VT T/TAC Talks: Focus on SDI

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VT T/TAC Talks: A Focus on SDI is a podcast from Virginia Tech’s Training and Technical Assistance Center that explores specially designed instruction (SDI) in special education. Each episode features T/TAC coordinators sharing practical strategies, resources, real-world examples, and perspectives to help educators better support students with disabilities and promote meaningful access, engagement, and progress in learning.

  1. Sep 24

    The Active Learning Revolution and SDI: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Biegun

    VT T/TAC Talks: A Focus on SDI (Season 1 Episode 2) What if the key to making learning truly accessible isn't simplifying the curriculum—but transforming how students engage with it? In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Biegun, author of The Active Learning Revolution, to explore how active learning strategies can create meaningful access for all students including those with extensive support needs. Discover practical ways to use active learning as a foundation for specially designed instruction (SDI), an efficient method for capturing formative assessment data, and a way to plan fun activities that ensure higher level thinking and deeper learning. Empower all students to participate, engage, and thrive in your classroom. Daniel’s book is available on Amazon. To find out when and where he is scheduled to present on active learning or to share your thoughts or questions, email Daniel at dbiegun@odu.edu.  Follow this podcast to receive content from Virginia educators twice each month throughout the school year. Subscribe to VT T/TAC Talks for bimonthly discussions of hot educational topics brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech.  Click here for a copy of today’s transcript.

  2. Sep 8

    Meet the New Podcasters!

    Welcome to the very first episode of the Virginia Tech Training and Technical Assistance Center's (T/TAC) newest podcast, VT T/TAC Talks: Focus on SDI. Listen to Natalie Howard and Jen Baldwin introduce the coordinators who will take turns hosting the podcast throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Check out the transcript here!

  3. Apr 1

    Executive Function Book Study Recap Part 3

    Join Jen and Natalie on this episode of Teaming for Well Being as they discuss the recent and final Executive Function Book Study Part 3. They will discuss the last 8 Chapters of the book Smart, but Scattered by Dr. Peg Dawson. Check out the Padlet here! Click here for the transcript.

  4. Mar 3

    Executive Function Book Study Recap Part 2

    Listen to Jen and Natalie as they talk through their recent executive function book study part 1 on Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson. Check out the Padlet mentioned ⁠here.⁠ Check out the transcript ⁠here.

  5. 12/11/2025

    Executive Function Book Study Recap Part 1

    Listen to Jen and Natalie as they talk through their recent executive function book study part 1 on Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson. Check out the Padlet mentioned here. Check out the transcript here.

  6. 10/22/2025

    Executive Functioning Deep Dive Introduction

    Join Jen and Natalie as they begin this year's journey into executive functioning. They discuss basics of executive functioning and invite listeners to join in as they complete a book study with education professionals during the 2025-2026 school year. Complete the EF self assessment here! Read along with the podcast with the book Smart but Scattered. Check out the transcription here.

  7. 04/25/2025

    Mental Health Awareness Month

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join TTAC's Jen and Natalie as they discuss why mental health is so important and provide resources for your daily practice! Check out the transcript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IEDVm1AkNHuPxPmgr7BET3mZwnPZ_qWEMFrHGxUvPao/edit?usp=sharing Resources https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/action-guide/ https://mentalhealthvirginia.org/ https://namivirginia.org/ https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/ https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/youth/ https://www.inseparable.us/school-mental-health/ https://www.classroomwise.org/

  8. 03/19/2025

    Season 2 Episode 6: How the body and the brain impact learning

    In this episode, Jen and Natalie talk about Dr. Lori Desautels' work. Listen in to learn how the body and the brain impact learning. Check out Lori's free resources from her website https://revelationsineducation.com/free-lesson-plans/ Check out the transcript here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16fpFuMbzih0VpQmfs_7pDJtMm1ELXPOTEW2oM34UjJg/edit?usp=sharing

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VT T/TAC Talks: A Focus on SDI is a podcast from Virginia Tech’s Training and Technical Assistance Center that explores specially designed instruction (SDI) in special education. Each episode features T/TAC coordinators sharing practical strategies, resources, real-world examples, and perspectives to help educators better support students with disabilities and promote meaningful access, engagement, and progress in learning.

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    By your favorite T/TAC Coordinators
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
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