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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Is Your Child the Target of Bullying?

This workshop offers intervention strategies for parents of children with disabilities who may be the target of bullying at school. Participants will learn how to identify and prevent bullying, talk to their child about bullying, and how to obtain help from professionals when support is needed.

P.O.R.N: Protect Our Relatives Now

Join PEATC for this important presentation by Dr. Staci Carr, where she will talk about how to support sexual choice while staying safe.During this webinar, we will discuss sexuality, how to support safe sexual exploration while promoting autonomy and independence. We will explore the dangers of the internet and pornography and talk about ways to ... Read more

Special Education Workshop Series (May 25th – Anatomy of an IEP)

PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. You can attend one, some, or all of these informative workshops! May 4th: From Referral to Eligibility: A Deeper DiveMay 25th: Anatomy of an IEPJune 8th: Measurable IEP GoalsJune 22nd: How To Talk So Schools ... Read more

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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

“What’s In My Child’s IEP?” Virtual Consultations

Do you have questions about your child's IEP? Meet with a PEATC Family Support Specialist to ask your questions! During the meeting, participants will be able to ask PEATC specialists questions about their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). As a result, you will gain a better understanding of the document, feel more confident in advocating ... Read more

“What’s In My Child’s IEP?” Virtual Consultations

Do you have questions about your child's IEP? Meet with a PEATC Family Support Specialist to ask your questions! During the meeting, participants will be able to ask PEATC specialists questions about their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). As a result, you will gain a better understanding of the document, feel more confident in advocating ... Read more