First Friday: Monthly Educator Webinar Event on Friday, September 11, 2020 (Date has changed): COVID-19 and Special Education Law

Description:

The Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities and the Virginia Council for Exceptional Children, two state organizations supporting students with learning disabilities and learning differences, are joining forces to provide free quality professional development to educators throughout Virginia. The four part webinar series, offered on the first Friday of each month, will address current issues in the field of education. An expert, or panel of experts, will present practical suggestions for addressing the myriad of issues facing teachers today. The format will include a 60 minute presentation followed by a 30 minute question and answer session.

Friday, September 4 - COVID-19 and Special Education Law, 4:30pm-6:00pm

Samantha Hollins, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Special Education and Student Services, will be presenting with several of her colleagues from VDOE on September 11. Topics addressed will include IEP compliance, virtual co-teaching, managing behavior virtually, and virtually teaching students with disabilities. This webinar is geared towards providing ideas for special and general educators.

Upcoming Webinars:

Friday, October 2 - Culturally Responsive Teaching, 4:30pm-6:00pm

Friday, November 6 - Co-Teaching (tentative based on participant feedback), 4:30pm-6:00pm

Sponsored by the Old Dominion University