News from our Content Specialists and Special Education
VDOE Literacy and Mathematics Symposium
Article: 2024-18-167
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, Division level Literacy and Mathematics Leaders
Contact:Anne Petersen, STEM Director, [email protected]
The VDOE instructional team is excited to announce the Summer 2024 VDOE Literacy and Mathematics Symposiums in each Superintendent's Region in Virginia. The Literacy and Mathematics Symposiums utilize a train-the-trainer model of professional learning and will be the springboard for additional ongoing regional support for divisions. Symposiums will be held from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. according to the listing below.
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Region 1: Reynolds Community College; August 5, 2024
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Region 2: Old Dominion University; August 8, 2024
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Region 3: Rappahannock Community College; August 7, 2024
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Region 4: George Mason University; June 27, 2024
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Region 5: James Madison University; June 24, 2024
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Region 6: New College Institute; June 20, 2024
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Region 7: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; June 17, 2024
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Region 8: Longwood University; June 10, 2024
The VDOE Literacy and Mathematics Symposium will be composed of literacy and mathematics breakout sessions for grade level bands to include grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Materials for these sessions will be available to teachers and leaders after the Symposiums are completed. Additionally, virtual sessions focused on the transition from current standards to the 2024 English Standards of Learningand the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learningwill be provided in fall 2024. More information will be provided by the Literacy and Mathematics instructional teams.
Instructional leads for English and Mathematics as designated in SSWS have been sent the linkto register the division's team. Division leaders should work collaboratively to determine participants and submit one registration per division.
Registration Open: Virginia Literacy Act Elementary and Middle School Principals Professional Development
Article: 2024-18-166
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals
Contact:Jill Nogueras, Associate Director of K-12 English Literacy, [email protected]
This June, elementary and middle school principals and one of the school's assistant principals are invited to attend a one-day, in-person training on evidence-based literacy instruction and science-based reading research. Topics will include using data to plan instruction, coaching systems change, core instruction, and the role of reading specialists.
***An email with registration information is being sent on Friday, May 3, 2024, to ELA supervisors as identified in SSWS with registration links and a password. Supervisors should work with division leadership to identify elementary and middle school principals and one of each school's assistant principals who need this training.***
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Henrico County Public Schools
Glen Allen High School
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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June 14, 2024
9 a.m.- 4p.m.
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Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Abingdon, VA 24212
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June 17, 2024
9 a.m.- 4p.m.
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Shenandoah University: Halpin-Harrison Hall
600 Millwood Ave.
Winchester, VA 22601
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June 21, 2024
9 a.m.- 4p.m.
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Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 3909
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June 24, 2024
9 a.m.- 4p.m.
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Chesapeake Public Schools
Indian River High School
1969 Braves Trail
Chesapeake, Virginia 23325
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June 27, 2024
9 a.m.- 4p.m.
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Additional opportunities will be available for a fall session for new principals/assistant principals and those who have conflicts with the summer training dates above.
Educational Opportunities from Sail250® Virginia
Article: 2024-18-163
Audience: Teachers
Contact: Paula Cook; Sail250® Virginia Education Manager;[email protected]
Sail250® Virginia is coming to Norfolk, Hampton Roads, and Virginia's Chesapeake Bay region in June 2026, welcoming an international fleet of tall ships, military vessels, and character ships to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. In preparation for the anniversary, Sail250® Virginia events are planned to promote goodwill among nations, inspire patriotism, and foster interest in American maritime history and heritage. An incredible amount of information is being developed for educators across the Commonwealth that will include the Adopt-A-Ship program, allowing students to serve as "ambassadors" to the international fleet! They will also offer a collection of online maritime resources focusing on our country's maritime heritage and suggested maritime themed classroom projects.
Sail250® Virginia will update resources and provide the latest information about the June 2026 events through the official website. Educators interested in involving their school more directly or wishing to receive more information about the Sail250® Virginia commemoration events and activities can contact Paula Cook; Sail250®Virginia Education Manager.
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New ActiVAtEDLearning Podcast
Article: 2024-18-162
Audience:
Contact:Calypso Gilstrap, Associate Director, Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation [email protected]
Blue Ridge PBS, the Virginia Department of Education, and the Virginia Society for Technology in Education are pleased to announce the release of season one of ActiVAtED Learning, a 12-episode podcast designed to elevate the profession of teaching and explore trends and best practices in instructional technology, including discussions with classroom teachers who share their own philosophies of learning.
The series features interviews with thought leaders, award winning teachers, technology leaders and others focused on improving instruction in the Commonwealth. The series premiered in January with a conversation with Blended Learning expert and author Catlin Tucker. Recorded on location at the 2023 VSTE Conference in Roanoke before a live audience, the episode set the tone for the rest of the podcast series. New episodes have been released every other Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Spotify as well as being aired on the ECHO Channel, a broadcast and streaming channel focused on Education, Community, Health and Opportunity.
New episodes will continue to be released until the season concludes on June 19th.
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