Outstanding Teacher Award
The Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities (VCLD) is pleased to continue its tradition of excellence by honoring colleagues involved in outstanding teaching in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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The Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award for 2004-2005 was awarded to
Susan Hill of Loudoun County.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Susan Hill is the Special Education department chair at Heritage High school, in Loudoun County. When this school opened three years ago, Susan was the cheerleader to encourage teachers to become well-acquainted with students on her caseload and provide them access to the curriculum. She has worked tirelessly to develop team-teaching and provide research-based instructional methods to her faculty. Susan is a certified Professional Developer with the University of Kansas which is a priority project here in the Commonwealth. She received her SIM certification this past January. She is one of 40 Professional Developers in Virginia.
Her commitment to Professional Organizations is outstanding from Phi Delta Kappa to every level of NEA and VEA and LEA from a convention delegate, board member, vice-president and now a member of the National Caucus for Educators of Exceptional Children. Susan has been involved in writing grants, the of 2 new high schools and an elementary school, planned and developed LD programs, been involved in curriculum development, a trainer for the scoring of SOL English writing assessment, and in running a summer school resource pilot program. Susan has presented to the school board innumerable times, always advocating for the best for students with disabilities.
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VCLD Mini-Grant - Winner for 2004 - 2005
Suzan Quesenberry, Henrico County
Suzan has used her mini-grant funds to implement a program called "Math After Dinner" (MAD) with her third grade students at New Bridge Elementary School.
Each Thursday the children take home a MAD Backpack for 5 days. The children and the parents are instructed to read the accompanying story and also to listen to the book on tape a few times. There are accompanying activities that they are encouraged to complete as well. The books are all on Math topics such as:
With the grant money Suzan was able to compile ten MAD Backpacks, packed full of books, activities, manipulatives, and journals and the results have been amazing both in math and reading achievement. No grades, no pressure, just learning!Suzan is truly an innovator, interested in improving the literacy of her students. This project will benefit students year after year.
Congratulations!
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VCLD Mini-grant
Deadline February 15, 2006
VCLD mini-grants are intended to support innovative, classroom-based programs/interventions designed for students with learning disabilities. Applicants must be full-time teachers in Virginia schools and current members of VCLD. Mini-grants of up to $500 will be awarded on a semi-annual basis. VCLD funds may not be used for staff development, personnel, or hardware. Mini-grant recipients are expected to submit a summary report to VCLD and to disseminate results of their programs/interventions at the VCLD annual symposium.
Download the Mini-grant application. It is in PDF format and you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it up. If you do not have it, go to the Adobe site.
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February 6, 2007
Curator: Diane Zink
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