WAZE to Adulthood – Students

*For students with disabilities age 12-22 who live in Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia ONLY* WAZE to Adulthood for Students is a FREE LIVE ZOOM training for you! Join us for a live zoom training to learn ways to use your self-advocacy skills and to plan for the future you want! We will ... Read more

WAZE to Adulthood – Students

*For students with disabilities age 12-22 who live in Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia ONLY* WAZE to Adulthood for Students is a FREE LIVE ZOOM training for you! Join us for a live zoom training to learn ways to use your self-advocacy skills and to plan for the future you want! We will ... Read more

WAZE to Adulthood – Students

*For students with disabilities age 12-22 who live in Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia ONLY* WAZE to Adulthood for Students is a FREE LIVE ZOOM training for you! Join us for a live zoom training to learn ways to use your self-advocacy skills and to plan for the future you want! We will ... Read more

2022 Family Engagement Conference

Virginia Crossing Hotel and Conference Center 1000 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

Parents, caregivers, educators, and community leaders will join together to learn strategies that empower all stakeholders to work collaboratively to develop family and school partnerships that share the goal of improving student achievement. The Family Engagement Conference will be a day of connecting and learning. Our nationally recognized speakers will bring concrete innovative strategies and methods to ... Read more

IEP University

The IEP process can be difficult and stressful. Everyone comes to the IEP table with thoughts of their personal responsibilities, perspectives, and individual concerns. IEP meetings can be places of high anxiety and there are occasions when conflict may erupt as a result of managing emotions while simultaneously following policy and procedures. PEATC, in collaboration ... Read more

Parents as Collaborative Leaders (PACL) 2022

An exciting opportunity for parents who are familiar with the world of Special Education. This means your child has been involved in special education for four (4) years or more. This research-based training will provide parents of children with disabilities with information and resources to become active leaders in policy development and evaluation. Upon completion ... Read more

Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexual Health and Wellness Training

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR VIRGINIA PARENTS , GUARDIANS, FAMILY MEMBERS OF YOUTH WITH DISABILITES. THERE WILL BE FUTURE WORKSHOPS FOR PROFESSIONALS. THIS TRAINING HAS 2 SESSIONS. REGISTRANTS SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND BOTH THE JULY 20th AND JULY 21st SESSIONS. If you find it uncomfortable to talk with your child about sexuality and puberty, you’re not alone. Most ... Read more

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

Youth Sexual Health and Wellness: Consent and Body Rights

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 5-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. This is 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 these 5 sessions we will cover important topics ... Read more

Parent Youth Engagement Summit

PEATC is pleased to announce our 2022 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. This Summit is an exciting opportunity for youth with disabilities (ages 12-22) and their parents to gain valuable information from topic experts and exhibitors and to network and connect ... Read more

Youth Sexual Health and Wellness: Get Away and Tell

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 5-part series designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. This is 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 these 5 sessions we will cover important topics ... Read more

A Deeper Look Into Truancy, School Refusal, and Homebound Learning (TRUANCY)

Join us for this 3-part webinar series led by Dr. Zipporah Levi-Shackleford, PBSF. Each part of the series focuses on one of the topics and covers federal and state regulations, guidelines, statistics, functions for these behaviors, and tools to identify students at risk of these situations. Attendees will also learn about strategies and interventions school ... Read more