Virtual Learning

Voices from the Field:

We’ve experienced a school year (2020-2021) like no other. As the school year ends, it is the natural time to reflect on what we’ve learned and plan for what we hope to create. Join us in celebrating what people across school communities are looking forward to in the next school year. 

Click on link below to view a series of short video clips.

Voices From the Field

Click this link to add your voice to our video collection using the Flipgrid App. Share your excitement about the upcoming school year by adding your hopes and wishes and reflecting on what you’ve learned this past year and what new tools you plan to keep in your toolbox. 

Read the entire issue of May 2021 Link Lines article.

Virtual Learning Resources:

• • Virginia Department of Education's Back to School Resources

  • Virginia Department of Education Virtual Learning and Teaching Hub

  • PEATC's Back to School Guide

  • Step-by-step Introduction to Zoom for Parents and Students to help them in this new virtual world.

  • The KU Center for Online and Distance Learning
    
    
  • The Reading Rockets NEA Guide to Learning at Home
    
    
  • Teach From Home:  Giving teachers and families the tools and tips they need to help keep students learning
    
    
  • Virtual Travel Experiences to Enjoy While you are Home Bound
    
    
  • National Standards for Quality Online Teaching
    
  • Edutopia 60-Second Strategy videos to engage students in the classroom 

Virginia Department of Education Resources:

• Virginia Department of Education Virtual Learning and Teaching Hub
  
• Virginia Department of Education's Back to School Resources
  
  • Sustaining Inclusive Practices for Virtual Learning for Students with Disabilities (Word) – This document offers guidance, suggestions, and resources for sustaining inclusionary practices for students with disabilities through continuous learning opportunities using a virtual platform.Special Education & Student Services Guidance: 

• Free Resources & Teacher Training from Virtual Virginia

• Virginia Society of Technology in Education

  • Recommendations for Moving Classes Online

  • VTSE and UnisonEdu Offer Online Coaching Plus Other ways to Connect

• VA Family:  Online Training:

  • [I'm Determined] Archived Webinar: Competence, Autonomy and Relatedness

  •  [TechKnowledgy 2019-20] Archived Webinar: Do It Yourself Assistive Technology at Home

• Virginia Family Special Education Connect Website Handout

• Events on Virginia Family Special Education Connection

TTAC W&M Resources:

• Dyslexia: A Deeper Understanding Training Modules:  This online learning experience provides information around topics related to dyslexia:  Virginia Legislation Related to Dyslexia and Reading, Definition of Dyslexia within the Administrative Code of Virginia and the International Dyslexia Association, Prevalence and Characteristics of Dyslexia, Assessment and Progress Monitoring, Instruction Examining the Five Components of Reading, Social Emotional Impact of Dyslexia, Accommodations and Assistive Technology
  
  
• Word Problems? No Problem! Training Videos
  
  

• Asynchronous Math Professional Development Opportunities: Connect Skills and Specially Designed Instruction

• How to Provide a Virtual Orton Gillingham or Structured Literacy Lesson