
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) builds positive futures for Virginia’s children by working collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Our special focus is children with disabilities.
PEATC TRAINING:
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.
These virtual webinars will be presented on Zoom. They will not be recorded.
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Special Education Workshop Series – Fall and Winter 2023
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!
Dates/Topics
- October 4th: From Referral to Eligibility
- October 11th: Understanding Special Education
- October 18th: Anatomy of an IEP
- November 1st: Measurable IEP Goals
- November 15th: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings
- November 16th: ABCs of Behavior
- December 6th: Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia
LOCATION: Zoom
Please visit www.peatc.org/events for more information and to register!
Each webinar will start on Zoom at 6:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) and will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. They will not be recorded.
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ABCs of Behavior
November 16, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Become familiar with the ABCs of Behavior.
- Learn strategies to address challenging behavior.
- Gain a basic understanding of functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
*IN-PERSON EVENT*
Location: Colonial Heights High School Tech Center
3451 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Dinner & on-site child care will be provided.
Presented by PEATC in partnership with Colonial Heights Public Schools Family Resource Center and Special Education Advisory Committee
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TRANSITION UNIVERSITY
October 9, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Join us for Transition University! This FREE 5-session self-paced online course focuses on providing parent-friendly transition information to help make transition planning easier. This course is designed for parents/caregivers of elementary, middle, or high school students that receive special education services, and the professionals that support them. The goal is to share factual information on transition services and to help make the transition from school services to the adult services world less confusing. Participants who complete the full course will receive a certificate of completion showing 7.5 hours.
Learn About More Trainings
Do you have a Senior in high school looking to get involved in state education policy who would like to be a part of a Student Advisory Board? Read about it in the #2023-09 Virginia Education Update Newsletter.
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PEATC LATINO
Grupo de Chat para Padres: Únete a nuestro nuevo GRUPO DE CHAT mediante la aplicación de WhatsApp y podrás mantenerte al tanto de todo lo que PEATC Latino está haciendo.
Entra al GRUPO: https://bit.ly/2VoU2vw
Serie De Educación Especial En Español – Otoño 2023
PEATC presenta esta serie de talleres virtuales para padres y profesionales que desean aprender más sobre la educación especial en Virginia. ¡Regístrese una vez para asistir a algunos o todos los talleres informativos!
¡Aquellos que asistan a todas o más de tres talleres, podrán participar de una rifa y ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $50!
- Septiembre 20: Comprensión de la Educación Especial
- Octubre 11: De la Referencia a la Eligibilidad
- Octubre 23: Dentro y Fuera de las Reuniones del IEP
- Noviembre 15: Diez cosas que debe saber sobre un IEP
- Diciembre 6: Cómo Hablar para que las Escuelas Escuchen (y Escuchar para que las Escuelas Hablen)
¿DÓNDE? Zoom.
Please visit www.peatc.org/events for more information and to register!
Cada taller comenzará a las 6:30 pm y tendrá una duración aproximada de 1 a 1.5 horas. Estas sesiones no serán grabadas.
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Please visit www.peatc.org/events for more information and to register!