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VDOE Literacy Network Implementation Series
VDOE’s Literacy Network Implementation Series is designed to support Division leaders in developing and implementing effective strategies to achieve the goals of the Virginia Literacy Act. Superintendents or designee may register a division team of up to seven people including the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction or CAO/Director of Instruction, Division Level Literacy Lead, and Principal(s) who can help carry the message back to the Division. Teams should also invite a Director of Special Education, Director of Multilingual Learning/ESL or special populations, or Reading Specialist(s). Sessions begin February 8.
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. More information about the grant is available on the VDOE NSLI Grant website.
Activated Learning
Ms. Emily Burrell has been a math teacher for over two decades and currently teaches at South Lakes High School in Fairfax. On February 14, Ms. Burrell will be featured on VDOE podcast ActiVAtED Learning. In addition to teaching advanced mathematics, she enjoys working with students in her Algebra Functions and Data Analysis courses, where her practical approach helps students see the connections between what students learn in class and their everyday lives. Tune in to Activated Learning!
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.
Virginia Academy of Science Mentorship Program
Each year, the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS) offers its mentorship program for K-12 classrooms across Virginia, pairing scientists with K-12 classrooms to conduct long-term science projects. If you are interested in a mentor or are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Dr. Mike Wolyniak.
Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant
The Virginia ABC encourages schools to apply for the Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant. Schools can apply for up to $10,000 in funding for an initiative that addresses underage drinking prevention, social providing/social hosting prevention, or high-risk drinking prevention. Applications are due by 5pm on March 1.
2024 Chesapeake Bay Climate Institute-Due March 1
The Virginia Geographic Alliance and Maryland Geographic Alliance present the 2024 Chesapeake Bay Climate Institute. Early career, pre-service, and those outside of traditional STEM disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply. There are two Institute options July 21 - 24 or July 24 - July 27.
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!
Chesapeake Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers
Registration is open for the CSAAPT Spring 2024 Meeting held on March 16, at Delaware State University. The featured speaker is Dr. Diandra Leslie-Pelecky who will be talking on the Physics of NASCAR. Participants can attend in person or virtually.
Summer History Professional Development
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture has just posted two summer professional development opportunities. Both are a week-long in July and offer stipends and travel scholarships. Register for Story of Virginia, week of July 8 and/or Our Commonwealth, week of July 22.
National Youth Science Camp-June 29 to July 20
This in-person Camp is a free residential honors program for two high school graduates from each state. Applicants must graduate from high school between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2025. Selected delegates must commit to attending the full camp. Applications are due by February 29 at 11:59 p.m. Contact Gregory MacDougall with questions.
Eclipse Guides and Resources from the NSTA
The National Science Teaching Association has a variety of free resources for teachers, administrators, and families for the upcoming solar eclipse. The resources are designed to make learning about solar eclipses both engaging and safe. The next solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, between about 2-4:30 p.m. Virginia will experience a partial eclipse between about 80-90% totality, depending on which part of the state you live.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
TLC Program
The University of Richmond’s Teacher Licensure Completion Program provides provisionally licensed educators free VCLA and Praxis licensure testing vouchers, licensure completion advising, additional instructional coaching support, and deeply discounted coursework toward licensure completion. Provisionally licensed teachers in high need schools in the Richmond-area school divisions should contact Megan Kertis, TLC Program Administrator & Advisor, to discuss next steps.
Reading Specialist Program
UVA is excited to offer two online programs approved for the K12 reading specialist endorsement: M.Ed. program and post-graduate certificate. Coursework is designed for reading practitioners to strengthen their understanding of science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction for all students, including those with dyslexia or other reading difficulties. Course content is aligned with the requirements of the Virginia Literacy Act and with the statewide training provided by Virginia Literacy Partnerships. Join a virtual information session on March 21 at 5:30 p.m. or contact Emma Pearson with questions.
M.Ed. Virtual Information Sessions
Information sessions are available from the University of Richmond to learn more about the M.Ed. programs in curriculum and instruction and educational leadership and policy studies, which also includes a post-master's certificate option. Register for a Zoom session to learn more about degree program costs, admissions requirements, financial aid and resources. Sessions begin at 5:30 p.m. on:
-Curriculum and Instruction Program: February 20 or March 26
-Educational Leadership Program: February 20 or March 26
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