The Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) at George Mason University (GMU)
... is part of the statewide system of Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) TTACs. Specialists provide professional development that focuses on improving academic outcomes for students with disabilities through targeted technical assistance (TA) to schools. The goal is to help school personnel gain knowledge and skills to prepare students with disabilities for graduation with a diploma or completion of an appropriate program, and successfully prepare them for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.
TTAC at GMU in Region 4 provides assistance to the following school divisions:
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Coaching to Meet Your Goals
Coaching in education gives educators the chance to reflect on what they are doing, so they may better meet their own goals for their practice. Coaching may involve working with an instructional expert or leader, with peers, or it may be self-coaching.
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Visit a Co-Teaching Demonstration Site in Region 4
The Virginia Department of Education has identified 22 co-teaching demonstration sites through the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative, including 5 at elementary schools, middle schools and high schools in Region 4. These demonstration sites provide opportunities for co-teaching partners throughout the state to observe inclusive practices in action. The co-teaching teams at the demonstration sites share their co-planning, co-instructing, and co-assessing practices that support successful outcomes for all students.
For more information about the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative, or to arrange a visit to one of these model sites, please contact Dr. Diane Loomis, VDOE TTAC at GMU at dloomis@gmu.edu.
