Why are partnerships so difficult? What can be done to improve understanding between parents and professionals as they seek to find mutual agreement on IEPs, and other issues related to education for students with disabilities? This workshop will help participants discover communication techniques, learn how to recognize and prevent barriers to communication, and build agreements ... Read more
Military service members and their families are resilient and resourceful, many also face unique challenges and have special considerations related to the service of their country. When military families have a student with a disability, it adds another layer of complexity accessing information and supports, while ensuring their students receive a free, appropriate public education. ... Read more
Join us on September 15 for our monthly Virginia Partners en Español meeting. A network created for professionals in the state of Virginiaserving the Latinx community. Virginia Partners en Español is a great opportunity for all professionals to share events, updates, and any essential information that may benefit our Latinx community around the state. Working ... Read more
This presentation is intended to provide information as you prepare for the financial future of your loved one with special needs. PSNTs provide a convenient and cost effective option for families setting up a special needs trust. PSNTs are designed to enrich quality of life and preserve means-tested public benefits.Hosted by PEATC and presented by ... 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
PEATC in collaboration with the Legal Aid Justice Center presents this five-part series.This webinar series will give parents, caregivers, and guardians information and practical advocacy tips for when their child faces a suspension or expulsion, school or community-based arrest, or detention. September 16 - “I still want to graduate": Education, Juvenile Detention & Re-EntryThis session ... Read more
PEATC is pleased to announce our 2021 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit which will be held on Saturday, September 18th at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. The goals of the Summit are to increase parents' capacity to help their children with disabilities improve their secondary school learning and post-secondary outcomes and to increase ... Read more
Esta presentación ayudará a preparar a los padres sobre qué esperaren la reunión del IEP y cómo tener una reunión productiva centrada en el estudiante. Desde la planificación antes de la reunión hasta el trabajo en equipo después de la reunión, esta presentación construirá relaciones y habilidades de defensa de los padres mientras se enfoca ... Read more
Este taller ofrece estrategias de intervención para padres de niños con discapacidades que pueden ser objeto de acoso escolar. Los participantes aprenderán cómo identificar y prevenir el acoso, hablar con su hijo sobre el acoso y cómo obtener ayuda de profesionales cuando se necesite apoyo.
El uso de la tecnología ha aumentado los casos de ciberacoso. Las personas con discapacidades corren un mayor riesgo no solo de sufrir acoso cibernético, sino también de utilizar la tecnología para acosar a otra persona. Durante este taller interactivo, discutiremos los tipos de acoso cibernético, aprenderemos las señales de advertencia y exploraremos las motivaciones ... Read more
THIS WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON PEATC, in collaboration with Suffolk Public Schools, presents this informative workshop.How can we improve partnerships between parents of special education students and the educators who work with them? This workshop will help participants discover communication techniques, learn how to recognize and prevent barriers to communication and build agreements around difficult ... Read more
Hosted by the NAACP of Henrico County.Like a biology lesson, this presentation will dissect the parts of the IEP document and examine their functions individually, learning their meanings and application. It will provide constructive and practical tips to help create an IEP that supports all the student’s needs.