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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: 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):
4/26/2024 - 5/31/2024
Description: Early Childhood Academy begins April 26, 2024 and will be open through May 31, 2024: Registration A FREE self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities or developmental delays You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Your involvement in the early years is essential to setting a strong foundation for their lifelong learning and success. In this FREE 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about...
Date(s):
5/1/2024, 6/20/2024 9:00 AM ET - 6/21/2024 5:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Opening Doors-Unlocking Potential 2024 - ODUP 2024 is an event bringing together professionals and parents from across the Commonwealth of Virginia to engage in dialogue, discussion, and learning methods to strengthen academic outcomes for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind in order to increase the knowledge and skills of those who can have a positive impact on a student’s educational process. The registration deadline is May 29, 2024. Registrations received...
Date(s):
5/6/2024 - 5/26/2024
Description: Register for May 6-26, 2024 - 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 SEACs How to be an Effective...
Date(s):
5/6/2024 - 5/26/2024
Description: Register for IEP University (IEPU) May 6-May 26, 2024 - 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 help provide families...
Date(s):
5/6/2024 - 5/26/2024
Description: Register for Building Strong Parent Advocates- May 6-May 26, 2024- PEATC, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education, invites families to join us for our online training course, Building Strong Parent Advocates. Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world filled with complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. Often families find themselves looking for information and background knowledge to help them better...
Date(s):
5/13/2024, 6/18/2024 9:30 AM ET - 6/18/2024 3:00 PM ET
Description: Information and Registration for Summer 2024 Bridge to the Future Youth & Young Adult Workshop - Calling all youth and young adults 14-24 years of age! Formed Families Forward (FFF) and the A Life Like Yours (ALLY) Advocacy Center at The Arc of Loudoun are hosting a one-day Bridge to the Future Workshop for youth and young adults who have disabilities or other specialized needs. When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 3 PM Where: The Arc of Loudoun: 601 Catoctin Circle NE, ALLY...
Date(s):
5/15/2024 6:30 PM ET - 5/15/2024, 5/24/2024 6:30 PM ET - 5/24/2024
Description: Register for the Special Education Workshop Series - Spring 2024 - PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Register once to attend one, some or all of the informative workshops! May 15 - Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings May 24 - Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia Each workshop will start at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. These webinars will be presented via Zoom. They will...
Date(s):
5/22/2024 6:00 PM ET - 5/22/2024 7:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Navigating the Summer Slide: Tools for Special Needs Families - In this 60-minute session, Dr. Zipporah Levi-Shackleford - PEATC Board Member and Founder of the Creative Approach Development Center, - will delve into the reasons behind the summer slide phenomenon and provide practical solutions to prevent it. Discover affordable, fun, and creative ways to keep your child engaged and learning during summer. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with valuable strategies...
Date(s):
5/23/2024 5:15 PM ET - 5/23/2024 6:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Pathways for Parents: Preventing and Managing Meltdowns - Meltdowns can be scary and emotional for all involved! During this webinar we’ll discuss strategies and offer helpful suggestions for preventing and managing meltdowns. This webinar is intended for caregivers of autistic children. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Allie Rader, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D Clinical Director, May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Wilmington, Mass. Contact May Institute
Date(s):
6/3/2024 - 8/5/2024
Description: Registration for Summer 2024- 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...
Date(s):
6/5/2024 6:30 PM ET - 6/5/2024 7:30 PM ET
Description: VAAP Decision-Making Tool Informational Session for Families - Join the Virginia Department of Education Office of Instructional Services and the Office of Special Education Family Support and Special Facilities for a live, virtual training event providing an overview of the new Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Participation Decision-Making Tool. The overview will include background information regarding changes in the VAAP Participation Criteria Form, as well as information on the...
Date(s):
6/8/2024 2:00 PM ET - 6/8/2024 4:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the In Person Workshop: Ten Things You Need to Know about IEPs - Children with disabilities have had the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) which is outlined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Equal responsibility is shared with everyone on the IEP team in the development of a document that allows the student to access the education they are entitled to. If you’re just starting the special education process, changing schools, or simply need...
Date(s):
9/26/2024
Description: Learn from the experts! Collaborate with mental health professionals, peers, and family members at the NAMI Virginia 2024 Mental Health Conference and Youth Summit! Tickets for this event are free. The one-day conference features networking, workshops, panel discussions, keynote speakers, and activities to promote mental health wellness. NAMI Virginia will host the annual statewide Mental Health Conference and Youth Summit at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center on September...