VCU T/TAC

10/17/2025

The Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators from NCTSN delivers practical, evidence-based guidance for teachers, school administrators, and support staff on recognizing and responding to trauma in students. It includes fact sheets, strategies for classroom support, self-care tips for educators, and resources to foster safer, more responsive learning environments.

https://www.nctsn.org/resources/child-trauma-toolkit-educators

10/17/2025

When lessons are designed with creativity and purpose, students move from passive learning to active engagement.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/rethinking-instructional-design-tips-teachers

10/16/2025

Each and every student deserves to feel seen, safe, and valued. If you're looking to deepen your impact this school year, this ASCD article offers 5 powerful, practical ways to build a culture of belonging in your classroom and school community.

Creating a school culture of belonging is important for the emotional and intellectual well-being of our students, but it can be hard to do well—and can even come across as inauthentic—if we only rely

10/15/2025

Virginia HEALS is a Virginia Department of Social Services initiative offering free, evidence-based tools, training, and resources to help communities, agencies, and families deliver trauma-informed, healing-centered care. Visit the site to explore their Trauma-Informed Model, best practices for organizations, and guides to elevate voices with lived experience.

https://virginiaheals.com/

10/15/2025

Check out Paula Kluth's September newsletter, which includes free short videos modeling AAC use, as well as a resource to support student self-determination.

https://inclusionrules.com/sendy/w/B9JdLQOtuMZiDDZMDjO1YQ/qbeqIgF5HcFH8IeH0VDMXg/WpXWLrW2Z6aaK5INkYh4763g

10/14/2025

This new IES toolkit supports educators to implement evidence-based fractions instruction in grade 6 and includes learning modules that introduce recommendations through interactive math tasks, self-assessment, and reflection.

https://ies.ed.gov/regional-educational-laboratories-toolkits

10/13/2025

While homework can strengthen learning and study habits, too much, or poorly designed, it can fuel stress and inequity.

The case for homework isn’t black and white, so we looked far and wide for research to shed a little light on the matter.

10/10/2025

❓Are you noticing your students need a refresher of content from a prior grade level?
❓Are you wondering where you can turn for help with resources to fill in learning gaps?
💡Wait no longer!

Check out the VDOE's Concepts and Connections Articulation Guide: https://bit.ly/MathConceptsandConnections

📝The guide will show you how a concept connects across grade levels as well as links you to resources. Check it out today!

10/10/2025

The time is now! Register now before the price increase! VADCDT is an awesome opportunity to connect and learn more about transition.

https://web.cvent.com/event/3c370bbc-9bd3-4325-8a3f-84a798bf7046/summary

10/09/2025

October 16, 2025 Supporting Comprehension in Small Groups: Dr. Julia Lindsey will share about using small groups as the ultimate tool for developing proficient readers.

Join Dr. Julia Lindsey to learn about using small groups as the ultimate tool for solving challenges children face on their journey to becoming proficient readers. Dr. Lindsey will share top routines to support extending your comprehension work into small groups for students who need it: from suppor...

10/09/2025

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to take bold, informed action. Explore Virginia Department of Education’s dedicated resource hub for strategies, programs, and tools to foster safe, inclusive learning environments. Let’s build schools where every student feels seen, supported, and safe.

https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/student-services/prevention-strategies-programs/bullying-prevention

10/08/2025

CHECK THESE OUT!!!! You may be familiar with the Math Just in Time Quick Checks from a few years ago, but the original checks were based on the 2016 Math SOLs.

Well, that has changed!!! Here are the NEW Just in Time Quick Checks now based on the current 2023 Math SOLs. https://bit.ly/2023MathJustInTimeQuickChecks

These are great for quick formative assessment checks to see how your students are doing with a topic. Go check them out!

Just in Time Mathematics Quick Checks are formative assessments that align to the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL). These resources are designed to help teachers identify students with learning gaps and assist in planning instruction to fill potential gaps “just in time.” As new cont...