Two new (and free!) opportunities are available online for early childhood educators to take advantage of this summer. A new series from Early Childhood Investigations: Webinars targets pressing issues in early childhood such as bullying, the impact of toxic stress, and the importance of a positive school culture. The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) recently released… Read More New Online Learning Opportunities for Early Childhood
Summer Reading Lists for Students
The International Literacy Association has published their Choices Reading Lists. They are available for Free Download. They include: Children’s Choices—approximately 100 titles recommended by children for children. Teachers’ Choices—books rated by teachers, librarians, and reading specialists as outstanding for curriculum use. Young Adults’ Choices—books selected by teenage reviewers. Literacy Daily is a weekly themed book review… Read More Summer Reading Lists for Students
Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Summer offers a chance to recharge and catch up on your own learning. Our T-TAC ODU Specialists have recommended the professional learning opportunities listed below. You will find that many of these professional development opportunities are self-paced, free of charge, and able to be customized to your own interests and skill sets. Free Opportunities EduPaths Date: Ongoing\Credit Offered: PD… Read More Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Development Modules to Increase Communication
Communication looks different for everyone. Some may communicate using words, gestures, behaviors, sounds, refusals, and more. It can be different for each learner. Analyzing the form of expressive communication your student uses, can assist educational staff in designing a communication system with and for the student (Downing, Hanreddy, & Peckham-Hardin, 2015, pp. 60-61). Project Core,… Read More Professional Development Modules to Increase Communication
Math Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Problem Solving Using Visuals: Model Drawing A TTAC-ODU Professional Development Opportunity When: August 2, 2018 Cost: $25.00 Solving math word problems requires a complex set of skills. Students must be able to read, comprehend, strategize, compute, and check their work. It’s no surprise that many students struggle with word problems, get frustrated, and ultimately give… Read More Math Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Summer Professional Development Opportunities
We hope that your Summer includes equal parts adventure, relaxation, and rejuvenation. If, like many teachers, you decide to spend a few hours of your vacation enhancing your own learning, we are proud to offer our recommendations for Summer professional development. (Be sure to check out the offerings on each of the specialists’ pages.) Universal… Read More Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Top Tech Savvy Tips for Teachers
Technology is a major component of our lives; used daily at home, work, and school. Knowledgeable use of technology creates opportunities for students to live easier, faster, and smarter lives. We can help our students by learning about, and teaching appropriate use of, technology. T-TAC ODU asked our specialists to comment on the technology tools… Read More Top Tech Savvy Tips for Teachers
