State Events

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: Still feeling unsure about how to incorporate Augmetative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in your classroom? Do you wish you were more confident in your ability to model and teach AAC, but haven’t had the time, tools, or training needed to learn these skills? Join us for this FREE, interactive workshop where educators will gain hands-on experience using high-tech AAC to implement evidence-based communication strategies for students with ASD! We will discuss and practice using AAC to...

Description: Rescheduled Summer Transition Summit Information & Registration This summit will provide an opportunity for educators to enhance their skills, knowledge, and best practices in transition based on current secondary transition research. The purpose is to improve postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities by offering professional development opportunities for secondary transition school-based personnel in the following areas: Transition goals (IEP), workplace readiness, and Universal...

Description: Register for New to Schools Aug. 22nd - The Speech Language Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) is hosting a New to Schools event on August 22nd, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Northside Library in Charlottesville, VA. The event is free to all SLPs new to the school setting, including new graduates, those transferring from medical or clinical settings, and those from other states. SLPS, which are direct hires from LEAs and those contracted to provide services, are invited to...

Description: 2024 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit - PEATC is pleased to announce the 2024 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit on Saturday, September 7, 2024, for Virginia students with disabilities (ages 14-22) and their parents! Accepted participants will be empowered to understand and advocate for their child's secondary school learning and postsecondary outcomes from topic experts, while youth will increase their knowledge to be effective self-advocates through related activities....

Description: Learn from the experts! Collaborate with mental health professionals, peers, and family members at the NAMI Virginia 2024 Mental Health Conference and Youth Summit! Tickets for this event are free. The one-day conference features networking, workshops, panel discussions, keynote speakers, and activities to promote mental health wellness. NAMI Virginia will host the annual statewide Mental Health Conference and Youth Summit at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center on September...

Description: 2024 TechKnowledgy Conference: From Myths to Reality: Integrating Assistive Technology into Literacy and Learning in Harrisonburg, VA on the campus of James Madison University this November 18-20, 2024 (Virginia Department of Education's Assistive Technology Network) November 18: Preconference and November 19-20: Full Conference TechKnowledgy is back and we’re celebrating 23+ years of inspiring others! This three-day conference provides an opportunity to learn new information,...