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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: 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); Virginia Quality Birth through Five (VQB5), and the...
Date(s):
4/15/2026 2:00 PM ET - 4/15/2026 3:30 PM ET, 5/20/2026 2:00 PM ET - 5/20/2026 3:30 PM ET
Description: VDOE is excited to announce a new webinar series starting in January. This regularly occurring monthly virtual meeting will be open to all school-based preschool programs. The purpose of this series is to share data and best practices across early childhood programs, encouraging dialogue among peers. The 90-minute sessions will include a brief VDOE introduction rooting the session in the statewide data and available research, in-depth presentation by a school division on practical methods...
Date(s):
3/25/2026, 4/8/2026, 5/6/2026, 5/20/2026
Description: Register for the Special Education Workshop Series - New Growth, Stronger Support When families understand the process, better support can grow.Our quarterly SPED Series is designed to help families understand special education processes, rights, and tools that help students in preparing them for further education, employment, and independent living. Join us as we dive into this quarter’s topics and build stronger partnerships for student success.SESSIONS:March 25 – From...
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):
5/4/2026 - 5/25/2026
Description: Register for the May Self-Paced Training Course: Building Strong Parent Advocates - Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world of complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. The Building Strong Parent Advocates training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child’s best advocate. This...
Date(s):
5/4/2026 - 5/25/2026
Description: Register for the May IEP University - The IEP process can be difficult and stressful. Conflict may occur as a result of managing emotions while simultaneously following policy and procedures. IEP University was developed to help provide families and professionals with accurate and useful information around IEP development and meetings. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can be accessed online anytime during the 3-week timeframe.
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.