VDOE'S Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at Virginia Tech
A Network for School Administrators
Improving Outcomes in Special Education
“I want to encourage you to think big. Rethink what you do, rethink how you do it. Rethink when you do it. Rethink where you do it.
Rethink with whom you do it, and maybe most importantly, rethink why you do it.”
Johnny Collett, Assistant Secretary,
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services,
U.S. Department of Education (2019, p. 2)
Join the growing Region 6 & 7 network of support and professional learning for school administrators in Virginia. Receive weekly updates connected to our AN website, designed specifically for you. As a network, we want you to be able to connect and learn from your colleagues, who understand the depth, challenges, and complexities of your role as an educator. So please share your ideas for future AN sessions and let us know what resources you need. It truly is YOUR network and could not exist without YOU, so thanks for all you do!
Teaming for Well-Being NEW RELEASE - How to Audit Your Own Meeting Practices
Happening in May
Mental Health Awareness Month (resources below)
Family Wellness Month
May 1st - School Principal's Day
May 5th-11th - Virginia Resilience Week
May 7th - National Foster Care Day
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
May 10th - National School Nurse Day
May 12th - Mother's Day & National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day
May 18th - Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 24th - World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
IMPORTANT UPDATES
This Spotlight features wellness resources for educators and families to renew, recharge and nurture their well-being over the summer months and beyond.
Explore Renew and Recharge Summer Resources
The Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) is among the most comprehensive early literacy policies in the nation. The objective of the VLA is to improve literacy outcomes for all K-8 students. To support school divisions as they continue to implement the VLA, VDOE has released an extensive update on the Virginia Literacy Act.
Instructional Materials K-5 Core Release
K-5 Intervention and Supplemental Materials
6-8 Intervention and Supplemental Materials
Use of VALLS 2024-2025
Professional Development
Division Literacy Plans & Student Reading Plans
TIMELY RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES
Registration is Open! Content Teaching Academy (CTA) at James Madison University, June 24-27, 2024
Description:
The Content Teaching Academy (CTA) is a professional development program for in-service teachers hosted on the campus of JMU each summer. The CTA offers targeted and sustained professional learning on a variety of topics. The Academies offer high-quality professional development that includes in-depth studies across a range of content areas. In addition, each component of the CTA is designed to engage participants in critical dialogues of practice with instructional sessions conducted by scholars and master teachers who understand the challenges associated with today's classrooms.
Join the VDOE Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness (OBHW) this summer at either of our upcoming conferences to learn tools, strategies, and interventions to directly improve school climate and student behavioral health and wellness.
"Be Seen in Green" Challenge to show support and fundraise for mental health
NAMI Mental Health Awareness Toolkit - "Take the Moment" Campaign - #TakeAMentalHealthMoment #MentalHealthMonth
Have you checked out Classroom WISE?!
Classroom WISE (Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators) is a FREE 3-part training package that assists K-12 educators and school staff in supporting the mental health of students in the classroom. Developed by the MHTTC Network in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health, this training package offers evidence-based strategies and skills to engage and support students experiencing adversity and distress. Access the learning objectives and a list of the evidence-based components of Classroom WISE here.
In addition to a free, self-paced online course on mental health literacy, a video library and resource collection are also available on the Classroom WISE website. Learn more about each of these additional components!
Find a compilation of resources that are referenced in the Classroom WISE online course. All resources were developed by the MHTTC Network and the National Center for School Mental Health for Classroom WISE, unless otherwise noted. A complete list of Classroom WISE resources is available here.
This library is a compilation of videos embedded in the Classroom WISE online course. All videos were developed by the MHTTC Network and the National Center for School Mental Health for Classroom WISE.
This collection of Assistive Technology (AT) encompasses a variety of tools employed by college campuses to accommodate a range of learning preferences and needs. Integrating these technologies into a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations can ensure they are well-equipped and familiar with the necessary technology upon their arrival at college. Download the resource today for reference.
Join our ABC ~123 Behavior Change email group . The purpose of ABC~123 is to share three ideas that teachers can use to support students with challenging behavior. These three ideas will be delivered to your email box each week! We hope these ideas help you to more effectively address challenging behaviors. Please join and invite others who may benefit from these weekly helpful strategies. You can email jebaldw3@vt.edu with any suggestions on topics you would like to see more about in the future.