Youth Sexual Health and Wellness Workshop: Romantic Relationships

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a part of a series of sessions designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the 7 session series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI ... Read more

El ABC de la Colaboración: Volviendo a lo Básico

Los estudiantes con discapacidades obtienen mejores resultados cuando los padres y las escuelas tienen trabajan en equipo. Durante este taller interactivo para padres y profesionales, exploraremos el ABC de la colaboración e identificaremos las características clave necesarias para hacer que las colaboraciones sean más efectivas y, al mismo tiempo, crear asociaciones sólidas entre padres y ... Read more

Facilitating Social Opportunities

Friendships between people with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and people without disabilities are valuable and important. However, they don’t happen very often. One reason they don’t happen often is that there aren’t many opportunities to create those meaningful relationships. There is also a lack of assistance from educators, staff, and families that promotes ... Read more

ABLEnow Accounts

More independence, greater financial security and a better quality of life – that’s the future ABLEnow is building. Join us for an information session to discover the advantages of ABLEnow accounts and the ABLEnow program. In just one hour, we’ll cover the answers to these questions, and more: What are ABLEnow accounts?Who is eligible?How can ... Read more

Supported Decision Making from Theory to Practice: Healthcare and Life Planning

PEATC is excited to welcome nationally renowned legal expert, Jonathan Martinis, Esq. to talk about the role of supported decision-making in health care and life planning. Supported Decision-Making is a way for people with disabilities to make their own decisions, with support from people they trust, and be more in control of their lives and ... Read more

Cómo Hablar para que las Escuelas Escuchen (y Escuchar para que las Escuelas Hablen)

¿Cómo podemos mejorar las asociaciones entre los padres de los estudiantes de educación especial y los educadores que trabajan con ellos? Este taller ayudará a los participantes a descubrir técnicas de comunicación, aprender a reconocer y prevenir barreras a la comunicación y a construir acuerdos en torno a problemas difíciles.

Virginia Partners en Español

Join us every month for our Virginia Partners en Español meetings. A network created for professionals in the state of Virginia serving the Latinx community. A great opportunity for Virginia professionals working with the Latinx community to stay informed, make connections, and share information about the different services available for our community. Working together as ... Read more

Youth Sexual Health and Wellness Workshop: Safe and Healthy Boundaries

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a part of a series of sessions designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the 7 session series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI ... Read more

Anatomy of an IEP

*MIL and DoD ID cardholders only* This presentation will dissect the IEP, examine the parts individually, describe the functions of each section, and how the parts come together to create a whole document. You will learn constructive and practical tips to help create an IEP that supports the student accessing a free and appropriate public ... Read more

“What’s In My IEP?” – Virtual IEP Consultations with Students (ages 14-22)

To help students with disabilities (ages 14-22) feel more confident about participating in their IEP meetings and to ensure that their needs, choices, and preferences and what they want to do after high school is accurately reflected in their IEP, PEATC is offering individual consult meetings with students. These virtual consultations will help student participants ... Read more

Introduction to Autism and ABA

This workshop will provide attendees with a basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). From the characteristics of autism to the functions of behavior, this presentation will allow participants to learn about autism and take away some practical tools to use in supporting children on the spectrum.

Free

SEAC Training – Self Paced Virtual Course

Course is open NOW through September 30, 2022! Attention SEAC members and advisors – don’t miss this opportunity!! PEATC in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education is pleased to offer this self-paced online SEAC training aimed at helping SEAC members understand the role of the local Special Education Advisory Committee in Virginia and to ... Read more