Presented by PEATC in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education Life is full of transitions. For families of children with disabilities, thinking about the future can bring mixed emotions. Some families are just trying to make it through day-to-day challenges and might not feel they have the energy to think about what happens after ... Read more
This training is for educators and other professionals to gain knowledge about sexual health and wellness for youth/young adults with disabilities. This interactive, practice-based training focuses on information needed for teaching sexual health and wellness skills. We will examine strategies for creating a positive, empowering, and inclusive learning environment as well as increase your comfort level with teaching sexual ... Read more
For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 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 the 7 session series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI ... Read more
Course is open NOW! 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 build a more efficient ... Read more
Let’s talk Potty Training! We’re Connecting the Dots on: preparing for potty training success for our children with disabilitieseasy tips to help make training manageablepotty training in the IEP Presented by Dr. Rachel Cagliani, BCBA and Assistant Professor at University of Georgia. Dr. Cagliani is a former public school teacher whose current work involves classroom-based ... Read more
This presentation will share information about the roles and responsibilities of siblings of children with disabilities. Attendees will learn about strategies on how to best support siblings of children with disabilities from a panel of siblings who will provide the benefit of their experience. The audience will gain an understanding the key of sibling issues, ... Read more
For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 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 the 7 session series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI ... Read more
Los estudiantes con discapacidades obtienen mejores resultados cuando los padres y las escuelas tienen trabajan en equipo. Durante este taller interactivo para padres y profesionales, exploraremos el ABC de la colaboración e identificaremos las características clave necesarias para hacer que las colaboraciones sean más efectivas y, al mismo tiempo, crear asociaciones sólidas entre padres y ... Read more
Friendships between people with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and people without disabilities are valuable and important. However, they don’t happen very often. One reason they don’t happen often is that there aren’t many opportunities to create those meaningful relationships. There is also a lack of assistance from educators, staff, and families that promotes ... Read more
More independence, greater financial security and a better quality of life – that’s the future ABLEnow is building. Join us for an information session to discover the advantages of ABLEnow accounts and the ABLEnow program. In just one hour, we’ll cover the answers to these questions, and more: What are ABLEnow accounts?Who is eligible?How can ... Read more
PEATC is excited to welcome nationally renowned legal expert, Jonathan Martinis, Esq. to talk about the role of supported decision-making in health care and life planning. Supported Decision-Making is a way for people with disabilities to make their own decisions, with support from people they trust, and be more in control of their lives and ... Read more
¿Cómo podemos mejorar las asociaciones entre los padres de los estudiantes de educación especial y los educadores que trabajan con ellos? Este taller ayudará a los participantes a descubrir técnicas de comunicación, aprender a reconocer y prevenir barreras a la comunicación y a construir acuerdos en torno a problemas difíciles.
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
For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a 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 the 7 session series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI ... Read more
*MIL and DoD ID cardholders only* This presentation will dissect the IEP, examine the parts individually, describe the functions of each section, and how the parts come together to create a whole document. You will learn constructive and practical tips to help create an IEP that supports the student accessing a free and appropriate public ... Read more
To help students with disabilities (ages 14-22) feel more confident about participating in their IEP meetings and to ensure that their needs, choices, and preferences and what they want to do after high school is accurately reflected in their IEP, PEATC is offering individual consult meetings with students. These virtual consultations will help student participants ... Read more
This workshop will provide attendees with a basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). From the characteristics of autism to the functions of behavior, this presentation will allow participants to learn about autism and take away some practical tools to use in supporting children on the spectrum.