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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: 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 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: 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: Artificial Intelligence in Special Education - What Families Need to Know - Artificial intelligence is showing up more and more in schools, and many families are wondering what that means for their child’s special education services. Used responsibly, AI can help teachers organize information and support instruction, but it should never replace people or override family rights. Decisions about eligibility, services, goals, placement, and accommodations must always be made by the...
Description: Training resources to develop and implement interagency collaboration strategies and best practices to improve transition outcomes for youth with disabilities.
Description: This module features the Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model, which outlines the six steps required to effectively implement any instructional strategy and emphasizes the time and effort required to do so (est. completion time: 1.5 hours).
Description: Transition Series is our annual event designed to educate and empower families and individuals with disabilities as they transition from school-provided services to community-based services for adults.
Description: Teaching Social Behaviors: What Teachers Need to Know is an online and interactive course that focuses on social behavior. This course will: Define social behaviors. Describe the importance of teaching social behaviors. Identify resources for learning more about supporting the behavior development of all students, including students with disabilities.
Description: The Communication and Collaboration course includes: Lesson 1 provides an overview of basic communication skills. Lesson 2 looks at the process of collaborative problem solving. Lesson three examines ways to tell your story and elevate the family voice.
Description: Families as Partners Training Videos are a Formed Families Forward initiative to support a variety of school-identified efforts to deepen and demonstrate authentic familiy engagement in multi tiered systems of supports (MTSS).
Description: The National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) Behavior Strategies to Support Intensifying Intervention provides a menu of positive behavior support strategies, organized by antecedent modification, self-management, and reinforcement strategies, along with approaches for intensification.
Description: Essential Components of MTSS - AIR Center on Multi-Tiered System of Supports essential components, tip sheets, tools, guides and resources on topics such as: Multi-Level Prevention System Data-based Decision Making MTSS Screening Steps MTSS Progress Monitoring Steps Three Ways to Save Time with MTSS
Description: Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS) Resource Hub - VTSS Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and implementation examples, including this Resource Mapping Tool, decision trees, and “How To” video
Description: What is MTSS? - Branching Minds MTSS essential elements guide and resources for implementing an effective MTSS framework.
Description: Framework Pathways to Implementation - New York State Education Department Multi-Tiered System of Supports-Integrated (MTSS-I) resources for integrating behavior, academic and mental health multi-tiered systems of supports.
Description: Identifying Assessments -NCII resources to support the selection and evaluation of screening, progress monitoring and diagnostic academic and behavioral assessments.
Description: Levels of Intervention and Evidence - NCII resources to support the selection and evaluation of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions.
Description: MTSS and High Leverage Practices - University of Florida CEEDAR Center webinar series showcasing Tiered Systems of Supports and HLP alignment.
Description: HLP/MTSS Summit - CEEDAR and Georgia Department of Education HLP/MTSS Summit recorded sessions on bridging MTSS and HLPs for the success of all students.
Description: High-Leverage Practices Curriculum Resources - TeachingWorks online courses on high leverage practices used across subject areas, grade levels, and contexts.
Description: VTSS Learning Modules - VTSS asynchronous on-demand professional learning, including effective use of data in divisions, defusing disruptive behavior, and trauma modules.
Description: Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-Tiered Model of Prevention Enhancing Modules - Ci3T professional learning modules on low-intensity teacher-delivered strategies, tier 1 prevention efforts and tier 2 and 3 interventions available upon registering for a free account.
Description: MTSS, UDL and Differentiated Instruction - University of Florida CEEDAR Center three chapter module on providing multi-tiered instruction and interventions matched to students’ needs.
Description: Family and Community Partnerships Reflection Tool for Family-Facing Professionals - By using this tool, you will be able to: Reflect on 4 Core Competency Areas of family-facing professionals Receive a "score" for each Core Compentency Area to identify areas in need of work Add in evidence to support each of your self-reflection ratings.
Description: Toolkit of Resources for Engaging Families and Community as Partners in Education - Resources based on research, practices, and tools to help educators strengthen their engagement with the community.
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 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: 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: 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.
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!
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 Understanding the Parts of the IEP Fact Sheet - The IEP is one of the most important tools in your child’s special education journey — but it can also be one of the most confusing. Our new fact sheet, “Understanding the Parts of the Individualized Education Program (IEP),” breaks it all down in plain language just for families. From present levels and goals to services, accommodations, and transition planning, this guide helps you understand...
Description: Check out the Resource Menu: Supporting Early Childhood Educators in Inclusive Environments - A body of research demonstrates that high-quality inclusion benefits children, families, and professionals. Research also shows that many early childhood educators do not feel adequately prepared to adapt their teaching to meet the needs of children with IEPs in their care. In an effort to support teachers like you who serve young children with and without disabilities, this document offers...
Description: Check out the CEC's HLP #7 video - This video provides a definition, background, and rationale for high-leverage practice (HLP) 7 and demonstrates three key components of this HLP through video exemplars from general and special education teachers. The three key components highlighted in this video are the importance of defining and teaching classroom expectations and rules, using a continuum of strategies to acknowledge appropriate behavior with high frequency, and optimizing instructional...
Description: Check out the Beginning of the Year Survey for Families - Early childhood best practices are also trauma-informed practices. As an early childhood educator you are well positioned to provide the responsive, caring, and predictable environments and relationships that research has proven can mitigate stress and trauma. By administering a “Beginning of Questionnaire for Families'' you are centering family, community, and socialemotional wellness at the start of school. Incorporating what you...
Description: Visit the PBIS resource: Creating Effective Classroom Environments Plan Template -Educators can download this template and create their own plan to implement PBIS in their classroom. The template includes opportunity to develop a classroom matrix, create lesson plans to teach expected behavior, script prompts or reminders for desired behavior, and plan praise and corrections.
Description: Checkout Effective Classroom Systems by VTSS - Effective Classroom Systems is designed for division and school leadership to develop a plan for the data collection, professional learning and coaching needed at the division and school level in order to promote a sustained focus on the use of effective classroom practices. Classroom practices are the strategies essential to effective instruction and include: arranging the physical environment, active supervision, classroom expectations,...
Description: Check out Lesson Plan: Co-creating Classroom Expecations with Students (PBIS) - The purpose of this lesson is to partner with elementary students to create a classroom matrix together, based on existing schoolwide expectations.
Description: Check out PEATC's new resource to learn more: PEATC’s Special Factors in the IEP Guide - When your child’s IEP is being created or updated, the IEP team must think about certain important areas that could affect your child’s learning and school experience. These are called Special Factors, and they help make sure your child gets the right support to succeed in school. The team must consider behavior that makes it hard for your child or others to learn, your...
Description: Enroll in the VATTS Virtual Virginia Course - The AT Network has developed a short professional learning course on Virtual Virginia that provides an overview of the new Virginia Assistive Technology, Tools, and Strategies (VATTS): Consideration Guide and Resources. IEP team members can access this course at any time and complete the modules at their own pace. A certificate of completion can be earned by those that finish the course requirements.
Description: Check out PEATC's SAT Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Factsheet - If your child has a documented disability and plans to take the SAT, they may qualify for testing accommodations like extra time, breaks, or assistive technology. These supports help ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to college admissions tests. The process can take up to 7 weeks, so it’s important to start early.PEATC’s new fact sheet breaks down who qualifies, how...