VASSP Member Update, May 31, 2022

Articles of Interest

Charlottesville High School students walk out, demand action following Texas school shooting | Education | dailyprogress.com

Virginia Beach police pulled some cops out of schools amid staff shortages. Now the school system is adding more armed officers.

Spotsylvania review panel determines challenged books can stay in high school libraries | Education | fredericksburg.com

VUU, VSU join public schools to retain Black and Latino male teachers | Richmond Free Press

Increased police presence at Central Va. schools; Youngkin orders school security review

Central Va. schools implement enhanced safety measures following Texas shooting

Increased police presence at Central Va. schools; Youngkin orders school security review

VBCPS board members review library policy amid controversy over certain content

Prince George’s teachers run ads calling for smaller classes, better pay – The Washington Post

County School Board To Discuss Parental Notification Of Student Names

Dress code changes considered | News | chathamstartribune.com

VDOE Updates

2022 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards

Do you know an incredible student or student group who is already making the world a better place?  The Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards annually recognize the significant contributions of amazing volunteers. Deadline to nominate a volunteer or group is June 17.

High Expectations and Excellence for All Students

Read Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow’s May 2022 report to Governor Glenn Youngkin. The report, Our Commitment to Virginians: High Expectations and Excellence for All Students, is in accordance with Executive Order One, and provides an update on the status of efforts to restore excellence and close K-12 achievement gaps.

Virginia Council on Economic Education Summer Teacher Workshops

The Virginia Council on Economics is offering a variety of summer programs for K-12 educators. Check out the variety of summer teacher workshops with topics such as The Stock Market Game, Personal Finance Teacher Forum, Teacher Decision-Making Skills Using Children’s Literature, Entrepreneurship Institute and more! 

Virginia Naturally School Recognition Program

The Program is accepting applications until June 30. It recognizes the efforts of many Virginia schools to increase the environmental awareness and stewardship of our youngest citizens. Virginia Naturally Schools is the official environmental education school recognition program of the Commonwealth, administered by the Department of Wildlife Resources.

World Languages Summer Professional Learning Opportunities

Registration is now open for three opportunities for summer professional learning in world languages.  You may register for more than one event; however spaces are limited and acceptance is not guaranteed for all events.  Registration and workshop material costs are paid by VDOE. Some meals and lodging are also provided. 

Event 1: July 20. Addressing the Needs of Students with Disabilities as World Language Learners (Richmond)

Event 2: July 21-22. Using the VA SOL to Guide Your World Language Program (Richmond)Event 3: July 28-29. Modified Oral Proficiency Interview (MOPI) Workshop (Leesburg, Loudoun County)