Click to see VGA members at the ESRI User Conference
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Click to see VGA members at the ESRI User Conference 〰️
The Virginia Geographic Alliance promotes geo-literacy by providing effective professional development programs that enhance the teaching and learning of geography and that demonstrate the value of geographic knowledge and spatial thinking to educators, policy makers, and community members.
The Virginia Geographic Alliance fosters and supports the enduring power of the geographic perspective in social, environmental and geospatial sciences as they develop in schools, universities, businesses, governments and communications media to advance geo-literacy. Acquiring geographic knowledge, skills and technologies enables people to become productive citizens and lifelong learners who
►recognize the importance of place and local-to-global connections,
►understand changing human-environment interactions, and
►apply environmental and spatial perspectives in decision-making and problem-solving.
Professional Learning
Resources
About
Upcoming Events
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NCGE Conference
The Virginia Geographic Alliance invites you to join us at the National Council for Geographic Education's (NCGE) Annual Conference from 18-20 October in Tempe, AZ. Expect great food, more than 70 sessions, professional networking, and beautiful views of the Arizona desert landscape.
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Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange Program.
How has your community played a role in 250 years of the American Experiment?
We are now accepting applications to join Cohort 2 of the Smithsonian Institution’s Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange Program as a Virtual Exchange Facilitator. In this program, you’ll learn how to collaboratively design and lead place-based investigations with your students to better understand the stories emanating from your community. Your students will share and reflect with students in another corner of the country in order to celebrate the commonalities and the differences of their communities. Modeling and practicing civic engagement and civil discourse could not be any more important than right now!Professional and informal educators from any discipline who work with students age 13-18 are invited to apply. Once selected, the cohort will attend a 3-day training in Washington, D.C. to design their six-week exchange project that will take place in spring 2025. Facilitators will receive a stipend of $1,500 as well as CEU credits issued by the Smithsonian. All travel expenses will be covered.
The deadline to apply for Cohort 2 is Friday, October 4, 2024.
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NCHE Webinar Series
The Virginia Geographic Alliance is excited to partner with
to provide webinars to help Ts & Ss commemorate & reflect on the 250th anniversary of Virginia & U.S. independence from England. Click below to learn more and register.
Features
two-page view
40 full-page maps
over 40 narrative pages of nonfiction text
text features to support literacy skills
51 mini maps as graphics
tables, charts, and diagrams
links to 65 interactive online maps and apps
geography, history, science, English/language arts, and math content
teacher guide with instructional ideas