Early Childhood Academy - Winter 2026 (February 6 - March 13), PEATC

Description:

Registration for Early Childhood Academy - Winter 2026 - A FREE self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities & developmental delays.

You are your child’s first and most important teacher and you help set a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success! In this 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development and preparing them for kindergarten and beyond.

Learn about:

• Parents as first teachers
• Importance of inclusive early education
• Developmental milestones
• Supporting language development and encouraging positive behaviors
• Benefits of Assistive Technology
• Preparing children with disabilities for school
• Early intervention and early childhood special education services

The course begins February 6, 2026 and will be open through March 13, 2026

The training will take approximately 7 hours and can be accessed anytime during the 5 week timeframe.

This free program is designed for busy families! Sessions open weekly and are available to view day or night. Participants who complete all sessions receive a certificate of completion.

“Early childhood is a critical time of developmental growth; early learning helps our children develop the skills necessary to be successful in school and life.”

Presented by PEATC in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).