Winter Professional Development Options
Teacher Resident Praxis and VCLA Support
In order to support Teacher Residents on their journey toward certification, The Office of Professional Learning and Equity will offer 10 learning opportunities around the Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) Exam, and Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA exams).
Initial Praxis sessions are open and applicable to both elementary and secondary teachers, and will provide attendees with test taking resources and strategies. Subject-specific sessions will review important content and help participants to feel prepared for their subject-area test. Interested teacher residents should sign up directly through MyPDE. Sessions include:
- Teacher Resident: ES and Secondary Initial Praxis Session
- Teacher Resident: ES Science Praxis Session
- Teacher Resident: ES Social Studies Praxis Session
- Teacher Resident ES Math Praxis Session
- Teacher Resident: ES VCLA & Praxis
The Great Beginnings Team is pleased to offer our annual Winter Forum on Monday, December 5, 5-7 pm. The Winter Forum is an opportunity for new-to-FCPS teachers, Teacher Residents, and teachers in their second or third year to choose a session that sparks their interest and to learn from the experts. As we still have seats available in several sessions, at this time we would also like to invite any other instructional staff who might be interested!
Teachers who are registered for Great Beginnings have received registration information from their Great Beginnings Coaches. If you would like to encourage other teachers in your school to attend, please have them refer to the information on our Winter Forums page.
2023-24 Accelerated Certification Cohort (ACC) Information Session
The Accelerated Certification Cohort (ACC) is a partnership with the University of Virginia for FCPS instructional employees to obtain the Virginia PreK-12 endorsement in Administration and Supervision in a one-year cohort setting. This alternative pathway for a Virginia PreK-12 endorsement in Administration and Supervision is for highly motivated FCPS educators who show leadership potential to pursue advanced leadership opportunities in FCPS. There will be two virtual information sessions for the 2023-24 ACC:
- December 13, 5 to 6 p.m.
- January 19, 5 to 6 p.m.
Applications for the 2023-24 Accelerated Certification Cohort (ACC) will go live on the ACC google site page on January 19, 2023. More information on program requirements, eligibility, expectations, timelines, and the application process can be found on the ACC google site page.
Calling All Aspiring Principals
Are you planning to take the next step in your career to become a principal? The new Aspiring Principal Academy will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead with confidence and build your network as you prepare for principalship. Applicants should be planning to participate in the spring 2023/fall 2023 FCPS principal pool application process.
The new cohort style professional learning opportunity is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The remaining five sessions will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on February 1, February 15, March 7, March 21, and April 18.
Eligible employees should be:
- Experienced AP/DSS/DSA (3+ years).
- Endorsed in Administration and Supervision Prek-12.
- Planning to apply to spring 2023 or fall 2023 FCPS Principal Pool.
- Statement of interest
- Resume
- Principal Recommendation Form
- Panel interview for those who move forward
Are you a School Leader? Are you wondering if administration is right for you?
The George Mason Education Leadership Program has a Region North (Fairfax region) hybrid cohort that will be accepting new students for the Spring 2023 semester. In addition to the cohort, there are fully online and campus hybrid options available.
If you are interested in advancing your career by earning a Master’s degree or advanced Certificate in Education Leadership, register using the links below to attend a virtual information session:
- Tuesday, December 6, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 29, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
If you have questions, please contact the Education Leadership Program office at edleprog@gmu.edu, (703) 993-3633.
North TIER Winter 2023 Courses
North TIER has a wonderful line-up of online professional development courses that will fill you up during the cold winter months. North TIER Courses are only $55 for a 30 hour course. A graduate credit option, earning 2 graduate credits from Colorado State University, has extra work and fees. Check out the colorful new advertisement for all the details, including links to the course catalog, how and where to register, and how to get more information. Seats fill quickly, so register early! Questions? Contact admin@northtier.org.
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