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.
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 (https://www.amazon.com/Active-Learning-Revolution-Engagement-Strategies/dp/B0FF3JKWXP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WEZUPEQTRQD9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jbzlqxdB3D7DbXuoS5knhjumiX0IpI28lJE2uokZpdO7s2aYmKVDi5WwzLEHLUnSo5Y7bG0VV5aPQTxHEslHt6eHtJHUjRQeuUW_KcF2AEQGqjDldRYPv_amg1B9MaSlrnHqNCBxk6jVJ4vEUb8UZbKGM4M0TWerB1P-O6mALYQ17TKW5vGIPjg3ZfiMy85YWngbjzyfzTFi7Kqnu_QDvtGadkcViExPcxoQEQE9dYU.jhxylk27P0vlfoGs0R0LqUF7sHNfsSDcGFMna92Gi_0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+active+learning+revolution&qid=1784563372&sprefix=the+active+learning+revolution%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1). 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 (mailto:dbiegun@odu.edu).
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8 Sept 2026
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! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18jiPStDzoqgy9rOtUDfCfdBTi4MWnRW6v8hxByLvuNo/edit?usp=sharing)
1 Apr 2026
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! (https://padlet.com/jebaldw3/ef-cop-smart-but-scattered-book-study-yplmj3q1pfsqu8zq)
Click here for the transcript. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N9yPZkPqNvN0OcOACLvvUy4tA32Ge2-6Js3Mb0y7kN8/edit?usp=sharing)
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