There will be no VASSP Member Update on November 25th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happy Thanksgiving from VASSP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Articles of Interest\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alleghany Highlands Public Schools amps up safety, security with first-ever supervisor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chesterfield students, parents rally against proposed transgender policy changes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Henrico offering free mental health services to students | WRIC ABC 8News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Career program for Alexandria middle schoolers could be copied across Virginia | ALXnow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Winchester School Board revisits part-time student policy amid community pressure<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Campbell County School Board unanimously passes new cell phone policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Martinsville High School recognized for reducing dropout rates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Harrisonburg School Board Approves Collective Bargaining<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n PWCS\u2019 Comprehensive Implementation to the Virginia Literacy Act | Prince William Living<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n National Articles of Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What will Donald Trump\u2019s 2nd term mean for Title IX? | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How school leaders can tap into the Education Department\u2019s AI toolkit | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Schools continue to play vital role in preventing student opioid-related deaths | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Charter Schools Being Pushed in Michigan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Federal judge pauses Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n California law bans food dyes in school meals | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n DOE Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Article: 2024-45-482<\/strong> The Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce a literacy grant<\/a> opportunity that will provide additional support and funding to ensure schools have the structures, tools, capacity, and resources to increase literacy growth and achievement for all students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With declines in reading most notable in students with disabilities and English learners, coupled with rapidly changing enrollment, divisions have requested professional learning and technical assistance for schools to support educators of these student groups. In response to division feedback, VDOE is prioritizing three opportunities for this school year: the English Learner Literacy Network, the Students with Disabilities Literacy Network, and family engagement resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A division may submit one application on behalf of their schools. For this grant cycle, all applications<\/a> are to be submitted no later than Monday, December 2, 2024. Divisions with high needs will be prioritized for this grant award. Applicants are highly encouraged to attend the Grant Q&A Office Hours that will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. Registration<\/a> is required in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There will be no VASSP Member Update on November 25th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from VASSP! State Articles of Interest\u00a0\u00a0 Alleghany Highlands Public Schools amps up safety, security with first-ever supervisor Chesterfield students, parents rally against proposed transgender policy changes Henrico offering free mental health services to students | WRIC ABC 8News … <\/p>\n2024-2025 Literacy Grant Available to Divisions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals<\/strong>
<\/strong>Contact: Dr. Michelle Wallace, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, <\/strong>Michelle.Wallace@doe.virginia.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n