The Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL) are fairly new, so it can be tricky to find great resources. Since searching the internet for ideas can be time consuming, we are pleased to serve up this batch of links and ideas. Enjoy!
VESOL Lesson Plans for T-TAC ODU
In the spring of 2023, T-TAC ODU hired some excellent local teachers to submit their favorite VESOL-referenced lesson plans. We put all of the lessons together and called the collection: Cross-Curricular VESOL Lesson Plans for K-12 Classrooms. Follow the link to download it for free. While you are there, check out the dozens of other free, downloadable curriculum resources from T-TAC ODU.
This collection of VESOL-referenced lesson plans offers a range of engaging, hands-on instructional activities that can be used with students of all grade levels. Each lesson plan references multiple content areas and includes standards for multiple grade levels. Printable resources are included.
Instruction Videos for Math VESOLs
T-TAC ODU is not the only office that is creating VESOL resources. Our friends at Virginia Tech T-TAC created an excellent webpage that shares some instructional considerations for the VAAP. We particularly like the videos that are tied to student profiles. You will learn some creative ways to teach VESOL content with manipulatives.
Sample Integrated Lesson Plans
T-TAC Online has assembled a collection of reading, math, and science lesson plans for all grade levels. These lessons have been submitted by teachers from 38 Virginia public school divisions. This site also includes a template that educators can use to create their own integrated lesson plans.
VESOL Instructional Resources
This page includes a wide variety of content designed to help teachers improve their VESOL instruction. You will find helpful videos, crosswalks to the Applied Studies Competencies, and sample instructional activities.
Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities
Be sure to sign up for the T-TAC ODU quarterly newsletter and regularly check our Events page. You will be the first to know about professional learning opportunities including the T-TAC ODU VESOL Alliance and the Virginia Department of Education’s Content Teaching Academy.