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3/3/2026 11:00 AM ET - 3/3/2026 12:00 PM ET
Description: This webinar, presented by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Department of Education, will provide information about the transition from Early Intervention Services (Part C) to Early Childhood Special Education (Part B). The webinar will discuss regulations, decisions that are to be determined locally, program eligibility criteria, as well as tips for how the two systems can collaborate to support families. The webinar is March 3 from...
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2/10/2026 3:00 PM ET - 2/10/2026 4:00 PM ET
Description: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) recently released the Virginia Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Technical Assistance Document (November 2025). Please join us in a webinar to learn more about the Virginia Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Model and walk through the technical assistance document. The webinar will provide a description of the Virginia Model and outline the essential practices that support children’s access and participation in inclusive...
Description: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is pleased to release the Virginia Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Technical Assistance Document. The purpose of this document is to provide a description of the Virginia Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Model (IECSE) developed by the VDOE and to support Virginia’s school divisions and Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programs in its implementation. This document provides the critical practices that support...
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1/15/2026 3:30 PM ET, 1/22/2026 3:30 PM ET, 1/29/2026 3:30 PM ET, 2/5/2026 3:30 PM ET
Description: Are you looking to refresh the learning environment after the winter holiday break? Join us for an interactive virtual learning community designed to empower early childhood educators in creating classrooms that foster independence and engagement among young learners. This VLCA for Early Childhood: Environment is a four-session series that provides practical and proactive strategies, resources, and collaborative opportunities to enhance the planning, implementation, and progress...
Description: Essential Components of MTSS - AIR Center on Multi-Tiered System of Supports essential components, tip sheets, tools, guides and resources on topics such as: Multi-Level Prevention System Data-based Decision Making MTSS Screening Steps MTSS Progress Monitoring Steps Three Ways to Save Time with MTSS
Description: Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS) Resource Hub - VTSS Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and implementation examples, including this Resource Mapping Tool, decision trees, and “How To” video
Description: What is MTSS? - Branching Minds MTSS essential elements guide and resources for implementing an effective MTSS framework.
Description: Framework Pathways to Implementation - New York State Education Department Multi-Tiered System of Supports-Integrated (MTSS-I) resources for integrating behavior, academic and mental health multi-tiered systems of supports.
Description: Identifying Assessments -NCII resources to support the selection and evaluation of screening, progress monitoring and diagnostic academic and behavioral assessments.
Description: Levels of Intervention and Evidence - NCII resources to support the selection and evaluation of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions.
Description: MTSS and High Leverage Practices - University of Florida CEEDAR Center webinar series showcasing Tiered Systems of Supports and HLP alignment.
Description: HLP/MTSS Summit - CEEDAR and Georgia Department of Education HLP/MTSS Summit recorded sessions on bridging MTSS and HLPs for the success of all students.
Description: High-Leverage Practices Curriculum Resources - TeachingWorks online courses on high leverage practices used across subject areas, grade levels, and contexts.
Description: VTSS Learning Modules - VTSS asynchronous on-demand professional learning, including effective use of data in divisions, defusing disruptive behavior, and trauma modules.
Description: Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-Tiered Model of Prevention Enhancing Modules - Ci3T professional learning modules on low-intensity teacher-delivered strategies, tier 1 prevention efforts and tier 2 and 3 interventions available upon registering for a free account.
Description: MTSS, UDL and Differentiated Instruction - University of Florida CEEDAR Center three chapter module on providing multi-tiered instruction and interventions matched to students’ needs.
Description: Family and Community Partnerships Reflection Tool for Family-Facing Professionals - By using this tool, you will be able to: Reflect on 4 Core Competency Areas of family-facing professionals Receive a "score" for each Core Compentency Area to identify areas in need of work Add in evidence to support each of your self-reflection ratings.
Description: Toolkit of Resources for Engaging Families and Community as Partners in Education - Resources based on research, practices, and tools to help educators strengthen their engagement with the community.
Description: Check out the Executive Functioning Fact Sheet - Executive functioning skills help children plan, stay organized, manage their time, and handle emotions effectively. When these skills are tough, children may look distracted or unmotivated, but they often need more support and practice. If your child struggles with routines, remembering assignments, or staying focused, talk with their teachers about strategies that can be added to the classroom, an IEP, or a 504 Plan. Simple tools like...
Date(s):
1/5/2026 - 1/27/2026
Description: Register for the January 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.
Date(s):
1/5/2026 - 1/26/2026
Description: Register for the January 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...
Description: Register for the Janurary 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...
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1/14/2026 6:30 PM ET, 1/28/2026 6:30 PM ET, 2/11/2026 6:30 PM ET, 2/25/2026 6:30 PM ET, 3/11/2026 6:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Special Education Workshop Series - New Year Kickoff to Collaboration - Our quarterly SPED Series is designed to help families understand special education processes, rights, and tools that help students in preparing them for further education, employment, and independent living. Join us as we dive into this quarter’s topics and build stronger partnerships for student success. January 14 - From Referral to EligibilityLearn how the process begins and...
Description: The Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning in reading and mathematics have been updated and revised through a process called “essentialization” with the 2024 English Standards of Learning (SOL) and the 2023 Mathematics SOL. Check out the 2025 Virginia Essentialized Standards of learning for reading and mathematics. Read more about the Revised 2025 VESOL for Mathematics and Reading in Grades 3-End of Course.
Date(s):
1/21/2026 2:00 PM ET - 1/21/2026 3:30 PM ET, 2/18/2026 2:00 PM ET - 2/18/2026 3:30 PM ET, 3/18/2026 2:00 PM ET - 3/18/2026 3:30 PM ET
Description: VDOE is excited to announce a new webinar series starting in January. This regularly occurring monthly virtual meeting will be open to all school-based preschool programs. The purpose of this series is to share data and best practices across early childhood programs, encouraging dialogue among peers. The 90-minute sessions will include a brief VDOE introduction rooting the session in the statewide data and available research, in-depth presentation by a school division on practical methods...
Description: Check out the Emergency Planning for Students with Disabilities Factsheet - Emergencies can be especially challenging for students with disabilities. A new Virginia law requires IEP teams to discuss safety during emergencies and, if needed, include supports and accommodations in the IEP. These may cover things like mobility assistance, communication tools, or sensory supports to help students stay safe and calm during drills or real events.Families can help by sharing...
Date(s):
11/30/2025, 12/30/2025
Description: Sign up for the Self-Paced Indicator 13 Bootcamp - This professional learning session is designed for secondary special education teachers to strengthen their understanding and implementation of effective, transition planning aligned with Indicator 13. Participants will learn how to create transition plans that prepare students with disabilities for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living. The session includes hands-on application using existing transition plans and provides...
Description: Check out PEATC's From Referral to Eligibility Factsheet - In Virginia, determining whether a student qualifies for special education involves much more than a single test. Schools are required to evaluate the whole child by collecting information from multiple sources — including classroom performance, teacher observations, parent input, and formal and informal assessments.
Description: Modmath® is assistive technology for math that helps students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences write and solve math problems. Using digital graph paper and an intuitive, easy to use interface, Modmath helps build numeracy for students of all ages and grade levels.
Description: The Whiteboard app is a digital workspace for teachers and students to solve problems and explain their thinking. Math concepts can be explored in a variety of ways using a flexible set of tools to sketch, write, and build equations. The Whiteboard app is an open-ended educational tool, ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use laptops, iPads, or Chromebooks.
Description: Check out PolyPad: Virtual Manipulatives - Unleash your creativity with the world's best virtual manupulatives! PolyPad is a mathematical playground filled with unique tools that allow students to play and explore - and they're completely free to use.
Description: Check out SPIRAL's Professional Learning - Professional Learning on Language and Fluency, Error Analysis and Directive Word Problems, Routine Word Problems, and SPIRALing into the STAAR.
Description: Mathwords is an interactive math dictionary with enough math words, math terms, math formulas, pictures, diagrams, tables, and examples to satisfy your inner math geek.
Description: GeoGebra Math Resources - Find free, ready-to-use math resources for algebra, geometry, number sense, measurement, operations, statistics and probability across grades 4-8 and high school to enhance student exploration and practice!
Description: Didax Virtual Manipulatives - Free virtual manipulatives from Number Lines to Base Ten, Pattern Blocks to Place Value, Disks our collection of free Virtual Manipulatives gives educators and families access to visual and hands-on digital resources that lead to understanding. Students can use these resources in class and at home to practice math concepts, reinforce their growing math understanding, technology they love in the process.
Description: Helping Kids Learn at Home - Educational experts at MCPER have created videos to help parents and guardians use effective practices to teach students at home due to COVID-19. Below, click on any image to read a description, download free resources, and watch the video.
Description: Toy Theater Virtual Manipulatives - Online manipulatives bring all learning and fun without the mess. Toy Theater's math virtual manipulatives help students grasp abstract concepts through modeling.
Description: Advocating for Math Support in the IEP provides ways to advocate for more help at school when a student with a disability is struggling in math.
Description: In this video, Sarah Powell, Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses key considerations when teaching students with math difficulty.
Description: VDOE's webinar on Schema Based Instruction for Problem Solving recording.
Description: This brief video provides an overview of how educators and parents can help youth learn mathematical vocabulary terms at home using the Frayer Model.
Description: Specialized Math Intervention to Reach All Learners (SPRIAL) provides various resources for math including: Instructional Platform, Explicit Instruction, Language, Multiple Representations and more.
Description: Check out the Navigating the Transition document - Guidance for successfully transitioning students with disabilities from instruction on a modified curriculum and participation in the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) to instruction in the general curriculum and participation in the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments.
Date(s):
11/19/2025 3:30 PM ET - 11/19/2025 4:45 PM ET, 1/15/2026 3:30 PM ET - 1/15/2026 4:45 PM ET, 3/17/2026 3:30 PM ET - 3/17/2026 4:45 PM ET
Description: House Bill 2219 (HB 2219, now Code of Virginia §22.1-217.4) amends the Code of Virginia by defining AAC and building on requirements for IEP documentation and staff training for students who need or use AAC. HB2219 re-emphasizes current Virginia regulations for students who need or use AAC and adds an explicit timeline for when individualized training must be provided. This AAC Planning Tree from the AT Network is designed to guide teams in identifying the supports and services needed...
Description: Checkout the Transportation Options for Students with Disabilities: Getting to/from School Factsheet for Virginia's Parents -Did you know that bus drivers and other transportation staff have an important role in supporting students with disabilities? The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) reminds schools that when transportation is written into a student’s IEP or 504 Plan, it’s not just about getting a ride, it’s a legally required service that ensures a...
Description: Every state receiving funds for serving students with disabilities (all do) must submit and be measured against established standards. The Virginia DOE standards for accountability regarding implementation of inclusive practices for students with disabilities are as follows. Use this section to determine your school's status with regard to these standards. Practices: Our school is the home (neighborhood) school for students with disabilities receiving their education here. The percentage of...
Description: Instruction in every general education classroom must offer rich, engaging and evidence-based instruction focused on on-grade level standards. If this is not present, students are more likely to experience difficulties in school and be referred for special education services. We must not find students eligible for and in need of special education services in response to poor instruction in the general education classroom. Tier 1 is arguably the most critical state in a Multi-Tiered System of...
Description: The standard for making decisions about a student with disabilities follows the same continuum from least to most segregated settings and we use a clear model for ensuring that each decision is based on the needs and capabilities of the student. Practices: Staffing and scheduling decisions are based solely on the needs of individual students. Decisions are not made on the basis of labels, places or available services or space. Our school uses an objective, student-centered process for...
Description: Many educators believe that inclusive practices are more costly than traditional services offered in ‘pull-out’ settings. Actually, when staffing and other costs are determined on the basis of student needs, staffing requirements typically decrease. Practices: During interviews for new faculty, the expectation of inclusive practices by all teachers and staff is clearly stated. Practices are in place to recruit and retain highly qualified educators who are skilled in implementing effective...
Description: Effective collaboration among general and special educators, related service personnel, and parents represents the hallmark of inclusive schools. Time and support must be provided to increase the success of inclusion. Practices: Special education teachers are members of grade level or department teams and share planning times, professional development, and responsibility for all students. Common planning time is provided to support quality collaboration. General and special education co-teachers...