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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 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):
1/13/2025 - 8/8/2025
Description: A learning community is a place for individuals to learn new knowledge and skills through collaboration. This community will meet online to share experiences supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities. Participants will meet regularly, share expertise, and work collaboratively specifically to promote positive behaviors for students with ASD. Series Topics and Dates: Antecedent-Based Interventions -- January 13 to February 7, 2025 Systematic...
Date(s):
6/8/2025 - 6/29/2025
Description: Register for Building Strong Parent Advocates: June 8th - June 29th, 2025 - 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...
Date(s):
6/8/2025 - 6/29/2025
Description: Register for IEP University for IEP University (IEPU) June 8th-June 29th- The IEP process can be difficult and stressful. Everyone comes to the IEP table with thoughts of their personal responsibilities, perspectives, and individual concerns. IEP meetings can be places of high anxiety and there are occasions when conflict may erupt as a result of managing emotions while simultaneously following policy and procedures. PEATC, in collaboration with VDOE, has developed IEP University (IEPU) to...
Date(s):
7/15/2025 3:00 PM ET - 7/15/2025 4:30 PM ET, 7/22/2025 3:00 PM ET - 7/22/2025 4:30 PM ET, 7/29/2025 3:00 PM ET - 7/29/2025 4:30 PM ET, 8/5/2025 3:00 PM ET - 8/5/2025 4:30 PM ET
Description: Register for the Virtual Learning Community in Autism for Early Childhood - Join our Virtual Learning Community in Autism for Early Childhood to discuss topics related to the evidence-based practice of social communication instruction! In this four-week series, participants will explore the topic of social communication instruction to effectively support a person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A learning community is a place for individuals to learn new knowledge and...
Date(s):
7/21/2025 8:00 AM ET - 7/21/2025 4:00 PM ET, 7/22/2025 8:00 AM ET - 7/22/2025 4:00 PM ET, 7/23/2025 8:00 AM ET - 7/23/2025 12:00 PM ET
Description: Register for the Parents as Collaborative Leaders Training (PACL) - 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!PACL offers a deeper dive into the IEP process and helps you...
Date(s):
7/29/2025 9:00 AM ET - 7/29/2025 1:00 PM ET, 7/30/2025 9:00 AM ET - 7/30/2025 1:00 PM ET
Description: Save the date for the 19th Annual Opening Doors-Unlocking Potential: Creative Partnerships to Elevate Success on July 29-30, 2025. This two-day, virtual, statewide professional development event will continue its strong focus on effective strategies to positively impact academic outcomes for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind from birth to age 21.We will be using the Whova platform for this event, which will provide an interactive experience for attendees, including...
Date(s):
8/9/2025
Description: PEATC, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), presents the 2025 Family Engagement Summit! Hosted at 2 IN-PERSON locations!!This year's theme: “The Power of Partnerships: Unlocking Student Potential Through Connection and Systems of Support”The Family Engagement Summit is an interactive event that fosters meaningful collaboration among Virginia educators, families, and community partners. Research shows that family engagement is...
Date(s):
8/21/2025 10:00 AM ET, 9/18/2025 10:00 AM ET, 10/1/2025 10:00 AM ET
Description: Registration This 3-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 topics, including an overview of Early Childhood and ECSE programs; delivering inclusive practices in Early Childhood Care and Education programs; ECSE Indicator data; and Virginia Quality Birth through Five (VQB5). Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions....