Interview with Diann Eaton

Episode 5 of the Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee podcast, hosted by Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade, titled "Interview with Diann Eaton" was published on November 13, 2025 and runs 40 minutes.

November 13, 2025 ·40m · Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee

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Summary

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 3 Episode 5)What happens when families and educators truly partner to support every learner? We sat down with Diann Eaton, Co-Director of the T/TAC at Virginia Tech, to explore how co-teaching and family engagement can transform classrooms and strengthen school communities.During this conversation, Diann mentions a variety of recommended resources for families including:Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) - specific to Virginia - website includes an opportunity to subscribe to their newsletter The Virginia Family’s Guide to Special Education from the Virginia Department of EducationCritical Decision Points from the I’m Determined Project - helps families navigate key milestones during their child’s educationVirginia Family Special Education Connection - comprehensive website to support familiesChoosing Outcomes and Accommodations for Children (COACH 3) - available from our lending libraryFollow this podcast to receive content from distinguished co-teachers twice each month throughout the school year.Please visit our website for links to additional resources related to co-teaching.Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. Click here for a copy of today’s transcript.

Episode Description

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 3 Episode 5)

What happens when families and educators truly partner to support every learner? We sat down with Diann Eaton, Co-Director of the T/TAC at Virginia Tech, to explore how co-teaching and family engagement can transform classrooms and strengthen school communities.

During this conversation, Diann mentions a variety of recommended resources for families including:

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) - specific to Virginia - website includes an opportunity to subscribe to their newsletter
The Virginia Family’s Guide to Special Education from the Virginia Department of Education
Critical Decision Points from the I’m Determined Project - helps families navigate key milestones during their child’s education
Virginia Family Special Education Connection - comprehensive website to support families
Choosing Outcomes and Accommodations for Children (COACH 3) - available from our lending library

Follow this podcast to receive content from distinguished co-teachers twice each month throughout the school year.

Please visit our website for links to additional resources related to co-teaching.

Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. Click here for a copy of today’s transcript.