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Date(s): 6/15/2023 - 6/1/2024
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...
Date(s): 3/25/2024 - 5/6/2024
Description: Register for Supported Employment - More than just earning a paycheck, paid work during high school is a key predictor of postsecondary success, but many students with disabilities need support to access competitive integrated employment. Featuring strategies, resources, and success stories from specialists in the field, this course will show you how to match your students’ strengths with appropriate work experiences, find employment opportunities for your students, and facilitate the...
Date(s): 4/11/2024 3:30 PM ET - 4/11/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Inclusive, Accessible, & Multisensory Coding Instruction - 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! Targeted Audience: General and special education teachers,...
Date(s): 7/16/2024 - 7/18/2024
Description: Save the Date! Creating Connections to Shining Stars 2024: 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. Registration and hotel room block will open on April 1, 2024.Full...
Description: Information & Registration for Hybrid Training Series: Transportation - Bus drivers and transportation staff work directly with students with autism and are responsible for their and others' safety during the routes. Drivers and assistants are the first faces students see in the morning and the last ones in the afternoon. They are critical liaisons between home and school and often have more interaction with parents than other school staff. Beyond simply driving, transportation...
Description: Self-Paced Online Course: Work-Based Learning - More than just passing classes and graduating from high school, education leads students to the ultimate goal of employment and integration into their communities. What activities or programs does your school have to support career awareness, exploration, preparation, and training for students with disabilities? During this self-paced course for educators, our experts will give an overview of work-based learning, its importance, and some...
Description: Register for the Parent Playbook - This training is a self-paced online course. The course is provided as a collaboration between the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Autism Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Virginia Autism Council. To participate, you need a computer with (preferably high-speed) internet access, Adobe Flash Player software within your browser, and a sound card with speakers in order to listen to the lectures (full text transcripts are provided for all lectures and...
Description: Digital Course- Prescription Drug Safety: Know the Truth - This newly updated digital course educates students about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications, including fentanyl. The course – developed in partnership with Truth Initiative, the public health organization behind the nationally recognized truth® youth tobacco prevention and education campaign – explores the impact misuse can have on teens' physical and mental health,...
Description: Register for the Trauma Aware Educator - This is an online course designed to answer frequently asked questions about the foundational concepts of trauma informed practice for educators and educational leaders. Childhood trauma affects the physical, emotional, and social development of children and adolescents. In order to minimise harm, teachers and school leaders need to respond appropriately using trauma-informed practices and policies. In this course, you will: explore the impact of...
Description: Features of Explicit Instruction - This four-part course is designed for faculty and professional development providers to enhance educators’ understanding and use of explicit instruction. The course includes the following modules: Module 5: Modeling and Practicing to Help Students Reach Academic Goals Module 6: Supporting Practices: Using Effective Methods to Elicit Frequent Responses Module 7: Supporting Practices: Providing Immediate Specific Feedback and Maintaining A Brisk Pace Module...
Description: Self-Paced Online Course: Preparing the Child with ASD for the Early Childhood-to-Kindergarten Transition - Transitioning from early childhood programs to kindergarten involves a lot of moving parts for all young children. However, transitioning from the preschool to kindergarten classroom for the child with ASD can be especially tricky. This process involves the child, their family, the preschool teacher, the receiving kindergarten teacher, and a multitude of other people including...
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online Course: Get Ready for Independent Living - Life after high school: do you see yourself living on your own or with a roommate? Will you drive or use public transportation? What about making new friends or managing your health? Maybe you think you still have a long time to think these things through, but it takes time to build independent living skills. In this course, we'll cover what independent living skills are, why these skills are important, and what...
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online Course: Get Ready for College - Continuing your education in college offers many opportunities, but it requires planning to be successful. In this course, we'll provide the knowledge and resources you need and outline simple steps you can take to get ready for college. Did you know that accessing accommodations in college is different from high school? With our guidance, you will be well prepared to advocate for the services you need in the next phase of...
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online Course: Get Ready for Your Career - Entering the workforce takes careful planning and involves matching your strengths with the skills employers want. In this course, we will guide you step-by-step as you explore careers and continue your career planning process. We’ll show you how to discover your potential path and share your career goals with educators, family members, and service providers. We'll cover different career topics, including...
Description: Self-Paced Online Course: Fundamentals of Transition Planning - In this self-paced course, you will gain essential knowledge, skills, and tools to craft meaningful transition plans that pave the way for positive post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. Our experts will provide a practical  overview of transition planning. We will also delve into the practical aspects of the process, offering insights on assessment, the art of composing postsecondary and annual goals, and...
Description: Self-Paced Course: Think Like a Behaviorist: Behavior 101 is designed to address common misperceptions about behavior and children with ASD. Participants will learn about the importance of understanding behavior, the functions of behavior, the basic principles of ABA, common myths about ABA, and the ABCs (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence). Learn how to think like a behaviorist in this first part of a series on behavior 101. This course is designed for any professional who supports young...
Description: Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Autism Center for Education, along with Regional Training and Technical Assistance Centers, is providing an advanced-level training program to enhance and expand the Community of Leaders in Autism (CoLA). Current CoLA participants are encouraged to apply! The CoLA Leadership Academy is a 15-month program for autism leaders in school divisions to develop skills related to developing and implementing targeted...
Description: Many educators of young children with disabilities have asked, "How do I teach a 2 or 3-year-old virtually?”  Replicating classroom activities and materials for use in the home is not always feasible or functional. Instead, educators can shift to supporting new learners, the parents and family members of the child. This webinar will explore how educators can utilize a coaching interaction style to help families use daily routines and activities as learning opportunities. Join...
Date(s): 6/24/2024 - 3/27/2024
Description: Learn more about the Content Teaching Academy 
Date(s): 9/11/2023 - 3/29/2024
Description: Just the Basics: Educating Young Children with ASD in Early Care and Education - This is a hands-on course where early childhood professionals will have multiple opportunities to assess their classroom practices and implement a variety of evidence-based practices for three main areas: environment, instruction, and interactions. The course will run from September 2023 to March 2024. It is estimated to take approximately 32 hours to complete. **Please note that this online offering is NOT a...
Date(s): 10/26/2023 - 5/9/2024
Description: Registration for 2023-2024 Virtual Workshop Series - This year, the virtual workshop series for K12 and Higher Education professionals will begin on October 26th, 2023 and run until May 9th, 2024. Registered attendees can join live on each scheduled day at 12:00 PM EST or access recordings at your convenience. The mission of this virtual workshop series is to provide tools and resources for students with learning and attention differences and assist participants in identifying best...
Date(s): 3/1/2024
Description: Enroll Now! Use Multiple Sources of Information to Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of a Student's Strengths and Needs (HLP 1 and HLP 4) - This self-paced professional learning (PL) session is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to gather data from multiple sources and create a comprehensive student profile that identifies a student’s strengths and needs. HLPs discussed in this session include HLP 4, HLP 6 and collaboration HLPs 1 and 3. Earn 5...
Date(s): 2/1/2024 4:00 PM ET - 2/1/2024 5:00 PM ET
Description: Co-Teachers CoP February RSVP - (RSVP is not required but is helpful for planning purposes.)   All Region IV co-teaching teams are invited to be a part of the creation of this brand-new Community of Practice (CoP).   The purpose of this CoP is to give co-teaching teams a source of collaboration, resources, community, and learning in a virtual and informal capacity. This first session will be an opportunity to meet other co-teachers from across the region. Zoom Link:...
Date(s): 2/8/2024 12:00 PM ET - 2/8/2024 1:00 PM ET, 3/14/2024 12:00 PM ET - 3/14/2024 1:00 PM ET, 4/11/2024 12:00 PM ET - 4/11/2024 1:00 PM ET, 5/9/2024 12:00 PM ET - 5/9/2024 1:00 PM ET, 6/13/2024 12:00 PM ET - 6/13/2024 1:00 PM ET, 7/11/2024 12:00 PM ET - 7/11/2024 1:00 PM ET, 8/8/2024 12:00 PM ET - 8/8/2024 1:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Partners Engaging Partners Collaborative (You only need to register once.) As part of our advocacy and family engagement initiative, PEATC launched the Partners Engaging Partners Collaborative in October 2022. This professional, peer networking collaborative is a great opportunity for Virginia professionals working in the field of family engagement. Attendees have the opportunity to collaborate and increase their awareness of the different community resources and services that...
Date(s): 2/12/2024 8:00 AM ET - 4/8/2024 11:45 AM ET
Description: Registration for Winter 2024- 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): 2/21/2024 3:30 PM ET - 2/21/2024 4:30 PM ET, 3/20/2024 3:30 PM ET - 3/20/2024 4:30 PM ET, 5/1/2024 3:30 PM ET - 5/1/2024 4:30 PM ET, 5/15/2024 3:30 PM ET - 5/15/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: The Transition Community of Practice provides Transition Coordinators and Specialists in Region 4 the opportunity to come together as a group to: engage in collaborative activities and discussion surrounding post-secondary transition; develop a shared repertoire of shared resources, tools, and methods to further develop and enhance transition programs and practices; assist each other by sharing of information pertaining to serving the life-long learning needs of students with disabilities. The...
Date(s): 2/26/2024, 4/12/2024 8:45 AM ET - 4/12/2024 1:00 PM ET
Description: On Friday, April 12, educators, social workers, counselors, and other child- and family-serving professionals are invited to a motivational and instructive workshop with Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH. The in-person training will be held at our new FFF offices in Fairfax city, convenient to I-66 and route 123. Participants in Trauma, the Brain, and Hope: Implications for Professional Practice workshop will discover the hopeful side of neuroscience, with plenty of user-friendly applications for all...
Date(s): 3/1/2024, 4/13/2024 8:30 AM ET - 4/13/2024 2:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Spring Forward Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Family Fun Day - This year, Spring Forward will be held at the Science and Technology Campus of George Mason University in Manassas on April 13 from 8:30am-2:00pm.  While parents, caregivers and professionals are enjoying sessions presented by experts in education and support of foster, adoptive and kinship families, children age 4-9 will take part in outdoor activities organized by Camp Sarraka while youth ages 10 and up will...
Date(s): 4/1/2024 - 4/22/2024
Description: Register for Apr. 1-22 - 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 SEACs How to be an Effective Advisory...
Date(s): 3/11/2024 - 4/22/2024
Description: This course will include the process of conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment, developing and implementing a Behavior Intervention Plan, and strategies for intervening when interfering behavior occurs. Students with ASD often present behaviors that interfere with learning in the educational setting. It is necessary to understand how and why interfering behaviors develop and to have knowledge of evidence based interventions designed to support positive behavior change. This course is...
Date(s): 3/27/2024
Description: What is SRSD?Self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) is a research-based six-step instructional framework that explicitly teaches meta-cognition while integrating cognitive strategy instruction (HLP 14) to improve students’ academic and self-regulation skills. Explicitly taught across multiple academic domains, SRSD improves students’ writing, mathematics, reading comprehension, and self- advocacy. The power of SRSD + cognitive strategy instruction occurs when...
Date(s): 3/27/2024, 5/29/2024
Description: Self-Paced Professional Learning - SDI: Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD): An Inclusive Meta-Cognitive Strategy for Solving Equations (HLP 14) - General and special education teachers will have the opportunity to learn a research based meta-cognitive strategy (HLP 14) for teaching students how to solve multi-step equations. The Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) for Solving Equations, a 5-hour professional learning session, provides all the materials and resources necessary...
Date(s): 3/27/2024, 5/29/2024
Description: Enroll in Specially Designed Instruction: Assessment and Implementation By the end of this Self-Paced Professional Learning, you will understand:  How to plan for and teach specially designed instruction (SDI) throughout all tiers of MTSS. The five step data based individualization process for specially designed instruction (SDI). SDI's three elements: Content, Methodology, Instructional Delivery.  The importance of continuous progress monitoring.  How to adapt SDI's content,...
Date(s): 3/28/2024, 5/31/2024
Description: Enroll Now! School Leaders, Administrators, and Instructional Coaches: Strategies for Teacher Retention & Support Each self-paced HLP professional learning session is offered at no cost to Virginia public school educators and provides 3–5 hours of professional learning. The HLP sessions guide teachers step by step through the implementation of specific HLPs with videos that model exemplar teacher behaviors, classroom ready resources shared, and discussion posts to...
Date(s): 3/28/2024, 5/30/2024
Description: Enroll Now! Collaboration 101 - Each self-paced HLP professional learning session is offered at no cost to Virginia public school educators and provides 3–5 hours of professional learning. The HLP sessions guide teachers step by step through the implementation of specific HLPs with videos that model exemplar teacher behaviors, classroom ready resources shared, and discussion posts to engage with other educators throughout the states. By the end of this session, you...
Date(s): 3/28/2024 2:00 PM ET - 3/28/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Register for In the Heat of the Moment: Strategies for De-escalating Children’s Challenging Behaviors - We’ve all been there: A child is beginning to melt down or heat up! What do you do next? In the heat of the moment, has your response ever escalated a child’s challenging behavior? Children’s behavior can escalate quickly. Your feelings about that escalation can erupt just as quickly. De-escalation – helping children calm down – takes time and only...
Date(s): 3/28/2024 5:15 PM ET - 3/28/2024 6:30 PM ET
Description: This is the sixth of a 10 month webinar series provided virtually by experts at the National Autism Center at May Institute. Navigating the IEP process can be confusing and frustrating! Please join us on March 28th for a live parent webinar where we’ll breakdown the process and offer suggestions for how you can best advocate for your child! ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Jenna Garvey, M.Ed., LABA, BCBA Clinical Director, May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities,...
Date(s): 3/29/2024, 5/30/2024
Description: Enroll Now! HLP 16, 8 & 22: Explicit Instruction and Positive, Constructive Feedback - Each self-paced HLP professional learning session is offered at no cost to Virginia public school educators and provides 3–5 hours of professional learning. The HLP sessions guide teachers step by step through the implementation of specific HLPs with videos that model exemplar teacher behaviors, classroom ready resources shared, and discussion posts to engage with other educators...
Date(s): 3/29/2024, 5/31/2024
Description: Enroll Now! HLP 17: Differentiate with Flexible Grouping - Each self-paced HLP professional learning session is offered at no cost to Virginia public school educators and provides 3–5 hours of professional learning. The HLP sessions guide teachers step by step through the implementation of specific HLPs with videos that model exemplar teacher behaviors, classroom ready resources shared, and discussion posts to engage with other educators throughout the states. By the...
Date(s): 3/29/2024, 5/28/2024
Description: Enroll Now! HLP 18: Active Engagement Strategies - Each self-paced HLP professional learning session is offered at no cost to Virginia public school educators and provides 3–5 hours of professional learning. The HLP sessions guide teachers step by step through the implementation of specific HLPs with videos that model exemplar teacher behaviors, classroom ready resources shared, and discussion posts to engage with other educators throughout the states. By the end...
Date(s): 4/1/2024 - 4/22/2024
Description: Register for IEP University (IEPU) Register for IEP University (IEPU) April 1-22 - The IEP process can be difficult and stressful. Everyone comes to the IEP table with thoughts of their personal responsibilities, perspectives, and individual concerns. IEP meetings can be places of high anxiety and there are occasions when conflict may erupt as a result of managing emotions while simultaneously following policy and procedures. PEATC, in collaboration with VDOE, has developed IEP University...
Date(s): 4/1/2024 - 4/22/2024
Description: Register for Building Strong Parent Advocates- Register for Building Strong Parent Advocates- April 1-22 - 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...
Date(s): 4/9/2024 4:00 PM ET - 4/9/2024 5:33 PM ET
Description: Register for Campus to Classroom: Retaining Novice Teachers Through Mentoring with Higher Education Partners - Teacher retention is a main Partners concern for administrators, and mentoring is one support that can help teachers remain in the profession. This virtual event will discuss how William & Mary's TTAC piloted a mentoring program in a school division to support novice teachers. Participants will hear a variety of perspectives from TTAC staff and novice classroom teachers, identify...
Date(s): 4/9/2024 4:00 PM ET - 4/9/2024 5:00 PM ET
Description: Engage in continuous dialogue about instructional practices and student development of skills associated with self-determination.
Date(s): 4/10/2024 8:00 AM ET - 4/10/2024 3:30 PM ET, 4/11/2024 8:00 AM ET - 4/11/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Unlocking Big Words: Strategies for Decoding Multisyllabic Words - This professional in-person learning event is designed to address the needs of older struggling readers (4th grade and beyond), including students with specific learning disabilities who struggle with word level decoding and fluency. Educators in Regions 2 & 3, who have not had previous professional development in syllable types, syllabication, or morphology will benefit the most from this professional learning...
Date(s): 4/10/2024 2:00 PM ET - 4/10/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Outdoor Loose Parts! Spark Creativity, Problem-Solving, Communication, and Self-Confidence With Loose Parts Play - Join natural playscape designer and author Rusty Keeler on a journey of ideas and inspiration, all about the benefits of adding Loose Parts to your outdoor environment to support children’s play and learning! From “beginner to best practice,” Rusty will teach you what the best materials are for Outdoor Loose Parts, where to find them in your own...
Date(s): 4/10/2024 7:00 PM ET - 4/10/2024 8:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Turning 18 in Virginia - 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 basic information about things that need to be considered as your loved one turns 18.   Presented by PEATC in partnership with The Virginia School for the Deaf and the...
Date(s): 4/11/2024 12:00 PM ET - 4/11/2024 1:00 PM ET
Description: The Early Childhood Special Education Spring Updates webinar will provide information to help school divisions prepare for the 2024-2025 school year. The webinar will focus on state-level early childhood updates and will present the December 1, 2023 child count and indicator 6 draft data. Because VDOE will be sharing state- and division-level data, participants are encouraged to attend the virtual presentation. The individual(s) who has primary responsibility for ECSE programs from each division...
Date(s): 4/15/2024 6:30 PM ET - 4/15/2024 8:00 PM ET
Description: Register for An Introduction to Virginia and North Carolina Special Education for Military-Connected Families - Created with military families in mind, this workshop will help you learn the steps of the special education process. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of IDEA’s 2004 language on high expectations and become more familiar with their role as parents in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). You will learn information about special education in...
Date(s): 4/18/2024 3:30 PM ET - 4/18/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: Implement practices that provide a necessary support network and ensure a student participates and achieves desired outcomes This session is only for Clarke County, Frederick County, Page County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, & Winchester City.