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
Ever heard there is no “I” in team? For students with disabilities, the “I” in the IEP (individualized education program) team is a critical component! The IEP team ensures students are provided an individualized program that promotes progress toward challenging goals and objectives and provides the student with a free appropriate public education (FAPE). In…
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
March 24, 2021, 12-1 pm and 3-4 pm The Literacy Bill of Rights states that all persons, regardless of the extent or severity of their disabilities, have a basic right to use print. Using the principles of Universal Design for Learning it is possible to facilitate meaningful participation in reading activities by altering access, content, and…
The Virginia Hands & Voices organization will host a virtual session on "Understanding the Virginia Communication Plan for a Student Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing." The session will be presented by Wanda Council, Education Specialist, with the Virginia Department of Education. For registration information, you may contact vahandsandvoices@gmail.com.