Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC)

Contact Information

T/TAC Region 5 at JMU College of Education

Contact Details

region_5_ttac@jmu.edu

Description

The T/TACs are regional offices of the Virginia Department of Education Office of Special Education and Student Services, charged with assisting school divisions as they improve educational opportunities and contribute to the success of children and youth with disabilities (ages birth-22 years). Region 5 T/TAC at JMU provides professional training and networking opportunities to ensure that administrators, teachers, parents, and others are able to meet the needs of youth with disabilities in our region. Click here to find out more about the people we serve.

Web Presence

http://www.ttacjmu.org/

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Date

This is an existing center at JMU.

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Benefits for Faculty, Students, Community, and Institution

Faculty, staff or professionals working with students with disabilities receive professional development opportunities including webinars and events. Students gain hands on field experience in the field. The community benefits from the success of children and youth with disabilities and the measures in place to improve educational opportunities. The institution benefits from this community partnership.

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Department or Center

On/Off campus

Off campus