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Participate in the VKRP Teacher Feedback Survey!
All teachers who participated in the Fall 2023 VKRP assessments or Mid-Year Pilot can provide feedback to the VKRP team. Teachers received a unique link for the survey via their division and program emails on January 16. All teachers who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing in early March to win a $50 gift card. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Contact the VKRP team at vkrp@virginia.edu with any questions.
Student Scholarship to Study in France-Summer 2024
The American Society of the French Academic Palms will offer 3 summer scholarships of $4000 each to be used in a French-speaking country to students whose interest in the French language and Francophone cultures has been identified by their French instructors. Their primary purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to become more proficient in the language and to understand and appreciate cultures found in the French- speaking world. Apply by February 14.
Dual Language Immersion Day Conference
Registration is now open for Virginia's 5th annual DL/I Day, Biliteracy Brilliance: Nurturing Multilingual Minds, will take place on February 24 at the Thomas Fulghum Conference Center in Midlothian.
VCEE Free Professional Development Opportunities
Uncover a range of free professional development opportunities provided by the Virginia Council on Economic Education. Dive into comprehensive Institutes that not only enhance your teaching skills but also pave the way for certification as a VCEE Certified Educator. Elevate your classroom experience and participate in one or more of these innovative offerings.
Summer 2024 Employment Opportunities for Language Teachers
Program Coordinators are now accepting applications for staff positions for the summer 2024 Governor’s World Language Academies. To apply for staff positions or teacher observer opportunities, visit the Immersion Academies host site webpage for French, German, and Spanish or the Latin Academy and Japanese Academy site pages. Select the Apply tab to complete the online application by February 15
SURN Joy of Literacy & Literature Conference -February 27
Join your peers on the campus of William & Mary for this in-person workshop, Turning Words into Pictures: Using Art to Deepen and Enrich Student Reading, featuring keynotes from two acclaimed authors. This workshop is intended for K-12 Literacy and English Teachers and Specialists. For more details and to register, visit SURN.
57th Annual Conference of the Virginia State Literacy Association
This Conference will be held March 18-20 in Norfolk with the theme, "Every Page Tells a Story." Authors, researchers, and classroom practitioners will share expertise on the science of reading, writing instruction, assessment, and the current needs of educators. Register today!
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Scholarship to Study in Taiwan-Applications due March 31
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. has announced the opening of the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship for foreign Mandarin/Chinese learners, including beginners, to study at any accredited Mandarin center at a university or college in Taiwan. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen above the age of 18, a high school graduate or above, and be a resident of one of the states in the TECRO service area, which includes Virginia. Visit the MOE website for more information on the program.
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Shenandoah Valley Writing Project
Applications for Invitational Leadership Institute are now being accepted. The Institute is open to all K-12 teachers of any content. The fellowship focuses on lesson sharing in teaching writing or using writing as an effective tool for learning. All information on the program, including the schedule, costs, and graduate credit, can be found on the Shenandoah Valley Writing Project website.
Multilingual Learners 101 Workshop - March 14, 2024
Join SURN as we explore the basics of teaching students for whom English is a second or other language. This in-person workshop is intended for general and special educators and ESL Teachers grades 1-8. For details and to register, visit SURN.
Hometown Teacher Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Hometown Teacher Program. It provides grants of $7,500 to low-income high school graduates who meet the specific program's criteria. Each Superintendent’s Region may select up to four applicants to send forward for consideration for initial applications. Find out more information about the Hometown Teacher Program today!
National Security Language Initiative - Critical Languages Grant
The application period is now open for the VDOE National Security Language Initiative competitive grants. VDOE will award these grants to public school divisions to add or expand offerings in one or more world language courses currently identified as critical by the NSLI for Youth Scholarship Program. School divisions may apply for this competitive grant program using the NSLI2024 online application. The deadline for divisions to submit completed applications is February 29, 2024. More information about the grant is available on the VDOE NSLI Grant website.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Master's in Education - Special Education Program Launching Summer 2024
The UVA School of Education and Human Development has launched their Masters in Education - Special Education Program, beginning summer 2024. This program is 100% online and asynchronous. Virginia educators may be eligible for a reduced tuition rate. Participants may choose an area of emphasis in ABA, Special Education General Curriculum (add an endorsement to your VA license) or Special Education Leadership. Join an information session on February 6 at 5 p.m. or March 18 at 7p.m.
Administration and Supervision Online Programs
The Administration and Supervision program at the University of Virginia is currently accepting applications for those wishing to pursue an M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision for Summer and Fall, 2024. This is a synchronous online program that meets one evening a week, and tuition discounts are available for Virginia Educators. Virtual information sessions will be held in February or March. Contact Dr. Jaime Stacy with questions.
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