Carfang: CTE by Jamie Carfang https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly en-us 2024-07-15 15:42:07 UTC 2025-06-20 15:06:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3064761901 Welcome! I am so excited to work with you!

]]> 2024-07-31 17:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3064761901 Top 100 Professions and Top 10 Degree Programs to Support Student Academic and Career Planning https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3100920632 Pursuant to § 22.1-253.13:1.D.e, the top 100 professions in the Commonwealth by median pay and the education, training, and skills required for each such profession and the top 10 degree programs at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth by median pay of program graduates have been updated:

  • Top 100 professions in the Commonwealth by median pay and the education, training, and skills required for each such profession (docx)

  • Top 10 degree programs at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth by median pay of program graduates (docx)

Refer to CTE Memo 229-23 for more detail.

]]> 2024-09-03 23:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3100920632 Fantastic Opportunity! https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3119660524 If you are not familiar with Kid Museum, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about all the great things they do for both educators and students. I highly recommend!

]]> 2024-09-14 13:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3119660524 UVA Learning Community Opportunity! Free! https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3152407004 Spark+ Experience.

The CTE has selected six courses of particular relevance to new faculty and invites you to take these bite-sized courses and discuss them with colleagues in a series of one-hour Zoom sessions. The sessions start in late September and will be led by a CTE facilitator.

To obtain your free license to OneHE, you simply commit to attending at least three of the six sessions and coming prepared to discuss the OneHE courses and how to apply the teaching practices to your own contexts. Register to get your free one-year license to OneHE and to sign up for the learning community sessions you plan to attend.

]]> 2024-10-03 17:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3152407004 Employability Skills Webinar https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3226777039 Teaching soft skills? Here is a great video on resume writing.

]]> 2024-11-20 19:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3226777039 https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3248694861 The countdown to Winter Break is on! Keeping students engages and energized during these few short weeks can be daunting, but here are 10 ways to help!

]]> 2024-12-05 19:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3248694861 Mid-year burnout? https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3294054540 Try some of these strategies!

]]> 2025-01-16 20:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3294054540 https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3294056021 2025-01-16 20:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3294056021 Health Science Teachers! https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3295326250 This may be something you are interested in! VCU program to provide health science curriculum and pedagogical support. There is a registration form for the 2025-2027 cohort

]]> 2025-01-17 20:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3295326250 Alcohol Education and Prevention Grants https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3302436484 The Virginia ABC Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant Application opened on January 1.  Grant applicants can apply for up to $10,000 in funding for an initiative that must address one or more of the following priorities: underage drinking prevention, prevention or high-risk drinking prevention. Applications are due by 5pm on March 1.

]]> 2025-01-23 20:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3302436484 STEM Teacher Leadership Academy https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3302437139 This free week-long professional development experience is offered by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research in Washington D.C., July 28-August 1. It connects educators with subject matter experts and introduces the basics of basic science research within AFOSR. Applications are accepted from licensed, practicing K-12 educators with educators from Title I schools prioritized in the selection process. Applications are due by February 28.

]]> 2025-01-23 20:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3302437139 Happy CTE Month!! https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3318646724 Governor Youngkin's proclamation:

https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/career-and-technical-education-month-2.html

]]> 2025-02-06 14:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3318646724 National Engineers Week https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3319054786 February 16-22, 2025

National Engineers Week, February 16-22, 2025, is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. It is also an opportunity to engage preK-12 students in career exploration

]]> 2025-02-06 20:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3319054786 Virginia Tackling Shortage of CTE Teachers https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3361047682 2025-03-11 14:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3361047682 Virginia ACTE: Invest in Me, Invest in CTE https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3361055004 2025-03-11 15:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3361055004 AAFCS Annual Report https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3373295351 2025-03-19 15:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3373295351 CTE a lucrative path for students! https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3403150307 2025-04-09 19:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3403150307 https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3403152344 2025-04-09 19:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3403152344 Virtual Virginia’s Statewide Professional Learning Webinars https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3433089535 The free webinars will take place on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM, featuring expert educators discussing key topics in literacy, computer science integration, accessibility, and digital learning environments. For more details and to sign up, visit Virtual Virginia’s official website.   Webinar Schedule:
May 6 – Supporting Comprehension Using Quad Text Sets for Grades 4-12 with Dr. Sarah Lupo, JMU May 13 – Introduction to Computer Science Integration with Michelle Pealo, CodeVA 
May 20 – Accessibility in Action: Building Inclusive Digital Learning Environments-Brandy Sidlo, ODU 
May 27 – Division Strategies for CS Standards Rollout with Nick Grzeda, Loudoun County PS
June 3, 10, 17 – ActiVAtED Learning Podcast Series:This three-part series will highlight conversations with educators sharing what inspires them about using technology to enhance student engagement.

]]> 2025-05-01 15:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3433089535 AI Ready RVA https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3433092717 The free AI Teacher Workshop is hosted by and for teachers on July 23 and 24 starting at 10a.m.. Participants will engage in topics such as responsible use, maintaining rigor, and successfully facilitating student AI tool use. Tools covered include like Brisk, Magic School, Khanmigo, NotebookLM, and advanced ChatGPT functions. Register or learn more today!    

]]> 2025-05-01 15:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3433092717 Share Your Voice: Phones in Focus Educator Survey https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3452781517 Educators across the Commonwealth are encouraged to share their thoughts in this national survey from Phones in Focus. This non-partisan research is led by the psychologist Angela Duckworth (University of Pennsylvania) and the economists Hunt Allcott and Matt Gentzkow (Stanford University) and is focused on providing evidence-based recommendations for school phone policies that optimally support academic learning, healthy social relationships, and emotional well-being. The Phones In Focus survey asks educators about their current and prior cell phone policies and enforcement. This data allows state and school division decision makers get a better understanding of school cell phone policies and their implementation across the Commonwealth. 

]]> 2025-05-15 16:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3452781517 Advanced Placement Participant Grants https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3452782700 These grants are available to AP teachers who are teaching one of the following courses in the 2025-2026 school year: AP African American Studies, AP Precalculus, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Seminar.  Participant grants support the tuition cost of an in-person or virtual Advanced Placement Summer Institute in June, July, or August. Additional information on how to apply is available in this flyer.     

]]> 2025-05-15 16:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3452782700 Virtual Virginia Training Series https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3472740665 2025-05-29 16:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3472740665 National Air and Space Museum -- Udvar-Hazy Fly-in and Family Day https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3478937009 The National Air and Space Museum is flying into summer! Join on June 14 for a big summer celebration at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly VA.

Explore the Innovations in Flight fly-in and take part in the Soar Together Family Day. 

Tickets are required for Innovations in Flight outside events. Tickets are not required for indoor Soar Together at Air and Space Family Day activities.

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

More information and additional NASM activities can be found on their Events Page: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/events 

]]> 2025-06-04 13:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3478937009 Programming Institute https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3480640393 During this three-day program, educators will work hands-on with programming languages, complete coding projects, and study lesson plans and curricular resources as they plan for providing high-quality coding instruction in their schools. CodeVA is offering two versions of the Programming Institute: either virtually June 23-25 and in-person in Roanoke July 21-23. Learn more about the Institute and costs or register now!

]]> 2025-06-05 16:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3480640393 VCEC Conference Call for Presenters- https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3480641496 Virginia Children's Engineering Convention will be held on September 19-20 in Henrico at Reynolds Community College. VCEC is seeking K-8 hands-on activities and problem-based workshop proposals focused on the conference theme: STEM Recharged: Reviving Science and Math; Engineering Virginia’s Future? This theme emphasizes restoring focus on science and math while acknowledging the continued importance of technology and engineering. Deadline for proposals is June 30.

]]> 2025-06-05 16:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3480641496 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for School Personnel https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3497272248 The VDOE Office of Behavioral Health and Student Safety is offering free Youth Mental Health First Aid training for school staff, sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension/Virginia Tech Opioid Abatement Authority Project Services (VCE-COPE). This virtual training follows a blended format: participants first complete a two-hour, self-paced online course, followed by a 4.5 to 5.5-hour instructor-led video session. Register by July 3. Contact Jennifer Fichthorn, VCE-COPE Project Coordinator and Evaluator, with questions.

]]> 2025-06-20 14:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3497272248 VCEE Summer Professional Development for Educators https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3497272969 The Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE) offers high-quality, standards-aligned workshops both in-person and online to support economics and personal finance instruction. Learn more or register for one of the upcoming opportunities:
-Personal Finance Bootcamps June 24 –Northern VA | June 26 – Southeast VA: One-day workshops with real-world applications.
-Online Economics Institute July 6 – August 17: Self-paced, 45-hour PD for high school teachers.
-Online Personal Finance Institute July 6 – August 17: Covers credit, insurance, taxes, and more. Certification eligible.
-Mini-Economy Institute July 29–30: Interactive Grades 3–8 workshop on classroom economies.
-Silk Roads and Sunken Cities: Economics in World History Institute August 5–6: Offered by VCU and GMU, this institute explores how economics shaped global history using inquiry-based lessons.

]]> 2025-06-20 14:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3497272969 K-12 Leadership and AI Webinar https://padlet.com/jamiecarfang1/3mwtqfeazxye12ly/wish/3497277721 The University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development will be hosting a free webinar on K-12 Leadership and AI featuring Jose Bowen, Author of "Teaching Change" and the co-author of "Teaching With AI" on Tuesday, July 22 from 9 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m. This seminar is designed for school and division leaders and teacher leaders. To register for the event, use this link. 


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