Turning 18 is a big deal for all individuals. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Va. Therefore, when your child turns 18, he/she is the person that makes legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions in his/her life. For some individuals with disabilities, this will not be an issue. Others may need support. This ... Read more

As the use of technology has increased so has cyberbullying. Individuals with disabilities are at a greater risk of being cyberbullied and cyberbullying has raised new challenges for students, parents, school administrators, and law enforcement. During this interactive workshop, we will define what cyberbullying is, explore the types of cyberbullying, the motivations behind cyberbullying and ... Read more

PEATC se complace de anunciar que durante el mes de Mayo, estaremos proporcionando una variedad de presentaciones junto al Departamento de Servicios para Envejecimiento y Rehabilitación (DARS), que ayudaran a nuestras familias y sus hijos a aprender más sobre estos recursos y como preparar a sus hijos para la vida después de la secundaria.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many students have faced gaps in educational services or were unable to benefit from learning due to changes in instruction. As students return to in-person learning parents and schools are faced with the task of figuring out how to best get these students “back on track.” This presentation will talk about ... Read more

** This training is Virginia Specific and is only for individuals who live/work in Virginia. Attention SEAC members and advisors – don’t miss this opportunity!! 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 ... Read more

Together with United Way of the National Capital Area, we are doing more for the people of our community during this year’s #DoMore24 movement. Now in its 9th year, Do More 24 is an exciting 24-hour giving day, powered by United Way of the National Capital Area. Do More 24 is centered around helping children ... Read more

Presented by PEATC in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) This hybrid event will provide relevant and up-to-date information to parents and interested professionals. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the science of behavior, the importance of data in evaluating behavior, and developing strategies to address it. Presentations on Functional Behavioral Assessments, ... Read more

Welcome to Virginia Partners en Español! A Network created for professionals in the state of Virginia serving the Latinx community. Every month, Virginia Partners en Español will provide an opportunity for professionals to share events, updates, and any essential information that may benefit our Latinx community around the state. We all understand that finding resources ... Read more

Existen más de 12,000 títulos ocupacionales en el mundo del empleo. Dado esto, constantemente te preguntaran donde deseas trabajar después de la escuela secundaria. Escoger una carrera u ocupación vocacional puede ser una tarea difícil y confusa. Este taller te ayudará a identificar herramientas de autoevaluación para explorar carreras vocacionales basadas en tus atributos, valores, ... Read more

¡Padres, su voz importa! La participación de los padres es importante, ahora más que nunca. Durante este taller interactivo, los participantes estarán capacitados para ver el valor de sus dones, experiencia y contribución en torno al compromiso familiar auténtico. Los participantes explorarán su definición personal de participación de los padres y aprenderán enfoques efectivos para ... Read more

Transition to adulthood planning can be confusing. Join us to hear from Dr. Williams as he explains the top ten mistakes to avoid during post-secondary transition planning. We will hear how to use vocational evaluations and involving students to empower families, schools and students to make the best possible decisions in the areas in post-secondary ... Read more

Tu familia, tus maestros y personas de apoyo son excelentes recursos para aclarar dudas, preguntas o ayudarte a enfrentar retos. Sin embargo, en el mundo del empleo no siempre podemos contar con ellos. Por tanto, ¿quién mejor que tú mismo para hablar sobre tus habilidades, retos, derechos y responsabilidades? En este taller se hablará sobre ... Read more