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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 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...
Date(s):
4/9/2025 6:30 PM ET, 4/23/2025 6:30 PM ET, 5/7/2025 6:30 PM ET, 5/21/2025 6:30 PM ET, 6/4/2025 6:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Special Education Spring 2025 Workshop Series - PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Remaining sessions to choose from below. (Wednesdays) April 9 - From Referral to Eligibility April 23 - Anatomy of an IEP May 7 - Measurable IEP Goals May 21 - Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings June 4 - Dispute Resolution Options Each session will start at 6:30 p.m. EST and will last...
Date(s):
4/13/2025 - 5/4/2025, 5/17/2025 8:00 AM ET - 5/17/2025 11:30 AM ET
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online VA SEAC Training: April 13th-May 4th PEATC in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education is pleased to offer SEAC trainings 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 training will include information on: SEAC in Virginia SPED Regulations SEAC Roles and Responsibilities Building Your Local SEAC Organization Tips...
Date(s):
4/13/2025 - 5/4/2025
Description: Register for IEP University for IEP University (IEPU) April 13th-May 4th- The IEP process can be difficult and stressful. Everyone comes to the IEP table with thoughts of their personal responsibilities, perspectives, and individual concerns. IEP meetings can be places of high anxiety and there are occasions when conflict may erupt as a result of managing emotions while simultaneously following policy and procedures. PEATC, in collaboration with VDOE, has developed IEP University (IEPU) to...
Date(s):
4/15/2025 6:30 PM ET - 4/15/2025 7:30 PM ET, 4/22/2025 6:30 PM ET - 4/22/2025 7:30 PM ET, 4/29/2025 6:30 PM ET - 4/29/2025 7:30 PM ET, 5/6/2025 6:30 PM ET - 5/6/2025 7:30 PM ET
Description: Sqaured Away 2025 - Are you a military-connected family member who is or will be stationed in Virginia? Do you need help understanding the special education services and supports available to your child with a disability? Join us for our LIVE “Squared Away” virtual sessions to learn strategies for participating in your child’s special education journey. Presented by PEATC in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)Register for one or...
Date(s):
4/29/2025 6:00 PM ET - 4/29/2025 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Planning for the Future - Planning for the future is important for all parents, but for parents of children with disabilities, it is vital. This workshop will offer information to help learn about options and tools for making these important decisions. Topics covered will be: Age of Majority, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Supported Decision-Making, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, and Letters of Intent. Presented by PEATC in partnership with Frederick County Public...
Date(s):
4/30/2025 5:30 PM ET - 4/30/2025 7:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Disability Benefits: VA's Medicaid Waivers - There are state government benefits available to individuals with disabilities. It’s important to understand that benefits such as personal assistance and community support can play an important role in planning for the future. Navigating state disability services can be difficult, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop explains Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, eligibility for services, and how to obtain this state...
Date(s):
5/1/2025 6:00 PM ET - 5/1/2025 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the May session below: Register for the PEATC webinar, How Your Child with a Disability Can Work and Still Keep their Social Security and Medicaid on Thursday, May 1st This session will be held at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Working allows individuals with disabilities to be more independent, earn a paycheck, and feel valued as productive community members. Many people with disabilities receive Social Security benefits (SSI or SSDI) and may also have Medicaid health coverage. You...
Date(s):
5/13/2025 11:00 AM ET - 5/13/2025 12:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Your Voice Matters - Now more than ever, family engagement is important. During this interactive workshop, participants will be empowered to see the value of their expertise and their contribution to family engagement. Attendees will explore their definition of family engagement and learn effective approaches to advocating for their children. Practical tips and techniques that can be used right away to sustain strong collaborative relationships with their child’s school...
Date(s):
5/29/2025 6:00 PM ET - 5/29/2025 7:00 PM ET, 6/3/2025 6:30 PM ET - 6/3/2025 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Let's Talk about Going to Work and Keeping Your Benefits! (Student Training) - Are you a student with a disability in middle or high school? Join us for this workshop to learn about getting a job in the community, earning a paycheck, and keeping Social Security benefits!You and your parents may worry that you will lose Social Security or Medicaid if you go to work and earn your own money. But there are lots of ways that you CAN WORK and still keep those important benefits....
Date(s):
6/2/2025 - 8/4/2025
Description: Registration for Summer 2025- Transition University - Life is full of transitions. For families of children with disabilities thinking about the future can bring mixed emotions. Some families are just trying to make it through day-to-day challenges and might not feel they have the energy to think about what happens after high school. Others may want to plan for that transition but are confused by unfamiliar language, complex steps, and the many agencies that may be involved in adult...