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GMU TTAC @ George Mason University assists the VDOE in its work toward the goals of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). We are providing professional learning, resources, and technical assistance to educators.
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Actionable Planning for Inclusive Schools!

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November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Learn about the 5 steps in the transition assessment process from the Center on Transition Innovations at VCU.

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Transition Assessments in a nutshell...
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The VDOE will host Early Childhood Special Education Office Hours for ECSE administrators.

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VDOE ECSE Office Hours: Inclusion Guidelines
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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The Rocketbook system combines reusable notebooks with a free app to scan and transfer the pages to your cloud-based service.

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November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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The Texas Center for Learning Disabilities highlights what the research says about effective instruction.

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Need research-based strategies for teaching vocabulary
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Ready to See Co-Teaching Excellence in Action?

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TTAC Online: Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative
November 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Learn about Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities

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Ready for Anything: Emergency Planning with Disabilities in Mind
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Unpacking House Bill 2219: From Policy to Practice 11/19

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Unpacking House Bill 2219: From Policy to Practice
Unpacking House Bill 2219: From Policy to Practice - House Bill 2219 (HB 2219, now Code of Virginia §22.1-217.4) amends the Code of Virginia by defining AAC and building on requirements for ...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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How Cell-Phone Free School Orders Pertains to Students who are English Language Learners and/or have Disabilities

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How Cell-Phone Free School Orders Pertains to Students who are English Language Learners and/or have Disabilities
November 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Effective vocabulary instruction is about more than just word lists!

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Ready to level up your literacy instruction?
November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Mathematics Bridging Standards documents can be used to identify content that can be connected when planning instruction and promoting deeper student understanding.

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BRIDGING FOR MATH STRENGTH
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Want to know more about how a student’s disability impacts their learning and behavior?

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Want to know more about how a student’s disability impacts their learning and behavior?
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Spotlight: DEC Recommended Practices

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Spotlight: DEC Recommended Practices
October 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Recording Available!

Dr. Tim Odegard presents “Empowering Students with Dyslexia: Effective Support Strategies.

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Recording: Dr. Tim Odegard - Empowering Students with Dyslexia: Effective Support Strategies, 2023 Virtual Reading Symposium (Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention, ORTIi)
Recording: Dr. Tim Odegard - Empowering Students with Dyslexia: Effective Support Strategies, 2023 Virtual Reading Symposium (Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention, ORTIi) - Recording: Dr. T...
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October 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Make Universal Supports Accessible!

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TIES TIPS: Accessible Universal Supports
October 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Want to know more about how a student’s disability impacts their learning and behavior?

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Want to know more about how a student’s disability impacts their learning and behavior?
October 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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What you do and say matters!

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Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Simulation: Boosting School Readiness Through Effective Family Engagement Series
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Unlock deeper insight into dyslexia with William and Mary’s TTAC “A Deeper Understanding” module series. 🎓

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Dyslexia A deeper understanding module series
October 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Make Every Moment a Learning Opportunity!

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October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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This full-day of FREE professional learning includes VESOL lesson demonstrations. Register today!

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Register for The Region 4 VESOL Alliance!
October 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Learn about a variety of transition assessments from the Maryland Department of Education’s Transition Toolkit.

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Do you need transition assessments for students with disabilities?
October 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Are you looking to better understand the special education process?

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Final Special Education Workshop Series: FALL into Knowledge 2025 (PEATC)
October 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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AT3 Center is your one-stop connection to information about the Assistive Technology Act, State Assistive Technology Programs, and general assistive technology.

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National Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance and Training (AT3) Center
October 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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NCIL Dyslexia Resources

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NCIL Dyslexia Resources
October 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Level Up Your "Turn and Talk" Strategy for All Learners!

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TIES TIPS: Turn & Talk
October 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM