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

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

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

Este taller fue diseñado con aportes de padres, grupos de padres, organizaciones de defensa, maestros, mediadores, facilitadores y representantes del distrito. Los participantes discutirán cómo hacer que las reuniones del IEP sean más productivas y amigables y se dividirá en cuatro áreas clave: personas, proceso: preparación y reunión, resultado y seguimiento. Los comentarios de los ... 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

It’s important to understand the benefits available for individuals with disabilities such as personal assistance and community support and the important role these benefits can play in planning for the future. Navigating state disability services can be difficult, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop explains Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, eligibility for services, and how to obtain this ... Read more

In collaboration with The Arc of Greater Prince William Turning 18 is a big deal. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia and can make legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions in their life. For some individuals with disabilities, this will not be an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share ... Read more

Hosted by PEATC in collaboration with Porto Charities, Inc. In this presentation, attendees will become familiar with the ABCs of Behavior, strategies to address unwanted behavior, and gain a basic understanding of functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). This virtual workshop will be presented via Zoom. It will not be recorded.

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

Ahora más que nunca, la participación familiar es importante. Durante este taller interactivo, los participantes podrán ver el valor de su experiencia y su contribución a la participación familiar. Los participantes explorarán su definición personal de participación familiar y aprenderán enfoques efectivos para defender a sus hijos. Se compartirán consejos prácticos y técnicas que se ... Read more