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.
See you on Tuesday, August 5, 2025!
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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.
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.
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 Educators will explore key shifts in historical content and inquiry-based skills, examine updated pacing and assessment guidance, and engage with high-impact instructional strategies.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.
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.
