Dear School Administrators, You would likely agree that the interests and needs of your faculty members are as diverse as those of your student body. We would like to take this opportunity to discuss T-TAC Online, a treasure trove of curriculum and instructional resources. It is our hope that you will take a few moments… Read More Resources for Your Diverse Faculty
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Summer Professional Development Opportunities
We hope that your Summer includes equal parts adventure, relaxation, and rejuvenation. If, like many teachers, you decide to spend a few hours of your vacation enhancing your own learning, we are proud to offer our recommendations for Summer professional development. (Be sure to check out the offerings on each of the specialists’ pages.) Universal… Read More Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Low-Tech Solutions for High-Interest Instruction
Not all assistive technology involves computers, tablets, or software. Sure, it is fun to have shiny new devices that are full of bells and whistles, but the key is to utilize items that best support the needs of a particular student. Hamm, Mistrett, and Ruffino (2006) asserted that low-tech devices are often preferable for teachers… Read More Low-Tech Solutions for High-Interest Instruction
Writing Instruction for Students on the ASOL Curriculum
When approaching writing instruction for students with disabilities, it is helpful to consider writing as a form of communication, rather than focusing on the physical task of manipulating a pencil or keyboard. Regardless of age, all writers must progress through the same developmental stages of writing. T-TAC ODU is pleased to offer the following free… Read More Writing Instruction for Students on the ASOL Curriculum
Virginia’s I’m Determined Project
The I’m Determined (IMD) Project, which promotes self-determination skills for students with disabilities, is a successful program with far-reaching influence. Currently, IMD’s tools and strategies are being implemented in 7 countries, 30 states, and over 70 school divisions in Virginia. Successful teachers are able to incorporate core components of IMD such as decision making, goal setting, self-regulation, and self-advocacy… Read More Virginia’s I’m Determined Project
Self-Determination and UDL
Self-Determination Skills and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are a winning combination for students. UDL provides opportunities for students to have choices in three important areas of instruction: how they are engaged how new content is presented how they share what has been learned Virginia’s I’m Determined Project offers tools and strategies to help students… Read More Self-Determination and UDL
Meeting the Instructional Needs of ALL Students with UDL
What is UDL? The National Center on Universal Design for Learning (www.udlcenter.org) defines it as a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn. There are three brain networks associated with UDL. RECOGNITION NETWORK (the “what” of learning) deals with presenting information in different ways so that it… Read More Meeting the Instructional Needs of ALL Students with UDL
