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Journey into Teaching Academy
The VDOE Department of Special Populations is accepting applications for the 7th cohort of the Journey into Teaching Academy, a yearlong professional development program for provisionally licensed special education teachers entering their third year in 2025–2026. The program begins with a four-day, in-person workshop in Richmond from July 28–31, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., followed by additional Saturday sessions TBD. Participation is limited to 25 teachers, each eligible for a $2,000 stipend upon successful completion. For qualifications, requirements, and the application due May 22, contact Dwana Cooper, Coordinator of Specially Designed Instruction.
Content Teaching Academies
Join VDOE and its state-funded partners at the Content Teaching Academies on June 23-26, 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 education 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!
Share Your Voice: Phones in Focus Educator Survey
Educators across the Commonwealth are encouraged to share their thoughts in this national survey from Phones in Focus. This non-partisan research is led by the psychologist Angela Duckworth (University of Pennsylvania) and the economists Hunt Allcott and Matt Gentzkow (Stanford University) and is focused on providing evidence-based recommendations for school phone policies that optimally support academic learning, healthy social relationships, and emotional well-being. The Phones In Focus survey asks educators about their current and prior cell phone policies and enforcement. This data allows state and school division decision makers get a better understanding of school cell phone policies and their implementation across the Commonwealth.
Join VATLL/VCMS's "Math is Figureoutable"
Looking for high-quality summer professional development? Don't miss "Math is Figureoutable", a two-day learning event hosted by VATLL and VCMS on July 15 – 16 in Chesterfield. Featuring keynote speakers Pam Harris and Jennifer Lempp, along with sessions led by Virginia educators and mathematics leaders, this event offers powerful strategies to support mathematics teaching and learning across grade levels. Bring a team and collaborate with colleagues! Learn more today.
History and Social Science Professional Learning Webinars for Division Leaders and Teachers
This professional learning is designed to support the implementation of the instructional guides. Advance registration is required for the sessions specific to either division leaders or teachers. Learn more and register today.
Advanced Placement Participant Grants
These grants are available to AP teachers who are teaching one of the following courses in the 2025-2026 school year: AP African American Studies, AP Precalculus, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Seminar. Participant grants support the tuition cost of an in-person or virtual Advanced Placement Summer Institute in June, July, or August. Additional information on how to apply is available in this flyer.
Virtual Virginia’s Statewide Professional Learning Webinars
The free webinars will take place on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM, featuring expert educators discussing key topics in literacy, computer science integration, accessibility, and digital learning environments. For more details and to sign up, visit Virtual Virginia’s official website. Webinar Schedule:
May 20 – Accessibility in Action: Building Inclusive Digital Learning Environments-Brandy Sidlo, ODU
May 27 – Division Strategies for CS Standards Rollout with Nick Grzeda, Loudoun County PS
June 3, 10, 17 – ActiVAtED Learning Podcast Series:This three-part series will highlight conversations with educators sharing what inspires them about using technology to enhance student engagement.
Library of Virginia Brown Teacher Institute
Registration is now open for the 16th annual two-day Brown Teacher Institute hosted in four of the superintendent regions. The Institute will focus on research and projects that explore the history of Black Virginians in Richmond’s Jackson Ward district in support of the Library’s forthcoming exhibition, “House to Highway: Reclaiming a Community History.” The institute will offer tools, resources and content to aid educators in teaching this history in the classroom. Teachers will explore how to use primary sources to enhance student learning and discover new digital resources. Learn more or register today.
Zearn Math Summer Intensive Series
As part of ALL in Tutoring, all educators have access to Zearn’s Summer 2025 Math Intensive Series — a targeted 4–6 week sequence designed to build strong foundations in math for rising 1st–9th graders. Families can also access the Summer Intensive Series from home at no cost, along with free resources like lesson trackers and completion certificates to support and celebrate their student’s progress. Check it out today.
WIDA’s Self-Paced Workshop
Teaching Multilingual Learners Social Studies Through Multiple Perspectives takes a deep dive into literacy across multimodal text types, the integration of content and language learning and increased accessibility of materials using technology, inquiry and translanguaging practices. Learn more today!
VCEC Conference Call for Presenters- Due June 30
Virginia Children's Engineering Convention will be held on September 19-20 in Henrico at Reynolds Community College. VCEC is seeking K-8 hands-on activities and problem-based workshop proposals focused on the conference theme: STEM Recharged: Reviving Science and Math; Engineering Virginia’s Future? This theme emphasizes restoring focus on science and math while acknowledging the continued importance of technology and engineering. Deadline for proposals is June 30.
North TIER's Online Professional Development Courses
These courses help participants to discover new strategies to invigorate their teaching. There are a variety of course offerings for educators and administrators See the North TIER Professional Development Member Catalog today!
Celebrate with Authors and Literacy Experts -July 24-25
Longwood's 21st Summer Literacy Institute will be held on campus with the theme, Literacy for All. Join author John Schu, author Sylvia Liu, and workshop presenter Jarred Amato, in addition to a variety of concurrent sessions celebrating children’s and young adult’s literature. Earn professional development recertification points or graduate credits by attending. For more information or to register, visit the SLI website.
VCTM Annual Conference-June 13-14
The Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics will host its annual conference at the Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Virginia Beach. A pre-conference will be held on June 12 and will include a viewing of the movie Counted Out. Visit the VCTM conference webpage for more details.
Teaching Trees
This is a 2-day professional development for middle and high school teachers that offers 14 hours of study in forest ecology, management, products, and conservation. Choose between two sessions: Augusta County July 16-17 or New Kent County July 30-31. Teachers may register for Augusta County or New Kent County. Read more about the program and what is included for attendees. Contact ellen.powell@dof.virginia.gov with questions.
2025 Grammar Reimagined Workshop
This interactive workshop will take place on October 11 at Longwood University. Participants will learn strategies of effective grammar instruction from Sean Ruday, an internationally recognized expert on teaching grammar. Registration includes admission, materials, and a copy of one of the grammar books signed by Sean. Learn more today!
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Online Professional Learning Courses: June 16-July 20
Designed for teachers and instructional leaders, each SURN W&M online course in the summer series is organized into five modules with opportunities to explore relevant topics and apply what you learn to your own context. Participants can expect to spend 4-6 flexible, asynchronous hours online each week, engaging in activities that help build your repertoire of practical strategies and skills. Offerings include Classroom Management, Cultivating Student Engagement, Instructional Coaching, Meaningful Formative Assessment, Mentoring Novice Teachers, Multilingual Learners 101, Project Based Learning, and Teaching for the 5Cs. Register or email questions to surn@wm.edu.
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