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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: 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 related service providers such as speech and language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), and other team...
Description: More information & Registration: 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 you can do to...
Description: More information & Registration: 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 your...
Description: More information & Registration: 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 self-determination,...
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9/23/2023 8:00 AM - 9/23/2023 11:30 AM
Description: ** This training is Virginia Specific and is only for individuals who live/work in Virginia. PEATC in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education is pleased to offer 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. Live Zoom Training: Saturday, September 23, 2023, 8:00am-11:30am
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9/23/2023 10:00 AM - 9/23/2023 2:00 PM
Description: Celebrate Communication (CC) is the DMV area’s premier information fair for anyone with an interest in or connection to hearing loss. CC 2023 is taking place on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Springfield Mall Town Center. Meet exhibitors to grow knowledge of resources for people with hearing loss Handicapped-friendly space ASL interpreting provided
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9/23/2023 11:00 AM - 9/23/2023 2:00 PM
Description: Join ASNV and the Arlington Co. Police Department for Bike safety and fun! Meet local providers!
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9/26/2023 6:30 PM - 9/26/2023 7:30 PM
Description: This workshop will help you learn the steps of the special education process. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of IDEA’s 2004 language on high expectations and become more familiar with their role as parents in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). You will also have the opportunity to learn some practical strategies for participating effectively in IEP meetings. Hosted by PEATC in collaboration with Hanover County Public Schools Parent Teacher Resource...
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9/27/2023 7:00 PM - 9/27/2023 8:00 PM
Description: Register for From Referral to Eligibility: What It Takes to Get Through the Door - Access to special education and related services for children and youth with disabilities starts with referral and evaluation to determine eligibility. This process can be complex and overwhelming for foster, adoptive and kinship families new to the process. In this presentation, we will focus on the initial evaluation for special education services and address how to initiate an evaluation; what the evaluation...
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10/4/2023 8:00 AM - 10/4/2023 5:00 PM
Description: This will be an in-person event and on-demand access to virtual sessions will be available. The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Katherine A. Loveland, an internationally known researcher specializing in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
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10/4/2023 6:30 PM - 10/4/2023 8:00 PM, 10/18/2023 6:30 PM - 10/18/2023 8:00 PM, 11/1/2023 6:30 PM - 11/1/2023 8:00 PM, 11/15/2023 6:30 PM - 11/15/2023 8:00 PM, 12/6/2023 6:30 PM - 12/6/2023 8:00 PM
Description: Registration for one or more of the webinars in the Special Education Workshop Series - PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. You can attend one, some, or all of these informative workshops! October 4th: From Referral to Eligibility October 18th: Anatomy of an IEP November 1st: Measurable IEP Goals November 15th: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings December 6th: Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia...
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10/5/2023 7:00 PM - 10/5/2023 8:00 PM
Description: Register for Special Education for Formed Families: Making It Work! - Navigating special education eligibility, evaluation and reevaluation can be extra challenging for foster, adoptive and kinship families. This session will address some strategies for smoothing the rough edges of the process for our ‘formed’ families. Participants will be able to name who in foster, adoptive and kinship families can request and provide consent for reevaluation; identify disability categories...
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10/11/2023 5:00 PM - 10/11/2023 6:00 PM
Description: This workshop will help you learn the steps of the special education process. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of IDEA’s 2004 language on high expectations and become more familiar with their role as parents in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). You will also have the opportunity to learn some practical strategies for participating effectively in IEP meetings. Hosted by PEATC in collaboration with Fauquier County Public Schools
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10/11/2023 7:00 PM - 10/11/2023 8:00 PM
Description: Register for Communication, Collaboration, and What to Do When You Just Can’t Agree - This virtual session will begin with a review of strategies for effectively communicating and collaborating with your child’s school. We will then examine the rights of foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers when they do not agree with the school’s decision regarding their child’s eligibility, evaluation, educational placement, or services. Participants will be able to identify the...
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10/12/2023 8:30 AM - 10/12/2023 4:15 PM, 10/13/2023 8:30 AM - 10/13/2023 3:30 PM
Description: More Information & Registration for Annual TEACCH Conference - This year’s UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference focuses on understanding and supporting diversity among autistic individuals and their families including neurodiversity and diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, and communication. The following topics and speakers will be featured at this year's conference: Authentic Engagement: Strategies to Include and Support Neurodiverse Individuals in Research and...
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11/1/2023 1:00 PM - 11/1/2023 4:30 PM, 11/2/2023 1:00 PM - 11/2/2023 4:30 PM
Description: Please join this 2-day virtual conference highlighting research studies related to successful employment of transition-age youth with disabilities. Participants will receive cutting-edge transition practices and strategies, resources and training materials, and student and parent/caregiver insights. Audience: Students with disabilities, their families and caregivers, special and general education teachers, school counselors and administrators, state vocational rehabilitation providers, adult...
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11/16/2023 6:00 PM - 11/16/2023 8:00 PM
Description: Register for the ABC's of Behavior Nov. 16 at 6:00pm- Become familiar with the ABCs of Behavior. Learn strategies to address challenging behavior. Gain a basic understanding of functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).