State Events

Description: The IEP process is an art of collaborating with team members with thoughts of their personal responsibilities, backgrounds, perspectives, and individual concerns, and must navigate all of those while following procedures and regulations. This professional development workshop is designed to help school personnel enhance their capacity around participating in IEP meetings and connecting with families. Discussion will include a view from ‘both’ sides of the table and practical...

Description:  Opening Doors-Unlocking Potential 2020 Instruction for Successful Transition, Preparing All Learners for the Future  June 24-25, 2020, Richmond-Midlothian, Virginia (Specific location is being confirmed) Save these dates for the 14th annual ODUP Institute, Virginia’s Go-To event designed to increase the knowledge and skills of teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing and other educators who work directly with students who are d/hh! ODUP 2020 will continue its strong...

Description: Registration Families and professionals are invited. Like last spring, children age 4 and older will participate in structured and supervised outdoor activities at The EDGE. Next door, a full  morning of learning and connection is planned for parents, caregivers, and professional partners.  This year, we have a youth and young adult track, including more time with our inspirational keynote presenter, adoptee and resiliency advocate Oleg Lougheed.  Sponsors: The VA Department...