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New Event: PEATC's Parents as Collaborative Leaders (PACL) Trainings (August & September)
Hank Millward, Coordinator of Complaints and Family Involvement for The Virginia Department of Education's Dispute Resolution & Administrative Services, will be a Keynote Speaker at the following regional trainings: Region VII (August 20-August 22, 2014; Holiday Inn Express, 165 Malin Drive, Wytheville, VA 24382), Region VI (August 25-August 27, 2014; Sheraton Roanoke Hotel, 2801 Hershberger Road, Roanoke, VA 24017), Region I (September 10-September 12, 2014; Hyatt Place Richmond/Chester, 13148 Kingston Avenue, Chester, VA 23836) and Region VIII (September 24-September 26, 2014; Comfort Inn, 419 N. Agnew St., Burkeville, VA 23922). More Information

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New Event: Free Webinar: Transition Planning Topics Presented by Julie Triplett, Disability Rights Advocate (August 7, 2014)
This presentation will cover: Being a Self-Advocate at your Transition IEP meeting, Developing an appropriate transition plan in your IEP, Working with DARS and/or DBVI during high school and after high school, and Knowing about the work incentives from SSA and learning about how disability benefits are affected by working. (PEATC- Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) More Information
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New Event: Free Webinar: Pathways to Graduation Presented by Juliet Hiznay, PLLC (August 19, 2014)
This webinar will cover recent changes to the Virginia Public School diploma, the types of state assessments available to students with disabilities under special education regulations, and how credit accommodations apply to students with 504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans. (PEATC- Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) More Information
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New Event: Free Online Course: ImPACT Online Communication Training
Date and Time: Ongoing

Hosted online by Michigan State University, this distance learning program can help you learn to promote your child's social communication during daily routines and activities. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have social communication challenges. Parent-mediated intervention is a very effective strategy to improve these communication challenges. In parent-mediated intervention, parents help their child achieve skills. The goal of this online program is to teach parents to promote their child's social communication development during play and daily routines. ImPACT Online is free to parents as part of a research study being conducted at Michigan State University. Contact email: impactOL@msu.edu More Information
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The goal of this website is to provide a one-stop-shop for parents, families and caregivers of children with special needs to:

Learn about and plan your child's educational program
Understand your legal rights and responsibilities
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