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Upcoming Events
Leading Ed Forum
October 19 - 20, 2017
Culpeper, Virginia

Virginia Conference Featuring Apple Teacher
November 18, 2017
Falls Church, Virginia

VSTE2017: SuperEmpowering Kids & Learning
December 3 - 5, 2017
Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, Roanoke, Virginia
 
Reminders
Ed Tech Plan Available for Public Comment

The Virginia Department of Education has been working on updating the state's Educational Technology Plan. The draft of the plan is now available for public comment. 


Computer Science Standards Available for Public Comment

The Virginia Department of Education has been working on K-12 Computer Science Standards of Learning and they are now available for review.

VDOE will hold two public hearings on the proposed K-12 Computer Science Standards of Learning.  One will be on September 6 at 7:00 pm in Roanoke and the other will be on September 20 at 7:00 pm in Richmond. Details and locations will be provided at a later time.

Public comment can also be provided online. 


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Grants, Lesson, Resources and More

VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you the best of the best of web-based content. Each newsletter is filled with news, information and resources to help you start the school year successfully. In this edition, you can find ways to Tap Open Resources, Witness the Solar Eclipse, Spot Fake News & More.

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Nominations for VSTE Awards Open Now

Each year at its annual conference, VSTE recognizes three educators with awards for leadership and innovation in educational technology. Nominees comes from the VSTE community. 

We are seeking nominations for the Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Teacher and Innovative Educator of the Year awards.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Featured Speakers Announced: Leading Ed Forum 2017

VSTE and the Virginia Department of Education are partnering to provide two days of professional development for technology and instructional leaders. Plan to join us October 19 and 20, 2017, at Daniel Technology Center, Culpeper, Virginia.
Two nationally recognized educational technology leaders will be joining us. Ryan Imbriale, Executive Director of Innovative Learning for the Baltimore County Public Schools, will provide the opening keynote on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Joe Fredosso, USAC consultant and co-founder and COO of Mighty River, will lead a panel discussion on Friday, October 20

Registration is open now. 

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Conference 2017: Call for Proposals & Super Early Bird Registration Open Now

Take advantage of the best price on the best conference: VSTE 2017 will be held December 3-5, 2017, at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. 

Call for Proposals Open Now:

Are you a classroom teacher who is using instructional technology in an interesting and engaging way?  Are you transforming how technology is used in education?  Are your students creating and sharing their learning in ways that other students and teachers would want to hear about?

The 2017 VSTE Presentations Committee is seeking proposals from educators of all levels and backgrounds. We're looking for presentations that engage, enlighten, invigorate, transform, or motivate learners and leaders as they integrate technology into education.   Whether you are a first-time presenter or returning presenter, your presence makes a difference and we want to hear from you!

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