State Articles of Interest
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National Articles of Interest
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Cancellation of Education Department research contracts sparks concerns | K-12 Dive
What are principals using AI for? | K-12 Dive
DOE Updates
Upcoming Opportunities for Virginia Literacy Leads
Article: 2025-06-57
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers
Contact: Dr. Michelle Wallace, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Michelle.Wallace@doe.virginia.gov
The Lexia® team has prepared two upcoming opportunities for division and school leadership. Information about both can be found below. To access ongoing professional learning opportunities for ALL In educators, visit the Professional Learning for VA Tutors & Educators webpage. For additional information or to get connected with your Lexia Success Manager, contact vatutoring@lexialearning.com.
1. Upcoming Webinars: Lexia Connections to Virginia Literacy Priorities
In these webinars, participants will explore how research-proven Lexia® programs align with the newly adopted 2024 SOLs, VALLSS, Virginia-approved Core Instructional Programs, and larger Virginia literacy priorities. Participants will identify strategies to leverage these meaningful connections for all stakeholders who are implementing Lexia to drive student literacy growth.
- Lexia® Core5® Reading Webinars:
- Thursday, February 27, 8 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
- Thursday, February 27, 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m.
- Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® Webinars:
- Thursday, February 27, 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
- Thursday, February 27, 4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
- VA Webinar Sign-Up Link?
2. ALL In Leadership MOY Professional Learning
In these sessions, ALL In leaders will reflect on implementation successes and opportunities, discuss strategies for supporting educators in promoting student progress, and plan next steps to strengthen implementing Lexia® with fidelity to drive student literacy growth.
- Lexia® Core5® Sessions:
- Friday, February 28, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- Friday, March 7, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- Monday, March 10, 2 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- ALL In Core5 Sign-Up Link?
- Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® Sessions:
- Friday, February 28, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- Friday, March 7, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- Monday, March 10, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- ALL In PowerUp Sign-Up Link
International Baccalaureate and Advanced Diploma Requirements
Article: 2025-06-51
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers, School Counselors, IB Coordinators, Teachers
Contact: Amanda Nevetral, Director, Office of Advanced Learning, Amanda.Nevetral@doe.virginia.gov
On December 3, 2024, the Board of Education approved the addition of three International Baccalaureate (IB) courses — IB Global Politics, IB Design Technology, and IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science — to the Board of Education Approved Courses to Satisfy Graduation Requirements for the Standard and Advanced Studies Diplomas in Virginia Public Schools. The addition of the IB courses provides additional flexibility for IB Diploma students to earn an advanced diploma and expands options for all students in IB designated schools to take advanced coursework and meet graduation requirements.
School divisions and families should consult the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Diploma Requirements technical assistance document for further clarification on the IB Programme and graduation requirements reflected in the Standards of Accreditation. This resource includes information on graduation requirements for IB Diploma candidates, best practice considerations for school divisions and families, and answers to commonly asked questions.
New English Standards of Learning Resources Available
New resources to support English teaching and learning have been released and are located on the 2024 English Standards of Learning webpage. The K-12 English Instructional Guides provide support to English and literacy educators as they implement the 2024 English Standards of Learning. This week your school division’s literacy leaders attended a webinar with an overview of the 2024 English Standards of Learning. Recordings and resources will be posted on the 2024 English Standards of Learning webpage as they become available.Constructive and Practical Tips to Help Create an IEP
This presentation dissects the Individual Education Plan (IEP), examines the parts individually, discusses the function of each section, and how the parts come together to create an effective document. Attendees will learn constructive and practical tips to help create an IEP that supports the student’s access to a free and appropriate public education. Register today!
