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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: 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...
Date(s):
7/14/2026 - 7/16/2026
Description: Creating Connections to Shining Stars is a collaborative effort between Virginia's Part C, Early Intervention and Part B, Early Childhood Special Education programs. The conference will focus on promoting and supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices in inclusive settings for infants, toddlers, and young children, both with and without disabilities. CCSS Information CCSS Registration Hotel Roanoke Reservations Keynote Speaker: David and Jacob Raphael, Our Autism Story: A Father...
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 Prosocial Behavior, 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...
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: Reviewing your child’s IEP can feel overwhelming, but knowing what to look for makes a big difference. PEATC’s What’s In My Child’s IEP? resource walks families through each key section of the IEP, including Present Levels (PLAAFP), measurable annual goals, progress reporting, services and supports, accommodations, ESY, placement in the least restrictive environment, transition planning beginning at age 14, and parent consent. This easy-to-follow guide helps you...
Date(s):
3/12/2026 6:00 PM ET - 3/12/2026 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Building Communication and Advocacy Skills Webinar - Strong communication is the foundation of effective advocacy. Join us for this live Zoom webinar to learn about different communication styles, strategies for clear and respectful communication, and ways to navigate difficult or conflict-filled conversations. Participants will also explore practical tips for communicating effectively with professionals—such as school staff, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)...
Date(s):
3/18/2026 6:30 PM ET - 3/18/2026
Description: Register for Onward to Preschool: Taking the Big Step from Early Intervention - A special webinar designed to help guide your family through the exciting transition to Preschool and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services.Join our power-packed workshop to discover the keys to successful transition planning, what to expect on this epic journey, and invaluable tips for a triumphant leap forward. We’ll explore the vital roles of parents, service coordinators, and early...
Date(s):
3/19/2026 6:00 PM ET - 3/19/2026 7:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the Youth Training - How to Communicate as a Self-Advocate - Speaking up for yourself is an important part of being a self-advocate. Join us for this live Zoom training to learn easy and effective ways to share your thoughts, needs, and goals. We’ll talk about how to communicate with adults and professionals — like teachers, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, and Independent Living program staff — and how to ask questions, speak up with...
Date(s):
3/24/2026 6:00 PM ET - 3/24/2026 7:30 PM ET, 4/8/2026 6:00 PM ET - 4/8/2026 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Informed Consent - Training for Parents of Youth with Disabilities - This session explains what informed consent really means—understanding information, asking questions, and agreeing before decisions are made. Learn the basic principles behind informed consent, why it matters in all services and supports, and how it is used in Vocational Rehabilitation to help your child make confident, informed choices about their future.Sessions to choose from:Tuesday, March...
Date(s):
3/2/2026 - 3/23/2026
Description: Register for the March Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Training (PEATC and VDOE) -Attention, SEAC Members and Advisors (and parents or professionals who may be interested)! We are pleased to offer this 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 and effective advisory committee. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can...
Date(s):
3/2/2026 - 3/23/2026
Description: Register for the March Self-Paced Training Course: Building Strong Parent Advocates - Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world of complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. The Building Strong Parent Advocates training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child’s best advocate. This...
Date(s):
3/2/2026 - 3/23/2026
Description: Register for the March IEP University - The IEP process can be difficult and stressful. Conflict may occur as a result of managing emotions while simultaneously following policy and procedures. IEP University was developed to help provide families and professionals with accurate and useful information around IEP development and meetings. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can be accessed online anytime during the 3-week timeframe....
Description: Part 1: Reviews the specific language of the bill and highlights resources from the VA Assistive Technology Network that support team planning and address commonly-asked questions.
Description: Part 2: Participants will hear voices from the field as they share division-wide processes and procedures they have developed in response to this bill.
Description: This 3-part free webinar series will focus on House Bill 2219 as it pertains to training for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in our schools.
Description: When decisions are being made about your child’s education or services, the questions you ask matter. PEATC’s new fact sheet, Asking the Right Questions: A Tool for Empowering Families, helps parents feel more confident and prepared in meetings, phone calls, and emails with schools and other professionals by explaining why asking questions is important, how to prioritize what matters most, and how to frame questions in ways that lead to clearer, more respectful, and more...
Date(s):
3/5/2026 3:30 PM ET - 3/5/2026 4:30 PM ET, 3/12/2026 3:30 PM ET - 3/12/2026 4:30 PM ET, 3/19/2026 3:30 PM ET - 3/19/2026 4:30 PM ET, 3/26/2026 3:30 PM ET - 3/26/2026 4:30 PM ET
Description: Looking to boost motivation, engagement, and participation when facilitating instruction in your preschool schedules and daily routines? Join us for an interactive learning community designed to empower early childhood educators in using differentiated and systematic instruction for young learners with autism. VLCA for Early Childhood: Instruction is a four-session series that provides practical and proactive instructional strategies, helpful resources, and opportunities...
Description: Artificial Intelligence in Special Education - What Families Need to Know - Artificial intelligence is showing up more and more in schools, and many families are wondering what that means for their child’s special education services. Used responsibly, AI can help teachers organize information and support instruction, but it should never replace people or override family rights. Decisions about eligibility, services, goals, placement, and accommodations must always be made by the...
Description: This module will help users to better understand the benefits of student-centered transition planning, identify ways to involve students in collecting assessment information and developing goals, and be able to prepare students to actively participate in their own IEP meetings (est. completion time: 2 hours).
Description: This module explores recommended practices in transition assessment. Various types and approaches for assessment, relate assessment to the transition process, and provide opportunities for applying these research-based ideas are provided.
Description: The Invitation to Participating Agency Indicator 13 Requirement details the essental elements to for compliance with Indicator 13.
Description: Training resources to develop and implement interagency collaboration strategies and best practices to improve transition outcomes for youth with disabilities.
Description: Download this one-pager on identity and self-awareness, a tool to help you reflect on key details that will help others get to know you better.
Description: The ChoiceMaker Self-Determination Transition Curriculum can be infused into existing coursework programs to teach all middle and secondary students the self-determination skills needed to be successful in adult life.
Description: GO 4 IT…NOW! is a mnemonic writing strategy that encourages students to increase the content and quality of their writing. GO 4 IT…NOW! can be used to support students with all types of writing activities, including transition-related writing activities. Take a look at this resource to receive step-by-step how-to instructions and see examples directly from expert Dr. Moira Konrad (Ohio State University).
Description: This module features the Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model, which outlines the six steps required to effectively implement any instructional strategy and emphasizes the time and effort required to do so (est. completion time: 1.5 hours).
Description: Transition Assessment Matrix - These simple tools allow you to capture transition-related services and activities happening in the classroom, during community-based instruction, in a career/technical education classroom/program, and throughout a student’s school year. Authentic assessments can help inform transition and Transition IEP decision-making.
Description: Transition Series is our annual event designed to educate and empower families and individuals with disabilities as they transition from school-provided services to community-based services for adults.
Description: Strengths Based Approach to Transition Planning - Understanding the strengths and abilities of students with disabilities is an essential component of effective transition planning. A strengths-based approach to transition planning is a collaborative process that encourages students, families, educators, and others to consistently draw and share their knowledge of student strengths, skills, and capabilities. Focusing on strengths that students already possess can lead to increased...
Description: An IEP in Virginia must clearly document how progress toward each goal will be measured and how often parents will receive progress reports. Check out the Measurable Goals Fact Sheet to learn more!
Description: If you’re interested in following disability- or special education-related legislation, you can track bills using Virginia’s Legislative Information System (LIS). The system is free and open to the public. LIS allows you to view bill language, meeting calendars, the Governor’s proposed budget and budget amendments, the Code of Virginia, state regulations, and more. You can also see which committees your Delegate and Senator serve on.
Description: The Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans: Effective Development and Implementation module series is designed to expand on the Virginia Department of Education’s Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans: Guidelines for Effective Development and Implementation document. The series will empowers educators by deepening their understanding of function-based supports that promotes positive behaviors, builds academic and behavior-related...
Description: CEBIS develops, disseminates, and offers free downloadable behavior resources, such as fact sheets, one-page practice guides, and infographics for stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and families/community members throughout Virginia.
Description: Teaching Social Behaviors: What Teachers Need to Know is an online and interactive course that focuses on social behavior. This course will: Define social behaviors. Describe the importance of teaching social behaviors. Identify resources for learning more about supporting the behavior development of all students, including students with disabilities.
Description: The VDOE's Discipline and Students with Disabilities video supplements information found in the The Virginia Family's Guide to Special Education. This concise and engaging video is designed to help families better understand the discipline process while being engaged in their child's education.
Description: The Communication and Collaboration course includes: Lesson 1 provides an overview of basic communication skills. Lesson 2 looks at the process of collaborative problem solving. Lesson three examines ways to tell your story and elevate the family voice.
Description: This Tier 2 Behavior Instruction Evidence-Based Practices video provides an introduction to recommended Tier 2 practices, including self-monitoring strategies (e.g., check in/check out, check & connect), small group social skills, and academic accommodations and supports. High School examples will be shared.
Description: Families as Partners Training Videos are a Formed Families Forward initiative to support a variety of school-identified efforts to deepen and demonstrate authentic familiy engagement in multi tiered systems of supports (MTSS).
Description: The Supporting Families with PBIS at Home practice brief provides recommendations for families and caregivers on how to use PBIS to continue to support their students’ social and emotional growth and minimize behavioral disruptions in the home.
Description: Supporting Students with Disabilities in the Classrom within a PBIS Framework is a practice brief that describes the "top ten" intervention strategies effective educators implement to support all students, including students with disabilities, in their classrooms.