The Virginia Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) was launched in June by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services. Our service provides an outlet to those facing stress and uncertainty in these trying times.The Virginia CCP is called Virginia C.O.P.E.S. which stands for compassionate, optimistic, person-centered, empowering support. Crisis … [Read more...]
Diversity and Equity Taskforce: Mentoring Program
In 2019, the VSTE Board of Directors agreed to create an Ad Hoc Inclusion Task Force focused on issues related to diversity in education and educational technology in Virginia. This group had two initial goals: learn more about the challenges related to workforce diversity and identify ways VSTE could increase diversity. In an effort to meet these goals, the Task Force … [Read more...]
Tech & Equity: Supporting All Our Students
At 2 PM on Monday, March 23rd, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Virginia's public schools will close for the rest of the school year. Amy Stewart and Nicci Dowd, co-chairs of VSTE's Inclusion Task Force, offer guidance for making sure we are using technology to meet the needs of all our students. As our world has changed over the last couple of weeks, we have all come … [Read more...]
News and Media Literacy Resource Center
Fact checking is just the beginning. To teach news literacy in the classroom today, you'll need to give students a strong foundation in cultural awareness and critical thinking. Common Sense Education gathered best-in-class activities, discussion guides, and more in this all-new News and Media Literacy Resource Center. VSTE is pleased to partner with Common Sense Education … [Read more...]
Coach of the Year Finalists Announced
Each year, VSTE recognizes three exemplary educators for their outstanding works in supporting their peers in becoming digital age educators. They meet the high standards set in the ISTE Standards for Coaches. They will be lauded at the Annual Technology in Education Conference and featured in the Digital Learning Day 2020 webinar. We are pleased to announce this year's … [Read more...]
