Congratulations to the VCLD 2023 Outstanding Educator Award Recipients!

VCLD Special Educator of the Year, 2023

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Michelle Crane

Crewe Primary School, Nottoway County

2023 VCLD Paraeducators of the Year

Douglas Shamblen

Independence Nontraditional School, Prince William County

Tammy Jackson

Crewe Primary School, Nottoway County


The VCLD is a member of the

Virginia Joint Coalition for Learning Disabilities and Literacy.

This collaboration of Virginia organizations also includes:

The mission of VJCLDL is to provide free professional development to build a greater understanding of learning disabilities and literacy.

In 2021, The VJCLDL began series of free webinars designed to address the concerns of general and special educators, parents, university and college faculty.

To access these recorded webinars and resources, and see upcoming presentations, visit our VJCLDL page.