DTALcon 25 will be held at Tallwood High School on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. To stay up to date on DTALcon news and register for the event click HERE.
As of 9:00 AM on Monday, August 4, 2025 attendees will no longer be able to make any changes in SCHED. This will allow Conference Admin to prepare for the conference and print schedules. You may still attend however since you are not able to sign up for a session it is advised that you attend sessions that are open.
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Elementary Literacy Leaders will meet to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year. Coaching through the Teaching and Learning Framework will be the focus of this session. Participants will utilize the coaching profile as a guide for their work.
Please note: This session will begin immediately after the Welcoming session that begins at 8 am.
This professional learning session empowers high school educators to understand and implement artificial intelligence effectively, both for their own workflow and to elevate student learning. Participants will examine the VBCPS AI Guiding Principles, discover practical tools for supporting productivity and elevating instruction, and discuss how to support AI use with students. In this course educators will learn strategies to engage students with AI’s capabilities and ethical considerations, preparing them for our AI enabled world.
Tired of students memorizing biology terms but struggling to explain the processes behind them? This interactive session for Biology teachers focuses on moving beyond fact recall by embedding scientific practices such as inquiry, data analysis, modeling, and argumentation into instruction. Aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, the session includes components of exemplar lessons that foster deep, phenomenon-based understanding of biology concepts. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies, practical tools, and a renewed approach to teaching biology for meaning and mastery—not just memorization. Whether you’re new to these practices or looking to refine them, this session will re-energize your teaching. *Note: Participants should bring their school issued computer to the session.
Our Teaching and Learning Framework provides an outline for each stage of the program planning model - plan, teach, assess, respond. During this session teachers will learn how to leverage the framework and the curriculum tools available to deliver instructional content in health and physical education in an active and engaging way that is accessible for all students.
Middle and high school mathematics teachers will examine the factors that promote future-ready students as related to the mathematics classroom. Teachers will explore research-based practices in teaching mathematics that will promote opportunities for all students to reach high levels of mathematical understanding. This session will explore how common expectations for high quality tier-one instruction across middle and high school courses can progressively develop mathematical thinkers and problem solvers.
Middle and high school mathematics teachers will examine the factors that promote future-ready students as related to the mathematics classroom. Teachers will explore research-based practices in teaching mathematics that will promote opportunities for all students to reach high levels of mathematical understanding. This session will explore how common expectations for high quality tier-one instruction across middle and high school courses can progressively develop mathematical thinkers and problem solvers.
This essential session will equip middle school civics teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the 2023 Virginia Social Studies Standards, set for full implementation in the 2025–2026 school year. Educators will explore key shifts in content and skills, examine updated pacing and assessment guidance, and engage with high-impact instructional strategies. Participants will collaborate to align their current practices with the new standards and leave with practical resources to support student engagement and civic learning.
Get the inside scoop on what's new and evolving in ELA instruction this year—from curriculum and assessment updates to the debut of our Literacy Leader Teams. We’ll break down VDOE standards, refocus resources to support planning and instruction, and explore the VBCPS English classroom profile. Walk away with helpful insights, clear direction, and a collaborative spirit to kick off the year strong.
Get the inside scoop on what's new and evolving in ELA instruction this year—from curriculum and assessment updates to the debut of our Literacy Leader Teams. We’ll break down VDOE standards, refocus resources to support planning and instruction, and explore the VBCPS English classroom profile. Walk away with helpful insights, clear direction, and a collaborative spirit to kick off the year strong.
The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) identifies providing effective feedback as one of its guiding principles for language learning. This session provides an opportunity for WL teachers to deepen their knowledge of when and how to assess student progress toward language proficiency using the updated level I-IV WL curricula and shared understanding of ACTFL proficiency levels gained through Avant ADVANCE, last year's essential training. This session will provide practical strategies for providing effective feedback and offering opportunities for learner self-reflection.
This professional learning session empowers high school educators to understand and implement artificial intelligence effectively, both for their own workflow and to elevate student learning. Participants will examine the VBCPS AI Guiding Principles, discover practical tools for supporting productivity and elevating instruction, and discuss how to support AI use with students. In this course educators will learn strategies to engage students with AI’s capabilities and ethical considerations, preparing them for our AI enabled world.
Tired of students memorizing science facts but struggling to explain why things happen? This hands-on session for Advanced Science 7 and Science 8 teachers focuses on moving beyond surface-level learning by embedding scientific practices like inquiry, data analysis, modeling, and argumentation. Aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, the session features components of exemplar lessons that promote deeper understanding through phenomena-driven instruction. Participants will leave with ready-to-use tools, engaging strategies, and a fresh outlook on teaching science for understanding—not just recall. Whether you're new to these practices or looking to refine them, this session will re-energize your teaching.
*Note: Participants should bring their school issued computer to the session.
Our Teaching and Learning Framework provides an outline for each stage of the program planning model - plan, teach, assess, respond. During this session teachers will learn how to leverage the framework and the curriculum tools available to them to deliver instructional content in health and physical education in an active and engaging way that is accessible for all students.
Middle and high school mathematics teachers will examine the factors that promote future-ready students as related to the mathematics classroom. Teachers will explore research-based practices in teaching mathematics that will promote opportunities for all students to reach high levels of mathematical understanding. This session will explore how common expectations for high quality tier-one instruction across middle and high school courses can progressively develop mathematical thinkers and problem solvers.
Middle and high school mathematics teachers will examine the factors that promote future-ready students as related to the mathematics classroom. Teachers will explore research-based practices in teaching mathematics that will promote opportunities for all students to reach high levels of mathematical understanding. This session will explore how common expectations for high quality tier-one instruction across middle and high school courses can progressively develop mathematical thinkers and problem solvers.
This essential session will equip high school World Geography teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the 2023 Virginia Social Studies Standards, set for full implementation in the 2025–2026 school year. Educators will explore key shifts in geographic content and inquiry-based skills, examine updated pacing and assessment guidance, and engage with high-impact instructional strategies. Participants will collaborate to align their current practices with the new standards and leave with practical resources to support student engagement and geographic thinking.
Get the inside scoop on what's new and evolving in ELA instruction this year—from curriculum and assessment updates to the debut of our Literacy Leader Teams. We’ll break down VDOE standards, refocus resources to support planning and instruction, and explore the VBCPS English classroom profile. Walk away with helpful insights, clear direction, and a collaborative spirit to kick off the year strong.
Get the inside scoop on what's new and evolving in ELA instruction this year—from curriculum and assessment updates to the debut of our Literacy Leader Teams. We’ll break down VDOE standards, refocus resources to support planning and instruction, and explore the VBCPS English classroom profile. Walk away with helpful insights, clear direction, and a collaborative spirit to kick off the year strong.
Want an easier way to boost math skills and meet students’ needs? Join us to learn how Mathspace can help you personalize learning without extra workload. Discover how to quickly create targeted tasks, track student progress, and group students based on their needs—all aligned with Virginia Standards. Plus, explore Milo, the AI tutor that helps students think critically and build understanding. See how Mathspace supports Compass to 2030 goals while making your teaching more efficient!
This Is School (TIS) has seen many changes and updates, including a rebrand from This Is Language and new features, including writing and speaking tasks, and integration with ClassLink. This session is appropriate for novice to experienced users of TIS and will provide an overview of how to use this key resource to support implementation of updated WL curricula. Participants will learn strategies for regularly utilizing TIS videos, activities, and other resources for daily instruction and assessment.
Principals, Literacy Leaders, and Math Specialist will come together to for one hour to engage in the ESSENTIAL session facilitator guides for the preservice work week. Participants will receive guidance and materials for the 2025-26SY ESSENTIALS on refreshing the Teaching and Learning Framework.
Elementary Math Specialist will meet to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year. Coaching through the Teaching and Learning Framework will be the focus of this session. Participants will utilize the coaching profile as a guide for their work.
This professional learning session empowers high school educators to understand and implement artificial intelligence effectively, both for their own workflow and to elevate student learning. Participants will examine the VBCPS AI Guiding Principles, discover practical tools for supporting productivity and elevating instruction, and discuss how to support AI use with students. In this course educators will learn strategies to engage students with AI’s capabilities and ethical considerations, preparing them for our AI enabled world.
Tired of students memorizing science facts but struggling to explain why things happen? This hands-on session for Advanced Science 7 and Science 8 teachers focuses on moving beyond surface-level learning by embedding scientific practices like inquiry, data analysis, modeling, and argumentation. Aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, the session features components of exemplar lessons that promote deeper understanding through phenomena-driven instruction. Participants will leave with ready-to-use tools, engaging strategies, and a fresh outlook on teaching science for understanding—not just recall. Whether you're new to these practices or looking to refine them, this session will re-energize your teaching.
*Note: Participants should bring their school issued computer to the session.
Ensuring our students are future ready is the goal of every teacher in VBCPS. For health and Physical education, one of the ways we do this is by preparing our students to take ownership of their health and well being proactively not reactively. During this sessions high school HPE teachers will reimagine fitness testing as more than just a state required box to be checked and turn it into the platform for student goal setting, internal motivation and engagement in physical activity.
Middle and high school mathematics teachers will examine the factors that promote future-ready students as related to the mathematics classroom. Teachers will explore research-based practices in teaching mathematics that will promote opportunities for all students to reach high levels of mathematical understanding. This session will explore how common expectations for high quality tier-one instruction across middle and high school courses can progressively develop mathematical thinkers and problem solvers.
Middle and high school mathematics teachers will examine the factors that promote future-ready students as related to the mathematics classroom. Teachers will explore research-based practices in teaching mathematics that will promote opportunities for all students to reach high levels of mathematical understanding. This session will explore how common expectations for high quality tier-one instruction across middle and high school courses can progressively develop mathematical thinkers and problem solvers.
This essential session will equip high school World History II teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the 2023 Virginia Social Studies Standards, set for full implementation in the 2025–2026 school year. Educators will explore key shifts in historical content and inquiry-based skills, examine updated pacing and assessment guidance, and engage with high-impact instructional strategies. Participants will collaborate to align their current practices with the new standards and leave with practical resources to support student engagement and historical thinking.
Get the inside scoop on what's new and evolving in ELA instruction this year—from curriculum and assessment updates to the debut of our Literacy Leader Teams. We’ll break down VDOE standards, refocus resources to support planning and instruction, and explore the VBCPS English classroom profile. Walk away with helpful insights, clear direction, and a collaborative spirit to kick off the year strong.
Get the inside scoop on what's new and evolving in ELA instruction this year—from curriculum and assessment updates to the debut of our Literacy Leader Teams. We’ll break down VDOE standards, refocus resources to support planning and instruction, and explore the VBCPS English classroom profile. Walk away with helpful insights, clear direction, and a collaborative spirit to kick off the year strong.
This essential session will equip high school World History I teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the 2023 Virginia Social Studies Standards, set for full implementation in the 2025–2026 school year. Educators will explore key shifts in historical content and inquiry-based skills, examine updated pacing and assessment guidance, and engage with high-impact instructional strategies. Participants will collaborate to align their current practices with the new standards and leave with practical resources to support student engagement and historical thinking.
The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) identifies providing effective feedback as one of its guiding principles for language learning. This session provides an opportunity for WL teachers to deepen their knowledge of when and how to assess student progress toward language proficiency using the updated level I-IV WL curricula and shared understanding of ACTFL proficiency levels gained through Avant ADVANCE, last year's essential training. This session will provide practical strategies for providing effective feedback and offering opportunities for learner self-reflection.
Do you know how much vocabulary impacts a student’s reading comprehension? In this session, we will learn about how the brain processes and stores vocabulary as it builds a semantic network. We will explore the brain research about vocabulary and share evidence-based best practices that can be incorporated with the HMH curriculum to further develop the semantic networks in the brain. These best practices will include how to reach all students, including our most reluctant readers, our students with disabilities, and our English Learners.
This professional learning session empowers high school educators to understand and implement artificial intelligence effectively, both for their own workflow and to elevate student learning. Participants will examine the VBCPS AI Guiding Principles, discover practical tools for supporting productivity and elevating instruction, and discuss how to support AI use with students. In this course educators will learn strategies to engage students with AI’s capabilities and ethical considerations, preparing them for our AI enabled world.
Tired of students memorizing biology terms but struggling to explain the processes behind them? This interactive session for Biology teachers focuses on moving beyond fact recall by embedding scientific practices such as inquiry, data analysis, modeling, and argumentation into instruction. Aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, the session includes components of exemplar lessons that foster deep, phenomenon-based understanding of biology concepts. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies, practical tools, and a renewed approach to teaching biology for meaning and mastery—not just memorization. Whether you’re new to these practices or looking to refine them, this session will re-energize your teaching. *Note: Participants should bring their school issued computer to the session.
Middle and high school mathematics teachers will examine the factors that promote future-ready students as related to the mathematics classroom. Teachers will explore research-based practices in teaching mathematics that will promote opportunities for all students to reach high levels of mathematical understanding. This session will explore how common expectations for high quality tier-one instruction across middle and high school courses can progressively develop mathematical thinkers and problem solvers.
Middle and high school mathematics teachers will examine the factors that promote future-ready students as related to the mathematics classroom. Teachers will explore research-based practices in teaching mathematics that will promote opportunities for all students to reach high levels of mathematical understanding. This session will explore how common expectations for high quality tier-one instruction across middle and high school courses can progressively develop mathematical thinkers and problem solvers.
This essential session will equip high school VA/US History teachers as they prepare for the full implementation of the 2023 Virginia Social Studies Standards in the 2025–2026 school year. Educators will dive into the key shifts in content—from revolution to civil rights to the modern era—and explore inquiry-based skills designed to deepen student understanding of our nation's past. Participants will examine updated pacing and assessment guidance, engage in high-impact instructional strategies, and collaborate to align their current practices with the new standards. Practical resources will be provided to help energize instruction and support historical thinking at every level.
Get the inside scoop on what's new and evolving in ELA instruction this year—from curriculum and assessment updates to the debut of our Literacy Leader Teams. We’ll break down VDOE standards, refocus resources to support planning and instruction, and explore the VBCPS English classroom profile. Walk away with helpful insights, clear direction, and a collaborative spirit to kick off the year strong.
Get the inside scoop on what's new and evolving in ELA instruction this year—from curriculum and assessment updates to the debut of our Literacy Leader Teams. We’ll break down VDOE standards, refocus resources to support planning and instruction, and explore the VBCPS English classroom profile. Walk away with helpful insights, clear direction, and a collaborative spirit to kick off the year strong.
This Is School (TIS) has seen many changes and updates, including a rebrand from This Is Language and new features, including writing and speaking tasks, and integration with ClassLink. This session is appropriate for novice to experienced users of TIS and will provide an overview of how to use this key resource to support implementation of updated WL curricula. Participants will learn strategies for regularly utilizing TIS videos, activities, and other resources for daily instruction and assessment.
