Events
Upcoming Events
Trainings, conferences and meetings for educators related to Virginia civics, history, and social studies.
VDOE HSS Professional Learning Webinars for Teachers
Jun 23: Virtual
The Virginia Department of Education's History and Social Science department offers course-specific professional learning sessions focused on implementing the 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning. These collaborative sessions provide scaffolded approaches to inquiry-based learning with flexible scheduling options.
Option 1: Week of June 23, 2025
Option 2: Week of August 18, 2025
Bridging Generations: Building Civically Engaged Communities
Sep 23: Virtual
Learn how to address Virginia's civic engagement gap, where 26% of older adults face participation barriers leading to social isolation. Discover VPAP's Civics Navigator program, which empowers older adults through practical tools like the "All Politics is Local" lookup feature and personalized civic engagement planning. Explore proven strategies to transform experienced community members into active civic participants while fostering intergenerational connections that strengthen community well-being.
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Beyond the Ballot Box: Fostering Civic Health with Civics Navigator
From this webinar, you will be able to:
- Explain why civic engagement is vital to the health of the Commonwealth
- Explore VPAP’s tools and resources for civic engagement beyond voting
- My Personal Civic Engagement Plan
- Civics Navigator Resource Toolkit
- Inquiry-Focused Approaches and Applications
- Begin to build your civic engagement plan, share with your communities, and increase the civic health of Virginians
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Don't see what you're looking for? We host Professional Development sessions around Virginia throughout the school year — free of charge.