The first few weeks of school give an opportunity to observe students.  It gives insight to where students may need extra supports for their learning.  In addition to academic learning, students may need to learn access skills...

An estimated 70% to 80% of people on the spectrum experience executive functioning challenges (Schifano, 2025). Each newsletter, I’ll focus on one executive functioning skill, why it matters, and strategies to consider...

For the month of August, we curated a list of our favorite resources from across the web. First up, we highlighted the VTSS Resource Hub, which includes the MTSS Anchor documents, the Hexagon Tool, and the VTSS 10 Evidence Based Classroom Practices one-pagers. Next up, we wanted to share the resources from the IRIS Center, which are focused on improving outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities. Third on the list, one of our most used resources is PBIS.org. This comprehensive resource has quite a few useful sections, including the publications, the presentations and videos, and the tools page.  Following, as our fourth share, we spotlighted the Center for Implementation and Evaluation of Education Systems (CIEES) at Old Dominion University. CIEES offers a wealth of practical tools for educators. Finally, as our conclusion to the series, we shared the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center (CEEDAR), or The CEEDAR Center, which partners with the VDOE as a technical assistance provider to support both pre- and in-service educators. Get your bookmarks ready, because this is one list of resources you’ll want to star and favorite for easy access later.

#1 VTSS Resource Hub

#2: The IRIS Center

#3 Center for Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports

#4: Center for Implementation and Evaluation of Education Systems (CIEES)
#5: The CEEDAR Center

Reading aloud to students every day is a powerful, evidence‑based practice that fosters vocabulary development, increases background knowledge, improves comprehension, and builds motivation for reading. For students with intellectual disabilities, daily read-alouds...

As we approach Dyslexia Awareness Month, TTAC ODU would like to recognize and celebrate the tremendous efforts made across the Commonwealth in support of all striving readers, including those with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. This fall marks one full year since the implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA)...

Establishing consistent routines and procedures is one of the most powerful ways educators can create safe, supportive, and engaging early learning environments. Effective routines are taught, not just expected. Children thrive when...

Looking for resources to support improved attendence in your school or division? Chronic Absenteeism is a 6-part series that covers the definitions, contextual information, use of data, and the capacity building, engagement, and partnerships needed to successfully address chronic absenteeism. Funded by VDOE/School Social Work and School Psychologist Symposium /Chronic Absenteeism Modules; award # 876‐DOE87052‐H027A180107