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VDOE Updates
Professional Development Opportunities to Support Best Practices for English Learner Instruction for All Educators
Multiple professional development opportunities for division and school staff (including general educators, EL teachers, leaders, counselors) who support ELs will be offered from June through December 2022. Superintendent Memo 073-22 (revised link) provides session descriptions, recommended audiences, registration links, and registration deadlines for the professional development opportunities. All sessions will be delivered virtually using the Zoom platform. The Office of Humanities will manage registration, coordinate delivery of materials, and provide confirmation. Find out more information today!
CodeVA Summer PD
CodeVA is offering free professional development to all Virginia K-12 public school educators. Summer sessions will be provided in a multi-day, single day, modular, or on-demand format. All sessions are designed to support the 2017 Computer Science SOL and build computer science knowledge and teacher self-efficacy. Find out more information from the flyer or register today!
Hands-on Science Professional Development for Workshops
These free workshops are sponsored by Virginia Tech College of Science and the Fralin Life Sciences. They are open for science teachers of grades 8-12 and will be held June 27-29. Capacity is limited. See VT for more information.
Special Education Teacher Support Academy- June 27-30The goal of SETSA is to build the capacity and efficacy of early-career special education teachers by improving teacher effectiveness and reducing teacher attrition in K-12 classrooms. It will enhance the knowledge and ability to meet the needs of students with disabilities successfully. After the Academy, ongoing support will be available for teachers and coaches through VDOE’s TTACs. Find out more information today!
