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VDOE History and Social Science Instructional Guide PD for Teachers
The VDOE HSS team will work with educators during the week of August 18 to explore the implementation of the 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning and new instructional guides. Sessions will be organized by course, and interested participants must register in advance. These sessions are designed to create a forum for collaboration and provide a scaffolded approach through the various stages of inquiry-based learning. Session topics include:
-Virginia Studies, USI, USII: August 18 at 10:00 a.m.
-C&E, Government: August 19 at 10:00 a.m.
-K-3: August 20 at 9:00 a.m.
-VUS: August 20 at 11:00 a.m.
-WG, WHI, WHII: August 21 at 10:00 a.m.
VDOE History and Social Science Instructional Guide PD for Division Leaders
Join the VDOE HSS team for sessions to support the implementation of the instructional guides. Interested participants must register in advance for the sessions. Sessions for school division leaders will focus on inquiry-based learning practices, including active learning, scaffolding, effective questioning, reading for investigation and research, making predictions, analyzing information sources, writing for discussion and communication, and checking for understanding. Register now for sessions, held on the second Tuesday of each month from June 10 through Dec. 9, 10–11 a.m.
Virginia Health and Physical Activity Institute -July 13-16
Register for the 2025 Health and Physical Activity Institute held July 13-16, at James Madison University. The Institute provides an opportunity for teachers to share new and innovative teaching and learning practices and consists of a variety of engaging workshops and general sessions. In addition, there are several pre-conference workshops on Sunday, July 13 including the 2025 VADETS Conference. Learn more today!
VDOE English Office Kicks Off a New Round of Professional Learning Starting July 30!
As announced by VDOE, the English Program is offering professional learning to support the implementation of the 2024 English SOL. You must register in advance for the sessions specific 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.
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.
Birthplace of County Music Museum Resources
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, affiliated with the Smithsonian, showcases the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, the impact of sound technology, and the ongoing legacy of this musical heritage through text, artifacts, theaters, and interactive displays. It offers educational programs, newsletters, performances, community events, and rotating exhibits—including Smithsonian-curated ones—in its Special Exhibits Gallery. The museum’s extensive collection supports storytelling and research in your classrooms. For more details, visit the museum's website.
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.
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:
-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.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
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.
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