Congratulations to our #VSTE25 Demoslam winners!

The VSTE M&Ms hide every year for VSTE conference! This year the smallest, yellow M&M went missing on Monday during the conference. If you mistakenly took this little one home, please return to a member of the VSTE committee, no questions asked.

What is your biggest takeaway from #VSTE25 day 2? We will see you at the silent disco tonight. Another great day of learning is ahead tomorrow - each Tuesday session you attend is a chance to win great prizes!

We have our final set of #VSTE25 Exhibit Hall Winners! Please come by and see JB and Dani in the VSTE Booth #403 to pick up your prize before 4:45 pm! Congratulations to Tobin Traxler, Susan Jinks, Tara Lewis, Christina O'Rourke, Cody Christensen! More winners to come!

Congratulations to our 2025 award winners: Jennifer Thomas, 2025 Leader of the Year, Chad Huff, 2025 Coach of the Year Terry Lowry, 2025 VSTE Honoree #vste25

We have our third set of #VSTE25 Exhibit Hall Winners! Please come by and see JB and Dani in the VSTE Booth #403 to pick up your prize! Congratulations to Kirsten White, Kris Van Deusen and Michelle Jackson! More winners to come!

We have our second set of #VSTE25 Exhibit Hall WInners! Please come by and see JB and Dani in the VSTE Booth #403 to pick up your prize! Congratulations to Jacqui Day, Elizabeth Sadler, Mary Mathias, and Holly Schilling! More winners to come!

Which exhibitor wowed you? Cast your vote for the Attendees’ Choice Award and help crown the champion! Vote now: https://bit.ly/VSTEFavorite #VSTE2025 #IlluminateTheFuture

We have our first set of #VSTE25 Exhibit Hall WInners! Please come by and see JB and Dani in the VSTE Booth #403 to pick up your prize! Congratulations to Carmen Wilson, Gayle Wuesthiff, Cassandra Smith and Deb Liddon

Hunt for hidden M&Ms in the Exhibit Hall today (Monday) from 9:00–3:00. Find them, chat with exhibitors, and score prizes! #VSTE25

Visit the VSTE Lighthouse to pick up your VSTE Board scavenger hunt and enter the exhibit hall drawing! #VSTE25

Visit the VSTE Lighthouse to register for prize drawings! Prizes will be drawn today at 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Prizes must be picked up before closing session on Tuesday! #VSTE25

Today was a great first day! Between morning sessions, our spotlight speaker, kid talks, and poster sessions there was a lot to absorb! What's your biggest takeaway from today's opportunities to learn and connect? #VSTE25

Stop by the VSTE Lighthouse and meet the VSTE Board. While you're there, sign up for the raffle for some great prizes from our exhibitors! Drawings will happen Monday at 9, 11, 1 and 3. Must pick up your prize in the Exhibit hall before the closing session #VSTE25

Help us celebrate innovation! Vote for the Attendees’ Choice Award in the VSTE Exhibit Hall. Click to vote: https://bit.ly/VSTEFavorite #VSTE2025 #IlluminateTheFuture

Looking for inspiration? Look no further and listen to our KidTalks panel, followed by poster sessions, then share what resonates with you! What are you walking away inspired to shift within your practice? #VSTE25

Join us in 1A/B for the spotlight session, beginning now! Share your takeaways as we listen to Dr. Kim Richardson and then stick around for the KidTalks Panel! #VSTE25

#VSTE25 is a place for learning! Share some of your takeaways on our lightbulb posts and using our hashtag for a chance to win prizes!

Visit the VSTE Lighthouse Sunday and Monday to register for prize drawings! Prizes will be drawn Monday at 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Prizes must be picked up before closing session on Tuesday! #VSTE25

Wake up, it's time to kick off #VSTE25! What sessions are you excited about today? Registration is open at 7:30 this morning.

Headed to #VSTE25? We're still in need of some volunteers and would love to have you! Ask about volunteering when you check in at registration!

We can't wait for this year's #vste25 conference! Our annual Silent Disco is going to be an opportunity to celebrate 40 years of VSTE, and we're celebrating in STYLE! Come rocking your best decade inspired outfit (80s, 90s, or 2000s) for a chance to win a prize!

New VSTE Member Learning Guide! Moments That Matter: Using Celebration to Fuel What Comes Next https://vste.org/LearningLibrary/13570199 (remember to sign in) #InstructionalCoaching #CoachingMatters #EdTechCoaching #VCC #EduCoaching

Did you know that season 3 of the ActiVAtED Podcast is launching during #VSTE25?! Here's a little teaser before the launch on 12-7-25 at 11:30am: https://youtu.be/xnuLCAhrM0Q Be sure to subscribe: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/

The Power of Coaching Conference @VSTE and @VATLL are teaming up to host a two-day coaching conference exploring three powerful strands: Instruction, Relationships, and Leadership. Join us for this opportunity! https://vste.org/power-of-coaching-2026/

The VSTE Professional Services Team (PST) operates in an effort to meet the professional development needs of school divisions and individuals throughout the state. Reach out to learn more about all the VSTE PST can help with! https://vste.org/professionalservices

Forty years of VSTE means forty years of laughter, learning, and late-night conference magic, and we want to see it all! Share your unforgettable VSTE photo memories here: https://bit.ly/3WJBmGV #VSTE25 #VSTEis40

Did you know that 🚀 #FETC2026 🚀 is coming Jan 11–14 and offers group discounts? @VSTE is organizing group registration for up to 35% off! Interested in joining? Reach out to [email protected] via email to be part of our group. #FETC

2026-2027 Applications are Now Open for the VSTE Certified Coach Program! https://vste.org/News/13560920 via @VSTE #EduCoach #EduCoaching #VCC #VSTECoach #PowerOfCoaching #EdTech #InstructionalCoaching #ProfessionalLearning #VSTE #VSTE25

Be sure to create your account (https://vste.org/Join) and sign in to access all the members only content! Within Professional Learning - The Learning Library - Members Forum

We can't wait for this year's #vste25 conference! Our annual Silent Disco is going to be an opportunity to celebrate 40 years of VSTE, and we're celebrating in STYLE! Come rocking your best decade inspired outfit (80s, 90s, or 2000s) for a chance to win a prize!

VSTE Learning Guide: Every Moment Counts: The Power of Micro-Coaching by Katie Breaud & Susan Morrissettee via @VSTE https://vste.org/LearningLibrary/13563531 (login to view) #EdTech #EduCoaching #PD #VCC #teaching #education

VSTE Learning Guide: The Silent Classroom and the Power of Voice by Dr. Tysha Batts via @VSTE https://vste.org/LearningLibrary/13563707 (login to view) #EdTech #StudentVoice #AI #AIinEDU

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at VSTE.

There's still time to register and submit a proposal for the 2026 VITAL Conference! The event will be Feb. 4 & 5, 2026 and highlights educators across the Commonwealth who support innovations! Registration: https://bit.ly/4hxCCq0 Proposals: https://bit.ly/3JiNn2U

Did you know that 🚀 #FETC2026 🚀 is coming Jan 11–14 and offers group discounts? @VSTE is organizing group registration for up to 35% off! Interested in joining? Reach out to [email protected] via email to be part of our group. #FETC

VSTE Learning Guide: Digital Curation Tools by @mrsfinch_tech via @VSTE https://vste.org/LearningLibrary/13563709 (login to view) #EdTech #DigitalTools #DigitalCuration @Padlet @Wakelet @Canva @BookCreator @GoogleWorkspace

Be sure to create your account (https://vste.org/Join) and sign in to access all the members only content! Within Professional Learning - The Learning Library - Members Forum

The Power of Coaching Conference @VSTE and @VATLL are teaming up to host a two-day coaching conference exploring three powerful strands: Instruction, Relationships, and Leadership. Join us for this opportunity! https://vste.org/power-of-coaching-2026/

Education changes — and so does technology with Rod Carnill https://youtu.be/7JP2biDBtvw @VSTE #VSTE25 #VSTEis40

Technology is smiling on us! We've launched the new website early! Check out the new and improved vste.org Photo by Ross Findon on Unsplash

Pulling Back the Curtain… The reveal happens in just a few days! The fresh look, easier access, and one central home for all things VSTE is nearly here!

Have you subscribed yet? If not, now is a great time to do so and listen to all the amazing episodes before the new season comes out! Activating the ActiVAtED Learning Podcast https://vste.org/activating-the-activated-learning-podcast/

2026-2027 Applications are Now Open for the VSTE Certified Coach Program! https://vste.org/2026-2027-applications-are-now-open-for-the-vste-certified-coach-program/ via @VSTE #EduCoach #EduCoaching #VCC #VSTECoach #PowerOfCoaching #EdTech #InstructionalCoaching #ProfessionalLearning #VSTE #VSTE25

The 2026 VITAL Conference is open for registration and session proposals! The virtual conference will be Feb. 4 & 5, 2026 and highlights educators across the Commonwealth who support innovations! Registration: https://bit.ly/4hxCCq0 Proposals: https://bit.ly/3JiNn2U

Did you know that #FETC2026 is coming Jan 11–14 and offers group discounts? @VSTE is organizing group registration for up to 35% off! Interested in joining? Reach out to [email protected] via email to be part of our group. #FETC

Every Moment Counts: The Power of Micro-Coaching https://vste.org/every-moment-counts-the-power-of-micro-coaching/ via @KBreaud @susanhm7854 #EdTech #EduCoaching #PD #VCC #teaching #education

Have you subscribed yet? If not, now is a great time to do so and listen to all the amazing episodes before the new season comes out! Activating the ActiVAtED Learning Podcast https://vste.org/activating-the-activated-learning-podcast/

Access the recording and learn from the webinar —> VSTE and The Social Institute Present: Resilience & Technology: Leading Through Change https://thesocialinstitute.com/vste-and-the-social-institute-present-resilience-technology-leading-through-change/ via @TheSocialInst

Power of Connection with Karen Richardson https://youtu.be/m4wDIcbZN1M @VSTE #VSTE25 #VSTEis40