VATE Conference 2013
Angela Ellsworth Huntington Middle School Cheryl Golden, M. Ed., NBCT NB Candidate Support Provider NVWP Teacher Consultant Seneca Ridge MS
2010 SOL Standards Literacy Explosion Leadership Awards Affiliates Publications Best Practices What can the State do for you Questions
For more information, visit: Vocabulary Videos Vocabulary Videos Online Writing Resources Online Writing Resources Text-Dependent QuestionsText-Dependent Questions Additional MS Support and Links
Scene it Book Trailer Glogster Book Cover Podcast Photo Essay March 15, 2013 Stafford, VA For more information, contact: Sarah Crain Students from around the state create digital artifacts in the below categories and then come together and compete in a Literacy Explosion.
VATE offers students and teachers many opportunities to be recognized for outstanding achievement. Student Awards NCTE Promising Young Writers Award 8 th graders for superior achievement in writing, Deadline - January 25 Excellence in Student Literary Magazines – recognizes students, teachers, and schools for producing excellent literary magazines.
Educator Grants and Awards The Heritage – VATE member and person of color who has made a noteworthy contribution to the field within the last three years. Foster b. Gresham – VATE member and teacher in VA, distinguished himself/herself in commitment and service to his/her students Frances N. Wimer – VATE member who dedicates his/her life to the service of VATE, English and students Richard A. Meade - Student Teaching Scholarship Leon F. Williams – given to an organization, institution or program that gives significant contributions to English Language Arts VATE Service – granted for service to VATE beyond classroom duties Diversity Award - granted to a student of diverse cultural background preparing to become an English teacher Teacher Mini-Grant Competition – given to support innovative classroom practices
Affiliate Startup Brochure Affiliate Committee Chairs: Tori Otstot - Affiliates Chair Chuck Miller - Executive Secretary Affiliates around the state:
VATE VOICES – VATE Newsletter Four Editions Tori Otstot, Editor – Deadline Winter publication: December 31 Virginia English Bulletin- English Journal Summer and Winter Editions Submissions for Winter edition due Nov. 15 Daniel Woods, Editor -
Teacher Evaluations Standard 7 – Academic Progress Other Topics?