The 2024 National Family Engagement Summit will be held on October 9-11, in Savannah, Georgia. Choose to attend virtually or in-person to gain innovative strategies to enhance family engagement, build supportive community partnerships, and create inclusive learning environments. This conference features expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and inspiring keynote presenters, all designed to equip participants with practical strategies to engage families and support students' success. Learn more about the conference speakers, costs, and registration.
CSAAPT Fall Event
The Chesapeake Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers will be holding their Fall 2024 Meeting on October 19, at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News. All physics/science teachers and students may attend with no membership required. This semi-virtual meeting will be broadcast on Zoom so that people from afar, both presenters and attendees, can join in.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
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, 2025. This is a synchronous online program that meets one evening a week. Tuition discounts are available for Virginia educators. Sign up for one of the virtual information sessions in August and September. Contact Dr. Jaime Stacy with any questions.
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