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Description: Self-Paced Online Course: Work-Based Learning - More than just passing classes and graduating from high school, education leads students to the ultimate goal of employment and integration into their communities. What activities or programs does your school have to support career awareness, exploration, preparation, and training for students with disabilities? During this self-paced course for educators, our experts will give an overview of work-based learning, its importance, and some...
Description: Register for the Parent Playbook - This training is a self-paced online course. The course is provided as a collaboration between the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Autism Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Virginia Autism Council. To participate, you need a computer with (preferably high-speed) internet access, Adobe Flash Player software within your browser, and a sound card with speakers in order to listen to the lectures (full text transcripts are provided for all lectures and...
Description: Self-Paced Online Course: Preparing the Child with ASD for the Early Childhood-to-Kindergarten Transition - Transitioning from early childhood programs to kindergarten involves a lot of moving parts for all young children. However, transitioning from the preschool to kindergarten classroom for the child with ASD can be especially tricky. This process involves the child, their family, the preschool teacher, the receiving kindergarten teacher, and a multitude of other people including...
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online Course: Get Ready for Independent Living - Life after high school: do you see yourself living on your own or with a roommate? Will you drive or use public transportation? What about making new friends or managing your health? Maybe you think you still have a long time to think these things through, but it takes time to build independent living skills. In this course, we'll cover what independent living skills are, why these skills are important, and what...
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online Course: Get Ready for College - Continuing your education in college offers many opportunities, but it requires planning to be successful. In this course, we'll provide the knowledge and resources you need and outline simple steps you can take to get ready for college. Did you know that accessing accommodations in college is different from high school? With our guidance, you will be well prepared to advocate for the services you need in the next phase of...
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online Course: Get Ready for Your Career - Entering the workforce takes careful planning and involves matching your strengths with the skills employers want. In this course, we will guide you step-by-step as you explore careers and continue your career planning process. We’ll show you how to discover your potential path and share your career goals with educators, family members, and service providers. We'll cover different career topics, including...
Description: Self-Paced Online Course: Fundamentals of Transition Planning - In this self-paced course, you will gain essential knowledge, skills, and tools to craft meaningful transition plans that pave the way for positive post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. Our experts will provide a practical overview of transition planning. We will also delve into the practical aspects of the process, offering insights on assessment, the art of composing postsecondary and annual goals, and...
Description: Self-Paced Course: Think Like a Behaviorist: Behavior 101 is designed to address common misperceptions about behavior and children with ASD. Participants will learn about the importance of understanding behavior, the functions of behavior, the basic principles of ABA, common myths about ABA, and the ABCs (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence). Learn how to think like a behaviorist in this first part of a series on behavior 101. This course is designed for any professional who supports young...
Description: Our team is always on-the-go & ready to connect with you! Find us at these upcoming events for free resources and answers to your questions. Saturday, May 2 (10:30 am - 1:30 pm): ReadyKids Block PartyReadyKids Office - 1000 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902Saturday, May 2 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm): Newport News 2026 Children's Festival of FriendsNewport News Park - 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Virginia 23603Saturday, May 2 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm): ECDC Children's...
Date(s):
3/25/2026, 4/8/2026, 5/6/2026, 5/20/2026
Description: Register for the Special Education Workshop Series - New Growth, Stronger Support When families understand the process, better support can grow.Our quarterly SPED Series is designed to help families understand special education processes, rights, and tools that help students in preparing them for further education, employment, and independent living. Join us as we dive into this quarter’s topics and build stronger partnerships for student success.SESSIONS:March 25 – From...
Date(s):
4/22/2026 6:00 PM ET - 4/22/2026 7:30 PM ET, 5/12/2026 6:00 PM ET - 5/12/2026 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Informed Consent - Youth Training Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 pmTuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm* only register for one session Calling all middle school & high school students with a disability! Before you say yes to any service or program, you have the right to know what it is, why it matters, and how it can help you. This session will explain what “informed consent” means and how it helps you make good choices—especially in...
Date(s):
5/1/2026 - 6/5/2026
Description: Registration- Early Childhood Academy Spring 2026In honor of Early Intervention Awareness Month, we’re excited to share a powerful learning opportunity for families of young children with disabilities and developmental delays. The Early Childhood Academy is a FREE, self-paced 5-week online course designed to help families strengthen early learning at home and prepare their children for kindergarten and beyond. Topics include: Parents as first teachers Inclusive early learning experiences...
Date(s):
5/4/2026 - 5/25/2026
Description: Register for the May Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Training (PEATC and VDOE) -Attention, SEAC Members and Advisors (and parents or professionals who may be interested)! We are pleased to offer this online SEAC training aimed at helping SEAC members understand the role of the local Special Education Advisory Committee in Virginia and to build a more efficient and effective advisory committee. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can...
Date(s):
5/4/2026 - 5/25/2026
Description: Register for the May Self-Paced Training Course: Building Strong Parent Advocates - Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world of complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. The Building Strong Parent Advocates training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child’s best advocate. This...
Date(s):
5/4/2026 - 5/25/2026
Description: Register for the May IEP University - The IEP process can be difficult and stressful. Conflict may occur as a result of managing emotions while simultaneously following policy and procedures. IEP University was developed to help provide families and professionals with accurate and useful information around IEP development and meetings. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can be accessed online anytime during the 3-week timeframe.
Date(s):
5/14/2026 5:00 PM ET - 5/14/2026 7:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the Exploring AI - Youth Training - AI can be a powerful tool for planning your future. In this interactive session, youth will learn how AI can help with school, career exploration, and navigating services like vocational rehabilitation and independent living—while learning how to use AI safely and responsibly. The training is for students (ages 12-22) with disabilities.This training will be on Zoom and will not be recorded.Presented by PEATC in partnership with Parent to...
Date(s):
5/20/2026 12:00 PM ET - 5/20/2026 1:00 PM ET, 5/20/2026 5:30 PM ET - 5/20/2026 6:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Special Education Resources for Military Families in Virginia webinar - Are you a military-connected family with a child with a disability?Do you have questions about special education or disability services?Need help figuring out your next steps? Join PEATC, in partnership with the School Liaison Program Manager, Terrilyn Williams of DAF JBLE Langley, for Special Education Resources for Military Families to learn more about resources available to you and your family....
Date(s):
6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026
Description: Register for the for Charlottesville’s first ICan Bike Camp! ICan Bike uses a fleet of specialized bicycles and expert instruction to teach youth and adults with disabilities to ride two-wheeled bicycles! Send us an email or give us a call to see if this camp is a good fit for you. Our team is looking for sponsors, donors, riders and volunteers! Check out the flyer for more information!