| DATE: | September 1, 2017 |
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| TO: | Division Superintendents |
| FROM: | Steven R. Staples, Superintendent of Public Instruction |
| SUBJECT: | Fall Workshops on Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL); Performance-based Assessments; and Measuring Student Growth |
The Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS), the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), the Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (VASCD), the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), and the Virginia School-University Partnership (VSUP) are providing Virginia teachers and administrators with the following hands-on workshops this fall to address: improving student achievement on the Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL); developing quality performance-based assessments; and supporting and measuring the growth of students with learning differences.
Please share this information and the workshop registration links below with your teachers and administrators:
- September 26, 2017
“Mathematics SOL – Grades 5 to Algebra II”
Dan Mulligan Workshop
Charlottesville Doubletree
Sponsored by VASS
http://www.vassonline.org/professional-development/vass-professional-development-events-2017-2018/item/workshop-on-new-math-sol-grade-5-to-algebra-ii
- September 27, 2017
“Mathematics SOL – Pre-K to Grade 6”
Dan Mulligan Workshop
Hampton Embassy Suites & Convention Center
Sponsored by VASS
http://www.vassonline.org/professional-development/vass-professional-development-events-2017-2018/item/workshop-on-new-math-sol-pre-k-to-grade-6
October 18, 2017
“Expanding the Understanding, Development, and Use of Performance-based Assessments in the Classroom”
Jay McTighe & Chris Gareis Workshop
Chesterfield Public Schools CTC Hull Conference Center
Sponsored by VASS & VDOE
http://www.vassonline.org/professional-development/vass-professional-development-events-2017-2018/item/workshop-on-understanding-and-critiquing-pba-s
- October 19, 2017
“Expanding the Understanding, Development, and Use of PBA’s in the Classroom”
Jay McTighe & Chris Gareis Workshop
Hampton Embassy Suites and Convention Center
Sponsored by VASS & VDOE
http://www.vassonline.org/professional-development/vass-professional-development-events-2017-2018/item/workshop-on-understanding-and-critiquing-pba-s-2
- November 8, 2017
“Early Intervention and Quality Education for All Students”
Lee Ann Jung, Chief Academic Officer & Co-Founder, ASCD Student Growth Center
Hotel Roanoke
Sponsored by VASS, VASCD, ASCD, & VSUP
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=67fu7klab&oeidk=a07eegkgh485f15b2f8
If you have any questions concerning the workshops or need additional information, please contact Andy Stamp, Associate Executive Director, VASS, by telephone at (434) 249-5156 or via email at astamp@vassonline.org.
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