Reinvest in Virginia’s Education Workforce
The Profile of a Virginia Classroom
The Profile of a Virginia Classroom considers the components of a learning setting that enable all students to graduate having had the experiences and developed the content and competency mastery articulated by the Profile of a Virginia Graduate. Led by the Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (VASCD), this profile developed through discussions and co-design work around the Commonwealth with educators and education organizations. It provides educators with resources and prompts to guide creation of a productive and deep learning environment for students that prepares them for the future. It addresses topics related to: deeper learning, quality instruction, respectful culture, assessment and feedback, and student and teacher roles.
Planning for Deeper Learning
This resource provides advice and instruction for how educators can design their classroom to support deeper learning experiences amongst students. Click on the link below to learn more about the concept of deeper learning and access additional resources to assist with creating this dynamic in your classroom.
Providing Quality Instruction
This resource provides advice and instruction for how educators can create classroom experiences that inspire, motivate and challenge students to engage and think critically about the concepts included in their curricula. Click on the link below to view examples of quality instruction and access additional resources that discuss the components of an authentic learning environment.
Creating a Culture of Respect
This resource provides advice and instruction for how educators can design classrooms that cultivate acceptance, interest and understanding among students. Click on the link below to learn more about how you can inspire respect and trust within the classroom, as well as access additional resources that discuss the importance of celebrating diversity within the learning environment.
Redefining Student and Teacher Roles
This resource provides advice and instruction for designing classrooms that allow students and educators to work as partners in learning. Click on the link below to learn how you can provide your classroom with more student-led learning opportunities that both challenge and inspire. You can also access additional resources and reading materials that discuss student-led learning.
Embedding Assessment and Feedback
This resource discusses the differences between assessments and feedback, as well as how educators can utilize these tools to ensure the classroom remains an effective and supportive learning environment for students. Click on the link below to learn how you can provide your classroom with more assessment and feedback opportunities that measure student growth and engagement. You can also access additional resources and reading materials that discuss these concepts at length.