High-Leverage Practices Virtual Series: Preparing Teachers, Staff, and Other Stakeholders for Instructional and Behavioral Challenges The purpose of this professional development series is to provide new and experienced teachers, administrators, para-educators, substitutes, and other school stakeholders with key information about five essential high-leverage practices for supporting students with disabilities and all students. For each HLP…

2022 Winter Book Study Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction By Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G.McKeon, and Linda Kucan                                     Participants will receive a copy of the text provided by…

Description: The TTAC at JMU is offering virtual get-togethers to assistant administrators who are responsible for leading special education efforts. If interested in participating, email region_5_ttac@jmu.edu  

Leading the Way to Excellence in AT Services - A LeadershipStudy for School Administrators Description: This AT leadership study will be facilitated by members of the state Assistive Technology Network, along with Penny Reed, one of the authors of this book, and Cheryl Temple, Bill Reeder and Jeff Sisk, Virginia leaders in AT. This activity…

Description: Join Meg and your peers across the region on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3:30pm as we network, share ideas, and learn about new resources in early childhood special education. As part of the series, we will also create and build a digital resource bank. Dates: February 23, 2022 - Enhancing UDL in…

Regions 4 and 5 VESOL Virtual Community of Practice   Please register for the final Region 4 and 5 VESOL COP on March 23, 4:00 – 5:00 PM at this link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej2mujoaf0b63783&llr=mahx7otab You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting after you submit your registration.   The March 23rd COP…

Presented by: Ynez Peterson and Sharon Jones Date & Time: Thursday, March 31, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST   Adapting books by adding visual and tactile supports along…