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VDOE Fine Arts Summer Professional Learning
Webinar sessions provide relevant and accessible professional learning for Virginia’s Fine Arts educators related to implementation of the Fine Arts SOL and content of newly released Instructional Guides. Sessions are intended to support both new and returning fine arts educators and leaders in preparing for the 2025-2026 school year. Sessions will be offered live and will be recorded. Recorded sessions are posted to the VDOE website. See more information about dates and times from VDOE.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for School Personnel
The VDOE Office of Behavioral Health and Student Safety is facilitating Youth Mental Health First Aid Training opportunities for school personnel. This free virtual training is a blended model in which learners complete a two-hour, self-paced online course and then are eligible to participate in the instructor-led training via video conference (approximately 4.5 to 5.5 hours). Participants can access the training dates and register via the YOUTH Mental Health First Aid Registration Form by July 3, 2025. Contact Jennifer Fichthorn, VCE-COPE Project Coordinator and Evaluator, with questions.
VCEE Summer Professional Development for Educators
The Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE) offers high-quality, standards-aligned workshops both in-person and online to support economics and personal finance instruction. Learn more or register for one of the upcoming opportunities:
-Online Economics Institute July 6 – August 17: Self-paced, 45-hour PD for high school teachers.
-Online Personal Finance Institute July 6 – August 17: Covers credit, insurance, taxes, and more. Certification eligible.
-Mini-Economy Institute July 29–30: Interactive Grades 3–8 workshop on classroom economies.
-Silk Roads and Sunken Cities: Economics in World History Institute August 5–6: Offered by VCU and GMU, this institute explores how economics shaped global history using inquiry-based lessons.
Free Professional Learning Opportunity for World Language Teachers
EdcampCIVA 2025, hosted by the Comprehensible Input Virginia Alliance, will take place on July 10, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Norfolk. This free, one-day professional learning event provides a collaborative environment for World Language educators to share ideas, examine acquisition-driven practices, and engage with current proficiency-based instructional approaches. The event is not language-specific and will focus on practices relevant to second language acquisition. Visit the website for more information and registration.
VDOE Office of English Professional Learning
Join the VDOE English Program for professional learning sessions designed to support the implementation of the 2024 English Standards of Learning. Advance registration is required for sessions tailored to division leaders, building administrators, reading specialists, coaches, and classroom teachers. Topics include Foundational Skills, Planning for Integration, Text-Dependent Questions, Purposeful Planning, and more. Details are available from VDOE.
Counselor Collaboration
Join Virginia School Counselor Association for a Counselor Collaboration Carnival on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Steward School in Richmond. Come share an idea, initiative, program, or intervention that you have seen have a positive impact on students with your fellow school counselors - with a ""carnival booth"" spin. For more information and to register, visit the VSCA Counselor Collaboration Carnival.
Save the Date: Second Annual Reading Revolution – October 13–17, 2025
Let’s bring history to life—one story at a time. In partnership with the VA250 Commission, VDOE invites you to take part in the 2nd Annual Reading Revolution—a weeklong celebration connecting elementary students with the community, museums, and libraries through reading. Held during Reading Revolution Week in October leading up to Yorktown Victory Day, volunteers are encouraged to read to students about the American Revolution, the Constitution, civic principles, and the people and events that shaped our democracy. Use this form to declare your participation. Visit the VDOE History and Social Science webpage for helpful tips to get your Reading Revolution started.
K-12 Leadership and AI Webinar
The University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development will be hosting a free webinar on K-12 Leadership and AI featuring Jose Bowen, Author of "Teaching Change" and the co-author of "Teaching With AI" on Tuesday, July 22 from 9 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m. This seminar is designed for school and division leaders and teacher leaders. To register for the event, use this link.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
M.Ed. in Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence
Advance your career with Regent University’s new fully online M.Ed. program, designed for K–12 educators passionate about tech integration and AI in education. Tuition discounts are available for those that attend the next information session on July 16. Contact Dr. Mitzi Fehl-Seward with any questions.
Advance Your Expertise in Literacy Instruction for Intermediate & Middle Grades
Join Longwood University to learn more about READ 530: Intermediate to Middle School Literacy Instruction course beginning August 23. Designed for educators and aspiring literacy specialists, this fully online, 3-credit graduate course explores science-based literacy instruction tailored to students in grades 4–8. Learn about research and evidence-based practices in literacy instruction for upper elementary and middle school students at your pace. Apply today for the course or register for the information session on July 22 at 4p.m. Contact Dr. Parlier for more information.
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