Every February, America and Virginia observe Black History Month, celebrating and honoring the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to the economic, cultural and political development of America. The Virginia Department of Education is pleased to provide teachers and school divisions with Black History Month resources that support the History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
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Don’t Forget: Transition Your Google Apps Data by Jan. 15!
As you know, DART staff has consolidated our two Google domains into one. Students and staff using the student domain were asked to transition data and functionality from the student domain to the primary ACPS domain. The deadline for this data transition is January 15, 2016. After January 15, the @student.k12albemarle.org domain will be decommissioned and all data within that domain will be deleted. Learn how to transition GAFE data »
VDOE-Sponsored Intel Elements Professional Development
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) provides six-week, facilitated online courses through a grant with Intel. These professional development courses are available to educators in Virginia at no cost. The courses are conducted all online (no face-to-face meetings needed) and take approximately 30 hours, or 5 hours per week, to complete. The courses are facilitated by Virginia educators. Participants will receive a certificate at the end that can be used towards 30 recertification points. Registration for the Winter 2016 session (January 20 – March 2) ends January 6, 2016.
Available courses include: Continue reading
Multicultural Children’s Book Day Is January 27
Join the national celebration of diversity in children’s literature on January 27, 2016, Multicultural Children’s Book Day.
New this Year: Teachers, join the Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCCBD) 2016 Classroom Reading Challenge and get a FREE diversity book for your classroom library! You also can win a Skype author visit with a children’s book author! Find out how »
5 Alternative Ways to Use Kahoot! in the Classroom
A game of Kahoot! is typically initiated by educators as a way to gain rich insights about their classroom, through formative assessment or reviews. However, there are loads of alternative ways to play Kahoot! to capture the hearts and minds of learners—with a focus on mastery and helping learners realize their deepest potential. Kahoot! Journal reports »
Reading, Literacy & Learning: Master of Education Degree or Endorsement – Apply by Feb. 1
Longwood University is offering full-time teachers the opportunity to earn their Masters or Reading Specialist Endorsement through a two-year, part-time, hybrid program. Get the
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Application materials are due by February 1 for admission to the subsequent summer. The two-year, part-time track will begin every other academic year. Continue reading
Digital Learning Resources: Walking Inside Your Photographs
New digital learning resources from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities offer access to history resources for kids and teachers to consume and even create. Tour the ruins at Pompeii, “walk” through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, upload a 360-degree photo and place audio clips into the virtual space, and more! Check out these new tools »
Virginia SOL Innovation Committee Releases New Recommendations
Our Governor’s Standards of Learning (SOL) Innovation Committee has been hard at work for over two years. They have examined assessment research; collected feedback from students, parents, educators, and community members; and analyzed testing data. Continue reading
Making Reflections: Let Us Know Your Thoughts About Making Connections 2015
Can you believe it’s been over two weeks since Making Connections 2015? Now it’s time for Making Reflections. The Making Connections and Professional Development Planning teams would like to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to provide us with constructive feedback by Tuesday, November 24. Provide feedback »
Assistant Superintendent Matt Haas Responds to Questions About the Paris Terrorist Attacks
Dear Colleagues,
We’ve had a couple of questions about how or whether schools should acknowledge the terrorist attacks in Paris this weekend. Of course, we are all saddened by this horrible incident, the lives that were lost, and the negative impact it will have on our world, especially our children. Continue reading