January+2018

=News From the VDOE, 1-30-2018=


 * New technology plan is in place: []


 * VSTE developed new Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel (TSIP). These do not officially replace the VDOE’s TSIP, though it is hoped that they will do so at some point in the future. Divisions may certainly use the VSTE TSIP with full confidence that these more broad standards also meet the more narrow standards of the VDOE TSIP.


 * All VDOE webpages are being updated to be accessible. Anything new posted after 1/19/2018 must be accessible. Anything older must be reviewed to see if still needed and, if so, must be edited to made accessible. Other sites to which we link must also be accessible! Also, presentations made to the BOE must be accessible (see Supt’s Memo 316-17 below).

With the General Assembly in session we are on our toes to see what legislation will be proposed (and passed) that will affect technology in schools, and the personnel involved with that. We have a couple of proposed bills that we are following at the moment. VSBA and VEA both have blogs to keep you updated: [] []

=Supt’s Memos you should know about:= 2018-2020 Biennial Budget as Introduced by Governor McAuliffe []

State Funding Allocation for Information Technology Industry Certifications and Related Testing Preparation Resources []

Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills: Framework for the Future []

New Implementation of Superintendent Data Collection Approval (SDCA) []

CTE Competitive Innovative Program Equipment Grants for High-Demand and Fast-Growth Industry Sectors []

New Website Accessibility Standards and Presentations to the Board of Education []

=(Announcements of digital resources available):= K-12 History and Social Science Standards of Learning Institutes Professional Development Resources []

Black History Month Resources []

Secondary Environmental Science Course Support Documents []

=Virginia Ed Tech in the News:= Virginia: Governor Elect Northam Selects Teacher as His Secretary of Education []

State Report Cards Improving, Education Data Experts Say []

How the Library Has Become a 21st Century Model for Education [] (20 minute podcast from Dr. Rob Furman-shout out to Virginia librarians!)

They’ve Got The Power: Students Run a Turbine and Light Up Their Future []

High School Students Provide Technology Assistance to Campbell Seniors []

Washington-Lee Elementary School Will Use Technology to Keep Kids Healthy []

TJ Student to Be Honored At WebMD Health Hero Awards []