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Date(s):
6/15/2023 - 6/1/2024
Description: Note: All paraeducators in Virginia are encouraged to visit CEC’s Virginia Paraeducators webpage to activate their free membership. Join CEC’s Paraprofessional full membership and use code VAPARAS23. For questions or assistance, contact service@exceptionalchildren.org. This limited time offer is available to the first 5,000 paraeducators that register before September 22, 2023. Note: Any paraeducator employed by school divisions that work with students with disabilities...
Date(s):
9/1/2023
Description: Register for Transition: Changing the Outcomes, which takes place from October 23 - December 3, 2023 - 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....
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: 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 of the laws that influence work-based learning for...
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: This newly updated digital course powered by truth educates students about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications, including fentanyl. The course explores the impact misuse can have on their physical and mental health, their relationships and communities, and their future. The tone and design of the updated course is more youth-led and easier to digest by teens with brand new content addressing the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs coming in early-August 2023. This...
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: 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 related service providers such as speech and language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), and other team...
Description: More information & Registration: 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 you can do to...
Description: More information & Registration: 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 your...
Description: More information & Registration: 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 self-determination,...
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):
8/10/2023 1:00 PM - 8/10/2023 1:00 PM, 8/17/2023 3:00 PM - 8/17/2023 3:00 PM
Description: Registration The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will offer the Fundamentals of Early Childhood Special Education Administration webinars. The purpose is to deliver targeted technical assistance to school division leaders who act as the program administrator for early childhood special education (ECSE) programs. Since each division is different, this may include directors, coordinators, specialists, lead teachers, or others serving in this capacity. This two-part series is specifically...
Date(s):
9/7/2023 12:00 PM - 9/7/2023 1:00 PM, 10/12/2023 12:00 PM - 10/12/2023 1:00 PM
Description: Register for Partners Engaging Partners Collaborative (You only need to register once.) As part of our advocacy and family engagement initiative, PEATC is launching Partners Engaging Partners Collaborative. This professional, peer networking collaborative is a great opportunity for Virginia professionals working in the field of family engagement. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate and increase their awareness of the different community resources and services that support families...
Date(s):
9/11/2023 - 3/29/2024
Description: Register for 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...
Date(s):
9/12/2023 12:00 PM - 9/12/2023 5:30 PM, 9/19/2023 12:00 PM - 9/19/2023 5:30 PM, 9/26/2023 12:00 PM - 9/26/2023 5:30 PM
Description: Register for IES Math Summit - In September 2023, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), joined by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO); the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS); the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB); the National Science Foundation (NSF); and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will convene a...
Date(s):
9/20/2023 3:30 PM - 9/20/2023 4:30 PM, 10/4/2023 3:30 PM - 10/4/2023 4:30 PM, 11/1/2023 3:30 PM - 11/1/2023 4:30 PM, 11/15/2023 3:30 PM - 11/15/2023 4:30 PM, 12/6/2023 3:30 PM - 12/6/2023 4:30 PM, 1/17/2024 3:30 PM - 1/17/2024 4:30 PM, 2/7/2024 3:30 PM - 2/7/2024 4:30 PM, 2/21/2024 3:30 PM - 2/21/2024 4:30 PM
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):
9/26/2023 3:00 PM - 9/26/2023 4:00 PM
Description: Be part of an insightful edLeader Panel during which education leaders and parents of students with disabilities will delve into the power of dynamic partnerships between educators and families in technology planning and utilization. Discover the transformative potential of the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) and its Family Engagement practices. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, CITES was co-developed with a...
Date(s):
9/26/2023 6:30 PM - 9/26/2023 7:30 PM
Description: 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 also have the opportunity to learn some practical strategies for participating effectively in IEP meetings. Hosted by PEATC in collaboration with Hanover County Public Schools Parent Teacher Resource...
Date(s):
9/27/2023 7:00 PM - 9/27/2023 8:00 PM
Description: Register for From Referral to Eligibility: What It Takes to Get Through the Door - Access to special education and related services for children and youth with disabilities starts with referral and evaluation to determine eligibility. This process can be complex and overwhelming for foster, adoptive and kinship families new to the process. In this presentation, we will focus on the initial evaluation for special education services and address how to initiate an evaluation; what the evaluation...
Date(s):
9/28/2023
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):
9/28/2023
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):
9/28/2023
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):
9/28/2023 2:00 PM - 9/28/2023 3:30 PM
Description: Registration for Building Confidence and Resilience Skills in Young Children - Facing challenges, small and large, is part of everyone’s life. While children are born with an innate level of resilience, caregivers can do so much to strengthen this set of critical life-long skills. In fact, according to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, the most common factor for children who show resilience is having at least one nurturing and committed adult caregiver. Join...
Date(s):
9/28/2023 3:00 PM - 9/28/2023 4:30 PM
Description: Information and Registration for TBI TARC Webinar - The Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance and Resource Center (TBI TARC) webinar is "Incorporating Trauma Informed Best Practices into Brain Injury Screening." Screening for brain injury among underserved and vulnerable populations is critical to ensure access to resources and support. However, if not done well, screening can elicit a traumatic response, especially for those who have experienced trauma. Trauma can be experienced in a...
Date(s):
9/29/2023
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):
9/29/2023
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):
9/29/2023
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):
9/30/2023 8:30 AM - 9/30/2023 3:00 PM
Description: Register for VBIDA In-Person Conference - The Virgina Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (VBIDA) invites you to join us for our in person conference on September 30th, 2023. A number of speakers will cover a variety of timely literacy related topics throughout the day and vendors/ exhibitors will be available to share their information. More information about other speakers and registration coming soon through an email blast, social media, and on...
Date(s):
10/4/2023 8:00 AM - 10/4/2023 5:00 PM
Description: This will be an in-person event and on-demand access to virtual sessions will be available. The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Katherine A. Loveland, an internationally known researcher specializing in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Date(s):
10/4/2023 6:30 PM - 10/4/2023 8:00 PM, 10/18/2023 6:30 PM - 10/18/2023 8:00 PM, 11/1/2023 6:30 PM - 11/1/2023 8:00 PM, 11/15/2023 6:30 PM - 11/15/2023 8:00 PM, 12/6/2023 6:30 PM - 12/6/2023 8:00 PM
Description: Registration for one or more of the webinars in the Special Education Workshop Series - PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. You can attend one, some, or all of these informative workshops! October 4th: From Referral to Eligibility October 18th: Anatomy of an IEP November 1st: Measurable IEP Goals November 15th: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings December 6th: Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia...
Date(s):
10/5/2023 12:30 PM - 10/5/2023 1:30 PM
Description: Registration - Inclusion of preschool aged children with disabilities in early childhood programs is supported through years of research and reinforced by a strong legal foundation. As such, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is providing a webinar to assist school divisions in identifying, developing, and sustaining inclusive early childhood programs for children with Individualized Education Programs. The target audience is administrators and supervisors of programs that serve...
Date(s):
10/5/2023 7:00 PM - 10/5/2023 8:00 PM
Description: Register for Special Education for Formed Families: Making It Work! - Navigating special education eligibility, evaluation and reevaluation can be extra challenging for foster, adoptive and kinship families. This session will address some strategies for smoothing the rough edges of the process for our ‘formed’ families. Participants will be able to name who in foster, adoptive and kinship families can request and provide consent for reevaluation; identify disability categories...
Date(s):
10/9/2023 10:00 AM - 10/9/2023 4:00 PM
Description: Register for the Unconference - The Unconference will be an UNconventional one-day professional development to EXPLORE TOGETHER the UNtapped potential of our students with vision loss, hearing loss, and combined vision and hearing loss through our unique expertise and collective experience. Come with questions, spark ideas, expand rigor, and create connections to leave with a lasting impact on our students. Coffee and Connections at 9:00 AM with the Unconference beginning at 10:00 AM...
Date(s):
10/10/2023 8:00 AM - 10/10/2023 4:00 PM, 10/11/2023 8:00 AM - 10/11/2023 4:00 PM
Description: The Theme is High-Leverage Practices and Collaboration for Inclusive Classrooms. Join in-person for a new kind of education conference and leave with a bag of tools for any educational setting. Designed to provide practical tools for K-12 educators who work with students with disabilities, registration for this two-day conference includes one full day collaboration workshop and another full day of breakout sessions led by national, state, and local experts in inclusive education. The...
Date(s):
10/10/2023 4:00 PM - 10/10/2023 5:00 PM, 1/9/2024 4:00 PM - 1/9/2024 5:00 PM, 4/9/2024 4:00 PM - 4/9/2024 5:00 PM
Description: Engage in continuous dialogue about instructional practices and student development of skills associated with self-determination.
Date(s):
10/11/2023 1:00 PM - 10/11/2023 4:30 PM, 10/12/2023 1:00 PM - 10/12/2023 4:30 PM
Description: Register for the State of the Science on Employment for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - This free 2 day virtual conference highlighting research studies to help reduce the high levels of unemployment among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Conference speakers include experts in the field, businesses, people with lived experiences, and their families. This conference is sponsored by the VCU RRTC on Employment of Persons with Intellectual and...
Date(s):
10/11/2023 5:00 PM - 10/11/2023 6:00 PM
Description: 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 also have the opportunity to learn some practical strategies for participating effectively in IEP meetings. Hosted by PEATC in collaboration with Fauquier County Public Schools
Date(s):
10/11/2023 7:00 PM - 10/11/2023 8:00 PM
Description: Register for Communication, Collaboration, and What to Do When You Just Can’t Agree - This virtual session will begin with a review of strategies for effectively communicating and collaborating with your child’s school. We will then examine the rights of foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers when they do not agree with the school’s decision regarding their child’s eligibility, evaluation, educational placement, or services. Participants will be able to identify the...
Date(s):
10/12/2023 8:30 AM - 10/12/2023 4:15 PM, 10/13/2023 8:30 AM - 10/13/2023 3:30 PM
Description: More Information & Registration for Annual TEACCH Conference - This year’s UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference focuses on understanding and supporting diversity among autistic individuals and their families including neurodiversity and diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, and communication. The following topics and speakers will be featured at this year's conference: Authentic Engagement: Strategies to Include and Support Neurodiverse Individuals in Research and...
Date(s):
10/17/2023 3:30 PM - 10/17/2023 4:30 PM
Description: The Region 4 Community of Practice is part of a VDOE statewide endeavor to provide resources, technical assistance and networking opportunities for educators providing VESOL instruction and support. This CoP will provide a learning boost on using active engagement strategies to increase student opportunities to respond within any VESOL instruction. This VESOL Community of Practice is for school personnel in Region 4. Click here to find your TTAC Region (enter your county in the green...
Date(s):
10/18/2023 9:00 AM - 10/18/2023 3:30 PM
Description: Avoid choppy seas and smoothly SAIL through the school year with skills, strategies, and practices to address the needs of a diverse population of students. We have charted this course with you in mind. Come build your toolbox and knowledge base in a full day event that includes keynote speakers, relevant sessions, and valuableresources. We look forward to navigating this learning experience with you. This event is for special educators in Regions 2 & 3. Topics: Secondary Transition Family...
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10/25/2023 9:00 AM - 10/25/2023 10:00 AM, 10/26/2023 4:00 PM - 10/26/2023 5:00 PM
Description: Register for October 25th or Register for October 26th - As participants, instructional leaders will: identify scientifically based literacy methods, integrate High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for instructional delivery during the ELA block, and explore how TTAC GMU can support you in these initiatives. Audience: Region 4 Instructional Leaders Presenters: Jennifer Sassano, April Lennox, and Diane Madden Two choices of duplicate offerings - October 25th...
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):
10/26/2023 2:00 PM - 10/26/2023 3:30 PM
Description: Registration for Anxiety in Preschool Children: Identifying and Supporting Anxious Young Learners - Anxiety rates are skyrocketing among young learners—and their teachers urgently need explicit guidance on how to understand and support these children. This webinar, presented by author and child care advocate, Dr. Sarah Vanover, will prepare you to recognize anxiety in children ages 3–8, identify the associated behaviors, and work effectively with children who have...
Date(s):
11/1/2023 1:00 PM - 11/1/2023 4:30 PM, 11/2/2023 1:00 PM - 11/2/2023 4:30 PM
Description: Please join this 2-day virtual conference highlighting research studies related to successful employment of transition-age youth with disabilities. Participants will receive cutting-edge transition practices and strategies, resources and training materials, and student and parent/caregiver insights. Audience: Students with disabilities, their families and caregivers, special and general education teachers, school counselors and administrators, state vocational rehabilitation providers, adult...
Date(s):
11/2/2023 - 11/3/2023
Description: Register for VA CEC - At our second annual VACEC Conference, special education professionals from across Virginia will come together for learning, connecting, and professional development. With sessions and keynotes focused on the needs of special education professionals in the Commonwealth, the VACEC Conference is the premier event for you to find tips, strategies, and practical ideas for supporting students with disabilities. Pre-service/Paraprofessional Rate is $100 General Admission to this...
Date(s):
11/2/2023 9:00 AM - 11/2/2023 3:30 PM
Description: Register for The Critical Importance of Paraeducators to Schools,Teachers, and Students - The Council for Exceptional Children (2022) affirmed that paraeducators are critically important to schools, teachers, and students. This session will address building the toolkit of paraeducators around the topics of behavior, instructional support, and Specially Designed Instruction.
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11/16/2023 3:30 PM - 11/16/2023 4:30 PM
Description: Write measurable transition goals that align with students’ unique strengths, preferences, interests, and needs and go beyond minimum requirements. This session is only for Clarke County, Frederick County, Page County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, & Winchester City.