Center for
Implementation and Evaluation
of Education Systems

The Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center at Old Dominion University (T-TAC ODU) is part of a statewide network of assistance centers that are designed to improve educational opportunities and contribute to the success of children with disabilities (birth-22 years) by providing professional development and resources.

CIEES faculty members serve as program evaluators for the VDOE’s implementation of the Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS), actively participating in VTSS state leadership, evaluation, and implementation teams. VTSS is the VDOE's scope and sequence for implementation of a Multi-tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) that aligns academics, behavior, and social-emotional wellness into a single decision-making framework to establish the supports needed for schools to be effective learning environments for all students.

The Commonwealth Special Education Endorsement Programs (CSEEP) provide a readily accessible path to full licensure for provisionally licensed special education teachers and other qualified school personnel to ensure a high-quality education for Virginia's children with disabilities.

In partnership with CIEES, the VDOE Office of Student Services (OSS) offers a one-stop professional development and resource collection for specialized instructional support personnel such as school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, school nurses, and administrators.

In partnership with CIEES, the VDOE Office of Dispute Resolution and Administrative Services (ODRAS) presents a series of modules to inform Virginia school personnel on the Regulations Governing the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in Virginia.

The Office of STEM and Innovation at the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) partnered with the Center for Implementation and Evaluation of Education Systems (CIEES) at Old Dominion University to develop a series of asynchronous learning modules, videos, and resources to support the effective delivery of virtual instruction. This professional development website offers research-based guidance to support school leaders, educators, and key staff in navigating both blended and fully online environments.

The Ultimate Behavior Toolkit: What Works series provides busy teachers with quick, evidence-based information on practices that are critical to creating a positive classroom environment. In positive classroom environments, the students are able actively engage with the subject matter because their teachers have developed effective classroom management procedures. Take a look inside the Ultimate Behavior Toolkit to find evidence-based tools to common classroom problems!

VDOE created the Conducting IEP Team Meetings When Members Disagree to support IEP teams navigate conflict successfully. Parent participation and teamwork are fundamental to special education. Parent feedback is a necessity in ensuring that a student is receiving a free appropriate public education. However, team participants do not always agree and conflict is a natural occurrence in team dynamics. Recognizing that conflict will happen, but that a healthy relationship between all members is in the best interest of the student, VDOE created these resources to support IEP teams navigate conflict successfully. This library also includes, Back to Basics: Special Education Law. This series was developed from a partnership between the Virginia Department of Education and the Center for Implementation and Evaluation of Education Systems. The Back to Basics: Special Education Law Series is designed to support Virginia school divisions in the professional development of teachers and division personnel on basic special education laws and regulations. The following modules and associated documents provide introductory information on special education compliance.

As the VDOE continues to support expansion of MTSS implementation across Virginia’s school divisions, the VDOE has established the Creating Capacity for Change Collaborative. This group is comprised of all state, division, school, and community stakeholders who are involved in supporting staff and student outcomes through implementation of MTSS across domains. All grants and funding streams used to support MTSS implementation are grounded in the assumption that implementation of MTSS supports increased capacity and sustainability of best practices for staff, students, and families, unifying our work within this collaborative.

The REVIVE! modules focus on educating healthcare workers and community partners about the risks associated with opioid use and the critical role of naloxone in overdose situations. The modules cover key requirements for dispensing naloxone and provide essential guidance for individuals who administer naloxone, ensuring they are well-prepared to respond effectively in the event of an opioid overdose.