Articles of Interest
Mental Wellness: Teams being set up to support Richmond students, families
Mental health support bill for students, co-sponsored by Congressman Bobby Scott, passes House
Judge says parents’ lawsuit against LCPS overly broad | Cops And Courts | loudountimes.com
What consequences could Virginia schools face if they don’t adopt proposed transgender policy?
Bedford Co. book challenging policy passes; parents not part of process until step four | WSET
VDOE Updates
Jamestown-Yorktown Free Virtual Workshop
The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is offering a free virtual workshop on October 18, at 7 p.m. that explores how Indigenous peoples of the Powhatan paramount chiefdom lived in their homeland, Tsenacommacah. This workshop will help teachers connect the history of the Powhatan paramount chiefdom to the lives of Virginia Indian peoples today. Register or find out more information today!
Canvas Training Services Portal Weekly Sessions Educators can participate in training sessions each week via Canvas’s Training Services Portal. To find any of the sessions listed below, first make sure you are logged into your Canvas account. This video can show how to use the TSP. The upcoming hour-long sessions are appropriate for Division and School Leaders, Statewide LMS Admin, Instructors, and Support.
10/6 at 9:00 a.m.: Data for Teachers
10/7 at 9:00 a.m.: Outcomes & Rubrics in Canvas
10/10 at 5:00 p.m.: Exploring the Canvas Commons
10/12 at 3:30 p.m.: Family Engagement & Support in Canvas – Sharing Resources (Register here for this webinar)
Aspire to Ascend Webinar Series
In the Aspire to Ascend series, VASCD will explore multiple pathways to educational leadership. This virtual session will explore the why-how-what of Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching, showcase our panelists by sharing their stories and journeys, and then allow time for Q & A with the participants. See VASCD for more information and join your peers for the upcoming webinars on October 12, 19, and 26.
Free “Coaching Life Skills” Course for High School Coaches
Athletics coaches at Virginia public high schools can now jump into free, online professional learning from Virtual Virginia and the Virginia High School League (VHSL). Click here for more information and/or to register today!
| Practical Assessment in Your Classroom-November 2Building on an understanding of foundational assessment principles, this one-day, interactive workshop for teachers in grades 5-12 will explore the ins and outs of assessment that is classroom-situated and therefore teacher-directed. Participants will dive into the roles of assessment, evaluation, and grading and clarify their purpose, uses, users, and consequences. Find out more information from the William & Mary School of Education or register today. |
Work-Based Learning Reporting and Coding-Nov. 15The VA Work-Based Learning Collaboration Group and Virginia Ed Strategies invites WBL coordinators, CTE and instructional directors to register for the Zoom session on Work-Based Learning, Reporting and Coding with Joseph Ryder, VDOE. This session will cover the relationship between WBL and the College, Career and Civic Readiness Indicator reporting through the Master Schedule Collection. The WBL Collaboration group is a network of leaders who are committed to collaboration, success, and growing Virginia’s talent pipeline. Email danielle.meyer@lcps.org if interested in connecting with this group.
