1. Inclusive Practices in Successful Schools: Virginia Inclusive Action Planning Guide Module, Recorded Webinar on Inclusive Practices Planning Tool, Participant Resources (Attachment A) and 2. Building a More Inclusive School Community: Key Elements Module (Virginia Department of Education, VDOE)

Description:

1. Inclusive Practices in Successful Schools: Virginia Inclusive Schools Planning Guide Module (Stetson & Associates, Inc.) addresses the following components:

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1. A Clear and Consistent Vision and Vocabulary for Inclusive Schools,
2. Legislative and Accountability Standards,
3. Strong Tier One Instruction,
4. Student-Centered Decisions/Staffing and Scheduling,
5. Effective Use of Resources,
6. Collaboration Among Educators,
7. Specialized Support,
8. Social Inclusion,
9. Family and Community Engagement,
10. Sustaining Inclusive Success.

This module was developed as a technical assistance resource for the implementation of the following legislation: 

Each local school division shall complete a self-assessment and action planning instrument addressing inclusion practices, as developed by the Department, once every three years and report the results of the assessment and plans for improvement to the Department, the division's superintendent, the division's special education director, and the chairs of the local school board and local special education advisory committee. 

• Recorded Webinar: BPI, Inclusive Practices Action Planning Tool, Presented by Dr. Frances Stetson

2. Building a More Inclusive School Community: Key Elements Module is presented by Dr. Wendy Murawski (2Teach, Inc.).

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The Building More Inclusive School Community module was designed to share instructional practices to address instructional needs of students with disabilities in Virginia schools. Effective July 1, 2022, every person seeking renewal of a license as a teacher in Virginia shall complete training in the instruction of students with disabilities that includes (i) differentiating instruction for students depending on their needs;  (ii) understanding the role of general education teachers on the individualized education program team; (iii) implementing effective models of collaborative instruction, including co-teaching; and (iv) understanding the goals and benefits of inclusive education for all students. 

This module can be used to meet the legislative requirements. After completion of the module, maintain your certificate (created in Flippity, not generated by TTAC Online) for documentation of meeting this requirement.