Communicating With Parents Who Don’t Speak English: A Guide for Teachers and Staff

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Interpretation & Translation ServicesView a more current version of this information:
Communicating With English Learner Families: A Guide for Teachers and Staff (March 8, 2018)

Suppose one of your students has been coming to school late and her grades are starting to slip. You call home to discuss with the parent, but it’s clear that the woman who answers the phone doesn’t understand English. You hang up and wonder how you can communicate better with your student’s family.

Did you know that Albemarle County Public Schools has an interpreting and translating system that can help staff bridge the gap with limited English speaking parents? Continue reading →

PLEDGE TO WEAR BLUE on April 13th!

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Prevent Child AbusePLEDGE TO WEAR BLUE on April 13th to show your commitment to keep kids safe! April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month; in support, Prevent Child Abuse Virginia invites you to WEAR BLUE on Monday, April 13th, 2015! On this day, individuals and organizations across Virginia will band together to make a visible commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting strong families and healthy children throughout the Commonwealth. Learn how to get involved »

Mathematics SOL & Mathematics SOL Curriculum Framework Review Committee

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VDOE LogoVDOE is now accepting applications from qualified individuals who are interested in serving on a committee to review both the Mathematics SOL and Mathematics SOL Curriculum Framework this summer in Richmond. Applicants must be teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, or others who have expertise with the content areas and the standards. All nominees, including those who have previously served, must complete and submit the Web-based application using ICAPS by April 27. Learn more »

Journey to the Student-Centered Makerspace

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Instructional ToleranceSchools and communities across the United States and around the world are creating “maker spaces” for adults and students to design, create, build and engineer using a variety of tools. Read the story of how one teacher created an interest-driven space for students in the eSchool News article, Journey to the student-centered makerspace.