Technical Assistance & Professional Development

Professional Development

News Release – VDOE & VCU Autism Center Announce New Online Autism Training for School Paraprofessionals.

Nominations for the Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy will be accepted through April 6, 2012.

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) – three-part training series begins in November, 2011. For a complete description of the series and registration information, see Superintendent's Memo #179-11

VDOE Special Education and Student Services Technical Assistance and Guidance documents are listed by category on the Technical Assistance and Guidance page.

Information about the VDOE Training and Technical Assistance Centers (TTAC) and regional technical assistance is provided on the TTAC page.

Leadership Academies prepare new directors of special education and potential leaders for future administrative positions in special education. Academies are year-long programs that will include a variety of experiences. Participants will have opportunities to gain knowledge, skills and experiences that will help them excel in positions of special education leadership. For more information or to apply visit the Leadership Academies page.

Links to many state and national resources are provided on the Outside Resources page.

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