Articles of Interest
Fairfax superintendent Braband to lead state association | Headlines | insidenova.com
Senate panel clears first school construction measure – Cardinal News
‘School systems are in a tough position here’: Response to Youngkin’s mask executive order grows
Youngkin’s order on masks leaves Virginia schools scrambling – Cardinal News
Glenn Youngkin’s masking order plunges Virginia schools into utter chaos – The Washington Post
Virginia Republican lawmaker introduces anti-Trans youth sports bill
Youngkin: For now, listen to principals on school masks | AP News
VDOE Updates
Public Comment Period: Proposed Data Science SOL and Curriculum Framework
On November 18, 2021, the Virginia Board of Education received for first review the proposed Data Science Standards of Learning (SOL) and Curriculum Framework. The proposed Standards would be an addition to the current 2016 Mathematics SOL. They provide an introduction to the learning principles associated with analyzing data sets and can be the basis of a locally-developed high school level one-semester or year-long mathematics course. Public comments regarding the proposed Data Science SOL will be received at vdoe.mathematics@doe.virginia.gov from Dec. 17, 2021–Jan. 31, 2022.
Micro-credential Opportunity
Registration is open for the Virginia Cultural Competency Micro-credential created in partnership with VDOE, Virginia Commonwealth University and Radford University. This professional learning pilot will provide participants with an introduction related to cultural competency in Virginia, understanding the specific cultures of students, how culture affects learning behaviors, and how educators can design classroom interactions and instruction to embrace cultural differences. Register for the first cohort by January 21 and space is limit to 900 participants. Information about the March and May cohorts will open on Feb. 4. Please contact Adria Merritt, Director, with any questions.
ands-on Workshops for Science Teachers 2022
This free professional development workshop sponsored by the Virginia Tech College of Science and the Fralin Life Sciences and is open for science teachers grades 8-12. Workshops will be held in late June and will focus on ways to integrate science and engineering practices into classroom. Visit their website for more information and to register.
Bridging for Math Strength Virtual Symposium: February 22
This symposium will give an overview of the quick and easy to use Bridging for Math Strength resources along with choice breakout sessions on how to make the most out of these powerful resources. Don’t miss out, register today for this opportunity held on February 22 at 5:00-6:15 p.m. Breakout sessions include:
-Vertical Articulation: Explore the vertical articulation of mathematics concepts across grade levels to support students more effectively by aligning strategies, verbiage, problem types, questioning, and sequence of activities.
-Leveraging Technology: Explore some of the technology enhanced Routines, Tasks and Games on the Building Math Strengths website. We will discuss how these items can be adapted and used to reinforce and enhance instruction.
-Engaging Parents: Build off parent strengths! Learn ideas about how to bring math, and positive math talk, into the home. Harness the affordances of games and learn structures that allow students to WANT to play games at home.
-Productive Struggle & Purposeful Questioning: Teachers will share how to strategically use purposeful questions and the Bridging for Math Strength resources to support productive struggle. Classroom vignettes will showcase how to build on student strength and advance thinking through questioning.
Career Switcher Program Information Session
The VCU School of Education’s Career Switcher Program, is holding a virtual informational session on January 18 at 6 p.m. for anyone interested in becoming a teacher. Register today!
The Virginia Board of Education announces two virtual public hearings for the proposed 2022 Driver Education Standards of Learning and proposed 2022 Physical Education Standards of Learning – Tuesday, February 8, 2022 and Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Information on each public hearing is listed below. To participate, please register in advance of the public hearing. Both public hearings are open to the public and will be livestreamed on the VDOE YouTube Channel.
Driver Education and Physical Education SOL Virtual Public Hearing #1
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Time: 5:30p.m.
To register, please visit:
https://doe-virginia-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yIat8qCXRHKNcctnxTTSww
Driver Education and Physical Education SOL Virtual Public Hearing #2
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Time: 7:30p.m.
To register, please visit:
https://doe-virginia-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zQfIujOvQzqrofkQccgo5w
For additional information about the proposed Standards of Learning, please contact Vanessa Wigand, Coordinator for Driver Education, Health Education, Family Life Education and Physical Education, by email at Vanessa.wigand@doe.virginia.gov or by telephone at (804) 225-3300.
| National School Counseling Week 2022, American School Counselor AssociationThis year’s theme is “School Counseling: Better Together,” which kicks off February 7, 2022, and continues through February 11, 2022. This annual week of recognition highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Be sure to join the 2022 photo/video challenge, check out daily webinars, plan celebrations at your school, and much more. Follow and use hashtag #NSCW22 throughout National School Counseling Week. Download promotional materials and more on the American School Counselor Association website. |
