We are looking for members to help us write content for our new learning management system.  If you have a skill set that would translate well over to an independent learning course, we are looking for you.  Our goal is to have content on our portal for every type of member.  Regardless of the role you play, (teacher, bus driver, administrator, library/media specialist, paraprofessional, retired, etc.) we are looking for you to help create quality learning courses for other members.  Even if you have never developed content, we can work with you.  If you are interested in learning more, reach out to Dr. Amber Brown, our Teaching and Learning Specialist at abrown@veanea.org.

We are looking for National Board Certified Teachers to fill a variety of roles as we advocate for National Board Certification in Virginia and support National Board Candidates. If you are interested in getting involved, please complete this brief form to share with us your areas of interest. We will begin the process of pairing candidates with mentors and forming small group cohorts in August and are seeking Professional Learning Facilitators (PLFs) to serve as mentors and cohort facilitators. Questions? Contact Dr. Amy Brown, our Professional Practice & Policy Teaching Fellow at akbrown@veanea.org.

VEA offers support for National Board candidates seeking initial certification or maintenance of certification. Our NBCT Professional Learning Facilitators (PLFs) serve as 1:1 mentors and lead small group cohorts. If you would like to request candidate support for the 2022-23 National Board Certification cycle, please submit this form to indicate your needs.

The VEA is hosting two Jump Start events this fall for educators seeking to earn or maintain their National Board Certification.

For Initial Candidates: Educators seeking to earn their initial National Board Certification have an opportunity to participate in a virtual Jump Start. Guided by NBCT facilitators, candidates will unpack their certificate standards, component instructions, and fundamentals of the National Board process. This virtual Jump Start includes 6 three-hour sessions beginning in late September. This opportunity is available to VEA members only and space is limited. Registration will be available in September.

For Maintenance of Certification Candidates: VEA is offering a one-day MOC Jump Start for current NBCTs seeking to maintain their certification. At this in-person event, candidates will review National Board fundamentals such as the Five Core Propositions, Architecture of Accomplished Teaching, and certificate standards. Trained NBCT facilitators will guide candidates through unpacking the requirements for the MOC process and strategies for preparing for the work ahead. MOC Jump Start is intended for NBCTs whose certificate will expire in 2023, 2024, or 2025. Registration will be available in September.