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Date(s):
7/14/2026 - 7/16/2026
Description: 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. CCSS Information CCSS Registration Hotel Roanoke Reservations Keynote Speaker: David and Jacob Raphael, Our Autism Story: A Father...
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: Deaf 101 is a free online short course designed to provide basic knowledge and tools necessary to communicate effectively with deaf individuals, especially in educational and professional settings. The course is broken down into two modules: the first describes the spectrum of deaf identity and answers common questions about deaf people; the second provides participants with quick tips and strategies to communicate effectively with deaf people. You can take the course all at once or in...
Description: Register for Together we go far: Teaming with paraprofessionals to support learners with autism - Special education is a team endeavor, and paraprofessionals are essential to this team. Most paraprofessionals receive their training on the job, and often by the special education teacher. Unfortunately, most special education teachers were not taught how to supervise, coach, and collaborate with paraprofessionals during their training. This presentation aims to provide special education teachers...
Description: Register for Together we go far: Partnering with families to support caregiver-mediated intervention - Our goal in education is to improve autistic students’ lives, not just within the classroom but across their homes, community, and future employment settings. To that end, it is essential to partner with families to learn about their priorities, values, and needs. Through this partnership, schools can support families and assist them in implementing feasible and meaningful...
Description: In April 2024, the VDOE provided a webinar on using VPI funding in ECSE Classrooms. For access to the recording, please contact valeads@gmu.edu. You may find the three helpful documents on the VDOE’s VPI Webpage. VPI Guidelines give a full VPI program overview. VPI Eligibility Guide gives specific guidance on determining and documenting eligibility. And finally, FAQ-VPI Funding for ECSE Classrooms answers many common questions related to using VPI funds to support students in...
Date(s):
8/13/2026 11:00 AM ET - 8/13/2026 12:15 PM ET, 8/20/2026 11:00 AM ET - 8/20/2026 12:15 PM ET
Description: Registration- Fundamentals of ECSE Administrators Webinars This 2-part webinar series is intended for new ECSE administrators, new special education directors or those who would like a refresh on topics related to ECSE administration. The series will cover important foundational topics, including an overview of Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education programs; Indicators 6 (Early Childhood Placement), 7 (Early Childhood Outcomes) and 12 (Transition from Part C to Part B Timelines);...
Description: The new VDOE webinar series, PreK Data and Dialogue, has concluded for Spring 2026. We’re now preparing for Fall 2026 sessions and seeking your feedback. Please complete this survey by Friday, June 5 to provide feedback on the PreK Data and Dialogue series, and share input on future topics. As a reminder, this regularly occurring monthly virtual meeting is open to all school-based preschool programs. The purpose of the series is to share data and best practices across early childhood...
Date(s):
5/1/2026 - 6/5/2026
Description: Registration- Early Childhood Academy Spring 2026In honor of Early Intervention Awareness Month, we’re excited to share a powerful learning opportunity for families of young children with disabilities and developmental delays. The Early Childhood Academy is a FREE, self-paced 5-week online course designed to help families strengthen early learning at home and prepare their children for kindergarten and beyond. Topics include: Parents as first teachers Inclusive early learning experiences...
Date(s):
6/9/2026 12:30 PM ET - 6/9/2026 1:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the PEATC's Connecting the Dots Webinar for an introduction to the New Path Family Support Network, a program of The Arc of Virginia offering caring, family-centered support, information, and connection for parents and caregivers of young children with developmental delays, disabilities, or those who may need extra support.
Date(s):
7/27/2026 8:00 AM ET - 7/27/2026 4:00 PM ET, 7/28/2026 8:00 AM ET - 7/28/2026 4:00 PM ET, 7/29/2026 8:00 AM ET - 7/29/2026 4:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the Parents as Collaborative Leaders Training (PACL) - Ready to take your Special Education knowledge to the next level? If you live in Virginia, have a child currently enrolled in Virginia's public school system with an active IEP, and have been involved in the special education process for at least 3 years -OR- if you're a graduate of PEATC's Parent Institute, you're eligible to apply for our Parents as Collaborative Leaders (PACL) training! Visit our website...
Date(s):
7/28/2026 9:00 AM ET - 7/28/2026 2:00 PM ET, 7/29/2026 9:00 AM ET - 7/29/2026 2:00 PM ET
Description: Elevating Access through Intentional Learning: 20 years of Empowerment in Deaf Education The 20th annual Opening Doors – Unlocking Potential (ODUP) 2026 is a virtual professional development event focused on effective strategies to improve academic outcomes for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind from birth to age 21. Important information for potential presenter: If you have submitted a proposal or are planning to apply to present, please hold off on...
Date(s):
9/17/2026 10:00 AM ET - 9/17/2026 11:15 AM ET
Description: The VDOE is providing a webinar to assist school divisions in identifying, developing, and sustaining inclusive early childhood programs for children with Individualized Education Programs and how to accurately collect and report early childhood placement data through Indicator 6. Content will include the benefits and legal requirements of early childhood inclusion, contexts and models of inclusion, resources for programs to support and improve inclusion, and state and division level inclusion...
Date(s):
10/7/2026 11:00 AM ET - 10/7/2026 12:00 PM ET, 11/10/2026 11:00 AM ET - 11/10/2026 12:00 PM ET, 1/13/2027 11:00 AM ET - 1/13/2027 12:00 PM ET, 2/18/2027 11:00 AM ET - 2/18/2027 12:00 PM ET, 4/27/2027 11:00 AM ET - 4/27/2027 12:00 PM ET, 5/4/2027 11:00 AM ET - 5/4/2027 12:00 PM ET
Description: The VDOE will host ECSE Office Hours for ECSE administrators, special education directors or those who would like to increase knowledge and ask questions on content related to ECSE. Office Hours will be held on select dates from 11:00-12:00. Each time, a specific topic will be discussed. There will be a short introduction of the topic followed by the opportunity for you to ask questions. Registration is not required. Simply use the Join ECSE Office Hours Link to attend. Schedule October 7...
Date(s):
10/15/2026 10:00 AM ET - 10/15/2026 11:00 AM ET
Description: The VDOE is providing a webinar to assist school divisions in completing, reporting, and utilizing the Early Childhood Outcomes Indicator 7 data. Content will include an overview of Indicator 7; the Child Outcomes Summary Process; and how to collect, report, analyze and link child outcomes summary data to the child’s IEP. Administrators of programs that serve young children with disabilities are encouraged to attend.
Date(s):
11/12/2026 10:00 AM ET - 11/12/2026 11:00 AM ET
Description: The VDOE is providing a webinar to assist school divisions in completing, reporting, and utilizing the Transition from Part C to Part B Indicator 12 data. Content will include an overview of Indicator 12; components of the transition process; and how to collect, report, and analyze Indicator 12 data. Administrators of programs that serve young children with disabilities are encouraged to attend.
Date(s):
11/16/2026 - 11/18/2026
Description: The Virginia Department of Education’s Assistive Technology Network is planning the 2026 TechKnowledgy Conference in Harrisonburg, VA. The TechKnowledgy 2026 planning committee invites all interested persons to submit proposals to present during conference breakout sessions for Tuesday, November 17. Presenters should plan to engage participants, including the use of practice-based learning opportunities, as part of their presentation. We recognize that high-quality, hands-on sessions...