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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...
Description: Register for the Janurary Self-Paced Training Course: Building Strong Parent Advocates - Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world of complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. The Building Strong Parent Advocates training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child’s best advocate. This...
Date(s):
11/19/2025 3:30 PM ET - 11/19/2025 4:45 PM ET, 1/15/2026 3:30 PM ET - 1/15/2026 4:45 PM ET, 3/17/2026 3:30 PM ET - 3/17/2026 4:45 PM ET
Description: House Bill 2219 (HB 2219, now Code of Virginia §22.1-217.4) amends the Code of Virginia by defining AAC and building on requirements for IEP documentation and staff training for students who need or use AAC. HB2219 re-emphasizes current Virginia regulations for students who need or use AAC and adds an explicit timeline for when individualized training must be provided. This AAC Planning Tree from the AT Network is designed to guide teams in identifying the supports and services needed...
Date(s):
1/5/2026 - 1/27/2026
Description: Register for the January IEP University - The IEP process can be difficult and stressful. Conflict may occur as a result of managing emotions while simultaneously following policy and procedures. IEP University was developed to help provide families and professionals with accurate and useful information around IEP development and meetings. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can be accessed online anytime during the 3-week timeframe.
Date(s):
1/5/2026 - 1/26/2026
Description: Register for the January Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Training (PEATC and VDOE) -Attention, SEAC Members and Advisors (and parents or professionals who may be interested)! We are pleased to offer this online 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. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and...
Date(s):
1/21/2026 6:00 PM ET - 1/21/2026 7:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the An Introduction to ABLEnow - Join PEATC for a free information session to discover the advantages of ABLE accounts and the national ABLEnow program. During this session, Brittany Bullock, Senior Marketing Specialist with ABLEnow, will cover the answers to these questions and more: What are ABLE accounts? Who is eligible? How can I use the money in an ABLE account? What are the features and benefits of ABLEnow? How can I learn more and open an account? More independence, greater...
Date(s):
1/21/2026 6:00 PM ET - 1/21/2026 7:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Addressing Behaviors Confidently - Every child has big feelings and sometimes these escalate into challenging behaviors. In this webinar, we will share different ways to look at behavior and how to support your child’s growth and development at home and school.Learn how to calm tough moments, make daily routines smoother, and school support options including FBAs (Functional Behavioral Assessments) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans). You’ll walk away with...