Summer is the perfect time to recharge, reflect, and reengage with your professional community. One powerful way to grow your literacy knowledge and practice is by joining a local or statewide organization dedicated to evidence-aligned reading instruction. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned educator, these groups offer valuable resources, networking, and professional… Read More Stay Engaged this Summer: Connect with Local Literacy Organizations!
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SDI in Mathematics Summer Roll-out
In July, the Virginia Department of Education is expected to release an updated Guidance for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and Inclusive Best-Practices in Mathematics Classrooms document. This document will detail what specially designed instruction should look like in Virginia mathematics classrooms. The goal is to improve student achievement for students with disabilities and all students… Read More SDI in Mathematics Summer Roll-out
Supporting Educators with Effective Math Instruction
Hello and welcome! My name is Dr. Crystal Pope, and I’m excited to begin this journey with you as a new Math Specialist at TTAC ODU. If you’re an educator looking to enhance your math teaching, you’ve come to the right place! My goal is to support teachers and students alike by providing resources, strategies,… Read More Supporting Educators with Effective Math Instruction
Mapping HLP #1 to VLA
As special educators across Virginia aim to meet the diverse needs of students, the intersection of high-leverage practices (HLPs) and legislative requirements is more important than ever. One critical alignment that stands out is High-Leverage Practice #1 – Collaboration, and its synergy with the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA). This intersection can offer educators a framework… Read More Mapping HLP #1 to VLA
VLA Walkthrough Look-Fors: There’s an HLP for That!
Beyond utilization of high-quality instructional materials, effective teaching strategies are essential for fostering student success. The purpose of the Virginia Literacy Act’s Literacy Walkthrough Tool is to support administrators, teachers, and reading specialists in the implementation of evidence-based literacy instruction to improve student learning. When aligned with Ceedar Center’s High Leverage Practices (HLPs), it is… Read More VLA Walkthrough Look-Fors: There’s an HLP for That!
All Means ALL: The Virginia Literacy Act and Teaching Students with Complex Needs
Embracing a Holistic Approach The Virginia Literacy Act ensures every student in kindergarten to grade five will receive core literacy instruction based in scientifically based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction and, every teacher will use evidence-based literacy curriculum, use student-level data to inform instruction and intervention, and participate in training on evidence-based literacy instruction…. Read More All Means ALL: The Virginia Literacy Act and Teaching Students with Complex Needs
Personalize Your Literacy Learning
Are you wondering how you can get a running start this summer on your personal professional learning as we are all gearing up for the official launch of the Virginia Literacy Act? Even though we know professional development is already built into division plans in relation to evidence-based literacy instruction and utilizing high quality instructional… Read More Personalize Your Literacy Learning
