Paving the Path to Reading Through Purposeful Play Book Study January – June 2021 50 Nifty Activities for 5 Components and 3 Tiers of Reading Instruction by Judith Dodson Teachers who are interested in this event will need to complete the registration form by January 8, 2021. Click here for more information and to register

The VCU-ACE Lunch and Learn Series is an interactive and secure Zoom meeting that will address different topics each week. There will be a short presentation with a time for Q&A. February’s topics include Setting Goals for the New Year, Autism and the Black Family, Women on the Spectrum, and Positive Practices in Distance Learning.

ED Equity Book Study March 4 – March 25, 2021 A four-week professional development book study and author conversations on We Want to Do More Than Survive. Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom by Dr. Bettina Love. Teachers who are interested in this event will need to complete the registration form by January 22, 2021

The 2021 Virtual Family Engagement Symposium is a day of connecting virtually and professional learning. This year’s Symposium will feature several live, interactive, and engaging presentations, emphasizing building engagement for underserved families in Virginia. Our nationally known speakers will bring attendees concrete, innovative strategies and methods to help families and schools change the trajectory of…

Participants will learn: To plan scaffolded lessons using High Leverage Practices (HLPs) To use VDOE’s Just in Time Quick Checks to plan differentiated instruction and scaffolds that are systematically designed toward learning goals. To embed self-regulation and self-monitoring strategies into lesson plans to maximize engagement and motivation while fostering a growth mindset. Click here to register

Participants will learn: To apply Just in Time Quick Checks to differentiate explicit instruction and scaffolded supports to meet learning goals. The importance of explicit instruction and meaningful feedback. Strategies to maximize engagement using HLPs. Click here to register

During this Coffee with Coordinators, we'll learn about how to provide assistive technology at a universal, focused, and intensive level of instruction and what to consider when delivering instruction under hybrid/virtual conditions. Click here to register

Participants will learn: To apply Just in Time Quick Checks using flexible grouping HLPs. Ways to enhance engagement and provide meaningful feedback to students. Click here to register

Staying Connected During the COVID-19 Crisis – Early Childhood “Cups and Conversations” Series Begins April 22 On Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m., every other week beginning on April 22, pour yourself a cup of your morning beverage of choice and join colleagues from across the state to chat about how you are supporting families through…

What does it mean to be an inclusive school or have an inclusive classroom? And how as co-teachers do we meet the diverse needs of our students? Join us in the discussion.

PEATC offers the 7th Annual Advocacy Symposium in collaboration with the VA Department of Education May 3, 2021, 8:00am The 2021 VIRTUAL Advocacy Symposium will provide relevant and up-to-date information to parents and professional advocates (paid and unpaid) that will empower them to support parents of children with disabilities in Virginia positively. click here to…

During this Coffee with Coordinators, we’ll share how educators can collaborate and cultivate safe classroom environments where ALL students feel valued and supported in their learning experiences. Click here to register