VCU T/TAC

06/17/2025

Video as a tool for pre-K teacher development
Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 ET.
Join this upcoming session, where educators and leaders will share their experiences with video-based coaching, discussing both its successes and challenges. Attendees will also receive a discussion guide to help them explore how video coaching could be implemented in their own professional development or coaching systems.
Here's the link: https://gatesfoundation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0oZE_hNYSmeBoO32FFrhnA #/registration

06/16/2025

Parents and Teachers know the importance of their students reading throughout the summer - but it may seem to be an impossible task! United for Reading can help - they have many suggestions designed to spark interest while improving reading skills.

Whether you are looking to prevent the Summer Slide or make this your family’s best reading year yet, keeping your kids connected to reading over the summer months offers practical solutions to both. 1. Join a Book Club Book clubs can be a great way to experience reading in a social setting. Book ...

06/13/2025

As the 2024-25 school year draws to a close, it is a great time to sharpen your teaching practice through self-reflection. Edutopia's "Teacher Reflection Strategies to Improve Your Practice" dives into simple yet powerful ways to reflect on the past year and set yourself up for success next year. From the Stop-Start-Continue method to journaling exercises, this article offers practical tools to fine-tune your teaching approach. How will your experiences this year shape your educational practices for next year?

https://www.edutopia.org/article/teacher-reflection-strategies-improve-practice

06/13/2025

Some of my best memories include reading with my children during summer break. Teachers can encourage parents to try this out in whatever time might be available - the payoff is great! For suggestions to get parents and students excited about summer reading, check out the following site:
https://literacypartners.com/10-ways-to-keep-your-kids-happily-reading-all-summer-long/

06/12/2025

Peer-to-peer observations can foster a professional work environment where meaningful feedback can provide true opportunities for growth.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/peer-peer-observations-support-novice-teachers

06/12/2025

The VDOE recently held a series of webinars focusing on the Developing Skilled Readers (DSR) standards. In these webinars, they explored the standards and discussed how to support students in reading complex texts, purposefully gathering textual evidence from a variety of text resources, and how using a variety of texts can help students gain knowledge and expand their vocabulary.

Here is the link for the Grade 9-12 webinar: https://youtu.be/Q_ACS2FuBv4?feature=shared

06/11/2025

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine finds that early physical activity, especially sports, helps reduce adolescent mental health risks. It highlights ages 10-12 as a key period where structured movement builds resilience. Schools should see exercise not just as fitness, but as a vital tool for emotional well-being. What are some ways you incorporate movement into your learning environment?

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/mental-health/sports-exercise-protects-mental-health-of-growing-kids

06/11/2025

Transition: Changing the Outcomes course is now open for registration.
When it comes to facilitating a successful transition for students with disabilities, proper planning is essential.

Our course, Transition: Changing the Outcomes, is about navigating the transition planning process. It focuses on evidence-based practices, practical application of transition literature, and interactive learning between participants.

Sign up for our upcoming offering of the transition course, which runs from June 16 to July 27, 2025.
https://centerontransition.org/courses/transition/

06/11/2025

The VDOE recently held a series of webinars focusing on the Developing Skilled Readers (DSR) standards. In these webinars, they explored the standards and discussed how to support students in reading complex texts, purposefully gathering textual evidence from a variety of text resources, and how using a variety of texts can help students gain knowledge and expand their vocabulary.

Here is the link for the Grade 6-8 webinar: https://youtu.be/5ti8gJ0uzVc?feature=share

06/11/2025

We are happy to share with you that PEATC’s Transition University Summer Session registration is now OPEN! The course will run from June 2nd through August 4th, 2025. Transition University is a free, parent-friendly, self-paced online transition course that has a wealth of information and resources.

Life is full of transitions. For families of children with disabilities, thinking about the future can bring mixed emotions. S...

06/03/2025

Are you a teacher or coach who is a lifelong learner and you want options for sharing your professional knowledge outside of your school? Consider joining a Teacher As Researcher virtual group this year to explore your work deeply, network with other skilled colleagues, and share your hard-earned professional knowledge. There is no fee for this and there will be opportunities to pursue presentations and publications--without having to enroll in another university degree! More info at https://forms.gle/6Cw8zHnyLpXJ5Dhg7

06/03/2025

On June 16 from 4-5 PM, join the National Writing Project for "What’s up with kids these days? (The why of motivation and executive function)" and explore how you can change the trajectory of your students in grades 6-12. Register for free by going to https://studio.nwp.org/share/UVRaihmryDozObnx?utm_source=manual and clicking "Events."

The Write Now Teacher Studio, an open online community hosted by the National Writing Project, welcomes all educators interested in writing, the teaching of writing, and joyous learning both in and out of schools. The Studio is a place to examine our teaching, create and refine curricula, and work t...