Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)
Section 504
Coordinator Network
We are excited to invite you to be a part of a growing network of support and professional learning for Section 504 in Virginia. This 504 Coordinator Network is about what you need and having that facilitated in the best, most effective way possible.
Participants in our T/TAC's 504 Network will receive timely updates and opportunities to connect and learn from one another, so please share your ideas for future Section 504 Network sessions and let us know what resources you need!
English Learners with Disabilities Webpage
Based on the most recent statistics from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the percentage of students with disabilities that are also English Learners has grown in Virginia by over 46% from 2012 to 2020.
To address this growing need, the T/TAC at VT launched a webpage in November dedicated to the needs of these students, families, and educators. The content on our English Learners with Disabilities page is updated at the beginning of each month. Check out the video above to learn about the features of this webpage.
Video Guide to the Special Education Evaluation Process for Families
The VDOE has released a Video Guide to the Special Education Evaluation Process for Families as additional guidance to support accurate and consistent eligibility determinations and access to special education across school divisions. These video modules will provide parents, families, and other stakeholders with a brief but comprehensive overview of the special education process on the following topics:
- Introduction (Overview of the Series)
- Evaluation
- Eligibility
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Reevaluation
- Early Intervention
- What's Next
Each module is designed to be viewed as a stand-alone resource or viewed in succession. For questions regarding these video modules, please contact Bonnie English, Specialist-Related Services, Evaluation and Eligibility, at Bonnie.English@doe.virginia.gov; or Dr. Zenia Burnett, Director of Instructional Services, at Zenia.Burnett@doe.virginia.gov.
The mission of the Training & Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) is to improve educational opportunities and contribute to the success of children and youth with disabilities (birth–22 years). This mission is two-fold; first, to increase the... read more about our mission