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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...
Date(s):
6/8/2025 - 6/29/2025, 9/20/2025 8:00 AM ET - 9/20/2025 11:30 AM ET
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online VA SEAC Training: June 8th-June 29th 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 for...
Date(s):
8/6/2025 - 8/27/2025
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online VA SEAC Training: August 6th-August 27th 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...
Date(s):
8/20/2025 6:30 PM ET, 9/3/2025 6:30 PM ET, 9/17/2025 6:30 PM ET, 10/1/2025 6:30 PM ET, 10/15/2025 6:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Special Education Workshop Series: FALL into Knowledge 2025 - Are you looking to better understand the special education process and how to support your child’s success in school? Don't miss this five-session webinar series designed for Virginia families who want practical, easy-to-understand guidance on navigating special education services!Turn over a new leaf in understanding special education. Whether you’re brand new to special education or need a...
Date(s):
8/23/2025 9:00 AM ET - 8/23/2025 3:00 PM ET, 8/30/2025 9:00 AM ET - 8/30/2025 1:00 PM ET, 9/7/2025 11:30 AM ET - 9/7/2025 3:00 PM ET, 9/9/2025
Description: Our team is always on-the-go & ready to connect with you! Find us at these upcoming community events with free resources and answers to your questions: Saturday, August 23 (9 am - 3 pm): Rockbridge Area Community Festival, LexingtonHistoric downtown Lexington, VASaturday, August 30 (9 am - 1 pm): Fredericksburg Farmer's Market Community DayHurkamp Park - 500 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401Sunday, September 7 (11:30 am - 3 pm): Virginia Air...
Date(s):
9/6/2025 8:00 AM ET - 9/6/2025 2:15 PM ET
Description: Registration is NOW OPEN for first-time attendees. Register for the 2025 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment Summit on September 6th from 8:00am-2:15pm - PEATC is pleased to announce the 2025 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for Virginia high school students (ages 14-22) receiving special education IEP services and their parents! Accepted Summit participants will attend both large group and separate parent/youth breakout...
Date(s):
9/9/2025 6:00 PM ET - 9/9/2025 7:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the Friendship Building Strategies Webinar - Participants will explore the nature of their friendships and consider students with disabilities developing positive relationships with other students. The presentation will also describe the importance of creating opportunities for these students to belong to their school and their community to gain a sense of acceptance. Attendees will be provided strategies for parents as well as educators to use in facilitating friendships for all...
Date(s):
9/10/2025 6:00 PM ET - 9/10/2025 7:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Turning 18 in Virginia - Turning 18 is a big deal. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia and can make legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions in their life. For some individuals with disabilities, this will not be an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as your loved one turns 18. Presented by PEATC in partnership with Fluvanna High SchoolThis webinar will not be...
Date(s):
9/11/2025 6:30 PM ET - 9/11/2025 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Building Self-Advocacy Skills Youth Training Self-advocacy is a way in which you can direct your life and tell others what you want for yourself. It can vary from what you want to do after high school, to what type of job you want, places you want to go, what you like to eat, and many other things. It is important that as a self-advocate, you think about your future and what you want your life to look like after high school.Join us for this live Zoom training to discuss the...
Date(s):
9/18/2025 10:00 AM ET - 9/18/2025 11:30 AM ET
Description: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is providing a webinar to assist school divisions in identifying, developing, and sustaining inclusive early childhood programs for children with Individualized Education Programs. Content will include the benefits and legal requirements of early childhood inclusion, contexts and models of inclusion, resources for programs to support and improve inclusion, and state and division level inclusion data. Administrators of programs that serve young children...