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TUITION-FREE INCLUSIVE PRACTICES COURSE FOR ADMINISTRATORS 

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in partnership with the Virginia Inclusive Practices Center at Radford University, is offering a tuition-free opportunity to participate in a technical assistance initiative focused on inclusive practices.

June 30- July 31, 2025

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TUITION-FREE  TRANSITION COURSE FOR EDUCATORS  

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in partnership with the Virginia Inclusive Practices Center at Radford  University, is offering a tuition-free opportunity to participate in a technical assistance initiative focused on inclusive transition practices for middle and secondary educators through a special topics course: EDSP 660 Building Capacity for Effective  Transition in Grades 6-12.

June 30-July 31, 2025

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Maximizing Student Success:
High Probability School and Classroom Štrategies

Secondary Teachers and Administrators!
Register now for a powerful professional development opportunity this summer! Dr. Terrance Scott will share strategies for maximizing student success and reducing interfering behaviors in your classroom. July 21st (Wytheville) and July 22nd (Roanoke) 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free to all with breakfast and lunch included.
Hosted by Ranford University T/TAC
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From Brain Science to Application: Compassionate and Resiliant Schools 101

Elementary Teachers!
As you wrap up this school year and start looking ahead to '25-'26, here is a great professional learning opportunity to support students and interfering behaviors in your classroom.
James Moffett will share Compassionate and Resilient resources for schools and teachers. July 7th (Roanoke) and July 8th (Abingon) 9am-3:30 p.m. Free for all participants. Breakfast and lunch are included!
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Domino Train Switch Adapted Toy

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New Item Available in Our AT Lab

Star Lamp Switch Adapted Toy

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New Item Available in Our AT Lab

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New Title in Our Lending Library

Upskill, Reskill, Thrive: Optimizing Learning and Development in the Workplace

By James McKenna

Upskill, Reskill, Thrive: Optimizing Learning and Development in the Workplace offers readers an accessible guide to understanding and applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to the workplace.

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Virginia Literacy Act

Virginia Literacy Act; early student literacy; evidence-based literacy instruction; science-based reading research was passed into law during the 2022 General Assembly session. Full implementation of the law will begin during the 2024-25 school year. Contact VCU’s Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) for resources and information regarding evidence-based instruction and reading research.

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Seven Steps for Developing a Proactive Schoolwide Discipline Plan: A Guide for Principals and Leadership Teams

by Geoffrey T. Colvin 

If you're interested in a FREE copy of this book, email plhaynes@vcu.edu for more details.

(While supplies last.)

 

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The PBIS Team Handbook: Setting Expectations and Building Positive Behavior

by Beth Baker M.S.Ed. and Char Ryan Ph.D.

If you're interested in a FREE copy of this book, email plhaynes@vcu.edu for more details.

(While supplies last.)

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Responding to Problem Behavior in Schools, Second Edition: The Behavior Education Program

by Deanne A. Crone, Leanne S. Hawken, et al.

If you're interested in a FREE copy of this book, email plhaynes@vcu.edu for more details.

(While supplies last.)

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Academic and Behavior Supports for At-Risk Students: Tier 2 Interventions

by Melissa Stormont, Wendy M. Reinke , et al.

If you're interested in a FREE copy of this book, email plhaynes@vcu.edu for more details.

(While supplies last.)

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Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People

by Mahzarin R. R. Banaji & Anthony G. Greenwald 

If you're interested in a FREE copy of this book, email plhaynes@vcu.edu for more details.

(While supplies last.)

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Total Participation Techniques: Making Every Student an Active Learner

by Pérsida Himmele & William Himmele 

If you're interested in a FREE copy of this book, email plhaynes@vcu.edu for more details.

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Students with behavior difficulties can sometimes challenge even the most seasoned teacher. Meaningful Work: Changing Student Behavior with School Jobs offers educators a guide to help change student behaviors with school jobs. The text merges two topics, positive behavior supports and transition, emphasizing strategies for grades K-6. Transition skills can begin as early as elementary school and continue through high school.

If you would like a FREE copy for your toolbox, contact LaTonja Wright at wrightly2@vcu.edu.

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T/TAC

The Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University offers a variety of services tailored to assist personnel in schools, interagency coordinating councils and state-operated programs in Superintendent’s Regions 1 and 8. The VDOE T/TAC is a part of the statewide network of T/TACs across Virginia and a participating member of the online community T/TAC Online. VDOE's T/TAC at VCU is also a part of the Partnership for People with Disabilities, a member of the National University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the VCU School of Education.

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Assistive technology

Support for the development and ongoing growth of assistive technology teams

Autism spectrum disorder

Tools for educators, administrators and parents working to improve services for students with ASD

Behavior

Support for school personnel and service providers to meet the behavioral needs of children and youth with disabilities

Early childhood special education

Evidence-based practices used in the field of early intervention, early childhood education and early childhood special education

Inclusive practice

Ways in which students with disabilities may access the general education curriculum in their school

Intellectual disabilities

Strategies for promoting meaningful instruction and post-school outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities

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