Articles of Interest
High school students inspire bill to add blood type to license
Teacher of the year finalists selected | BedfordBulletin.com
RPS brings student absentee rate down 10% after hitting high
Some resistance mounting against Montgomery County teachers’ union hopes | Education | roanoke.com
Citing ‘challenges,’ Youngkin calls for earlier elections for Loudoun Co. school board | WTOP News
VDOE Updates
Board Approved Standards of Learning for Driver Education
On March 17, 2022, the Virginia Board of Education approved and adopted the proposed revisions to the Driver Education Standards of Learning. These Standards define the skills and competencies necessary to become a proficient user of the highway transportation system. Details are available from VDOE.
Board Approved Standards of Learning for Physical Education and Health Education SOL Curriculum Framework
On March 17, 2022, the Virginia Board of Education approved and adopted the proposed revisions to the Physical Education Standards of Learning and the Health Education SOL Curriculum Framework. A series of blended, virtual, and in-person professional learning opportunities will be offered that include, but are not limited to, the Adapted Physical Education Content Teaching Academy (June 27-30) and the Healthy Kids Healthy Virginia Health & Physical Activity Institute (July 11-13). Additional information is available from VDOE
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation’s 2022 Summer Teacher Institute
Get ready for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at this Institute July 11-14. This four-day, all expenses paid professional development opportunity is specifically designed for upper elementary and middle school teachers. Participants will take part in immersive learning experiences and collaborate with fellow teachers to develop lessons for students to build 21st-century skills. Find out more information today!
Updated Health Guidance for K-12 Public Schools
Superintendent Memo 081-22 provides guidance on health mitigation strategies for K-12 schools and preschool programs within K-12 schools. This document supersedes all previous guidance issued by the VDOE or the Virginia Department of Health. In addition to this guidance, there have been two recent executive and legislative actions related to masking that do have the effect of law. See Superintendent Memo 081-22 for all the details.
Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities Annual SymposiumJoin your peers for this Symposium on May 21 at Virginia Wesleyan University. The theme is Educational Partnerships: Yours + Mine = Ours. Breakout sessions include topics such as co-teaching/inclusion, technology, culturally responsive teaching, evidence-based practices and more. Register today!
