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

Why are partnerships so difficult? What can be done to improve understanding between parents and professionals as they seek to find mutual agreement on IEPs, and other issues related to education for students with disabilities? This workshop will help participants discover communication techniques, learn how to recognize and prevent barriers to communication, and build agreements ... Read more

Join us on September 15 for our monthly Virginia Partners en Español meeting. A network created for professionals in the state of Virginiaserving the Latinx community. 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 ... Read more

This presentation is intended to provide information as you prepare for the financial future of your loved one with special needs. PSNTs provide a convenient and cost effective option for families setting up a special needs trust. PSNTs are designed to enrich quality of life and preserve means-tested public benefits.Hosted by PEATC and presented by ... Read more

¡Padres, su voz importa! La participación de los padres es importante, ahora más que nunca. Durante este taller interactivo, los participantes estarán capacitados para ver el valor de sus dones, experiencia y contribución en torno al compromiso familiar auténtico. Los participantes explorarán su definición personal de participación de los padres y aprenderán enfoques efectivos para ... 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 16 - “I still want to graduate": Education, Juvenile Detention & Re-EntryThis session ... Read more

PEATC is pleased to announce our 2021 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit which will be held on Saturday, September 18th at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. The goals of the Summit are to increase parents' capacity to help their children with disabilities improve their secondary school learning and post-secondary outcomes and to increase ... Read more

Esta presentación ayudará a preparar a los padres sobre qué esperaren la reunión del IEP y cómo tener una reunión productiva centrada en el estudiante. Desde la planificación antes de la reunión hasta el trabajo en equipo después de la reunión, esta presentación construirá relaciones y habilidades de defensa de los padres mientras se enfoca ... Read more