Description:

What does the implementation of the 2024 Virginia English Standards of Learning look like in practice? How do they connect to a division’s adopted curriculum? This workshop takes a deep dive into understanding the guiding principles of the standards to better analyze the learning goals and connect to the curriculum for intentional, actionable planning for increased student engagement and achievement..

Subject Area: English Language Arts (ELA)

Delivery Format: In-Person, Virtual, Hybrid

Target Audience: Pre-Service Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, School Administrators, District Administrators

Duration: Half-Day (3 hours), Full-Day (6 hours)

Facilitators:

Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, High

Learning Intentions:

• Examine the 2024 ELA Standards of Learning
• Understand the science that supports reading development in all students
• Connect the ELA Standards of Learning to adopted curriculum
• Plan instruction for active learning.

Success Criteria:

• Identify changes in 2024 ELA Standards of Learning
• Connect the standards to the foundations of reading and reading science
• Connect the standards to the required curriculum
• Use my curriculum to plan for deeper impact and student engagement

Key Topics Covered:

• Content-specific connections
• Literacy Across the Curriculum
• Science of Reading
• Curriculum Development
• Science of Reading
• Curriculum Planning
• 2024 English Standards of Learning

Expected Impact:

Students experience more coherent and meaningful instruction—leading to deeper understanding and improved achievement. As lessons become more engaging and standards-driven, students are better equipped to think critically, make connections across disciplines, and actively participate in their learning. For teachers, this clarity and alignment fosters confidence and instructional precision, while schools benefit from increased consistency, stronger academic outcomes, and a more vibrant, student-centered learning culture.

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