Articles of Interest
Rise in absences prompts Virginia to consider changes in accreditation requirements
Virginia high school AP scores dip in ranking among other states
Montgomery County School Board approves collective bargaining measure
Virginia relying more heavily on provisional licenses to fill teacher shortages
DOE Updates
Professional Development Workshops for High School Science Teachers
These workshops will be held at Virginia Tech June 20-22 and are provided free of charge to high school science teachers (grades 9-12). The workshops are designed to deepen teacher understanding of subjects leading to lessons that inspire and engage students. Subsidies for lodging are available for participants traveling from out of town (greater than a 50-mile from Blacksburg). Space is limited to 20 participants per workshop. Your registration is a commitment to attend.
Register for the Brainstorm 2023
Hosted by the Shenandoah Valley Educational Technology Consortium, this event will be held via Zoom from 4-6 p.m. each afternoon of April 18 – April 20. Brainstorm is a fully virtual educational technology-focused conference designed to motivate educators to innovate their classroom practices and integrate technology tools. Presenters and keynote speakers will focus on the utilization of instructional technologies, strategies, and resources to transform classrooms and meet the needs of today’s learners.
Summer Literacy Institute- July 13-14
Longwood’s Summer Literacy Institute, with a focus on critical thinking and reading. Award winning authors Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Terry Catasús Jennings will be speaking this summer in Farmville. In addition, a variety of literacy related concurrent sessions are offered. Earn professional development credits or graduate credits. Gain new ideas for teaching or even explore your inner writer through some amazing authors. For more information or to register, visit the SLI website.
VAST 2023 Donna Sterling Institute
The Virginia Association of Science Teachers is offering the institute for K-12 science teachers to be held on November 16 at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. Participants will learn how to implement engineering PBLs in the classroom, engage in activities to support understanding of engineering and transportation science, and apply key components of an e-PBL unit to meet the needs of students aligned to the 2018 SOL. Participants will receive Wednesday night at Hotel Roanoke as part of registration. Space is limited. 2023 Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition Call for Presentations
The Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals, with support from VDOE and the Virginia Foundation for Educational Leadership, will host the Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition on June 20 – 23, in Virginia Beach. The theme of this year’s summer conference is Discover ’24. See Superintendent’s Memo 042-23 for details.
