November is Family Engagement in Schools Month. Governor Ralph Northam has issued a proclamation outlining the importance of families as they help their children reach their full potential. He notes that “Family Involvement in Education Month is an opportunity to recognize the important relationship between families and education institutions and the work being done throughout the… Read More November is Family Engagement in Schools Month
Tools: Professional Learning Plans for Administrators and Teachers
A District Leader’s Guide to Professional Development—Hanover Research By developing a comprehensive professional learning plan, district leaders can ensure they are providing high-quality, relevant, and accessible professional learning to their teachers. The following research guide provides recommendations, strategies, and case studies to inform district-wide professional learning plans. There is also a discussion guide at the… Read More Tools: Professional Learning Plans for Administrators and Teachers
Self-Paced Summer Math Professional Development Opportunities
Are you seeking mathematics professional development that you can do from home at your own pace? Well, here are a few opportunities that you might want to check out! Intensive Intervention in Mathematics The National Center on Intensive Intervention has created course content focused on developing educators’ skills in providing intensive mathematics instruction. The 8… Read More Self-Paced Summer Math Professional Development Opportunities
Reopening Schools with SEL in Mind
As schools prepare to reopen this summer or early fall, it is imperative that everyone take a long, hard look at social-emotional learning and its potential impact on those involved in getting schools reopened. For students, the pandemic has ushered in a time of uncertainty in an institution that has, for all of their lives,… Read More Reopening Schools with SEL in Mind
Return to Learn—Checkpoints and Resources for School Leaders
As schools develop plans for summer and fall 2021 programs, attention needs to be given to addressing learning gaps and mental health needs of students and staff. The Virginia Department of Education has developed checkpoints to assist leaders and staff as they consider guiding questions, assess and allocate available resources, and deploy plans to meet… Read More Return to Learn—Checkpoints and Resources for School Leaders
Five Questions to Develop Meaningful IEPs in ECSE
Developing meaningful and high quality IEPs for young children with disabilities requires teams collect data from multiple sources as authentically as possible (using familiar environments, people, and materials). In summarizing this data and developing annual goals, teams should consider how each area of need or skill deficit identified impacts the child’s progress in the general… Read More Five Questions to Develop Meaningful IEPs in ECSE
Accessible Instructional Materials: AIM-VA Overview and Supports for Diverse Learners
Students start their education learning to read. Later, learning focuses on using reading as a means to learn skills that will support them in adulthood. If a student is a struggling reader, their ability to participate in college and work environments will be affected. Watch this webinar to learn how Accessible Instructional Materials can help… Read More Accessible Instructional Materials: AIM-VA Overview and Supports for Diverse Learners
