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DTALcon 25 will be held at Tallwood High School on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.  To stay up to date on DTALcon news and register for the event click HERE.

As of 9:00 AM on Monday, August 4, 2025 attendees will no longer be able to make any changes in SCHED.  This will allow Conference Admin to prepare for the conference and print schedules.  You may still attend however since you are not able to sign up for a session it is advised that you attend sessions that are open.

See you on Tuesday, August 5, 2025!
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Tuesday, August 5
 

9:50am EDT

Word Up! Writing Right Across the Contents
Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Kick off your year with high-impact, evidence-based literacy strategies tailored for content classrooms. In this interactive session, we’ll unpack vocabulary and writing techniques that align with evidence-based literacy instruction and empower students to think—and write—like content experts. Walk away with practical tools you can plug directly into your first unit.
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Rikki Betancourt

Coordinator of Secondary English, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 136

12:45pm EDT

Read, Write, Repeat: Power Moves for ELA Success
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Designed for grades 6–8 ELA teachers and special education teachers assigned to ELA classrooms, this session explores key evidence-based literacy strategies. Discover practical approaches to vocabulary, reading, and writing that you can confidently apply in your first unit of study. Build a strong foundation for student success from day one.
Presenters
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Rikki Betancourt

Coordinator of Secondary English, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 136

2:30pm EDT

Inclusion in Special Ed. - Best Practice
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
This session will empower inclusion teachers to deliver specially designed instruction (SDI) using strategies that support diverse learners across all grade levels and subject areas. Participants will learn practical approaches to integrating SDI into inclusive classrooms, fostering Future Ready Learners. Educators will leave with adaptable instructional techniques that promote academic success and equity, adding tools in their toolbox to create supportive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all students. Come explore how SDI can enhance inclusive practices and prepare students for future success.
Presenters
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Joan Webb-Douglas

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Room 136
 
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