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Fireside Chat with the First Lady of Virginia and Author and Researcher Dr. Jonathan Haidt
On the evening of September 19, the First Lady and Dr. Haidt will convene a fireside chat to discuss the findings of Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation. The event will be broadcast live to all participating schools. Please visit the Commonwealth Conversation on Restoring Childhood Through Common Sense Practices of Social Media and Cell Phones webpage to learn more and view the list of schools that are holding an event.
Applications are now being accepted for the Virginia RISE Award – Due October 7
VDOE, as part of its #ElevateEducatorsVA campaign, and in partnership with the Virginia Secretary of Education, is proud to announce that nominations are open for the 2025 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award. The RISE Award is intended to honor and promote classified school employees who provide exemplary service to students. Each school division may submit one candidate to be considered for this recognition. Submit your nominees using the VDOE Qualtrics online application for the Virginia RISE Awards by October 7, by 5 p.m. Additional information is available on the VDOE Educator Recognition website.
Nominations: 2026 Mary V. Bicouvaris Teacher of the Year Program - Due February 3
All public school divisions and accredited nonpublic schools are invited to participate in the2026 Mary V. Bicouvaris Virginia Teacher of the Year program and nominate one teacher for state-level recognition. Completed applications must be submitted by February 3 at 4 p.m. using the 2026 Teacher of the Year Application.
VDOE Journey Into Teaching Academy
VDOE Department of Special Populations is announcing its sixth cohort of the Journey into Teaching Academy. This professional development initiative is for grades K-12 teachers completing their second year of teaching by the end of the 2023-2024 school year (SY) and entering their third year of teaching during the 2024-2025 SY as a provisionally licensed special education teacher. Sessions will run in Richmond from September 2024 - May 2025 including Saturdays on 9/28, 10/12, 11/9, 1/101, 2/8, 3/8, and 4/12. Selected participants will receive a $1,000 stipend. A JITA Teacher Application and the Administrator’s Recommendation Form are required.
Generative AI in K-12 Classroom Workshops
VDOE in partnership with Germanna Community College, is offering free workshops across the Commonwealth to advance the use of Generative AI in K-12 classrooms. These sessions, titled “Introducing Generative AI to K-12 Teachers,” aim to revolutionize education by empowering educators with cutting-edge technology. Division leaders are encouraged to share this opportunity with K-12 content area and resource teachers, ITRTs, librarians, and other educators involved in technology integration. Attendees are expected to share their knowledge with colleagues to inform classroom, school, and division practices and policies. Registration is required.
ALL IN VA
Virginia students in Grades 3-8 showed some improvement in the Standards of Learning testing in Mathematics and English: Reading in the 2023-2024 school year. This year’s improvements followed the extensive work done by many Virginia educators on ALL In Virginia initiative initiated by Governor Youngkin to improve attendance, accelerate literacy, and prioritize learning in Virginia classrooms in grades 3-8. Additionally, after intense focus from school divisions, parents, and community members as part of ALL In, Virginia’s K-12 chronic absenteeism rate has decreased 16% since 2022-2023. There were 40,974 fewer students were chronically absent in 2023-2024 than in 2022-2023. Read more from VDOE!
VATE Conference
Join the Virginia Association of Teachers of English at their annual conference. The theme is "Unlocking Opportunities for All," in Harrisonburg, on October 18-19. Register today!
VMFA Newsletter
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) invites educators to subscribe for a new newsletter for educators. VMFA also offers numerous education resources on their website for educators of all disciplines.
VDOE: Emotional Literacy with Kimochis
Kimochis Mixed Bag of Feelings offers school-based mental health professionals a versatile tool that can be used in individual and/or group counseling and in classrooms. While this tool was originally designed for elementary-aged students, it can be used with middle and high school students as well. The training and materials are free for attendees! Join your peers on September 17 at Thomas Fulghum Conference Center, Midlothian VA and choose from either the morning session at 9-11:30 a.m., or afternoon session at 1-3:30 p.m. The informational flier contains additional details and registration link.
Virtual Virginia Statewide Meetings Every Tuesday at 1 p.m.
VVA invites all K–12 educators, administrators, and central office personnel from Virginia public schools and divisions to participate in our Statewide Meetings. Gain valuable and timely insights from VVA and VDOE. Connect and stay informed about the latest educational developments-registration is required. The team looks forward to seeing you there!
AANM Educator Workshop
Presented by the Arab American National Museum (AANM), a Smithsonian-affiliate, this free November 5 workshop will share with educators how to incorporate Arab American voices and perspectives in the classroom curriculum. Teachers will learn of a variety of free educational resources. Register for in-person or virtual attendance For questions, e-mail Dave Serio, Curator of Education.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Nominations
Nominations are open for K-6 and 7-12 teachers year-round for the PAEMST award. When the appropriate cycle opens for the nominee, they will receive an email notification from the PAEMST team letting them know they can start an application. Applications will open for grades 7-12 teachers in the fall of 2024 and grades K-6 in the fall of 2025.
Virginia Association of Science Teachers Awards and Mini-grants
VAST Recognition In Science Education awards recognize service to science education in the individual's school, school system, and the VAST district in which they work. The applicant does not need to be a VAST member. VAST also has several mini-grant offerings including a grant for Teaching, to Enhance Teaching of Chemistry, and the Shirley Sypolt Memorial Grant in Elementary Education. Deadline is September 30 for nominations and mini-grants.
Virginia Museum of History and Culture Civics Ambassador Corps
The VMHC is seeking middle school classroom teachers as civics ambassadors from each of Virginia’s Superintendent’s Regions. The Civics Ambassador Corps will help pilot and promote Civics Connects, a first-of-its kind program that supports the teaching of Virginia Standards for civics and economics in the middle grades. See VMHC for more details about the program and honorarium, and qualifications. For consideration, submit a résumé and letter of application or nomination to clegros@virginiahistory.org.
Writing with Multilingual Learners
A free two day in-person WIDA workshops designed for Virginia grade level teachers, English Language Development/Language Instruction Educational Program teachers, and instructional coaches will take place in Charlottesville. There are two options: Writing with Multilingual Learners in the Elementary Grades on September 23-24 or Writing with Multilingual Learners in the Secondary Grades on September 26-27. Participants will use the Teaching and Learning Cycle to design writing experiences that empower multilingual writers to produce successful academic writing and to communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Secondary Education Info Session
Join George Mason University's virtual Secondary Education (SEED) program information session on September 18 at 6 p.m. The SEED program offers undergraduate and graduate licensure pathways. Learn how to become licensed in secondary teaching or fulfill provisional licensure requirements. Endorsement areas: biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, English, history/social science, mathematics, and physics. Application fee waiver is available.
Master of Science in Counselor Education Virtual Interest Meetings
Learn from dedicated, doctoral-level instructors at Longwood University who bring a wide range of counseling experience to their students. Choose from tracks in Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling with an opportunity to gain your LPC. This program track fulfills the VDOE licensure regulations for school counselors. This is a 60-credit in-person program that can be completed full-time or part-time and includes hybrid, weekend and evening courses. Join for a Zoom meeting on September 19 or October 3, at 3:30 p.m. or email Dr. Marsha Rutledge, Program Director, for more information.
Elevate your Teaching Career
At Radford University, the Provisional to Professional Pathway program is designed specifically for provisionally licensed educators seeking to fulfill their professional studies requirements. In partnership with the Vinod Chachra IMPACT Lab, Radford offers master level courses in a fully online, self-paced, and competency-based format. Participants can transfer up to 12 credits from this program into the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction. Enrollment is open year-round at a discounted rate, so you can start advancing your career when you're ready.
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