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DOE Updates
Registration Open: Virginia Literacy Act Elementary and Middle School Principals Professional Development
Article: 2024-18-166
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals
Contact: Jill Nogueras, Associate Director of K-12 English Literacy,??Jill.Nogueras@doe.virginia.gov
This June, elementary and middle school principals and one of the school’s assistant principals are invited to attend a one-day, in-person training on evidence-based literacy instruction and science-based reading research. Topics will include using data to plan instruction, coaching systems change, core instruction, and the role of reading specialists.
***An email with registration information is being sent on Friday, May 3, 2024, to ELA supervisors as identified in SSWS with registration links and a password. Supervisors should work with division leadership to identify elementary and middle school principals and one of each school’s assistant principals who need this training.***
| Location/Address | Date/Time |
| Henrico County Public Schools Glen Allen High School 10700 Staples Mill Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 | June 14, 2024 9 a.m.- 4p.m. |
| Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Abingdon, VA 24212 | June 17, 2024 9 a.m.- 4p.m. |
| Shenandoah University: Halpin-Harrison Hall 600 Millwood Ave. Winchester, VA 22601 | June 21, 2024 9 a.m.- 4p.m. |
| Longwood University 201 High Street Farmville, VA 3909 | June 24, 2024 9 a.m.- 4p.m. |
| Chesapeake Public Schools Indian River High School 1969 Braves Trail Chesapeake, Virginia 23325 | June 27, 2024 9 a.m.- 4p.m. |
Additional opportunities will be available for a fall session for new principals/assistant principals and those who have conflicts with the summer training dates above.
Zearn Educator Training
School divisions that have opted into Zearn Math for Virginia ALL In Tutoring are invited to join live training sessions this spring. In these sessions, facilitators will guide Virginia educators and leaders through their approach to math learning, materials to support tutoring sessions and how to navigate the Zearn platform. The next opportunities for educators are May 22 and June 14.
