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Date(s):
6/15/2023 - 6/1/2024
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...
Date(s):
3/25/2024 - 5/6/2024
Description: Register for Supported Employment - More than just earning a paycheck, paid work during high school is a key predictor of postsecondary success, but many students with disabilities need support to access competitive integrated employment. Featuring strategies, resources, and success stories from specialists in the field, this course will show you how to match your students’ strengths with appropriate work experiences, find employment opportunities for your students, and facilitate the...
Date(s):
4/30/2024
Description: Complete the TBI Team Training - Cohort 14 Application by Friday, May 3, 2024. - The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is seeking applications from school divisions for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Team Training Cohort 14. Team members will receive intensive professional development this summer and continuous support that will focus on improving the school division’s or region’s capacity to provide programming and support services for students with TBI....
Date(s):
7/16/2024 - 7/18/2024
Description: Registration Open! Creating Connections to Shining Stars 2024: Creating Connections to Shining Stars is a collaborative effort between Virginia's Part C, Early Intervention and Part B, Early Childhood Special Education programs. The conference will focus on promoting and supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices in inclusive settings for infants, toddlers, and young children, both with and without disabilities. Keynote Speaker: Eric Litwin Happiness Simplified! Eric has been...
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 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...
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: Month of the Military Child - “Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day in April set aside for everyone around the Nation to show their support for military-connected students. VDOE encourages the entire school community – teachers, principals, students, parents, bus drivers, etc. – to wear purple on April 17, 2024, to show support for our military students and appreciation for their strength and sacrifices. Purple represents the blending of the colors of the five...
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):
6/24/2024 - 6/27/2024
Description: Learn more about the Content Teaching Academy
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):
5/15/2024 3:30 PM ET - 5/15/2024 4:30 PM ET
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):
4/11/2024 12:00 PM ET - 4/11/2024 1:00 PM ET, 5/9/2024 12:00 PM ET - 5/9/2024 1:00 PM ET, 6/13/2024 12:00 PM ET - 6/13/2024 1:00 PM ET, 7/11/2024 12:00 PM ET - 7/11/2024 1:00 PM ET, 8/8/2024 12:00 PM ET - 8/8/2024 1:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Partners Engaging Partners Collaborative (You only need to register once.) As part of our advocacy and family engagement initiative, PEATC launched the Partners Engaging Partners Collaborative in October 2022. This professional, peer networking collaborative is a great opportunity for Virginia professionals working in the field of family engagement. Attendees have the opportunity to collaborate and increase their awareness of the different community resources and services that...
Date(s):
4/23/2024
Description: Applications are due by April 30, 2024 - The Center on Transition Innovations at VCU and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) are thrilled to announce the launch of the first cohort of the Statewide Transition Leaders Academy (STLA). The Statewide Transition Leaders Academy (STLA) is a unique program that aims to enhance special education leadership and implementation in secondary transition. It offers comprehensive professional development and technical assistance to transition...
Date(s):
4/24/2024, 5/29/2024, 6/26/2024, 7/30/2024
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):
4/24/2024 6:30 PM ET - 4/24/2024, 5/1/2024 6:30 PM ET - 5/1/2024, 5/8/2024 6:30 PM ET - 5/8/2024, 5/15/2024 6:30 PM ET - 5/15/2024, 5/24/2024 6:30 PM ET - 5/24/2024
Description: Register for the Special Education Workshop Series - Spring 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 one, some or all of the informative workshops! April 24 - From Referral to Eligibility May 1 - Anatomy of an IEP May 8 - Measurable IEP Goals May 15 - Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings May 24 - Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia Each workshop will start at 6:30 p.m. and...
Date(s):
4/25/2024, 5/30/2024, 6/27/2024, 7/29/2024
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):
4/25/2024, 5/31/2024, 6/28/2024, 7/26/2024
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):
4/25/2024 3:30 PM ET - 4/25/2024 4:30 PM ET, 5/16/2024 3:30 PM ET - 5/16/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: Workshop Session Overview Part 1: Introduction to Progress Monitoring What? This session will cover: The essential components of the progress monitoring process Progress Monitoring Tool Selection Progress Monitoring Planning Collecting, Graphing, and Analyzing Progress Monitoring Data The role of progress monitoring within the data-based individualization (DBI) process. When? April 25, 2024 at 3:30-4:30 pm ET Who? The session is ideal for special educators or interventionists...
Date(s):
4/26/2024, 5/31/2024, 6/25/2024, 7/30/2024
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):
4/26/2024, 5/30/2024, 6/28/2024, 7/26/2024
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):
4/26/2024 - 5/31/2024
Description: Early Childhood Academy begins April 26, 2024 and will be open through May 31, 2024: Registration A FREE self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities or developmental delays You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Your involvement in the early years is essential to setting a strong foundation for their lifelong learning and success. In this FREE 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about...
Date(s):
4/29/2024, 5/27/2024, 6/25/2024, 7/29/2024
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):
4/29/2024, 5/28/2024, 6/28/2024, 7/31/2024
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):
4/30/2024, 5/28/2024, 6/26/2024, 7/25/2024
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):
4/30/2024, 5/29/2024, 6/27/2024, 7/31/2024
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):
4/30/2024 3:00 PM ET - 4/30/2024 4:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Supporting Students with Disabilities Access to and Progress in the General Curriculum - Have you ever wondered, what does meaningful access and progress in general education really look like for students with disabilities? Is providing additional technology cheating? Can students with disabilities also access general education interventions and supports? Who is responsible for promoting access and progress in general curriculum? Join the PROGRESS Center for a free...
Date(s):
4/30/2024 6:00 PM ET - 4/30/2024 7:00 PM ET
Description: The Arc of Hanover is hosting a webinar on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia on April 30, 2024, from 6-7 PM ET. It’s open to anyone wanting to learn more about the topic, so register if you’re interested.
Date(s):
5/1/2024, 6/20/2024 9:00 AM ET - 6/21/2024 5:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Opening Doors-Unlocking Potential 2024 - ODUP 2024 is an event bringing together professionals and parents from across the Commonwealth of Virginia to engage in dialogue, discussion, and learning methods to strengthen academic outcomes for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind in order to increase the knowledge and skills of those who can have a positive impact on a student’s educational process. The registration deadline is May 29, 2024. Registrations received...
Date(s):
5/1/2024, 11/19/2024 - 11/20/2024
Description: TechKnowledgy 2024: Call for Proposals Form - The Virginia Department of Education’s Assistive Technology Network is planning the 2024 TechKnowledgy Conference in Harrisonburg, VA on the campus of James Madison University this November 19-20. The TK24 planning committee invites all interested persons to submit proposals to share their knowledge and innovations during the conference's 75-minute breakout sessions on Tuesday, November 19. Through this conference, we seek for...
Date(s):
5/1/2024 2:00 PM ET - 5/1/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Co-Regulation or Compliance? Supporting teachers’ use of co-regulation strategies with children - In this paradigm-shifting webinar, experienced early childhood coach and trainer Prerna Richards will shed light on how you can play a pivotal role in shaping the emotional well-being of both teachers and students. This webinar will explore the transformative power of co-regulation, emphasizing its significance over traditional compliance-based approaches. By understanding...
Date(s):
5/2/2024 8:30 AM ET - 5/2/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Strengthening Educator Retention by Cultivating a Culture of Wellness - In a time where educator burnout and turnover are on the rise, it is imperative that we come together to reshape the future of education. Join us for a transformative event dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape of education by prioritizing the well-being of all of our educators. This can pave the way for enhanced job satisfaction, retention, and ultimately, more conducive learning environments for our...
Date(s):
5/2/2024 4:00 PM ET - 5/2/2024 5:00 PM ET
Description: Register Today! Upcoming Webinar on Readiness to Implement DBI - How can school and district leaders establish the conditions needed for educators to successfully implement data-based individualization (DBI) for students with the most intensive needs? To help put the pieces in place for the next school year, join our free webinar, Planning for Success: Building Readiness to Implement Data-Based Individualization, May 2, 2024 at 4:00 pm ET to learn how supporting the readiness of educators...
Date(s):
5/2/2024 6:30 PM ET - 5/2/2024 7:00 PM ET
Description: Register for Webinar Connecting the Dots: Early Childhood Hearing Loss - Do you know hearing loss can happen at any age and at any stage? Signs and symptoms can be easily overlooked, and it’s important children continue to receive hearing monitoring even if they pass their newborn hearing screen. Knowing what to look for helps families act early in getting connected to services and support. We’re Connecting the Dots with parent-advocate and award-winning author Valerie James Abbott...
Date(s):
5/6/2024
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):
5/6/2024 2:30 PM ET - 5/6/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: For: Region 4 Dyslexia Advisors By: GMU TTAC and VA Literacy Partnerships Learn: Classroom practices which generally occur before and after implementing scientifically-based literacy instruction will be articulated, to provide clarity of key instructional components and look-fors as classroom practices transform during implementation of the VLA. The “why” of these changes will be demystified and explained through connections to research. Based on this understanding, teams are invited...
Date(s):
5/7/2024 - 5/9/2024
Description: The 2024 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute welcomes early childhood and early childhood special education (EC/ECSE) professionals, families, individuals with disabilities, EC/ECSE higher education faculty, professional development and technical assistance providers, local, state, or national administrators and leaders, as well as EC and ECSE students. Whether you are a family of a child with disabilities, a newcomer in the field of early childhood/early childhood special...
Date(s):
5/7/2024 12:00 PM ET - 5/7/2024 1:00 PM ET, 6/4/2024 12:00 PM ET - 6/4/2024 1:00 PM ET
Description: Register Now for Parts I and II - Part I: Intro to AAC in the EI Setting May 7th @ 12 - 1 pm EST Part II: Implementation of AAC in the EI Setting June 4th @ 12 - 1 pm EST Join us for a Talks on Tuesday Webinar series with Carolyn Sparrow, M.S. CCC-SLP and Sara Ware, M.A. CCC-SLP, ATP who will discuss the important topic of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the Early Intervention setting. In this first installment, presenters will provide an...
Date(s):
5/7/2024 6:30 PM ET - 5/7/2024 7:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Tuesday, May 7, 2024 or Thursday, May 16, 2023, 6:30pm-7:30pm - Are you a student with a disability in middle or high school? Join us for this workshop to hear about getting a job in the community after you leave school. Maybe you want to work at Target, in a grocery store, or an office. Maybe you want to learn how to become a plumber. Having a disability shouldn't stop you from getting a job and earning a paycheck. You may just need a little extra help and we'll talk about how...
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5/8/2024 11:00 AM ET - 5/8/2024 12:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Webinar: Anatomy of an IEP for Military Families - Like a biology lesson, this presentation dissects the IEP, examines the parts individually, discusses the function of each section, and how the parts come together to create an effective document. You will learn constructive and practical tips to help create an IEP that supports the student’s access to a free and appropriate public education and gain an understanding on how to manage special education when moving to a new...
Date(s):
5/8/2024 2:00 PM ET - 5/8/2024 3:30 PM ET
Description: Register for Designing Nature-Rich Spaces That Support Community Connection and Change - In this webinar, you will: Understand the features and benefits of nature-rich outdoor classrooms for fostering community and a sense of belonging. Learn how programs around the world have applied a clear set of design principles to create outdoor spaces that each uniquely reflect and support their communities. Consider Four Attainable Steps to tackle existing challenges and barriers to implementing a...