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2024 Virginia Regional Teachers of the Year Announced
The 2024 Virginia Regional Teachers of the Year were recently announced. Congratulations to: John R. Aughenbaugh (Region 1), Craig T. Reynolds (Region 2), Amy L. Gregory (Region 3), Jeffery W. Keller (Region 4), Brandy H. Johnson (Region 5), Jennifer M. Hatch (Region 6), Melanie P. Smith (Region 7), and Tequisha L. Stiles (Region 8). These educators are now in the running for selection later this spring as the Commonwealth’s 2024 Virginia Teacher of Year! Read more from VDOE!
Field-based PD in Forest Ecology and Management
This is a two-day professional development event that is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Forestry and is open to all middle and high school science teachers. There are two face-to-face options available: Louisa County will be held on July 10-11 and Newport News will be held on July 26-27. Participants will receive a certificate for 14 hours of professional development. Find out more information or contact Ellen Powell for questions.
Advancing Rural Computer Science
This is a two-year professional development program that allows K-5 educators (teachers, ITRTs, and librarians) to become highly skilled in integrating the Virginia Computer Science SOLs into K-5 English, mathematics, science, and history and social science. Participants will complete the Code VA K-5 Coaches Academy and earn microcredentials in CS Integration that are being offered by ODU, a stipend, receive a free Chromebook, and their choice of a classroom set of CS instructional technology.
Aviation Teacher Grants
Virginia Department of Aviation Teachers Grant is open to all Virginia teachers in grades K-12. One teacher per school can receive up to $500 for teaching an aviation-themed lesson that enhances their students’ learning experiences. Past grants have been used for model planes and rockets, drones, field trips, and art supplies. Find out more information today!
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Experience Works 2023: Pathways for the Future Online Registration Open
The CTE Experience Works 2023: Pathways for the Future professional development opportunity will be held June 28-29, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily. The targeted audience includes CTE Work-Based Learning coordinators, CTE teachers, administrators, school counselors, career coaches, and business and industry leaders. Online pre-registration is open. After your pre-registration is received, additional information regarding workshop registration will be forthcoming. See Superintendent’s Memo 056-23 for more information.
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Southside Virginia Writing Project: Teachers as Writers, Writers as Teacher
As part of the National Writing Project, Longwood University will be offering The Southside Virginia Writing Project this summer. This is an 8-week online writing workshop for teachers to explore language as a tool for empowerment, read current research on writing theory and practice, and critique and advance their writing instruction across the content areas using diverse genres and modalities. Participants may earn up to 90 recertification points for this 3-credit course. Register or contact project suskinddc@longwood.edu for more details.
CHOICE CoP Facilitators
Virginia Ed Strategies is currently seeking energetic, driven individuals to serve as CHOICE Community of Practice Facilitators. To be considered, candidates must have considerable knowledge and experience teaching HS math, science, computer science, or CTE courses in Virginia, supporting the growth of high school teachers, and effectively using both learning management systems and virtual meeting technologies. Review and if interested, apply by May 12.
Pathways for Authentic Teaching of Health Sciences
The School of Education and the College of Health Professions at VCU have received funding to support the PATHS Institute for middle and high school teachers. PATHS will engage teachers in June and July in thought-provoking discussions and activities that can be used in classrooms that explore various health professions, real-world tools and data. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis.
Summer Professional Learning at William & Mary
Join SURN at William & Mary’s School of Education for their 5-week, online, asynchronous courses. All courses offer re-certification hours and are self-paced. Register today:
-For the Joy of Learning: Cultivating Student Engagement (May 28-July 1)
-Deeper Learning: Unpacking the 5 Cs (July 16-August 19)
-Engaging Students In Meaningful Formative Assessment (July 16-August 19)
-Multilingual Learners 101 (July 16-August 19)
-Project Based Learning (July 16-August 19)
-Mentoring & Coaching Teachers 1 (May 28-July 1*prerequisite)
-Mentoring & Coaching Teachers 2 (July 16-August 19)
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ASM Materials Camp
This is a free, week-long, idea-generating workshop introducing teachers to methods that make math and core science principles more relevant to their middle and high school students. Teachers may enroll in one of three virtual sessions that will be offered in June, July, and August, or one session held onsite in Virginia Beach in July.
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VBIDA Conference
The Virginia Branch of the International Dyslexia Association will hold their in-person conference on September 30. Speakers will cover a variety of literacy related topics throughout the day and exhibitors will be available to share their information. More information about speakers and registration coming soon through email, social media, and on their website.
Content Teaching Academies
VDOE will sponsor Content Teaching Academies June 26-29, at James Madison University. The Academies are designed to enhance the outcomes of students with disabilities and promote inclusive practices. Priority will be given to school divisions and regions that have demonstrated limited participation in previous content teaching academies and to educators from schools in divisions that are working with the Office of Program Improvement and/or the Office of School Quality. For all public school participants, the VDOE will assume the cost of registration, meals, and double occupancy lodging on JMU’s campus. See Superintendent's Memo 070-23 for details.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Virtual Information Session for ESOL and World Language Education Programs
A virtual information session will be hosted on May 9, between 5-6 pm by George Mason University’s Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional Learners (TCLDEL) program faculty for all PK-12 teacher candidates and in-service educators. Faculty will be on hand to present an overview of the Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Certificate programs in ESOL and World Languages concentrations. Participants will learn about program structures, outcomes, and admissions requirements, and can also ask any questions they might have. Application fee will be waived for those who attend this session.
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Leadership in Mathematics Education
Earn a Master’s Degree or an Educational Specialist Degree focused on Leadership in Mathematics Education from Regent University’s online programs. Grow your teaching career in this high-demand area as you also influence improvement in school mathematics programs. The coursework aligns with the competencies needed to earn the Virginia Mathematics Specialist endorsement for elementary and/or middle education. Email dmills@regent.edu with any questions.
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