VASSP Member Update, October 24, 2022

Articles of Interest

‘A way of protest’: Unsatisfied Richmond-area teachers leaving in droves

Prince William School Board passes collective bargaining rights as rancor continues between board and education association | Headlines | insidenova.com

Roanoke school leaders stress consequences after threatening message found

Fauquier deputy superintendent says new ‘sexually explicit content’ draft policy will be presented in November | Education | fauquiernow.com

Central Virginia school divisions work to prevent fights, in-school violence | WRIC ABC 8News

Richmond school board to discuss possible cell phone ban after research shows violent threats among students | WRIC ABC 8News    

Hampton schools attribute rise in graduation rate to grad specialists: ‘We do not give up, no matter what they say or do’ – Daily Press

VDOE Updates

Canvas’s Training Services Portal Weekly Sessions

Educators can participate in training 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. The upcoming hour-long sessions are appropriate for Division and School Leaders, Statewide LMS Admin, Instructors, and Support.   10/20 at 10:30 a.m.: Training Your Faculty and Staff

10/21 at 12:00 p.m.: Elementary Dashboard for Teachers

10/24 at 5:00 p.m.: Exploring the Canvas Commons

10/26 at 3:30 p.m.: My Favorite Canvas Apps: Studio (Register for this webinar)

3rd Annual Blended Learning Conference-February 25

This free virtual conference is offered by Virtual Virginia, VSTE, and Canvas. With topics in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction, The Perfect Blend will highlight some of the amazing things teachers and leaders are doing to improve instruction and create blended learning experiences that are engaging for learners across the nation. Submit your proposal to present by November 1.

Inclusive Schools Webinar Series 

This series will support the K-12 Inclusive Practices Guide, and provide information on topics from effective inclusion and scheduling to behavior basics and specially designed instruction. Both Special Educators and General Educators are welcome and encouraged to attend one or all of the webinars.

VAST Professional Development InstituteThe 2022 Virginia Association of Science Teachers Professional Development Institute will be held in Williamsburg November 10-12, 2022. Join science teachers from across the state to attend a variety of K12 sessions that will challenge you with up-to-date scientific discoveries and instructional strategies you can use in your classroom. Register for the in-person Institute today!