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Description: As part of Virginia’s Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative, demonstration sites across the Commonwealth provide opportunities for co-teaching teams and school/district administrators to observe high-quality co-taught instruction in inclusive settings. Visitors have the opportunity to observe model lessons, followed by scheduled time to engage in discussion with the site’s co-teaching team and school administrator regarding implementation practices, instructional planning, and...
Description: Presented by: Geoffrey Weber Learn about ways to make coding instruction differentiated and accessible to students by selecting or adapting materials that can work with screen readers or AAC supports, incorporate visual block based coding, robots, or gamification, and utilize multi-sensory learning with tactile / manipulative activities so that coding instruction is inclusive!
Description: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored a 3-Part Turn-Around Training Series on Specially Designed Instruction by Anne Beninghof. We encourage Virginia school divisions to utilize TTAC Online professional learning as a part of their division-wide professional learning plans. In the event that you are interested in large-scale usage (over 500 users) of a particular module for your school and/or division, please contact ttaconli@gmu.edu in advance, so that we may accommodate...
Description: Presented by: Geoffrey Weber and Matthew Newton The authors explore ways in which AI can be leveraged to empower students with disabilities and foster inclusive learning environments. You will gain insights into cutting-edge AI applications, best practices, and examples that demonstrate the impact of AI on student success. The authors also consider the ethics and responsibilities of educators using AI regarding fairness, transparency, privacy and data security.
Description: Presented by: Lorna Bell Frizzelle, Meghan Hyatt, Hunter Matusevich & Lauren Whitlock Hey Kids! Did you know that Dragons Love Tacos? In this recorded webinar, we explore assistive technology via thematic units. You will have the opportunity to learn how to develop lessons that include hands-on learning for our youngest and most complex learners across all content areas. To conclude the session, you will be guided through making their very own adapted book, Dragons...
Description: New Video: Introducing the Office of Special Education Program's Assistive Technology Guidance and the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (2:46 mins.) IDEA: Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children With Disabilities Under the IDEA (Jan. 22, 2024) - The Office of Educational Technology and the Office of Special Education Programs are pleased to share the guidance in support of children with disabilities who need assistive technology (AT) devices and services for meaningful...
Description: Each self-paced professional learning session is offered at no cost to Virginia public school educators and provides 3-5 hours of professional learning. These sessions guide educators in learning about specific HLPs through videos that model exemplar teacher behaviors. Educators may enroll in any of the following professional learning sessions described below: Enroll in School Leaders, Administrators, and Instructional Coaches: Strategies for Teacher Retention & Support...
Description: VDOE's Assistive Technology Network has a newly updated Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) section of their website. What is AAC? When to consider? Assessment Information Gathering Current Communication Skills Access Direct Selection Indirect Selection Decision Making Trials Develop a Plan Prompting Data Collection Tool Selection and Funding Implementation Planning and Support Training Device Set-up Customization Vocabulary Selection And more!
Description: Based on the work of the CEEDAR Center and Council for Exceptional Children, the GMU TTAC Team has created High Leverage Practice Crosswalks in the areas of Prosocial Behavior, Math, Literacy and Transition to support stakeholders in developing personalized professional learning and targeted support, with the goal of bridging research into “practical” classroom practice to improve performance outcomes. The HLP Crosswalks are dynamic documents that will be periodically updated with...
Date(s):
6/15/2022 - 6/30/2029
Description: Registration for Effective & High-Leverage Practices for Paraeducators - In collaboration with the Paraprofessional Resource & Research Center and the CEEDAR Center, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is excited to provide paraeducators with a learning program focused on your unique role as a paraeducator and how that aligns with specific HLPs. In this FREE on-demand, eLearning program designed for paraeducators, you will be introduced to four areas...
Description: VDOE's Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) webpage - With the passage of the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) in the 2022 General Assembly, Virginia is taking the lead nationwide to improve early literacy outcomes for Virginia’s young learners. Through the VLA, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will support school divisions through a multi-year effort with tools, resources, technical assistance and funding.
Description: Collaboration HLP Pillars: Rubric - HLP 1 Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student Success, Rubric - HLP 3 Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services Embedded HLPs Rubric - HLP 2 Lead Effective Meetings with Professionals & Families DATA-Driven Planning HLP Pillar: Rubric - HLP 6 Use Assessment Data, Analyze Instructional Practices and Make Necessary, Adjustments that Improve Student Outcomes Embedded HLPs: Rubric - HLP 4: Use Multiple Sources...
Description: Collaboration HLP Pillars: HLP Highlight Tool - HLP 1: Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student Success, HLP Highlight Tool - HLP 3: Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services Embedded HLPs HLP Highlight Tool - HLP 2: Organize and Facilitate Effective Meetings with Professionals and Families Data-Driven Planning HLP Pillar: HLP Highlight Tool - HLP 6: Use Student Assessment Data, Analyze Instructional Practices, and Make Necessary Adjustments that...
Description: Check out PEATC's From Referral to Eligibility Factsheet - In Virginia, determining whether a student qualifies for special education involves much more than a single test. Schools are required to evaluate the whole child by collecting information from multiple sources — including classroom performance, teacher observations, parent input, and formal and informal assessments.
Date(s):
11/20/2025 6:00 PM ET - 11/20/2025 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Planning for the Future - Planning for the future is important for all parents, but for parents of children with disabilities it is vital. This workshop will provide information on options and tools for making these important decisions.Topics that will be covered: Letters of Intent; Age of Majority; Guardianship; Power of Attorney; Supported Decision Making; Special Needs Trusts; ABLE AccountsThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.Presented by PEATC in...
Date(s):
12/2/2025 6:30 PM ET - 12/2/2025 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Empowering Parents: Unlocking the Power of the Right Questions Webinar - Are you ready to feel more confident in meetings and everyday conversations with your child’s school? Join us for an empowering webinar designed for families navigating special education services.You'll gain practical tools and strategies to help you: Ask the right questions Advocate effectively for your child's unique needs Build strong, collaborative relationships with teachers and...
Description: Modmath® is assistive technology for math that helps students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences write and solve math problems. Using digital graph paper and an intuitive, easy to use interface, Modmath helps build numeracy for students of all ages and grade levels.
Description: The Whiteboard app is a digital workspace for teachers and students to solve problems and explain their thinking. Math concepts can be explored in a variety of ways using a flexible set of tools to sketch, write, and build equations. The Whiteboard app is an open-ended educational tool, ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use laptops, iPads, or Chromebooks.
Description: Check out PolyPad: Virtual Manipulatives - Unleash your creativity with the world's best virtual manupulatives! PolyPad is a mathematical playground filled with unique tools that allow students to play and explore - and they're completely free to use.
Description: Check out SPIRAL's Professional Learning - Professional Learning on Language and Fluency, Error Analysis and Directive Word Problems, Routine Word Problems, and SPIRALing into the STAAR.
Description: Mathwords is an interactive math dictionary with enough math words, math terms, math formulas, pictures, diagrams, tables, and examples to satisfy your inner math geek.
Description: GeoGebra Math Resources - Find free, ready-to-use math resources for algebra, geometry, number sense, measurement, operations, statistics and probability across grades 4-8 and high school to enhance student exploration and practice!
Description: Didax Virtual Manipulatives - Free virtual manipulatives from Number Lines to Base Ten, Pattern Blocks to Place Value, Disks our collection of free Virtual Manipulatives gives educators and families access to visual and hands-on digital resources that lead to understanding. Students can use these resources in class and at home to practice math concepts, reinforce their growing math understanding, technology they love in the process.
Description: Helping Kids Learn at Home - Educational experts at MCPER have created videos to help parents and guardians use effective practices to teach students at home due to COVID-19. Below, click on any image to read a description, download free resources, and watch the video.
Description: Toy Theater Virtual Manipulatives - Online manipulatives bring all learning and fun without the mess. Toy Theater's math virtual manipulatives help students grasp abstract concepts through modeling.
Description: Advocating for Math Support in the IEP provides ways to advocate for more help at school when a student with a disability is struggling in math.
Description: In this video, Sarah Powell, Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses key considerations when teaching students with math difficulty.
Description: VDOE's webinar on Schema Based Instruction for Problem Solving recording.
Description: This brief video provides an overview of how educators and parents can help youth learn mathematical vocabulary terms at home using the Frayer Model.
Description: Specialized Math Intervention to Reach All Learners (SPRIAL) provides various resources for math including: Instructional Platform, Explicit Instruction, Language, Multiple Representations and more.
Date(s):
11/13/2025 6:30 PM ET - 11/13/2025 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Friendship Building Strategies Webinar - Participants will explore the nature of their friendships and consider students with disabilities developing positive relationships with other students. The presentation will also describe the importance of creating opportunities for these students to belong to their school and their community to gain a sense of acceptance. Attendees will be provided strategies for parents as well as educators to use in facilitating friendships for all...
Date(s):
11/17/2025 4:00 PM ET - 11/17/2025 5:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Turning 18 in Virginia - Turning 18 is a big deal. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia and can make legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions in their life. For some individuals with disabilities, this will not be an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as your loved one turns 18. This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.Presented by PEATC in...
Description: Check out the Navigating the Transition document - Guidance for successfully transitioning students with disabilities from instruction on a modified curriculum and participation in the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) to instruction in the general curriculum and participation in the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments.
Date(s):
11/19/2025 3:30 PM ET - 11/19/2025 4:45 PM ET, 1/15/2026 3:30 PM ET - 1/15/2026 4:45 PM ET, 3/17/2026 3:30 PM ET - 3/17/2026 4:45 PM ET
Description: House Bill 2219 (HB 2219, now Code of Virginia §22.1-217.4) amends the Code of Virginia by defining AAC and building on requirements for IEP documentation and staff training for students who need or use AAC. HB2219 re-emphasizes current Virginia regulations for students who need or use AAC and adds an explicit timeline for when individualized training must be provided. This AAC Planning Tree from the AT Network is designed to guide teams in identifying the supports and services needed...
Description: Checkout the Transportation Options for Students with Disabilities: Getting to/from School Factsheet for Virginia's Parents -Did you know that bus drivers and other transportation staff have an important role in supporting students with disabilities? The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) reminds schools that when transportation is written into a student’s IEP or 504 Plan, it’s not just about getting a ride, it’s a legally required service that ensures a...
Date(s):
10/22/2025, 11/5/2025, 11/19/2025, 12/3/2025, 12/17/2025
Description: Register for the Special Education Workshop Series - Shifting Seasons, Steady Support - As the leaves change and the year winds down, PEATC remains a steady source of guidance, support, and empowerment for families. Join us for a series of webinars designed to help you confidently navigate special education, build advocacy skills, and prepare for what’s next.(Wednesdays)October 22 - From Referral to EligibilityLearn how the process begins and what to expect every step of the...
Description: Every state receiving funds for serving students with disabilities (all do) must submit and be measured against established standards. The Virginia DOE standards for accountability regarding implementation of inclusive practices for students with disabilities are as follows. Use this section to determine your school's status with regard to these standards. Practices: Our school is the home (neighborhood) school for students with disabilities receiving their education here. The percentage of...
Description: Instruction in every general education classroom must offer rich, engaging and evidence-based instruction focused on on-grade level standards. If this is not present, students are more likely to experience difficulties in school and be referred for special education services. We must not find students eligible for and in need of special education services in response to poor instruction in the general education classroom. Tier 1 is arguably the most critical state in a Multi-Tiered System of...
Description: The standard for making decisions about a student with disabilities follows the same continuum from least to most segregated settings and we use a clear model for ensuring that each decision is based on the needs and capabilities of the student. Practices: Staffing and scheduling decisions are based solely on the needs of individual students. Decisions are not made on the basis of labels, places or available services or space. Our school uses an objective, student-centered process for...
Description: Many educators believe that inclusive practices are more costly than traditional services offered in ‘pull-out’ settings. Actually, when staffing and other costs are determined on the basis of student needs, staffing requirements typically decrease. Practices: During interviews for new faculty, the expectation of inclusive practices by all teachers and staff is clearly stated. Practices are in place to recruit and retain highly qualified educators who are skilled in implementing effective...
Description: Effective collaboration among general and special educators, related service personnel, and parents represents the hallmark of inclusive schools. Time and support must be provided to increase the success of inclusion. Practices: Special education teachers are members of grade level or department teams and share planning times, professional development, and responsibility for all students. Common planning time is provided to support quality collaboration. General and special education co-teachers...
Description: In truly inclusive schools, the needs of each student determine the setting in which he or she is educated. While there is a strong emphasis on providing the supports needed to enable each student to be successful in the general education classroom, if all options have been explored and services need to be provided outside of the general education classroom for part or all of the day, those services must meet quality standards. Practices: Individual decisions about specialized support reflect...
Description: While physical and academic inclusion are critical for the success of students with disabilities, each school must also focus on providing social inclusion opportunities with same-age peers. This addresses the needs of the ‘whole child’ and has a significant impact on well-being, academic achievement, and post-school success. Practices: Regular and frequent opportunities are planned and provided for adults and youth to work together to solve problems and learn together. School staff provide...
Description: As families, educators and community members recognize the importance of inclusive practices, new and authentic partnerships must be formed. Practices: Family members are included as active members of team making decisions about their child. School/district routinely builds relationships between families and schools through two-way communication, offcampus outreach, non-threatening fun activities, and a positive school climate. Students encourage family involvement through active participation...
Description: The following practices are essential to the success of inclusive practices, closing the achievement gap and creating a sharp focus on the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders. Planning for sustainability should be incorporated into the earliest stages of planning and implementation. Practices: Inclusive education is recognized as a district-wide priority, not the priority of a single department. Leadership sessions are conducted periodically with key personnel to ensure the vocabulary...
Description: Beginning Reading - The National Center for Improving Literacy has gathered its best resources for beginning reading into one convenient link. Topics include: Alphabetuc Principle & Phonics Coaching Steps for Families Engaging Children: Interactive Literacy Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten Fluency with Text And much more!
Date(s):
10/29/2025, 11/19/2025, 1/28/2026, 3/18/2026
Description: Calling ALL Paraprofessionals in Virginia Public Schools! Looking for a space to connect, learn, and grow professionally? Now you have one! You’re the essential “boots on the ground” who help schools run smoothly and support students and staff every day—and we see you! VCU-RRTC’s Autism Center for Education (ACE) is launching a NEW online community just for YOU! There are 4 sessions designed to empower paraprofessionals who support teachers working...
Description: The mission of NCIL is to increase access to, and use of, evidence-based approaches to screen, identify, and teach students with literacy-related disabilities, including dyslexia. This website includes resources for Parents & Families, Schools & Districts and State Agencies.
Description: Check out the AAC Training Planning Tree & AAC Training FAQs Did you know? IEP Teams must consider the need for Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services with the development of each IEP. AT services include any support provided to help a child with a disability to choose, obtain, or use an assistive technology device effectively. These services incorporate training or technical assistance for professionals (e.g., educators, related service providers, rehabilitation...
Description: Check out PEATC's new Resource Document: Understanding Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) -When behavior gets in the way of learning, it’s not about blame, it’s about understanding. PEATC’s new FBA Resource Document explains how a Functional Behavioral Assessment can help uncover the “why” behind your child’s behavior and lead to more effective, compassionate support at school. This easy-to-read resource walks families through when an FBA is needed, what...