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Early Childhood Academy (ECA) Winter 2026
February 6 @ 12:00 pm – March 13 @ 11:30 pm
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).
