Special Education Instructional Services Newsletter Issue 21

Virginia Department of Education sent this bulletin at 01/29/2021 08:56 AM EST

January 29, 2021

Virginia Special Education Instructional Services provides a direct line of communication with Virginia’s educators, paraprofessionals, and special education administrators and focuses on specially designed instruction for students with disabilities. This publication provides a way to share new resources as well as make special educators aware of professional development opportunities and resources of interest to special educators.

All educators are encouraged to sign up to receive these Special Education Instructional Services emails directly from VDOE.

Extracurricular Activities and Students with Disabilities

To increase opportunities for students with disabilities and to facilitate more inclusive schools, the IEP Team must consider accommodations, supplementary aids, and services needed to provide access and participation in extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs. The Superintendents Memo, Extracurricular Activities and Students with Disabilities, provides additional information and resources.

Help Students Learn About Virginia Job Opportunities

Virginia Ability is pleased to partner with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to celebrate Job Shadowing Month. Virginia businesses will take part in a four-week series during February to help students with disabilities explore career opportunities and ask questions. If you know of any students interested in participating please share the links below or visit Virginia Ability.

February 4, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Career Cafe #1: Jump Start your Career with Virginia Businesses

Spotlighting Southern States, Anthem, Dominion Energy, Performance Food Group, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and Virginia Asset Management

Zoom registration required in advance.

February 11, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Career Cafe #2: Welding, Machining & Inspection

Zoom registration required in advance.

February 18, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Career Cafe #3: Information Technology and Gaming & Hospitality

Zoom registration required in advance.

February 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Career Cafe #4: Medical Billing and Coding & Law Enforcement

Zoom registration required in advance.

After registering, students will receive a confirmation email for each Career Cafe that will contain information about joining each of the career exploration sessions.