This workshop will encourage active participation in developing a meaningful and useful transition plan to help in preparing for life as an adult when they finish school. Attendees will learn what needs to be in the transition plan and what the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) says about transition services. A transition plan is ... Read more

This workshop will encourage active participation in developing a meaningful and useful transition plan to help students prepare for life as an adult after they finish high school. Attendees will learn what needs to be in the transition plan and what the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) says about transition services. A transition plan ... Read more

Meg with VDOE’s I’m Determined Project and Kathleen with PEATC are CONNECTING THE DOTS on self-determination in the early years! A panel of youth leaders and family members are sharing their experiences and providing tips to families of young children ages birth to 8. This is a virtual workshop presented via Zoom and will not ... Read more

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

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! November 16th: Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia Even when we do our best to collaborate and reach an agreement, things don’t always go right ... Read more

Crear relaciones entre los padres y las escuelas, que se centren en involucrar a las familias de los estudiantes con discapacidades, tiene un impacto positivo en los estudiantes. Durante este taller interactivo, los participantes explorarán su definición personal de “participación familiar” y cómo tanto los padres como los profesionales comparten la responsabilidad del éxito de ... 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

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. 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 3 sessions we will cover important topics including: consent and body rights, safe and healthy behaviors online, and public ... Read more

A PEATC Early Childhood Workshop Does your young child with a disability have long-term care needs and/or need supports like personal care, nursing, assistive technology, residential care, behavioral services, or home modifications? Connect the Dots with us on this introduction of Medicaid Waivers. We'll briefly explain the types of Medicaid Waivers available in Virginia and ... Read more

In collaboration with Waters Middle School Now more than ever, family engagement is important. During this interactive workshop, participants will be empowered to see the value of their expertise and their contribution to family engagement. Attendees will explore their personal definition of family engagement and learn effective approaches to advocating for their children. Practical tips ... Read more

Meg with VDOE’s I’m Determined Project and Kathleen with PEATC are CONNECTING THE DOTS on self-determination in the early years! We’re connecting the dots on what self-determination skills are and how you can encourage building your child’s skills. We’ll share tools to help you plan with the future in mind and ways you can support ... Read more

Is your infant or toddler with developmental delays receiving services and supports through early intervention (EI) in Virginia? Would you like to help make a difference in how EI and families work together? Families are important members of the team and Infant & Toddler Connection (ITC) needs your input! Join us to learn about ways ... Read more