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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: 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: Register for one or more of the Special Education Workshop Series - Fall 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 some or all of the informative workshops! September 25 - From Referral to Eligibility, 6:30pm October 9 - Anatomy of an IEP, 6:30pm October 23 - Measurable IEP Goals, 6:30pm November 6 - Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings, 6:30pm November...
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...
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7/30/2024 3:00 PM ET - 7/30/2024 4:00 PM ET, 8/15/2024 3:00 PM ET - 8/15/2024 4:00 PM ET, 9/19/2024 3:00 PM ET - 9/19/2024 4:00 PM ET
Description: Thriving as a New or Guest Teacher Part 1: You're a Teacher Now! What's Next? Watch the recording of the webinar that took place on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - If you’re a new teacher (or about to be), or you support new teachers, then this edWebinar is for you! Join acclaimed educators Tom Hierck and Alex Kajitani for an engaging and insightful look at exactly how you can set yourself up for success this school year and avoid some of the biggest mistakes new teachers make—all while...
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8/16/2024 - 9/20/2024
Description: A FREE self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities & developmental delays. You are your child’s first and most important teacher and you help set a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success! In this 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development and preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. Learn about: Parents as first teachers...
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8/22/2024 10:00 AM ET - 8/22/2024 11:30 AM ET, 9/18/2024 10:00 AM ET - 9/18/2024 11:30 AM ET, 10/2/2024 10:00 AM ET - 10/2/2024 11:30 AM ET
Description: This three-part webinar series, to be provided on August 22nd, September 18th, and October 2nd from 10:00-11:30 am, 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 topics, including an overview of Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education programs, VDOE guidance regarding inclusive practices, an overview of ECSE indicator data (indicators 6, 7, and 12),...
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8/26/2024 - 9/16/2024
Description: Register for Building Strong Parent Advocates- August 26-September 26, 2024 - PEATC, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education, invites families to join us for our online training course, Building Strong Parent Advocates. Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world filled with complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. Often families find themselves looking for information and background knowledge to help...
Date(s):
9/17/2024 - 9/20/2024
Description: Save the Date: Division for Early Childhood's 40th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families; September 17 – 20, 2024 DEC 2024 will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana. The topic is: The Future of Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood (Ages 0-8): Equitable Access, Participation, and Supports Call for Reviewers and Mentors will open soon and close January 25, 2024. Call for proposals will also be available soon....
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9/18/2024 11:30 AM ET - 9/18/2024
Description: Register for Addressing Behaviors Confidently - Learn how to help your child be successful at home and school! This presentation will teach you about the basics of social and emotional skills like coping with feelings and making decisions. We will share examples of how to respond to challenging behaviors and big emotions and you’ll learn about school behavior support options available including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Leave with...
Date(s):
9/24/2024 3:00 PM ET - 10/30/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is offering the Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Service Delivery Model Community of Learning beginning September 2024. The purpose of the Community of Learning (CoL) is to deliver targeted technical assistance and professional development to teachers endorsed in early childhood special education (ECSE) who provide special education services using the itinerant model. In an itinerant model, an ECSE-endorsed teacher travels between...
Date(s):
9/24/2024 3:30 PM ET - 9/24/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: Announcing Office Hours: Come have a chat, connect with others and ask questions about the recently released Curriculum Framework Modules! In this self-paced training, early childhood professionals will learn how six key elements – assessment, scope and sequence, environment, activities and instruction, progress monitoring, and curriculum modifications – work in tandem to support young children with disabilities. These online modules encourage educators to reflect on their teaching...
Date(s):
10/3/2024 3:00 PM ET - 10/3/2024 4:30 PM ET, 10/24/2024 3:00 PM ET - 10/24/2024 4:30 PM ET, 11/14/2024 3:00 PM ET - 11/14/2024 4:30 PM ET, 12/5/2024 3:00 PM ET - 12/5/2024 4:30 PM ET
Description: Registration - Join our Virtual Learning Community in Autism for Early Childhood to learn how to support learners with diverse communication abilities. This learning community is a place for individuals to learn and develop new skills through collaboration with others. It is suited for professionals who support young children with autism and related disabilities in early childhood settings in Virginia. A learning community is a place for individuals to learn new knowledge and skills through...
Date(s):
11/18/2024 - 11/20/2024
Description: 2024 TechKnowledgy Conference: From Myths to Reality: Integrating Assistive Technology into Literacy and Learning in Harrisonburg, VA on the campus of James Madison University this November 18-20, 2024 (Virginia Department of Education's Assistive Technology Network) November 18: Preconference and November 19-20: Full Conference TechKnowledgy is back and we’re celebrating 23+ years of inspiring others! This three-day conference provides an opportunity to learn new information,...
Date(s):
3/12/2025 - 3/15/2025
Description: CEC 2025 will take place in Baltimore, Maryland on March 12-15, 2025.