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Resources for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)

Are you interested in adding more resources and professional development opportunities to enhance specially designed instruction in your division, school, or classroom? Read More Resources for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)

Leading Literacy Support through a MTSS Framework

Looking for a systematic approach to supporting literacy in your division or school that aligns with the requirements of VLA and doesn’t feel like “one more thing”? Consider how to support literacy through a MTSS framework and check out this helpful resource from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). The Multi-Tiered System… Read More Leading Literacy Support through a MTSS Framework

The ABCs of HLPs

In a field of ever-changing acronyms, how do educators know which techniques to use and how to implement them effectively? It can be overwhelming when best practices shift or new teaching strategies enter the chat. The good news is that you have likely used HLPs or seen them utilized during high-quality instruction. As leaders seek… Read More The ABCs of HLPs

Five Effective Approaches To Address Interfering Behaviors: Attention-Seeking Behavior

Reframing Attention with Connection How many times have we observed loud and disruptive behavior in the classroom that we quickly labeled as attention-seeking? These behaviors occur when a student does something to get a response from another student or adult (Minahan & Rappaport, 2012). Unfortunately, this perspective alone may lead us to view the behavior… Read More Five Effective Approaches To Address Interfering Behaviors: Attention-Seeking Behavior

Five Effective Approaches To Address Interfering Behaviors: Student Apathy

Provide Voice & Choice “When students feel supported and have a sense of belonging, they are more likely to actively engage.” (Baker & Will, 2024)  It is important for adults to remember that all behavior is communication – ours and our students’. Equally important is that we do not take student behavior personally, but rather… Read More Five Effective Approaches To Address Interfering Behaviors: Student Apathy

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Resources

Resources

COVID-19 & Virginia Public Schools 

Recover, Redesign, Restart, 2020 is a guiding document for Virginia school divisions developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in preparation for schools reopening.

Virginia Learns Anywhere Download the Full Report here.

IDEA & COVID-19:  Questions and Answers on Providing Services to SWD (March 2020)

Resources available now to support enriched distance learning programs. (Comprehensive Center Network)

Center on Technology and Disability

Center on Technology and Disability (CTD) is designed to increase the capacity of families and providers to advocate for, acquire, and implement effective assistive and instructional technology (AT/IT) practices, devices, and services.

Council of Administrators of Special Education

Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) is an international professional educational organization which is affiliated with the Council for Exceptional Children whose members are dedicated to the enhancement of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of each individual in society.

  • Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education (VCASE) is a professional organization that promotes professional leadership through the provision of collegial support and current information on recommended instructional practices as well as local, state and national trends in Special Education for professionals who serve students with disabilities in order to improve the quality and delivery of special education services in Virginia’s public Schools.

Inclusive Schools Network

The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a web-based educational resource for families, schools and communities that promotes inclusive educational practices.

National Center on Intensive Intervention Mission and Approach

NCII builds the capacity of state and local education agencies, universities, practitioners, and other stakeholders to support implementation of intensive intervention in literacy, mathematics, and behavior for students with severe and persistent learning and/or behavioral needs.

Social Emotional Learning Resources

Transforming Education’s SEL Integration Approach for Classroom Educators 

SEL: 3 Signature Practices Playbook: A Tool That Supports Systematic SEL:Practical ways to introduce and Broaden the use of SEL practices in classrooms, schools, and workplaces.

Virginia Department of Education:  Special Education Resources

Quick Guide to #GoOpenVA Open Resources 

Subscribe to the VDOE  #EdEquityVA Newsletter

Online Learning

Online Learning

VDOE: Professional Development, Archived Webinar Sessions 

Webinars on various topics including, Special Education, Elementary and Secondary Instruction, and Comprehensive Literacy.

COVID-19 Considerations for Special Education Administrators 

#EdEquityVA Webinar Series

As a follow-up to the 2019 Virginia is for ALL Learners Education Equity Summer Institute, the Virginia Department of Education will host a monthly series of webinars focused on equity strategies and resources available to school divisions.

Webinars wth Zaretta Hammond

How do we move beyond the packet mentality to truly help students become independent learners while leveraging the funds of knowledge at home and in their immediate community? That is the question posed and answered by Zaretta Hammond in this important webinar series.

Webinar: Equitable Practices for Teaching Online. (IDRA)

Webinar How can we work for equity & access in challenging times? (STEM Learning Ecosystem)—-