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October 12, 2023
#2023-15 Virginia Education Update 12 October 2023
Key Takeaways
Updated ALL In FAQ now available
Alternative Accreditation Plan Application Timeline for School Year 2023-2024 announced
Seeking Nominations for the 2024 Presidential Scholars Program
VQB5 Practice Year 2 – Results Available for Site Administrators
Chapter 1 Budget Calculation Template now available
This Week’s Checklist
2024 CTE U.S. Presidential Scholars Nomination form due October 26
Public Comment accepted through October 27 for College Partnership Laboratory School Applications from Germanna Community College and the University of Mary Washington
Informational meeting for schools interested in applying for an Alternative Accreditation Plan on October 24
Public comment accepted through November 9 on the Revised Amendment 6 to Virginia’s Consolidated State Plan
October 5, 2023
#2023-14 Virginia Education Update 5 October 2023
Key Takeaways
Accreditation Results Finalized
October is Disability History and Awareness Month
Details of Summer Residential Governor’s Schools and Governor’s World Language Academies announced
Support Framework from Office of School Quality announced
Assessment pioneer Shelley Loving-Ryder announces retirement from VDOE
This Week’s Checklist
Aspiring Educator Grant applications due 10/27
Division Gifted Education Plans due for certain regions, 10/16
Virginia Civics Summit registration closes 11/9
Fall Position and Exits Collection closes 10/20
Neglected or Delinquent Children Count due by 11/29
Literary Fund Loan Open Application Period ends 11/16
VQB5 CLASS Observation Window closes 12/22
Reminder of obligation deadline of 9/30/24 for ARP ESSER III Funds
September 28, 2023
#2023-13 Virginia Education Update 28 September 2023
Key Takeaways
Update on Virginia Literacy Act Curriculum Review
Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week 9/23-10/1
Title I, Part C allocations released
VDOE and DMAS are partnering to offer medicare support training for schools
This Week’s Checklist
GEPA Waiver Application Public Comment period ends 10/12
VAAP Participation Justification Due 11/2
VQB5 Registration Deadline Closes 10/3
STEM-TRRI applications due 10/20
SCAP Applications for School Construction Projects due 11/28
RLERLM data certification due 10/27
September 21, 2023
#2023-12 Virginia Education Update 21 September 2023
Key Takeaways
This edition has a number of important deadlines for divisions which are highlighted in the checklist, below.
Executive Directive 5 outlines several steps for the use of Artificial Intelligence in education in the Commonwealth
School construction loan period opens from Literary Fund.
Virginia is elevating our non-teaching staff again with the RISE Award. Help elevate those in service in your schools with a video nomination.
Title I allocations are now available
Virginia Youth Survey to monitor health risk behaviors of middle and high school students will be administered this fall
This Week’s Checklist
National ESEA Distinguished School nominations due 10/27
National Board Certification Incentive Award Data Collection due 10/13
Pupil Ridership Count is 10/16
Fall SRC is due 10/27
Annual Pupil Transportation Report is due 10/31
Title IV reporting due 11/3
New Director’s Academy conducted by the VDOE-SNP Office is being held in-person at the VDOE during 10/23-10/27
RISE Award nominations accepted through 10/13
VPI Fall Verification Report due 11/10
The open application period for school boards and localities to jointly apply to VDOE for school construction funding is from Thursday, 9/21 through 5 p.m., Thursday, 11/16/23.
September 14, 2023
#2023-11 Virginia Education Update 14 September 2023
Key Takeaways
CTE Success Stars highlighted on VDOE Website
Options available for transitioning to the newly adopted Mathematics standards
Fall Master Schedule Collection window opens
Early Childhood Provisionally Licensed Teacher Incentive Program launches
Reminders About Expiring Federal Education Funds
2023 Special Session I General Assembly Budget Amendments Detailed
This Week’s checklist
Math webinar offered on September 21st
Master Schedule Collection closes November 17th
New Teacher Data Collection closes October 27th
Early Childhood Provisionally Licensed Teacher Incentive Program Grant applications due November 10th
VQB5 Registration Deadline is October 3rd
Expiring Federal Education Funds deadlines posted
ESSER II and III LEA Formula Funds deadline extended to October 6th
September 7, 2023
#2023-10 Virginia Education Update 7 September 2023
Key Takeaways
Civics Education Week starts September 18th
Details about the Dec. 1st Child Count for Special Education Students
New Guidance for MOU Development for Behavioral Health Services
VLDS Research Forum held Sept. 27th and 28th in Richmond
New learning opportunities for those leading division-based early childhood programs
ESSER II/III Division Spending Reports Due Sept. 25th
This Week’s Checklist
Dec. 1 Child Count window opens Dec 1st - Dec 14th
ESSER II/III Funding Reporting Webinars scheduled ahead of Sept. 25th due date
August 31, 2023
#2023-09 Virginia Education Update 31 August 2023
Key Takeaways
ESSER Tracking Dashboard launches on September 5th
Opportunities for student leadership on student advisory board
Two articles feature opportunities for professional learning for teachers of English Learners
Active Learning Grants available
Cybersecurity Grant Program Launches
Title II, Part A Allocations Released
ISAEP State Grant Funds Approved
This Week’s Checklist
Tuition Scholarships Available, due September 15th
Student advisory board applications due September 28th
Active Learning Grant applications due September 21st
Updates to VVAAS require division data updates with due dates in October
Reminder to submit ESSER spending to OMEGA in a timely manner
FFATA reporting due September 29th
August 24, 2023
#2023-08 Virginia Education Update 24 August 2023
Key Takeaways
OAG releases Virginia Rules curriculum
VDOE shares instructional resources to teach about 9/11
Senate Youth Program Scholarships Announced
CTE Federal Program Monitoring Details Shared
Board-Approved CTE Industry Credentialing Resources Shared
National Blue Ribbon Schools Nominations Open
VSPMA Conference announced
Lottery Funding Entitlements for CTE announced
Title III, Part A Allocations Released
This Week's Checklist
Aspiring Superintendent's Program early-bird deadline is November 1st
Register now for Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth
Senate Youth Program Scholarships due September 29th
Nominations for National Blue Ribbon Schools Program due October 20th
Reimbursements for Career and Technical Education State Entitlements due May 17th
August 17, 2023
#2023-07 Virginia Education Update 17 August 2023
Key Takeaways
Training for Reading Specialists Kicks-off This Month
Title IV, Part A Allocations Released
VQB5 Registration and Fall CLASS Observation Windows are now open
This Week's Checklist
Review and Sign-up for VLA-related Reading Specialist Training Opportunities
Teacher Residency Partnership Proposals for due September 11th
SPED Transition staff survey due September 29th
Division gifted education reports due September 29th
Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions goes live January 15th; prepare to communicate with families in advance of the survey
Immunization status reports due to local health departments after start of school year
Special SOL Test Forms Review Committee Nominations due September 8th.
SINSA application due September 29th.
Three remaining dates for VVAAS training for Superintendents: 8/24, 8/29, and 9/19.
August 10, 2023
#2023-06 Virginia Education Update 10 August 2023
Key Takeaways
VDOE Launches Attendance Campaign
Virginia Teacher Website adds job listings
Teacher Recruitment Funding Available
Feedback sought for impact from local mandates
VDOE Phone system updates on September 1st
This Week’s Checklist
Division HR staff can sign up to receive training on posting job openings to teacher career website
PAEMST nominations are open and close this January
Make note of change to drivers ed requirements in state code
School boards should adopt policies relating to Sexually Explicit Material and Content
RIPE snapshot data is due via SSWS by August 31st
Competitive Clinical Faculty Program Applications due August 25th
M-R Fix data collection on school building conditions due August 15th
Input to VDOE Office of Policy on fiscal impact on divisions from 5 mandates due August 31st
Homebound Instruction Services Data Reporting window opens August 16th-September 18th
State accreditation indicator appeals window closes August 31st
2022-2023 Annual School Report due to VDOE by September 14th
August 3, 2023
#2023-05 Virginia Education Update August 3, 2023
Key Takeaways
BOE approves changes to writing test requirements
BOE approved release of second grant opportunity this fall for school construction grants
Jenna Conway shares updates for Early Childhood education
July 27, 2023
#2023-04 Virginia Education Update 27 July 2023
Key Takeaways
Recent legislation provides an update to how school counselors spend their time between direct counseling services and providing school support
Grant program to support teacher mentoring invites call for proposals
Spring SOL tests will include integrated reading/writing items
Annual School Report due September 14th
Code update for academic year Governor's Schools
July 20, 2023
#2023-03 Virginia Education Update 20 July 2023
Key Takeaways
IDEA Part B Flow-Through and Subgrant Awards Available
Updated Model Policies on Ensuring the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and
VDOE Mathematics team looking to work with educators to form transition support resources
July 13, 2023
#2023-02 Virginia Education Update 13 July 2023
Key Takeaways
Nominations are open for the Board of Education's Advisory Committee
USED provides guidance letter related to pandemic funding sources
Weldon-Cooper Center school population estimates released
VDOE website updated for 2023-2024 school year enrollment requirements
Two opportunities open for learning more about the new VVAAS solution from VDOE
Revisions planned for Model Policy on Bullying Prevention
July 6, 2023
#2023-01 Virginia Education Update 6 July 2023
Key Takeaways
VDOE Debuts New Newsletter Format to Replace Memoranda and Emails from the Superintendent of Public Instruction
VPI Slots & Allocations Released
Lab Schools Standing Committee Meets July 7
VDOE Goes Virtual with Teacher License Distribution
VDOE Offers Training for Science Teacher Observation Tool
VDOE Seeks Input on Future Writing Test Administration
Science Accreditation Details Shared
