Articles of Interest
Virginia’s schools are crumbling. How did the state get here? | WVTF
Amazon to partner with 5 Va. schools for employee education – Virginia Business
Legislature passes bill banning admissions discrimination | AP News
Virginia school districts deal with rising fuel costs | WSET
VDOE Updates
Dual Language/Immersion Day 2022
The next DL/I Day is planned for March 19 from 10a.m.– 2p.m. This virtual conference will allow teachers to produce materials that can be implemented in their DL/I classrooms. To attend, complete the Virginia DLI Day registration by March 11.
Nanoscience Summer Institute for Middle School Teachers
This is an opportunity to learn and explore nanomaterials and nanoscience related concepts. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until May 15. Sessions include both an in-person and virtual option to extend the opportunity to teachers across the US. Teachers can receive a stipend and classroom materials.
VCTM Annual Conference
The Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference will be held virtually on March 18, beginning with an evening keynote and continue on March 19, with a full day of concurrent sessions. Keynote speakers include Ron Lancaster and Mandy Jansen. Visit the VCTM for details and registration information.
Leading Ed Forum 2022-March 23
This Forum will be held on March 23 from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the New College Institute, Martinsville with a virtual option. Topics include leadership, cybersecurity, student data privacy, digital accessibility, hybrid learning, trends, and more. Many sessions are panel discussions with school divisions and stakeholders. This event is for school division instruction and technology leaders including chief technology officers/directors, network administrators, Instructional Technology Resource Teachers, Superintendents, and staff that support instructional technology. Contact Dr. Susan M. Clair with any questions.
Journey into Teaching Academy The Journey into Teaching Academy is a yearlong professional development initiative for teachers completing their second year as a provisionally licensed special education teacher. This May 2022-May 2023 program will include a virtual orientation on May 19 at 4:30 p.m. and a summer academy, July 25-28 in Richmond. This is a competitive process requiring a Teacher Application and Administrator’s Recommendation. Completed documents are due to VDOE by April 1. Once applications are reviewed, notification will be emailed by April 12. Contact Dr. Teresa Lee, Office of SPED Instructional Services, or Kristin Williams-Faus, Office of STEM and Innovation with any questions.
