Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)
We're excited to announce the Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential Community of Practice
If you are a general education or special education teacher of multilingual learners with disabilities, please join VT T/TAC for a year-long book study focused on Unlocking Multilingual Learners’ Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible by Diane Staehr Fenner, Sydney Snyder, and Meghan Gregoire-Smith. Each registrant will receive a FREE copy of the book in order to participate in monthly virtual discussions on the third Tuesday of each month, August through March, from 4:00-4:45 pm.
The registration deadline is August 7, 2026. Space is limited to 20 participants who will be selected based on answers to questions on the registration document. Registrants will be notified via email of their status by August 11, 2026.
For a summary of the book and table of contents, visit our English Learners with Disabilities website.
For More Information, Contact: Kitty Wade kittywade@vt.edu
Registration is now open for the Igniting Connections Annual Early Childhood Conference
We are excited to announce that Dan St. Romain is the keynote speaker of this year's symposium being held at the Inn at Virginia Tech on September 25, 2026. This is a FREE professional development day for early childhood professionals who serve all children from birth to 5 years.
Join VT T/TAC for a Six-Month Virtual Book Study
Target Audience: Teachers of students with complex support needs. Open to teachers who have not participated in previous cohorts.
- Kickoff virtual meeting on Monday, September 14, from 4:00-4:45 pm with a guest appearance from the author, Karen Erickson!
- Monthly virtual discussions on the second Monday of each month, September through February, from 4:00-4:45 pm with planned guest presentations from regional teachers from previous cohorts.
- Earn 20 contact hours, provided in February based on participation.
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