February is Black History Month
The key to success is preparation.
Check out these resources to guide transition planning for young children and families.
- Tools for Transition in Early Childhood: A Step-by-Step Guide for Agencies, Teachers, and Families (2006) by Beth Rous & Rena A. Hallam.
- Dr. Adirenne Quarles-Smith unpacks the topic and provides additional resources in the April 2022 edition of our digital newsletter.
New Switch Toys in Our AT Lending Lab
Linkimals Beaver Switch Adapted Toy
Colorful Bubbles Frog Bubble Maker Switch Adapted Toy
New Math Materials in Our Lending Library
Classroom-Ready Rich Math Tasks, Grades K-1: Engaging Students in Doing Math
by Beth McCord Kobett , Francis M. Fennell, et al.
Classroom-Ready Rich Math Tasks, Grades 2-3: Engaging Students in Doing Math
by Beth McCord Kobett , Francis M. Fennell, et al
New Transition Materials in Our Lending Library
Transition Planning for Secondary Students with Disabilities 4th Edition
by Robert Flexe, et al.
Your Complete Guide to Transition Planning and Services 1st Edition
by Mary E. Morningstar Ph.D. et al.
New Literacy Materials in Our Library
How to Teach Spelling
by Laura Toby Rudginsky & Elizabeth C. Haskell
Improving Reading: Strategies, Resources, and Common Core Connections
by Jerry Johns and Susan Lenski
2022 Virginia Assistive Technology, Tools, and Strategies (VATTS)
The 2022 Virginia Assistive Technology, Tools, and Strategies (VATTS): Considerations and Assessment Guidance Document, Consideration Guide and Resource Guide are now available. These resources replace the previous versions of the AT Consideration and Resource Guide.
"How!" is not the way American Indians say 'Hello'
For more information regarding American Indians in children's literature, please visit the AICL website.
Link to AICL Website
Materials Available in Our Lending Library
The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders: Leading for Engagement & Impact in Any Setting
by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Dominique Smith, John Hattie
Teaching in the Online Classroom: Surviving and Thriving in the New Normal
by Doug Lemov
Materials Available in Our Lending Library
Teaching Dual Language Learners: What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know
by Lisa M. Lopez and Mariela M. Paez
#All In: 18 Ways to Create Virtual Classrooms
by Paula Kluth
Materials Available in Our Lending Library
The Assessment Playbook for Distance & Blended Learning: Measuring Student Learning in Any Setting
by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Vince Bustamante and John Hattie
Assessing Impact: Evaluating Professional Learning
by Joellen Killion
Materials Available in Our Lending Library
Responding to Student Trauma: A Toolkit for Schools in Times of Crisis
by Stephanie Filio M.Ed.
Critical Conversations in Co-Teaching: A Problem-Solving Approach
by Carrie Chapman and Cate Hart Hyatt
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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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For additional updates and guidance, visit together.vcu.edu or the VDOE T/TAC COVID-19 resources page.
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