VCU T/TAC

11/28/2025

New math resource! The National Center on Intensive Intervention developed a tip sheet, Error Analysis in Math, that explains the process to analyze student work to identify common types of errors. This information assists educators with analyzing student math errors and using it to inform interventions that support students' academic needs. Visithttps://intensiveintervention.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/math-error-analysis.pdf to download the tip sheet.

11/27/2025

Interested in learning more about High Leverage Practice 16: Explicit Instruction? Then, listen to a recent episode of the Chalkandtalk podcast! In this informative episode, Anita Archer, a renowned expert on explicit instruction and co-author of the book, Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching, discusses explicit instruction (e.g., what it is, the research support this practice, who benefits from explicit instruction). Visit https://chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-explicit-instruction-with-anita-archer-ep-57/ to learn more about this effective instructional practice.

Episode 57: The power of explicit instruction with Anita Archer In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes Dr. Anita Archer, one of the world’s leading experts on explicit instruction and co-author of the bestselling book Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching. They discuss what explici...

11/26/2025

Helping students build consistent learning habits such as questioning and predicting prepare students for complex work far better than fast-paced, activity-heavy classrooms.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/refining-project-based-learning-emphasizing-depth

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

Worksheets are low prep for teachers, but they usually lack engagement for students. Here are 8 quick and easy (also low prep) strategies to transform that boring worksheet into something more engaging for students.

11/25/2025

Understanding Challenging Behaviors: What’s Behind the Behavior? 12/4/2025 @ 2:00 PM.

Join this webinar to explore the importance of challenging educators and leaders to shift their mindset from labeling children as challenging to understanding that behavior is a form of communication of unmet needs, especially as young children develop their emotional regulation and language skills. This session emphasizes moving beyond traditional behavior management by fostering a lens of curiosity, empathy, and connection. Participants will learn proactive strategies to recognize environmental and emotional triggers, apply compassionate guidance, and regulate their own responses to build deeper relationships and more equitable, connected learning environments.

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Free, expert-led early childhood education webinars offering practical strategies and inspiring insights. Serving over 3 million early education professionals, join to learn and receive certificates.

11/24/2025

SAVE THE DATE!

Creating Connections to Shining Stars
July 14- 16, 2026
Hotel Roanoke

Email from Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development Center July 14 - 16, 2026   SAVE THE DATE!     July 14 - 16, 2026 Hotel Roanoke   Creating Connections to Shining Stars is a collaborati

11/24/2025

Some students with disabilities struggle with problem solving; this may or may not be related to their specific disability. Teaching students problem solving strategies may or may not also be related to a goal in their IEP requiring specially designed instruction. Here is a visual of some problem solving scenarios where students with disabilities may need some extra supports in learning how to problem solve along with examples of how you can support them.

11/24/2025

How Teachers Can Teach Without Taking Over: Scaffolding Learning in Preschool Classrooms: 12/3/25 @ 2:00 PM.

Join this webinar, to explore how scaffolding is an essential tool and mindset in early childhood education, defining it as the art of providing ""just enough"" support to help children bridge the gap between independent ability and guided accomplishment.

Free, expert-led early childhood education webinars offering practical strategies and inspiring insights. Serving over 3 million early education professionals, join to learn and receive certificates.

11/21/2025

At VSTE this year, join Shannon Costley and Susanne Croasdaile for the coach- and admin-focused session "Behavior is communication: Teacher resistance to higher-order thinking is telling you what they need (and want)." As admins, coaches, and lead teachers, we are expected to support our colleagues in "the right moves" to reduce barriers to student learning. But what about the teachers who "resist" positioning students as creators because they say students are "too low"? Come get a complete neuroscience-based Instructional Playbook for coaches and leads that's based on the New Classroom Instruction That Works evidence-based practices and will help you coach teachers to include SWDs and ELLs in higher-order thinking activities aligned to ALL of the new core content SOLs.

Virginia Society for Technology in Education

Illuminating the Future VSTE Annual Conference Discover the latest innovations in instructional technology and connect with leaders in the field at this year’s premier event. December 7 – 9, 2025 | Virginia Beach, Virginia   Follow these Directions 1. Create or log into your Sched account befor...

11/21/2025

Have you been thinking about HLPs and high-order thinking skills? You're in luck! Consider using the Southside Virginia Writing Project's webinar on How Do I Teach Critical Thinking This Year? Cognitive Writing Using a Strategy Toolkit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcgR9jemxXk) in an upcoming leadership or department meeting. You can watch as a group or run as a "flipped" PD where team members watch parts ahead of time and discuss in person. If your school or division runs as a PLC, this is perfect for you to engage in the PDSA cycle!

11/20/2025

Have you been thinking about HLPs, strategy instruction, stamina, & self-regulation? You're not alone. Consider using the Southside Virginia Writing Project's webinar on Using SRSD & High Leverage Practices to Launch the 1st 20 Days (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGo2HwaS0LY) in an upcoming leadership or department meeting. You can watch as a group or run as a "flipped" PD where team members watch parts ahead of time and discuss in person. If your school or division runs as a PLC, this is perfect for you to engage in the PDSA cycle!

The Southside Virginia Writing Project's Summer 2025 Webinar Series:Strategy, Stamina, & Self-Regulation Using SRSD & High Leverage Practices to Launch the 1...