The Council for Exceptional Children has partnered with the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability and Reform (CEEDAR), to develop and publish a set of High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for special educators and teacher candidates. The fundamental purpose of the project was to identify effective practices for supporting special educators (McKleskey, et al, 2017). The… Read More Request a Copy of High Leverage Practices in Special Education (PDF) Here!
Educational Podcasts for Summer Professional Learning
Congratulations on wrapping up another successful school year! Soon you will be enjoying a family vacation or perhaps some well-deserved quiet time at home. At some point, you will begin thinking about new teaching ideas for the next school year. You might read some teacher journals or sign up for a summer webinar series. Another option is to listen… Read More Educational Podcasts for Summer Professional Learning
Beyond the Surface: Exploring Root Cause Analysis
It is a Tuesday afternoon and a School Leadership Team meets after the first grading period to review data across multiple domains and you serve as the team lead. Team members notice data related to high levels of chronic absenteeism across all grade levels, high rates of failure in math for lower grades, and disproportionate… Read More Beyond the Surface: Exploring Root Cause Analysis
VALUE Series by the Virginia Literacy Partnerships
If you haven’t visited the VALUE Series sinces its launch in April 2022, it is time to go back and check out the latest additions! Afterall, “VALUE” stands for Virginia Assessment for Literacy – Updated and Expanded. The Virginia Literacy Partnerships aims to continue that promise to update and expand a comprehensive collection of literacy… Read More VALUE Series by the Virginia Literacy Partnerships
New Social-Emotional Learning Resources for the Summer Countdown
As the end of the school year approaches, there continue to be valuable opportunities to help children develop important problem-solving and self-regulation skills. Fortunately, many resources and additions to the TTAC ODU library are now available to help educators make the most of these teachable moments. Use this homestretch to promote learning and skill-building for… Read More New Social-Emotional Learning Resources for the Summer Countdown
Content Teaching Academy–Registration Open!
Event Title: 2023 Content Teaching Academy (CTA) Dates: June 26-29, 2023 Cost: Financed by VDOE with Stipends for Participants Target Audience: In-Service Teachers (General and Special Educators at Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Levels) The staff at TTAC ODU and TTACs across the state are preparing their presentations for the 2023 Content Teaching Academy (CTA),… Read More Content Teaching Academy–Registration Open!
Seven Super Ways to Update Your VESOL Instruction
Spring is here. We are in the final quarter of the school year and the VESOL testing window will soon be closed. This is a great time to try a new resource or teaching strategy. Consider the following ideas and pick one or two to try with your students. 1) Content Teaching Academy This June, James Madison University… Read More Seven Super Ways to Update Your VESOL Instruction
