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Application Window open for the Science Standards of Learning Revision Committees
The VDOE is seeking nominations for individuals who are qualified and available to serve on the Science Standards Revision Committee to review the K-12 Science Standards of Learning during the summer of 2024. Nominees should be teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, reading specialists, or other educators who have expertise with the content area and current standards. The Committee will meet between June 25-June 27, at Old Dominion University to review and revise the standards. Individuals who wish to serve on a committee must submit an application using the SOL Teacher Committee Application Form by March 29.
VDOE Fine Arts Leadership Conference
Calling all division leaders of Fine Arts instruction! VDOE will host a leadership conference for division leaders of fine arts instruction or designated teacher leaders from each of Virginia’s 131 school divisions. The conference will be held on May 8, at Longwood University from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Each school division is encouraged to send individuals who supervise Fine Arts instruction for students in K-12, including central office fine arts program leader(s) or a teacher leader for each fine arts discipline identified by the central office staff. Conference registration is offered at no cost to school division employees. Register for the conference by April 22.
Granville P. Meade Scholarship
This opportunity offers financial assistance to academically accomplished students facing financial challenges in attending college. The scholarship provides $2,000 per year for four years to eligible Virginia high school seniors attending any of Virginia's public or private colleges or universities. This year, there is a new procedure for the submission and review of applications. For detailed instructions, deadlines, and procedures, refer to the Granville P. Meade Scholarship Timeline and Procedures and the Student Guide. All submissions to the VDOE must be through the Single Sign-On Web Systems (SSWS) Dropbox to ensure security and efficiency.
VLA Implementation Playbook
As school divisions continue to engage in the regional literacy network implementation series and prepare for full implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act, the Department has created a playbook that will serve as a companion framework to help guide decision making and assist school division leadership teams in mapping out their implementation plan when they return to their divisions. The VLA Implementation Playbook is designed to meet every school division where they are in the process and will aid in providing a roadmap for a successful 2024-2025 school year.
Free VVA Professional Learning Course: Blueprints for Better Blending
Did you miss the 2024 Blended Learning Conference, “Blueprints for Better Blending,” from Virtual Virginia and VSTE? Educators can now view the conference's wide range of sessions through a free new professional learning course worth five hours of professional learning. Register today!
New Resources Aligned to the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
These resources are now available on the 2023 Mathematics Instructional Resources webpage. These resources include Understanding the Standards documents for Grades K-5 (released February 9), and Grades 6 through Algebra 2 (released February 29). The documents further define the content knowledge, skills, and understandings of the Mathematics SOL. They provide background information about mathematical concepts and delineate the minimum content that all students should learn. Understanding the Standards documents for upper-level secondary mathematics courses will be released at the end of March.
Free Olympics-themed Workshop for French Teachers
In light of the upcoming Olympics in France, French educators and teachers are invited to take part in an immersive in-person professional development workshop tour on “Sport et olympisme dans les médias” with Xavier GILLET. Online registration is now open for the free in-person workshop that will take place at the Embassy of France in Washington D.C. on April 18 from 9-4.
PATHS Institute
The VCU School of Education and the VCU College of Health are offering the Pathways for Authentic Teaching of Health Sciences (PATHS) Institute for middle and high school teachers. This opportunity will engage teachers in a two summer projects and follow-up sessions during the school year. Sessions include in-person and virtual. Registration is limited and based on a first come, first served basis.
Toolkits from Virginia ABC Community Health and Engagement
Virginia ABC Community Health and Engagement offers free toolkits to aid prevention events and efforts on a variety of topics. The Being Outstanding Leaders Together Against Drugs and Alcohol (BOLT) program offers free online trainings and resources to increase the capacity of middle school prevention professionals as they work to reduce youth substance use among their students. BOLT materials support middle school prevention activities including in-classroom curriculum instruction and participation in substance use awareness weeks.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Online Asynchronous M.E. Curriculum & Instruction Program
The 100% online and asynchronous M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction program at UVA provides opportunities for you to pursue graduate studies or licensure requirements to enhance your instructional practice. March 26 from 3:30-4:30, join the program's informal drop-in Zoom session to learn more and to get your questions answered.
Online Teacher Education and Leadership Programs
Radford University School of Teacher Education and Leadership invites educators for a virtual information session about the following 100% online programs: Curriculum & Instruction (M.S.); Literacy Education (M.S. & Certificate); Mathematics Education (M.S. & Certificate); Ed Leadership (M.S.); Special Ed (M.S.), Education (Ed.D.); and, our Provisional to Professional Pathway Program for provisionally licensed teachers. Reduced tuition rate for Virginia Educators pursuing master’s level work is available and some programs have grant funding opportunities. The information sessions will be held on April 3 at 4 p.m.
Education Administration and Supervision Programs
Shenandoah University now offers a synchronous (via Zoom) Master of Science in Education Administration and Professional Studies Certificate in Administration & Supervision program. Take the next step in your educational career! Register now for a virtual information session on March 26, at 6 p.m. Questions may be directed to Dr. Deran R. Whitney, Program Coordinator.
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VDOE has released an extensive update on literacy planning for division leaders to use as a guide while creating their division literacy plans, planning for future training, and assessing their school division’s needs around full implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act. To assist divisions in the creating of their literacy plans, VDOE has created an 
