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
March Motivational Mondays
#2 Acknowledgement with Behavior Specific Praise Learning is nearly impossible without feedback. Being acknowledged for doing something well is always appreciated, but if you aren’t really sure what exactly you did that was so great, it’s very hard to replicate or do it again. When educators give feedback along with the acknowledgement, this allows the… Read More March Motivational Mondays
Mapping HLP #1 to VLA
As special educators across Virginia aim to meet the diverse needs of students, the intersection of high-leverage practices (HLPs) and legislative requirements is more important than ever. One critical alignment that stands out is High-Leverage Practice #1 – Collaboration, and its synergy with the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA). This intersection can offer educators a framework… Read More Mapping HLP #1 to VLA
Looking for a Few Good Books?
Welcome to March and National Reading Month! Participating in literacy and reading activities is an important part of life. Through reading we learn academic content as well as having access to the joy of leisure reading. One strategy to improve reading skills is to increase reading enjoyable texts (Brozo & Flynt, 2008). To help educators… Read More Looking for a Few Good Books?
Multisensory Instruction + Free VESOL Lesson Plans
Have you ever smelled something that instantly took you back to another time or place? Perhaps you have tasted a particular food, felt a texture, or heard a song that brought back distant, but powerful memories. If one particular sense can bring back such memories, imagine the impact of multisensory instruction! In this post, we… Read More Multisensory Instruction + Free VESOL Lesson Plans
Autism Library Favorites: Explore Our Top Reads & Suggest What’s Next
Did you know we have a section in our TTAC-ODU Library dedicated to autism? Our thoughtfully curated selection of books, assessments, kits, and activities aims to provide educators with practical tools, strategies, and insights to create supportive learning environments with autistic students front of mind (though many of the supports and approaches benefit all students)…. Read More Autism Library Favorites: Explore Our Top Reads & Suggest What’s Next
