VDOE is excited to have kicked off our Summer of Support last week at Longwood University helping prepare teachers and administrators for the new standards for the upcoming school year. Literacy and Math Symposiums will be held this summer in each Superintendent’s Region in VA.

In Region 6 today at NewCollegeInstitute for another great day of learning, leading and collaborating through the VDOE News Literacy and Math Symposiums with a great group of teachers and leaders. They didn’t want to leave! Jill Nogueras Angela Byrd-Wright, Ed.D. Em Cooper

VDOE_SESS is all in for VDOE News Summer of Support! Check out our offerings in the latest update for new special education directors and training to support the VA Literacy Act focused on students with disabilities. 🤗☀️

Excited to be in Winchester today with Virginia Literacy Partnerships today and a room full of elementary and middle school principals learning about all things Virginia Literacy Act! VDOE News Jill Nogueras Em Cooper

Another great day of mathematics teaching and learning with teachers and leaders at our regional symposium (Region 5). Our Summer of Learning is in full swing! VDOE News Em Cooper Michelle Wallace

Listen to Smokey! I got my respect of fire from my personal Smokey Bear, my Dad, who worked for the Dept of Forestry and conducted Smokey Bear education programs for the local schools.

Virginia is setting high expectations for every student with its new Performance & Support Framework for schools. Virginia is America’s top state for business.

VDOE recently co-sponsored the 2024 Health and Physical Activity Institute. The institute provides an opportunity for teachers to share new and innovative teaching and learning practices on health and physical education.

We have great opportunities for Ss all around Virginia! VDOE News

VDOE is committed to protecting the mental health of our students. This includes making Virginia classrooms a healthier, more focused environment where every child is free to learn. Learn more: ow.ly/vXzW50SJai1

Reading is essential for success in K-12 and beyond! Not only does it help sharpen our minds and build critical thinking skills, but it also encourages imagination and creativity. Let's encourage our learners to read a book this summer! #EverybodyReadsVA

It was such a great day and loved hearing all of the conversations around literacy and math!

So excited to see this! Lots of planning and dedication went into this one moment! 💜💛💜💛

Today wrapped up the VDOE News summer Literacy and Mathematics Symposiums. Pics don’t capture the engaging conversations over 1000 Ts have had this summer! 💙❤️

You know Smokey holds my heart. Give him a like for his 80th bday! My personal Smokey would have been 82 this month. Amy McClure

I’m the 2024 #SummerReadingChampion! Head to your library & start your adventure with a book from my reading list. Show me what you’re reading this summer with #SmokeyBearReads! Learn more and review the list: cslpreads.org/nationalsummer… #AdventureBeginsAtYourLibrary #CSLPreads

This was the BEST start to a new year!! Our teams learned about each other and started planning for a year of supporting divisions. Jill Nogueras Angela Byrd-Wright, Ed.D. Gina T ΔΣΘ

So excited to kick this off with VASS! Keisha Tennessee

Complete the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for your student who has an IEP to help VDOE News improve school services & results for all students with disabilities. English: bit.ly/4eenGew Spanish: bit.ly/3RiO4d4 #FamilyEngagementFriday

Excited to support gifted leaders in making connections between gifted education and federal funding at the VCGEA- this group is awesome! VDOE News Em Cooper