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Calling All Educators: Share Your Feedback on the Implementation of Revised Cut Scores
On September 25, 2025, the Virginia Board of Education unanimously approved revisions to cut scores for mathematics and reading Standards of Learning assessments. Cut scores define the minimum score a student must achieve to reach a performance level on an assessment. By modifying cut scores, the Board ensures that "proficient" reflects the skills and knowledge students need to be ready for success in college, career, or in military pathways. The Virginia Department of Education is currently gathering feedback on the implementation of revised cut scores. We value your insight and invite you to share your feedback using this feedback form. To learn more about new cut scores and upcoming stakeholder listening sessions, please visit Raising Expectations in Virginia K-12 Education.
National French Week: November 4-10
The American Association of Teachers of French is organizing the 22nd annual National French Week, a week-long celebration of all things French that will take place in schools across the US. The theme this year is Design your future with French. See the AATF website for information about ideas, resources and student contests.
Annual Civic Summit Deadline to Register Approaching – November 7
In partnership with the Virginia Commission on Civic Education, the Virginia Department of Education is proud to announce the 2025 Annual Teacher Summit on Civic Education. The Summit will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the John Marshall Center at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The deadline to register is November 7. Lunch will be provided, and parking is free. Interested educators teaching civics and government are encouraged to attend and can use this form to register for the event. Space is limited. Visit the History and Social Science | Virginia Department of Education webpage for helpful resources for civic and government instruction.
Learning Bytes PD for Teachers
CodeVA’s free Fall Learning Bytes series offers four one-hour virtual sessions for Virginia public school educators, each earning 1 recertification hour. Topics include AI Basics (11/5), Data Science Everyday (11/12), Backward Design for CS Integration (11/19), and Coaching with Feedback (12/3). All sessions run from 6–7 p.m. and are presented in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education. Sign up today!
Virtual Science Teacher Resources
Virtual Science Teachers offers free, interactive, NGSS-aligned resources that make it easy to bring real-world science into the classroom. Resources include simulations, graph makers, and virtual labs to analyze data and think scientifically. No login is required.
Virginia Museum of History and Culture Seminar: War and Remembrance
This seminar invites participants to compare the post-war reflections of Lincoln, Holmes, Chamberlain, and Douglass, using only primary source documents. Attendees are encouraged to read the speeches in advance and come prepared for a guided discussion. Register to participate on November 8 from 8:30-2:15 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
VMFA Teacher Gallery Program
Thinking Like an Artist Attend VMFA’s upcoming gallery program on November 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. to investigate how artists generate and refine ideas, experiment with materials, and develop an original voice and artistic vision. This session is directed toward practicing K–12 art educators, but curious educators across all disciplines are encouraged to attend. Registration is required for this free program.
VaSCL Workshop-November 11
Join VaSCL for the Thinking Deeper, Learning Bigger: Strategies for Rigorous Student-centered Instruction across the Curriculum workshop. Grades 3–12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and School Leaders are invited to explore high-impact strategies that elevate cognitive rigor and content complexity in any subject area. Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies that foster curiosity, collaboration, and conceptual understanding. See VaSCL for registration, costs, and more information.
VAST 2025 Professional Development Institute
Ignite your passion for teaching and join science educators from across the Commonwealth for three days of collaboration, learning, and inspiration at the VAST 2025 Professional Development Institute to be held November 13–15 in Alexandria. Through dynamic sessions, hands-on workshops, and meaningful connections with fellow educators, discover innovative ways to empower minds and shape the future of science learning. Highlights include dynamic sessions, a preconference, and Astronaut Leland Melvin as our closing speaker. A limited number of attendees will receive a signed copy of Space Chasers. Register online or onsite.
Teaching America250 Awards
The Jack Miller Center is pleased to announce the Teaching America250 Awards. This award will grant one teacher in each state with a $5,000 prize to execute a project of his or her own design to teach the Declaration of Independence and celebrate its 250th anniversary with their students, school, or broader community. Proposed projects could include a field trip to a historic or cultural landmark, inviting guest speakers for a school-wide panel, or hosting an educational Declaration contest. The application form is now open and will close on November 16.
VENergize Webinar Series
The Virginia Environmental Literacy Network is offering the VENergize Series, an engaging webinar series that helps Virginia educators and school teams bring environmental literacy to life. Each session shares practical ideas, real examples, and easy ways to strengthen Environmental Literacy Plans and connect learning to the Virginia Environmental Literacy Framework. The next webinar is on December 3 discussing Asset Mapping.
Virginia Colleges & Universities
Interested in Becoming a Teacher?
Mary Baldwin University’s School of Education offers flexible, fully online undergraduate, graduate, and provisional teacher education programs designed to fit your schedule. Whether you're working toward a Provisional License or starting your journey to full licensure, MBU provides accessible pathways for aspiring educators of all backgrounds. Courses are 100% online and asynchronous, with tuition discounts and deferment options available for Virginia educators and partner school divisions. Join the info session on November 11 at 4:30 p.m. to learn more.
Teacher Education Degrees and Certificates
W&M School of Education is hosting two upcoming webinars on November 13. Register for the General Teacher Education webinar (Master’s in Elementary Ed, Secondary Ed, ESL/Bilingual, Special Ed, plus certificates) or register for the Literacy Leadership Programs webinar (Literacy Leadership master’s, Reading Specialist certificate). Contact lasparling@wm.edu with any questions.
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Information Sessions
Virginia Tech’s Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Information Sessions M.A. Ed./Ed.S.(Previous Master's + 30 VT credits) and Ed.D/Ph.D. are designed to fit the needs of working professionals with fully on-line and hybrid courses that balance modern academic theory with a focus on practical application. Virginia educators are eligible for a 25% tuition discount. Join our virtual information session on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Register or contact Jodie Brinkmann with questions.
M.Ed. in TESOL Program Information Session
James Madison University’s School of Education will host an information session on Thursday, November 20, from 5:00 – 6:00 PM EST, to discuss its fully online graduate program in Education with a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This event is ideal for individuals who already have a license in another area or those interested in advancing their education with a master’s degree. Register to join or for questions email Dr. Katya Koubek.
Ed Tech Programs for Busy Educators
Join us for an information session on December 2 at 7 p.m. for a webinar on Regent University's Educational Technology Programs. Explore graduate certificates, master's, and post-master's options designed for working educators all offered in 8-week online sessions. Learn about exclusive educator discounts. Register today.
Upcoming Info Sessions
George Mason has several information sessions to learn more about their outstanding programs:
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