A child with a disability typically faces the same disciplinary actions as every other student in a school, including suspensions. Having a 504 Plan or an IEP means that special considerations may apply to disciplinary actions the school can take in certain circumstances, which gives kids with disabilities additional rights. Sometimes it is required that ... Read more
Join PEATC for this exciting webinar series on Supported Decision-making, presented by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DHDS). "Creating Your Supported Decision-Making Agreement: A Step-by-Step Guide" This virtual training series will be held once a week. During this series you will get important information on how to develop a supported decision-making ... Read more
This self-paced training will be presented virtually and will include webinars, discussion boards, resources, and supplementary materials. PEATC, in collaboration with the VDOE, invites families to join us in our newest online training course, Building Strong Parent Advocates. Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world filled with complicated policies, confusing ... Read more
In this virtual session, staff from the Virginia Deaf-Blind Project will be diving into early communication and how to use your child’s movements, interests, and behaviors to engage in a meaningful conversation. In this session, we will take a look at how early communication develops, practice communication strategies and discuss what it means for your ... Read more
In this virtual session, staff from the Virginia Deaf-Blind Project will be diving into early communication and how to use your child’s movements, interests, and behaviors to engage in a meaningful conversation. In this session, we will take a look at how early communication develops, practice communication strategies and discuss what it means for your ... Read more
As part of our advocacy and family engagement initiative, PEATC is launching Partners Engaging Partners Collaborative. This professional, peer networking collaborative is a great opportunity for Virginia professionals working in the field of family engagement. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate and increase their awareness of the different community resources and services that support ... Read more
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR VIRGINIA PARENTS , GUARDIANS, FAMILY MEMBERS OF YOUTH WITH DISABILITES. ALSO OPEN TO EDUCATORS AND PROFESSIONALS. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are often not included in discussions around sexual health and wellness. In fact, many people don't view individuals with IDD as sexual beings, but we are all sexual beings. It ... Read more
PEATC presenta esta serie de talleres virtuales para padres y profesionales que desean aprender más sobre la educación especial en Virginia. ¡Regístrese una vez para asistir a algunos o todos los talleres informativos! ¡Aquellos que asistan a todas o más de tres talleres, podrán participar de una rifa y ganar una tarjeta de regalo de ... Read more
This is an IN PERSON event. LOCATION: West Point Elementary School, 1060 Thompson Avenue, West Point, Virginia 23181 Children develop at their own pace in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move and milestones give us a general idea of when to expect certain skills to develop. In this workshop, we're introducing the areas ... Read more
PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Register once to attend some or all of the informative workshops! We’re breaking down the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how each section builds on the other to develop an effective IEP. We’ll discuss the ... Read more
Este taller le ayudará a aprender los pasos del proceso de educación especial. Los participantes obtendrán una comprensión básica del lenguaje de IDEA 2004 sobre altas expectativas y se familiarizarán más con su papel como padres en el desarrollo del Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP). También tendrá la oportunidad de aprender algunas estrategias prácticas para ... Read more
PEATC presenta esta serie de talleres virtuales para padres y profesionales que desean aprender más sobre la educación especial en Virginia. ¡Regístrese una vez para asistir a algunos o todos los talleres informativos! ¡Aquellos que asistan a todas o más de tres talleres, podrán participar de una rifa y ganar una tarjeta de regalo de ... Read more