Live, Virtual Training on Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities Join us for a live, virtual training event, Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities. The purpose of this training is to assist you in understanding the following: What are some of the keys to your child's academic success? What decisions…
Assistive Technologies and the Learning Acceleration Grant Workshop Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - Virtual 30-minute sessions, on the hour and half-hour between 4:00-8:00 pm. Signup for a time that works best for you. Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation. Considering using K-12 Learning Acceleration Grant funds to purchase assistive technologies? Do you know…
The Youth and Parent Summit is a three-day event held each June and sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education and the Partnership for People with Disabilities. Youth with disabilities from across the Commonwealth meet to network and discuss issues of importance to youth and young adults with disabilities. Below are some key details for this exciting opportunity:…
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development Webinar The Virginia Department of Education’s Department of Special Education and Student Services is hosting a voluntary webinar on June 15, 2023, from 9 a.m. - Noon. This webinar is open to special education coordinators, directors, teachers, school psychologists, school social workers, and staff involved in the Individualized Education Program…
Unlocking Big Words: Strategies for Decoding Multisyllabic Words Training The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), Department of Special Education and Student Services is seeking 75 general education and special education teachers, grades 4-12, to participate in Unlocking Big Words: Strategies for Decoding Multisyllabic Words Training. This virtual professional development opportunity is designed to address the needs…
Transition Course OPEN for Registration in Virginia Calling all educators and transition professionals in Virginia: Registration has opened for our course Transition: Changing the Outcomes. This FREE, five-week interactive online course includes a variety of class activities that examine evidence-based transition planning practices that promote positive student outcomes. The course will run from June 19…
2023 Summer CoLA Institute: Connect, Lead, Interact June 20 - 21, 2023 Click here for more information and to register. The conference will take place at the following venue: Richmond Marriott Short Pump 4240 Dominion Blvd. Glen Allen, VA 23060 Rooms are offered at a conference rate of $98 per night plus taxes. To…
2023 Special Education Teacher Support Academy (SETSA) June 26-28, 2023 This academy seeks 100 early-career special education teachers (beginning through year 3) and 20 veteran special education teachers (who may apply to serve as coaches). This academy is open to special educators throughout Virginia. The focus will be on providing new special education teachers with…
The Content Teaching Academy (CTA) is a professional development program for in-service teachers hosted on the campus of JMU each summer. The CTA offers targeted and sustained professional learning on a variety of topics (click here for this summer’s academies). Our Academies offer high-quality professional development that includes in-depth studies across a range of content…
Youth Leadership Academy "Developing Young Leaders" The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) will be in person between July 10-13, 2023. This program seeks to empower young people with developmental and other disabilities to further develop their leadership skills. Students, serving as Delegates from communities throughout Virginia, participate in a wide range of activities and learning experiences…
MOVE – Youth & Family Event Date: July 16-July 18, 2023 Location: Virginia State University About: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) welcomes all students with disabilities to participate in MOVE, a three-day event sponsored by the VDOE to help students unlock their potential to overcome barriers, become self-determined, and graduate high school to be…
Unlocking Big Words: Strategies for Decoding Multisyllabic Words Training The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), Department of Special Education and Student Services is seeking 75 general education and special education teachers, grades 4-12, to participate in Unlocking Big Words: Strategies for Decoding Multisyllabic Words Training. This virtual professional development opportunity is designed to address the needs…