For students with disabilities age 14-22 who live in Virginia. Join us for one of these live trainings to learn ways to use your self advocacy skills and to plan for the future you want!

PEATC in collaboration with the Legal Aid Justice Center presents this five-part series.This webinar series will give parents, caregivers, and guardians information and practical advocacy tips for when their child faces a suspension or expulsion, school or community-based arrest, or detention. August 5 - "We regret to inform you...” A Parent’s Role in School Discipline ... Read more

PEATC, in collaboration with Suffolk Public Schools, presents Understanding Special Education and Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings. These two presentations provide parents with the foundation needed to navigate special education in Virginia. Attendees will learn about the process, how to prepare for meetings, and have the opportunity to ask questions about how to effectively ... Read more

PEATC, in collaboration with Suffolk Public Schools, presents Understanding Special Education and Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings. These two presentations provide parents with the foundation needed to navigate special education in Virginia. Attendees will learn about the process, how to prepare for meetings, and have the opportunity to ask questions about how to effectively ... Read more

How can we improve partnerships between parents of special education students and the educators who work with them?PEATC, in collaboration with The Whole Family Foundation, presents this informative workshop. This training will help participants discover communication techniques, learn how to recognize and prevent barriers to communication, and build agreements around difficult problems.

Este taller le ayudará a aprender los pasos del proceso de Educación Especial. Los asistentes obtendrán una comprensión básica del lenguaje de IDEA 2004 sobre altas expectativas y se familiarizarán con su papel como padres en el desarrollo de Programas de Educación Individualizadas (IEP). También tendrá la oportunidad de aprender algunas estrategias prácticas para participar ... Read more

Virginia Partners en Español is a great opportunity for all professionals to share events, updates, and any essential information that may benefit our Latinx community around the state. Working together as a community, we will be able to close gaps and stay informed while positively supporting the families we serve. Virginia Partners en Español es ... Read more

This presentation will help prepare parents for what to expect in the IEP meeting, and how to have a productive student-focused meeting. From preplanning before the meeting to working together afterwards, this presentation will build relationships and advocacy skills of the parents while focusing on the needs of the student.

PEATC, in collaboration with Suffolk Public Schools, presents Understanding Special Education and Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings. These two presentations provide parents with the foundation needed to navigate special education in Virginia. Attendees will learn about the process, how to prepare for meetings, and have the opportunity to ask questions about how to effectively ... Read more

PEATC in collaboration with the Legal Aid Justice Center presents this five-part series.This webinar series will give parents, caregivers, and guardians information and practical advocacy tips for when their child faces a suspension or expulsion, school or community-based arrest, or detention. August 19 - Handcuffs in the Hallway: School-Based Arrests and Referrals to Law EnforcementThis ... Read more

This presentation takes you through the reasons to request special education evaluations, timelines that are in place, and the all-important Eligibility meeting. It also covers the steps of a re-evaluation and the parental right to an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE). Sponsored by MCB Quantico School Liaison Officer and the Exceptional Family Member Program Office.

PEATC, in collaboration with Suffolk Public Schools, presents Understanding Special Education and Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings. These two presentations provide parents with the foundation needed to navigate special education in Virginia. Attendees will learn about the process, how to prepare for meetings, and have the opportunity to ask questions about how to effectively ... Read more

Ready or not, our kids are growing and developing. Every child develops at their own pace and milestones give us a general idea of when to expect certain skills to develop. Acting early can make a difference! In this workshop, we’re going over the basics. We’ll talk about what are milestones, define the domains (categories ... Read more

Los estudiantes con discapacidades obtienen mejores resultados cuando los padres y las escuelas tienen una relación colaborativa. Durante este taller interactivo para padres y profesionales, exploraremos el ABC de la colaboración e identificaremos la característica clave necesaria para hacer que las colaboraciones sean más efectivas y, al mismo tiempo, crear una asociación solida entre los ... Read more

Ready or not, our kids are growing and developing. Every child develops at their own pace and milestones give us a general idea of when to expect certain skills to develop. Acting early can make a difference! In this workshop, we’re going over the basics. We’ll talk about what are milestones, define the domains (categories ... Read more

PEATC in collaboration with the Legal Aid Justice Center presents this five-part series.This webinar series will give parents, caregivers, and guardians information and practical advocacy tips for when their child faces a suspension or expulsion, school or community-based arrest, or detention. September 2 - Kids in Court: An Overview of the Juvenile Legal SystemThis session ... Read more