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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: 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...
Date(s):
11/1/2024, 12/2/2024, 1/1/2025
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):
8/15/2024 - 12/31/2024
Description: Learning Your Way Online Courses - The fall offering of Formed Families Forward's very own online learning course platform is open now. Course access starts August 15 and goes through December. Your registration includes access to the following courses: Special Education 101 Constructive Communication & Collaboration Trauma 101 for Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Families Special Education Dispute Resolution for Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Families Kinship Care Other Health Impairments...
Date(s):
9/24/2024 3:00 PM ET - 10/30/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is offering the Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Service Delivery Model Community of Learning beginning September 2024. The purpose of the Community of Learning (CoL) is to deliver targeted technical assistance and professional development to teachers endorsed in early childhood special education (ECSE) who provide special education services using the itinerant model. In an itinerant model, an ECSE-endorsed teacher travels between...
Date(s):
9/25/2024, 10/28/2024, 11/25/2024, 12/17/2024
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):
9/25/2024, 10/29/2024, 11/26/2024, 12/20/2024
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):
9/25/2024, 10/28/2024, 11/25/2024, 12/16/2024
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):
9/26/2024, 10/29/2024, 11/26/2024, 12/17/2024
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):
9/26/2024, 10/30/2024, 11/26/2024, 12/19/2024
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):
9/27/2024, 10/30/2024, 11/29/2024, 12/19/2024
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):
9/27/2024, 10/28/2024, 11/25/2024, 12/16/2024
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):
9/30/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/29/2024, 12/20/2024
Description: Enroll Now! HLP 7: Setting the Stage for Learning - Consistent, Organized & Respectful Learning Environments - 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):
9/30/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/29/2024, 12/20/2024
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):
10/3/2024 3:00 PM ET - 10/3/2024 4:30 PM ET, 10/24/2024 3:00 PM ET - 10/24/2024 4:30 PM ET, 11/14/2024 3:00 PM ET - 11/14/2024 4:30 PM ET, 12/5/2024 3:00 PM ET - 12/5/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: Update 9/12-Registration is FULL!- Join our Virtual Learning Community in Autism for Early Childhood to learn how to support learners with diverse communication abilities. This learning community is a place for individuals to learn and develop new skills through collaboration with others. It is suited for professionals who support young children with autism and related disabilities in early childhood settings in Virginia. A learning community is a place for individuals to learn new...
Date(s):
10/8/2024 12:00 PM ET - 10/8/2024, 10/23/2024 7:30 AM ET - 10/23/2024, 11/13/2024 3:30 PM ET - 11/13/2024, 12/11/2024 7:30 AM ET - 12/11/2024
Description: You can access virtual trainings to enhance your Pathful skills and streamline student IEP management. 1. Live & On-Demand Training Available All Year Long 2. Register for VDOE + Pathful College and Career Exploration (You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars (October - December 2024.) Pathful is a K-16 Workforce Readiness platform bridging the gap between what industry needs and how education works. Session Agenda: Resource Page Help Center Support...
Date(s):
10/9/2024 11:30 AM ET - 10/9/2024 12:00 PM ET, 10/9/2024 12:30 PM ET - 10/9/2024 1:00 PM ET, 11/13/2024, 12/11/2024, 1/8/2025, 2/12/2025, 3/12/2025, 4/9/2025, 5/14/2025
Description: For the High-Leverage Practices Lunch and Learn Series 2024-2025: Watch Video: HLP Lunch and Learns Introduction Take High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Students with Disabilities Survey Register for High-Leverage Practices Lunch and Learn Series Download High-Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities
Date(s):
10/10/2024 - 12/4/2024
Description: Registration for Fall 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 services. Join...
Date(s):
10/10/2024 3:00 PM ET - 10/10/2024 4:00 PM ET, 11/7/2024 3:00 PM ET - 11/7/2024 4:00 PM ET, 1/9/2025 3:00 PM ET - 1/9/2025 4:00 PM ET, 2/13/2025 3:00 PM ET - 2/13/2025 4:00 PM ET
Description: When: Register for Oct. 10, 2024, 3:00pm-4:00pm Register for Nov. 7, 2024, 3:00pm-4:00pm Register for Jan. 9, 2025, 3:00pm-4:00 pm Register for Feb. 13, 2025, 3:00pm-4:00 pm What: The Region 4 VESOL Community of Practice (COP) is part of a VDOE statewide endeavor to provide resources, technical assistance and networking opportunities for educators providing VESOL instruction and support. Each virtual CoP provides a learning boost on a shared topic of interest or need, followed by participant...
Date(s):
10/12/2024 7:00 PM ET - 10/12/2024, 10/16/2024 7:00 PM ET - 10/16/2024, 10/30/2024 7:00 PM ET - 10/30/2024, 11/13/2024 7:00 PM ET - 11/13/2024
Description: Register for The Color of Autism Parent Support Group - The COA Parent Support Group is your go-to place for connection, understanding, and guidance. It’s where parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum come together to share experiences, access resources, and build a strong community of support. Join us to connect with others who truly understand your journey and gain valuable insights to help you and your child thrive. Together, we’re here to empower and...
Description: Transition: Changing the Outcomes - In this facilitated course, you will learn practical applications from experts in the field, including how to navigate the transition assessment process and develop effective transition plans based on data and effective practices. We will also cover how to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or training, competitive employment and living, and participating in communities. Featuring videos, engaging discussion, and high-quality resources, this...
Date(s):
10/15/2024 3:30 PM ET - 10/15/2024 4:30 PM ET, 11/20/2024 3:30 PM ET - 11/20/2024 4:30 PM ET, 12/18/2024 3:30 PM ET - 12/18/2024 4:30 PM ET, 1/15/2025 3:30 PM ET - 1/15/2025 4:30 PM ET, 2/19/2025 3:30 PM ET - 2/19/2025 4:30 PM ET, 3/19/2025 3:30 PM ET - 3/19/2025 4:30 PM ET, 5/21/2025 3:30 PM ET - 5/21/2025 4:30 PM ET
Description: For Stakeholders from Region 4 - Engage with educators in Region 4 to collaborate, share expertise, and develop innovative strategies for transition-focused educational programming and practices. Foster professional relationships through meaningful discussions, activities, and shared learning experiences. Establish a repository of knowledge, resources, tools, and initiatives to promote the implementation of evidence-based transition practices within schools and educational divisions. Register...
Date(s):
10/23/2024 6:30 PM ET - 10/23/2024, 11/6/2024 6:30 PM ET - 11/6/2024, 11/20/2024 6:30 PM ET - 11/20/2024
Description: Register for one or more of the Special Education Workshop Series - Fall 2024 - PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Register once to attend some or all of the informative workshops! October 23 - Measurable IEP Goals, 6:30pm November 6 - Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings, 6:30pm November 20 - Dispute Resolution, 6:30pm Each workshop will start at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately 1...
Date(s):
10/24/2024 2:00 PM ET - 10/24/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Calming Terrific Toddlers: Evidence-Based Strategies That Reduce Aggression and Promote Self-Regulation - Despite the best efforts of early childhood educators, some older infants and toddlers naturally hit, bite, and otherwise display aggressive behaviors. These common tiny-tot behaviors challenge caregivers and parents and are among the biggest stressors they encounter. Because it is so complicated to understand what drives toddler behavior and redirect it, it’s hard to know...
Date(s):
10/24/2024 5:15 PM ET - 10/24/2024 6:30 PM ET
Description: Elopement sometimes known as wandering, running away, or bolting can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute your child is right there and the next he is out the front gate, the front door, or across the grocery store. In a study in 2012, 65% of autistic children who elope were missing long enough to be a cause for concern, or had close calls with traffic injuries or were at risk for drowning. In this presentation, we will discuss 1) the most likely reasons that the behavior occurs, 2) some...
Date(s):
10/25/2024 5:30 PM ET - 10/25/2024 6:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Oct. 25 - (Virtual) It's a Balancing Act - Reclaiming yourself requires finding your unique path to wellness and committing to making yourself a priority. This is difficult for all parents/caregivers, especially parents of children with disabilities. Life can be unpredictable, and coping with stress and burnout can become overwhelming. It’s a challenging balancing act to remain centered and at peace, not in pieces. This interactive workshop is designed to help parents of...
Date(s):
10/29/2024 4:00 PM ET - 10/29/2024
Description: This is Speaker Series #3: Planning for Turning 18 for Students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. Transition Specialists share concrete strategies. This webinar is presented by the Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice, a project at the Institute for Community Inclusion. Visit www.youth-voice.org for more information. Featured SpeakersAllison Hall, Director of the Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice (CYVYC), Institute for Community InclusionMorgan Whitlatch, Director of...
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10/30/2024 12:00 PM ET - 10/30/2024 1:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Connecting the Dots – Milestones in Motion - Your child reaches milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move – like smiling for the first time and waving “hello”. Although all children develop at their own pace, most children reach developmental milestones around the same age. We’re connecting the dots with Deana Buck, Virginia Act Early Ambassador, on resources to support, track, and celebrate your child’s developmental milestones and...
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10/30/2024 1:00 PM ET - 10/30/2024 2:00 PM ET
Description: Registration The VDOE will offer a webinar focused on Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) data and making quality program improvements on October 30th, 1:00 pm -2:00 pm. The webinar will provide information related to the most recent data on inclusion in Early Childhood Care and Education Programs in Virginia and implications for improving inclusive practices. This will include Indicator 6 (Early Childhood Placement), Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI), and Head Start data. This webinar...
Date(s):
10/30/2024 2:00 PM ET - 10/30/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Beyond the Shelves and Manipulatives - In this insightful webinar, you will: Develop deeper insight into the concept and purpose of learning centers, unraveling their role in creating dynamic and interactive environments. Explore strategies for creating and setting up learning centers to ensure alignment with educational goals and developmental milestones and encourage active participation and exploration. Examine the connection between learning environment and play-based learning,...
Date(s):
11/4/2024 - 11/25/2024
Description: Register for Self-Paced Online VA SEAC Training (Nov. 4-25, 2024) - 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...
Date(s):
11/4/2024 - 11/25/2024
Description: Register for IEP University (IEPU) Nov. 4-Nov.25, 2024 - 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 (IEPU) to help provide...
Date(s):
11/6/2024 9:00 AM ET - 11/6/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Join William & Mary T/TAC in collaboration with the Center on Transition Innovation for a full day extravaganza dedicated to preparing students with disabilities for secondary transition! Listen to stories from young adults and families as they share triumphs, challenges, and invaluable insights. Take a seat as we shine a spotlight on the real heroes of the day – our dedicated teachers – as they share their stories of innovation and creativity. Connect with vendors and...
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11/6/2024 3:30 PM ET - 11/6/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: For Stakeholders from Regions 4 & 5 - Imagine what your students can do with Pathful. This platform will augment your career planning needs with the most powerful career exploration platform. You can teach your students about workforce realities through career videos that showcase what people do in their occupations and the education and skills needed. You can help your students look for jobs and internships across all industries with an integrated search engine powered by Indeed.com. Help...
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11/7/2024 12:00 PM ET - 11/7/2024 1:30 PM ET
Description: Empowering Beginnings: Unlocking Early Services and Supports - *Open to All Military Families with Young Children Up to 4 Years Old* Every child develops at their own pace and developmental milestones are like a roadmap for a child’s development – from their first smile to rolling over to saying their first words. If your child is not meeting milestones or you have concerns, what can you do? There are services and supports available to help you and your child thrive....
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11/7/2024 2:00 PM ET - 11/7/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Register for The Happiest Preschool - In this presentation, you will learn how to manage children’s behavior using loving Regulation, that is, positively and without any negativity. what is age-appropriate for preschool and kindergarten children, and how to adjust your expectations of them accordingly. why skills are best learned in active play based on each individual child’s interests. HOW TO connect children’s fantasy play to underlying concerns and wishes. to help...
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11/7/2024 4:00 PM ET - 11/7/2024 5:00 PM ET, 1/23/2025 4:00 PM ET - 1/23/2025 5:00 PM ET, 3/20/2025 4:00 PM ET - 3/20/2025 5:00 PM ET, 5/15/2025 4:00 PM ET - 5/15/2025 5:00 PM ET
Description: Virginia Deafblind Professionals Learning Community Registration - The Virginia Deafblind Professionals Learning Community (PLC) is a group of professionals working with students with vision and hearing loss who seek a community to actively engage in learning, problem-solving, and exploring best practices. In the PLC, everyone brings expertise, curiosity, and an open mind to exploring new ideas and solutions. Together, we will improve practices, outcomes, and systems for our...
Date(s):
11/8/2024 8:00 AM ET - 12/15/2024 11:45 AM ET
Description: Registration for Early Childhood Academy - Fall 2024 - A FREE self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities & developmental delays. You are your child’s first and most important teacher and you help set a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success! In this 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development and preparing them for kindergarten...
Date(s):
11/9/2024 8:30 AM ET - 11/9/2024
Description: Dyslexia Symposium Registration - Please join the VCU School of Education’s Ruth Harris Professorship and the Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at VCU on Saturday, November 9th for a half-day symposium in honor of Ruth Harris, a pioneer in the treatment of dyslexia who dedicated her life to helping others with learning disabilities. The Dyslexia Symposium will bring families, early career and veteran professionals, and students together to...