Connecting the Dots – What’s In My Young Child’s IEP?

Do you have questions about your child’s IEP and your child is… Between the ages of 2 and 7 and,Transitioning from early intervention (EI) to early childhood special education (ECSE) services or,Going to preschool or kindergarten. Meet with PEATC’s Early Childhood Specialist to talk about your child’s IEP and connect the dots on resources available ... Read more

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MILCON 2022

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 to accessing information and supports, while ensuring their students receive a free, appropriate public ... Read more

Special Education Eligibility

Want to learn more about how a student in Virginia becomes eligible for special education and related services? Join us as we talk about what state regulations require, share the differences between educational and medical evaluations and discuss how schools must document the steps they take for determining eligibility for special education. You will also ... Read more

The Hidden Curriculum

The Hidden Curriculum refers to the set of rules or guidelines that are often not directly taught but are assumed to be known (Garrett, 1984; Hemmings, 2000; Jackson, 1968; Kanpur, 1989). This curriculum contains items that impact social interactions, school performance, and sometimes health and well-being. The curriculum also includes unspoken rules, slang, metaphors, body ... Read more

Cumbre De Alcance 2022 Latinx

PEATC se complace en anunciar su 3ra Cumbre Anual de Alcance Latinx 2022 que se llevará a cabo el día Sábado 14 de Mayo en Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center en Richmond, Virginia. Esta Cumbre brinda un espacio seguro para la discusión y la acción para crear mejores condiciones para la comunidad Latinx en Virginia. Esta Cumbre de UN DÍA reúne ... Read more

Moving from Friend to Partner in the Age of Technology

People with developmental disabilities want to form positive, healthy relationships, but may not know how to meet others and develop these relationships. When we add the latest technology and social media, we may feel nervous or unsure about how to stay safe ourselves and how to support people with disabilities. This workshop will explore how ... Read more

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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

The Hidden Curriculum of Keeping a Job

Adults with disabilities often have difficulty keeping a job -- experiencing challenges that are often unrelated to their job skills. This session provides necessary yet often untaught information -- the hidden curriculum -- on a variety of topics related to finding a mentor, networking, talking with supervisors, dealing with on-the-job-frustrations, understanding the social rules at ... Read more

Friendship Building Strategies / Estrategias de Construcción de Amistad

PRESENTED IN SPANISH This presentation will describe the importance of creating opportunities for students with disabilities to develop positive relationships with other students. Attendees will be provided strategies for parents, teachers, and administrators to use in facilitating friendships between students with and students without disabilities. As a result, creating these opportunities will provide all students ... Read more

Connecting the Dots – What’s In My Young Child’s IEP?

Do you have questions about your child’s IEP and your child is… Between the ages of 2 and 7 and,Transitioning from early intervention (EI) to early childhood special education (ECSE) services or,Going to preschool or kindergarten. Meet with PEATC’s Early Childhood Specialist to talk about your child’s IEP and connect the dots on resources available ... Read more

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Service Animals 101

Are you interested in learning more about service animals for yourself? For your child? Nancy Lagasse is an expert in the area and has a service dog herself. In this webinar, Nancy will provide you with information about service animals in schools, traveling with a service animal and the too frequent use of fake service ... Read more

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