Partnerships NOT Push outs....

"What do rap shows, barbershop banter and Sunday services have in common? As Christopher Emdin says, they all hold the secret magic to enthrall and teach at the same time - and it's a skill we often don't teach to educators. The science advocate (and cofounder of Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S. with the GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan) offers a vision to make the classroom come alive."

"What do rap shows, barbershop banter and Sunday services have in common? As Christopher Emdin says, they all hold the secret magic to enthrall and teach at the same time - and it's a skill we often don't teach to educators. The science advocate (and cofounder of Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S. with the GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan) offers a vision to make the classroom come alive."

"The Do It Yourself Modules & Materials have been created to help faculty develop students' research skills and information literacy. Faculty are encouraged to adapt materials as needed to suit the needs of their courses. Materials can be linked/added to Blackboard or Canvas. Please contact Elizabeth Dolinger, Information Literacy Librarian, with any questions."

"The Do It Yourself Modules & Materials have been created to help faculty develop students' research skills and information literacy. Faculty are encouraged to adapt materials as needed to suit the needs of their courses. Materials can be linked/added to Blackboard or Canvas. Please contact Elizabeth Dolinger, Information Literacy Librarian, with any questions."

"It is important for students to have a voice in decisions about their transportation use, and the decisions that students and their families make about transportation mode must be aligned with students' preferences. Parents and educators may want to talk to students about their preferences, related to both social and sensory factors, to identify transportation options that best align with these personal interests."

"Gever Tulley uses engaging photos and footage to demonstrate the valuable lessons kids learn at his Tinkering School. When given tools, materials and guidance, these young imaginations run wild and creative problem-solving takes over to build unique boats, bridges and even a roller coaster!"

Protocol for teams to work through student data

"Project Based Learning's time has come. The experience of thousands of teachers across all grade levels and subject areas, backed by research, confirms that PBL is an effective and enjoyable way to learn. Why are so many educators across the United States and around the world interested in this teaching method? The answer is a combination of timeless reasons and recent developments."

"Project Based Learning's time has come. The experience of thousands of teachers across all grade levels and subject areas, backed by research, confirms that PBL is an effective and enjoyable way to learn. Why are so many educators across the United States and around the world interested in this teaching method? The answer is a combination of timeless reasons and recent developments."

Welcome to the website for the Center on Transition Innovations (CTI)! It is the vision of the Virginia Department of Education to create a centralized statewide resource for educators and other stakeholders in the transition of youth with disabilities. CTI will provide evidence-based resources and information along with emerging practices in the field. A cornerstone of this center is the research studies and demonstration projects conducted here in the Commonwealth. The results of this work will help shape the ongoing work of CTI.

Welcome to the website for the Center on Transition Innovations (CTI)! It is the vision of the Virginia Department of Education to create a centralized statewide resource for educators and other stakeholders in the transition of youth with disabilities. CTI will provide evidence-based resources and information along with emerging practices in the field. A cornerstone of this center is the research studies and demonstration projects conducted here in the Commonwealth. The results of this work will help shape the ongoing work of CTI.

Building off of NCDAE's Cheatsheets (http://www.ncdae.org), our office created a resource guide to assist our faculty and staff with creating accessible electronic materials.

When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. In this talk, she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the collective skills and wisdom of a senior citizens' home. (Filmed at TEDxDU.) Ramona Pierson develops tools to revolutionize learning management and assessment systems -- her fourth career after aviation, neuropsychology and software development. Full bio »

"Childhood has always had its fears - from monsters under the bed, to sleep-away camp, to schoolyard bullies. But normal jitters, about these and other childhood challenges, become an issue when they interfere with regular activities, from riding the bus to going to bed at night. And this kind of debilitating anxiety seems to be on the rise: now affecting close to 1 in 5  kids"

Gaming in education is a really big deal, and a very fun way to get students more involved and interested in education.

"According to our analysis, a college degree is and will remain one of the best available investments. Based on our findings: A four-year degree would no longer be worth its cost in the year 2086 at the price of $181,000 per year, assuming tuition costs continue to increase at present rates; The present benefit of a college degree over a high school diploma is equal to approximately $725,000 in lifetime earnings; and The present benefit of a bachelor's degree over an associate's degree is equal to approximately $340,000 in lifetime earnings."

"Yes, a new study of young people finds. The study, released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center, looks at income and unemployment among young adults. Paul Taylor, executive vice president of special projects at Pew, says it's pretty much case closed when it comes to the benefits of going to college."