Virginia Department of Education
2007 - 2008 Professional Development Opportunities

Archived Webinar Sessions

The following selected Webinar sessions are now archived in Windows Media Player format.
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The videos are listed according to program area:
Educational Technology

ITRT & LMS NCDPI Project IMPACT Collaboration video button Play Video
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) developed Project IMPACT based on research that shows collaboration by teacher, library media specialist, and technology integration and technical specialist can make a positive impact on student academic achievement. In this session, Gerry Solomon, with Library and Media Services of the NCDPI, overviews the collaboration model and techniques used. eSchool News featured an article on the NCDPI project IMPACT in the March 2007 issue. The VDOE wishes to thank the NCDPI for sharing this information with Virginia educators.
Presenter: Gerry Solomon, NCDPI Library Services, April 4, 2007, 24 min.

ITRT & LMS NCDPI Project IMPACT Part II video button Play Video
Part II of Project IMPACT Collaboration Toolkit – what is in it and how to use the Toolkit. Collaboration planning session - forms to use, templates, rubrics, use of student data as guide to activities (data driven decision making), and identifying professional development needs. Curriculum mapping is discussed. Collaborative activities for students are based on best practices and recognized tools for student research. Student research models are compared. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF LINKS TO RESOURCES AND RESEARCH MENTIONED IN THIS SESSION, EMAIL Joyce Faye White to request a PDF copy of this list.
Presenter: Gerry Solomon, April 4, 2007, 20 min.

Finance

Finance - OMEGA - 2006 SPED Annual Plan, Part III Upload video button Play Video
Overview of uploading Part III Excel File.
Presenter: Karen Lux, August 21, 2006, 14 min.

Finance - OMEGA - Overview of Key Features video button Play Video
High level system overview of OMEGA
Presenter: Karen Lux, August 21, 2006, 13 min.

Instruction - Elementary Education

OMEGA-Reading First General Overview video button Play Video
General Overview of OMEGA for Reading First
Presenter: Karen Lux, December 12, 2006, 20 min.

OMEGA-Reading First-Creating and Monitoring Transactions video button Play Video
Review of OMEGA budget transfers, reimbursement requests, and monitoring submissions
Presenter: Karen Lux, December 13, 2006, 25 min.

Program Administration and Accountability

2007-2008 NCLB Application Common Elements video button Play Video
This session will discuss the common elements that you will find in all NCLB applications.
Presenter: Shady Clark and Becky Marable, March 19, 2007, 25 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application Mechanics video button Play Video
This session discusses the Guidance, Instructions, and Assurances; Tips and Tricks for working through the 2007-2008 application; and the mechanics of completing the application.
Presenter: Becky Marable, March 21, 2007, 55 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title I, Part A: Part 1 video button Play Video
This presentation provides detailed information 6related to the Title I, Part A sections of the NCLB application. Included in this presentation are the following topics: Student Eligibility Criteria for Targeted Assistance Schools, Staff Information, New Schoolwide Programs, School Improvement, Maintenance of Effort, and program information related to Eligible School Attendance areas.
Presenter: Phil Iovino and Gabie Frazier, March 21, 2007, 30 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title I, Part A: Part 2 video button Play Video
This is Part 2 of the training session related to the Title I, Part A, portion of the application. This session covers the mechanics of filling out the Eligible School Attendance worksheet as well as Set-Asides and Allocations to Schools, Homeless Children and Youth, and Preschool Programs.
Presenter: Phil Iovino and Gabie Frazier, March 21, 2007, 55 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title I, Part C: Migrant Education video button Play Video
This presentation provides information specific to the Title I, Part C, Migrant portion of the NCLB application.
Presenter: Megan Moore, March 20, 2007, 5 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title I, Part D: Neglected and Delinquent video button Play Video
This presentation provides information specific to the Title I, Part D, Neglected/Delinquent Education portion of the NCLB application.
Presenter: Megan Moore, March 20, 2007, 10 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title II, Part A, Teacher Quality video button Play Video
This presentation provides information specific to the Title II, Part A, portion of the NCLB application.
Presenter: Carol Sylvester, March 21, 2007, 35 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title II, Part D (Enhancing Education Through Technology) video button Play Video
How to complete the Title II, Part D section of the consolidated application.
Presenter: Mark Saunders, March 22, 2007, 27 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title III, Part A video button Play Video
Training to complete the Title III, Part A, section of the consolidated application or Title III, Part A, individual application.
Presenter: Stacy Freeman, March 20, 2007, 10 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title IV, Part A, Safe and Drug-Free Schools video button Play Video
This presentation provides information specific to the Title IV, Part A, Safe and Drug-Free portion of the NCLB application.
Presenter: Jo Ann Burkholder, March 20, 2007, 15 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title V, Part A, Innovative Programs video button Play Video
This presentation describes the information particular to the Title V, Part A, Innovative Programs application of NCLB.
Presenter: Diane Jay, March 19, 2007, 10 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application, Title VI, Part B, Subpart 2 video button Play Video
This presentation addresses the purpose, eligibility, and the components of Title VI, Part B, Subpart 2, Rural and Low-Income School Program.
Presenter: Gabie Frazier, March 21, 2007, 21 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application: OMEGA - Uploading an Original Application video button Play Video
This presentation provides detailed guidance in submitting an original application through OMEGA.
Presenter: Karen Lux, March 21, 2007, 25 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application: OMEGA- Understanding the Approval Process video button Play Video
This presentation provides an overview of the approval process for individual and consolidated applications and describes the similarities and differences.
Presenter: Karen Lux, March 23, 2007, 18 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application: OMEGA: Revising A Denied Application video button Play Video
This presentation provides detailed directions on how to revise a denied application and upload it through OMEGA.
Presenter: Karen Lux, March 21, 2007, 12 min.

2007-2008 NCLB Application: OMEGA-Amending an Application video button Play Video
This presentation describes the process to be used when amending an application and uploading it into OMEGA for approval.
Presenter: Karen Lux, March 21, 2007, 10 min.

Technical Assistance for the LEP Student Data Collection Process 2007 video button Play Video
In preparation for meeting reporting requirements stipulated in Sections 3121(a)(2)(3) and 3122(b) of NCLB, the Virginia Department of Education offered a Web-based training to provide assistance to school divisions regarding the identification of limited English proficient (LEP) students, as well as how to access and report the required data.
Presenter: Stacy Freeman, May 30, 2007, 1 hr.

Special Educational Instructional Services

Transition to Employment: Module #2a Eligibility Requirements video button Play Video
This Module is part of a series of webinars on Social Security, Supplemental Income, Disability Insurance, Medicaid, and Work Incentives. They are designed to provide parents, students, teachers and service providers with information to improve understanding of these programs. They are presented by Sharon Brent, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Disability Institute.
Presenter: Sharon Brent, June 5, 2007, 19 min.

Transition to Employment; Module #2b Eligibility Requirements video button Play Video
This Module is part of a series of webinars on Social Security, Supplemental Income, Disability Insurance, Medicaid, and Work Incentives. They are designed to provide parents, students, teachers and service providers with information to improve understanding of these programs. They are presented by Sharon Brent, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Disability Institute.
Presenter: Sharon Brent, June 5, 2007, 22 min.

Writing the Summary of Performance video button Play Video
This webinar covers legal requirements as well as good practices for writing the Summary of Performance.
Presenter: Kristin Holst, May 21, 2007, 10 min.

Transition to Employment Module # 1 Checklist for Success video button Play Video
This Module is part of a series of webinars on Social Security, Supplemental Income, Disability Insurance, Medicaid, and Work Incentives. They are designed to provide parents, students, teachers and service providers with information to improve understanding of these programs. They are presented by Sharon Brent, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Disability Institute.
Presenter: Sharon Brent, May 17, 2007, 25 min.

Transition to Employment Module # 3: Student Earned Income video button Play Video
This Module is part of a series of webinars on Social Security, Supplemental Income, Disability Insurance, Medicaid, and Work Incentives. They are designed to provide parents, students, teachers and service providers with information to improve understanding of these programs. They are presented by Sharon Brent, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Disability Institute.
Presenter: Sharon Brent, May 17, 2007, 23 min.

Transition to Employment Module # 4 Work Incentive 1619(b) video button Play Video
This Module is part of a series of webinars on Social Security, Supplemental Income, Disability Insurance, Medicaid, and Work Incentives. They are designed to provide parents, students, teachers and service providers with information to improve understanding of these programs. They are presented by Sharon Brent, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Disability Institute.
Presenter: Sharon Brent, May 17, 2007, 26 min.

Youth Power video button Play Video
Betsy Valnes and Peter Squire, with the National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) explain what the NYLN is and what this group does. Additionally they tell youth how they may participate in the Network. A link is provided to a video about some of the NYLN activities.
Presenter: Betsy Valnes, April 11, 2007, 20 min.

SpEIS - Designing Appropriate Transition Services video button Play Video
This module explains planning a student's courses of study. Both the requirements and best practice are covered. Examples are used to make clear the importance of this component when designing transition services.
Presenter: (Marianne Moore) Kristin Holst and Dale Pennell, August 14, 2006, 12 min.

SpEIS - Developing Effective Transition IEPs - Writing Postsecondary Goals video button Play Video
This module discusses four guidelines used to write postsecondary goals. Examples and non-examples are given. Federal statutes relating to postschool goals are explained.
Presenter: (Marianne Moore) Dale Pennell and Kristin Holst, August 14, 2006, 15 min.

SpEIS - Developing Effective Transition IEPs - Writing The Present Level of Performance (PLOP) video button Play Video
This presentation covers four guidelines for writing a PLOP. Examples are given. Statutory language which supports these guidelines is explained.
Presenter: (Marianne Moore) Kristin Holst and Dale Pennell, August 14, 2006, 10 min.

SpEIS - Designing Appropriate Transition Services - Activities video button Play Video
Special Education Instructional Services
Presenter: (Marianne Moore) Dale Pennell and Kristin Holst, July 28, 2006, 1 hr.

 

 
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