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Description: As part of Virginia’s Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative, demonstration sites across the Commonwealth provide opportunities for co-teaching teams and school/district administrators to observe high-quality co-taught instruction in inclusive settings. Visitors have the opportunity to observe model lessons, followed by scheduled time to engage in discussion with the site’s co-teaching team and school administrator regarding implementation practices, instructional planning, and...
Description: Presented by: Geoffrey Weber Learn about ways to make coding instruction differentiated and accessible to students by selecting or adapting materials that can work with screen readers or AAC supports, incorporate visual block based coding, robots, or gamification, and utilize multi-sensory learning with tactile / manipulative activities so that coding instruction is inclusive!
Description: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored a 3-Part Turn-Around Training Series on Specially Designed Instruction by Anne Beninghof.
Description: Presented by: Geoffrey Weber and Matthew Newton The authors explore ways in which AI can be leveraged to empower students with disabilities and foster inclusive learning environments. You will gain insights into cutting-edge AI applications, best practices, and examples that demonstrate the impact of AI on student success. The authors also consider the ethics and responsibilities of educators using AI regarding fairness, transparency, privacy and data security.
Description: Presented by: Lorna Bell Frizzelle, Meghan Hyatt, Hunter Matusevich & Lauren Whitlock Hey Kids! Did you know that Dragons Love Tacos? In this recorded webinar, we explore assistive technology via thematic units. You will have the opportunity to learn how to develop lessons that include hands-on learning for our youngest and most complex learners across all content areas. To conclude the session, you will be guided through making their very own adapted book, Dragons...
Description: New Video: Introducing the Office of Special Education Program's Assistive Technology Guidance and the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (2:46 mins.) IDEA: Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children With Disabilities Under the IDEA (Jan. 22, 2024) - The Office of Educational Technology and the Office of Special Education Programs are pleased to share the guidance in support of children with disabilities who need assistive technology (AT) devices and services for meaningful...
Description: Each self-paced professional learning session is offered at no cost to Virginia public school educators and provides 3-5 hours of professional learning. These sessions guide educators in learning about specific HLPs through videos that model exemplar teacher behaviors. Educators may enroll in any of the following professional learning sessions described below: Enroll in School Leaders, Administrators, and Instructional Coaches: Strategies for Teacher Retention & Support...
Description: VDOE's Assistive Technology Network has a newly updated Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) section of their website. What is AAC? When to consider? Assessment Information Gathering Current Communication Skills Access Direct Selection Indirect Selection Decision Making Trials Develop a Plan Prompting Data Collection Tool Selection and Funding Implementation Planning and Support Training Device Set-up Customization Vocabulary Selection And more!
Description: Based on the work of the CEEDAR Center and Council for Exceptional Children, the GMU TTAC Team has created High Leverage Practice Crosswalks in the areas of Math, Literacy and Transition to support stakeholders in developing personalized professional learning and targeted support, with the goal of bridging research into “practical” classroom practice to improve performance outcomes. The HLP Crosswalks are dynamic documents that will be periodically updated with the most current...
Date(s):
6/15/2022 - 6/30/2029
Description: Registration for Effective & High-Leverage Practices for Paraeducators - In collaboration with the Paraprofessional Resource & Research Center and the CEEDAR Center, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is excited to provide paraeducators with a learning program focused on your unique role as a paraeducator and how that aligns with specific HLPs. In this FREE on-demand, eLearning program designed for paraeducators, you will be introduced to four areas...
Description: VDOE's Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) webpage - With the passage of the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) in the 2022 General Assembly, Virginia is taking the lead nationwide to improve early literacy outcomes for Virginia’s young learners. Through the VLA, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will support school divisions through a multi-year effort with tools, resources, technical assistance and funding.
Description: Collaboration HLP Pillars: Rubric - HLP 1 Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student Success, Rubric - HLP 3 Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services Embedded HLPs Rubric - HLP 2 Lead Effective Meetings with Professionals & Families DATA-Driven Planning HLP Pillar: Rubric - HLP 6 Use Assessment Data, Analyze Instructional Practices and Make Necessary, Adjustments that Improve Student Outcomes Embedded HLPs: Rubric - HLP 4: Use Multiple Sources...
Description: Collaboration HLP Pillars: HLP Highlight Tool - HLP 1: Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student Success, HLP Highlight Tool - HLP 3: Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services Embedded HLPs HLP Highlight Tool - HLP 2: Organize and Facilitate Effective Meetings with Professionals and Families Data-Driven Planning HLP Pillar: HLP Highlight Tool - HLP 6: Use Student Assessment Data, Analyze Instructional Practices, and Make Necessary Adjustments that...
Description: Download the Importance of Reviewing Your Childs School Records Factsheet - Did you know that regularly reviewing your child’s school records is one of the most powerful steps you can take as a parent? These records—like evaluations, IEPs, progress updates, and behavior reports—tell the story of your child’s education. They help you stay informed, advocate effectively, and make sure your child is getting the services and support they’re entitled to. Mistakes happen,...
Date(s):
9/6/2025 8:00 AM ET - 9/6/2025 2:15 PM ET
Description: Registration is NOW OPEN for first-time attendees. Register for the 2025 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment Summit on September 6th from 8:00am-2:15pm - PEATC is pleased to announce the 2025 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for Virginia high school students (ages 14-22) receiving special education IEP services and their parents! Accepted Summit participants will attend both large group and separate parent/youth breakout...
Date(s):
8/20/2025 6:30 PM ET, 9/3/2025 6:30 PM ET, 9/17/2025 6:30 PM ET, 10/1/2025 6:30 PM ET, 10/15/2025 6:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Special Education Workshop Series: FALL into Knowledge 2025 - Are you looking to better understand the special education process and how to support your child’s success in school? Don't miss this five-session webinar series designed for Virginia families who want practical, easy-to-understand guidance on navigating special education services!Turn over a new leaf in understanding special education. Whether you’re brand new to special education or need a...
Date(s):
7/30/2025 - 7/31/2025
Description: Registration The Evidence-Based Practices Academy is a two-day, in-person training, where teachers will learn to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and revise learning modules to ensure that students with Autism learn the required academic content in general education environments to the greatest extent possible. Participants will: Gain a general understanding of the Foundational Five evidence-based practices. Apply the core components of the Foundational Five evidence-based practices. Plan...
Description: Want to feel confident teaching and including students with autism in your classroom? The Autism Center for Education offers FREE short-term coaching, equipping educational teams with practical strategies and techniques to better support autistic learners in any classroom environment. Schedule now to get ready for the 2025-2026 school year at: vcuautismcenter.org/requests Testimonials: “The real time hands on coaching and skills I could immediately implement were the most useful and the...
Description: Let’s Hear from the Expert—Your Child!Students with disabilities have unique strengths, preferences, and goals, and they deserve a voice in their IEPs. When students share what they’re good at, what they need help with, and what they want for their future, their IEPs become more meaningful and focused. Download PEATC’s easy-to-use Student IEP Input Form and help your child become an active part of their IEP team today!"Let’s build...
Date(s):
8/6/2025 - 8/27/2025 3:37 PM ET
Description: Register for Building Strong Parent Advocates: August 6th - August 27th, 2025 - PEATC, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education, invites families to join us for our online training course, Building Strong Parent Advocates. Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world filled with complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. Often families find themselves looking for information and background...
Date(s):
8/27/2025 11:00 AM ET - 8/27/2025 12:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the How to Talk so Schools Will Listen *and Listen so Schools Will Talk) on August 27th - How can we improve partnerships between parents of special education students and the educators who work with them? This workshop will help participants discover communication techniques, learn how to recognize and prevent barriers to communication, and build agreements around difficult problems. Presented by PEATC in partnership with Naval Weapons Station Yorktown FFSC EFMPThis webinar will be...
Description: Help Improve Special Education in Virginia—Your Voice Matters! The Virginia Department of Education’s Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2024–2025 school year is now open. If you’re the parent or guardian of a school-aged child with a disability receiving special education services in Virginia, this is your chance to share your experience and help shape improvements across the state.The survey is open through December 12, 2025, and you...
Description: Check out PEATC's new resource to learn more: PEATC’s Special Factors in the IEP Guide - When your child’s IEP is being created or updated, the IEP team must think about certain important areas that could affect your child’s learning and school experience. These are called Special Factors, and they help make sure your child gets the right support to succeed in school. The team must consider behavior that makes it hard for your child or others to learn, your...
Description: Check out GMU TTAC's Mobile Apps! Helen A. Kellar Institute faculty and staff embrace new technologies as they emerge and make every effort to make content accessible across a range of different formats and devices. Our app development team is in the process of launching several new apps for people with disabilities, service providers and professionals working in the field of special education. The links contain a list of our apps that are currently available on Apple AppStore and...
Description: Enroll in the VATTS Virtual Virginia Course - The AT Network has developed a short professional learning course on Virtual Virginia that provides an overview of the new Virginia Assistive Technology, Tools, and Strategies (VATTS): Consideration Guide and Resources. IEP team members can access this course at any time and complete the modules at their own pace. A certificate of completion can be earned by those that finish the course requirements.
Description: Check out PEATC's SAT Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Factsheet - If your child has a documented disability and plans to take the SAT, they may qualify for testing accommodations like extra time, breaks, or assistive technology. These supports help ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to college admissions tests. The process can take up to 7 weeks, so it’s important to start early.PEATC’s new fact sheet breaks down who qualifies, how...
Description: Virginia’s new guidance on the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) now includes students in grades 4–8. If your child scores basic or below basic on the reading SOL, they will be screened using a new tool called the VALLSS screener and may receive a Student Reading Plan (SRP) to guide reading interventions. But here’s what’s important for families of children with IEPs: this screening data can inform your child’s current IEP, guide literacy goals, and be used as evidence...
Date(s):
6/8/2025 - 6/29/2025, 9/20/2025 8:00 AM ET - 9/20/2025 11:30 AM ET
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online VA SEAC Training: June 8th-June 29th PEATC in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education is pleased to offer SEAC trainings aimed at helping SEAC members understand the role of the local Special Education Advisory Committee in Virginia and to build a more efficient and effective advisory committee. This training will include information on: SEAC in Virginia SPED Regulations SEAC Roles and Responsibilities Building Your Local SEAC Organization Tips for...
Description: The Virginia Assistive Technology, Tools, and Strategies (VATTS) Resources will guide the IEP team through the consideration and documentation process. These resources replace the previous versions of the AT Consideration and Resource Guide. VATTS: Consideration and Assessment Guidance Document (PDF) - Guidance for school divisions in the consideration and assessment of AT, including planning and implementing those services for students with disabilities. VATTS: Consideration...
Description: Assistive Technology and Your Child’s IEP Check out the PEATC Assistive Technology and Your Child's IEP Factsheet - this factsheet helps families learn what AT is, when it should be discussed, and what schools are required to provide. From pencil grips to communication devices and apps, AT can make a big difference in your child’s success. Read more in our factsheet so you can discuss it at your next IEP meeting!
Description: The CTI at VCU and TTAC at GMU collaborated to develop a Transition Taxonomy 2.0 + High Leverage Practice (HLP) resource that shares professional learning opportunities, evidence-based resources, and teacher and family ready materials in one place! Based on NTACT-C (2016) Transition Taxonomy’s five areas of student focused planning, student development, interagency collaboration, family collaboration, and program development, transition professionals and teachers can easily locate relevant...
Date(s):
7/14/2025 8:00 AM ET - 7/14/2025 3:00 PM ET, 7/15/2025 8:00 AM ET - 7/15/2025 12:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the Parent Institute - Whether you’re new to special education or have been to several IEP meetings but still feel unsure—PEATC’s Parent Institute is designed just for you. Apply today for our in-person, two-day training!This program is an essential first step in navigating the complicated special education system with confidence. You’ll gain valuable insights into the special education process, discover a wealth of resources, and connect...
Date(s):
7/21/2025 8:00 AM ET - 7/21/2025 4:00 PM ET, 7/22/2025 8:00 AM ET - 7/22/2025 4:00 PM ET, 7/23/2025 8:00 AM ET - 7/23/2025 12:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the Parents as Collaborative Leaders Training (PACL) - If you live in Virginia, have a child currently enrolled in Virginia’s public school system with an active IEP, and have been involved in the special education process for at least 3 years -OR- if you’re a graduate of PEATC’s Parent Institute, you’re eligible to apply for our Parents as Collaborative Leaders (PACL) training!PACL offers a deeper dive into the IEP process and helps you...
Description: Ever wonder what those test scores really mean? Understanding the bell curve can help you better interpret your child’s evaluations and know how they compare to peers—without letting a number define their potential. Knowing where your child falls on the curve can help you advocate for the right support and track meaningful progress. Check out the PEATC Bell Curve Fact Sheet to learn how to use this tool to inform goals and support your child’s unique...
Description: Check out Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers Podcast - A bi-weekly audio podcast that provides encouragement and inspiration for teachers. Ranks in the top three K-12 podcasts in the world. -The Cornerstone for Teachers
Description: Check out the NASP's The Care of the Caregiver: Guidelines for Administrators and Crisis Teams - Parents, teachers, and other caregivers play a critical role in helping children cope with crises. Following a crisis, teachers are often required to provide additional support to the students in their classes. While teachers provide daily care and support for their students, after a tragedy these demands may go well beyond their training or expertise. In addition, crisis responders and mental...
Description: Check out The Educator's Room Presents: The Teacher Self-Care Podcast on Anchor by Spotify- The real conversation teachers need to her about teacher self-care. Join us as Franchesca interviews teachers from around the globe to discuss teacher mental health and how we can change schools and policies.
Description: Check out the National Wellness Alliance Resources - Throughout time and across cultures, the term “wellness” has been defined and applied in many ways. The Wellness Alliance encapsulates these interpretations by acknowledging that: Wellness is a conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving one’s full potential. Wellness encompasses lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-being, and the environment. Wellness is positive, affirming, and contributes to living a long...
Description: Check out - 4 Teachers Share How to Recharge at the End of Year for these ideas from fellow teachers to maximize your relaxation time.
Description: Check out Resources for Educator Wellness - Educator and teacher self-care can be challenging, but embracing a holistic health and wellness plan can improve your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being both inside and outside of school. This reflective journal provides the ideas and guidance you need to support you on your wellness journey. Free Reproducible Resources: A Solutions Framework Reflection and Goal Setting Protocol Self-Evaluation Rubric
Date(s):
6/2/2025 - 8/4/2025
Description: Registration for Summer 2025- Transition University - 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 high school. Others may want to plan for that transition but are confused by unfamiliar language, complex steps, and the many agencies that may be involved in adult...
Date(s):
8/9/2025
Description: PEATC, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), presents the 2025 Family Engagement Summit! Hosted at 2 IN-PERSON locations!!This year's theme: “The Power of Partnerships: Unlocking Student Potential Through Connection and Systems of Support”The Family Engagement Summit is an interactive event that fosters meaningful collaboration among Virginia educators, families, and community partners. Research shows that family engagement is...
Description: Coachng as Professional Learning: Guidelines for Implementing Effective Coaching Systems is a synthesis of research on coaching in educational settings. The contents include information and resources that support methods for implementing and sustaining effective coaching systems and practices in a variety of educational contexts, as well as Guiding Questions for Building and Strengthening Effective Coaching Systems.
Description: The Effective Coaching of Teachers: Fiedelity Worksheet and Rubric can be used to collect and score information about the fidelity of coaching so that this information can be used by coaches and other educators to continuously improve upon how coaching occurs. Fidelity in coaching should rely continuously upon the effective practices of observation, modeling, delivery of performance feedback, and use of alliance-building strategies. Furthermore, coaching should occur with sufficient...
Description: The purpose of this document, Coaching within Tiered Support Models is to provide content-specific examples of how to structure educator-level and/or systems-level coaching as a mechanism to ensure ongoing professional learning to support tiered intervention. This document provides examples of coaching supports, models, and functions within the context of tiered intervention (e.g., RtI, PBIS, MTSS) and data-based decision making (e.g., data-based individualization [DBI]) for educators who...
Description: The purpose of this brief, Muli-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) in the classroom is to help educators familiar with PBIS organize classroom supports for preventing, teaching, and responding to students’ social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) needs across the continuum.
Description: This Practice Guide, Enhancing Team Functioning in Schools' Multi-Tiered Systems of Support can be used by multidisciplinary teams within a multi-tiered system of support as a resource for overcoming challenges and setting up teams for success. The five effective teaming elements are described, as well as how to structure teams to enhance functioning and outcomes within schools.
Description: The PBIS Implementation Blueprint provides guidance for implementers interested in (a) exploring and getting ready to implement PBIS, (b) getting started with PBIS, and/or (c) getting better at enhancing, sustaining, and/or scaling (expanding) their efforts in educational settings.
Description: The purpose of the Intensive Intervention Meeting Checklist is for intensive intervention teams or instructional coaches can use these checklists to monitor implementation of the intensive intervention meetings (before, during, and after meetings).
Description: Data-Based Decision Making is the use of screening, progress monitoring, and other forms of data to make decisions about instruction, movement within the multi-level prevention system, intensification of instruction and supports, allocation of resources, and identification of students with disabilities (in accordance with state law). Data-based decision making occurs at all levels of MTSS implementation, from individual students to the district level. Teams use implementation data to...