“Each local school division will be required to complete and report the results of an inclusive practice self-assessment and action planning instrument once every three years, commencing no later than the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Each school division will report the results of its assessment and plans for improvement to the Virginia Department… Read More Virginia Inclusive Self-Assessment and Action Planning—5 Helpful Resources
Keeping Up with the Virginia Literacy Act
Did you know that 3 out of 4 students (grades K-2) in Virginia are reported to be at medium to high risk for not being able to read at grade level? In response to recent early literacy data, The Virginia Literacy Act was passed to ensure all students K-3 will receive evidence-based literacy instruction and… Read More Keeping Up with the Virginia Literacy Act
Promoting a Math-Positive School Culture
The beginning of a new school year is a great time to reflect upon practices in your school. Our attitudes about math as teachers and school leaders can have a tremendous impact on our students’ attitudes and views about learning mathematics. Below are two ways that a math-positive culture can be promoted at your school…. Read More Promoting a Math-Positive School Culture
Say What? Looking at Language Through the Lens of Verbal Behavior
Why do we communicate? Often, when providing communication instruction in the classroom, the focus is on making requests or labeling items in the environment. Take a moment, though, and think of all the reasons and ways you take part in communicating. We communicate to share information, comment, ask questions, develop social relationships, confirm, deny, persuade, clarify,… Read More Say What? Looking at Language Through the Lens of Verbal Behavior
Integrated VESOL Instruction: Creating Lessons that Address Multiple Content Areas
As we enter the second year of VESOL (Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning) instruction, there is a better understanding of how to prepare great lessons that set our students up for success. Yet, a few questions remain. One of the most common questions coming from educators is- How do I find time to teach reading, math, AND science… Read More Integrated VESOL Instruction: Creating Lessons that Address Multiple Content Areas
Back to School Basics: 5 HLPs to Ensure a Successful Start
At the start of a new school year, educators focus on building a strong foundation by cultivating learning environments that promote safety, belonging and student engagement. Research has shown that specific classroom practices that are leveraged to build school connectedness and trusting relationships during the first few weeks of school contribute to improvements in academic… Read More Back to School Basics: 5 HLPs to Ensure a Successful Start
High Leverage Practices: Updated Resources for Administrators and Staff
High-leverage practices can improve instruction and result in better outcomes for students who struggle, including students with disabilities. Teachers who master these practices can engage in complex instructional practice and collaborations. These resources will support leaders as they design professional development opportunities to introduce and improve high-leverage practices in special education and encourage conversations about… Read More High Leverage Practices: Updated Resources for Administrators and Staff
