VDOE/Virginia Resources
This publication is a revision of the former A Parent’s Guide to Special Education that was originally published in 2010. This new state guide was developed by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to help those involved in special education, whether as families, teachers or school administrators, advocates, or students. Meeting the needs of children with disabilities requires an understanding of rights and responsibilities which include the child’s rights, and the school’s responsibilities to meet their needs. This guide includes a description of the special education process and what is required during each step of that process. Important timelines are highlighted throughout.
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Webinars
Arlington County’s Department of Human Services/Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families
www.apcyf.org
The Arc of Northern Virginia
- Supported Decision Making = Alternatives to Guardianship
A 3-part series of webinars hosted by The Arc of Northern Virginia reviews the concept of Supported Decision Making, how and when it can be used, and how it intersects with guardianship. Presented by Jonathan Martinis, attorney and national Supported Decision Making (SDM) expert, Jonathan shares stories of SDM usage in practice to illustrate how people with disabilities and their families can use this practicable option.
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- Webinar #1-?
- Webinar #2-?
- Webinar #3-?
- Lucy Beadnell from The Arc of Northern Virginia reviews the basics of Medicaid Waivers: What a Waiver really offers; Eligibility; Applications; and waiting lists.
Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE):
Formed Families Forward:
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Mental Health and Well-Being
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- Making your home safer to prevent the risk of suicide
- Asking your kid about suicide in a safe way
- Recognizing the signs of a mental health crisis and practical steps to address it
PEATC (Parent Education and Advocacy Training Center) On-Demand Webinars
- Laying the Groundwork for Transition (Length 41:33 minutes)?
- Exploring the Future & Creating a Timeline Katherine Wittig, Erica Lovelace (Length 43:33 minutes)
- Challenging Tradition through Life Long Learning & Economic Empowerment Michael Morris, Elizabeth Getzel(Length 1:07:53sec)?
- From Segregated to Customized: The Shift to Personalized Employment Laura Owens, Executive Director 糖心少女E(Length 48:34 minutes)?
- In Support of Supported Decision-making Lisa Morgan(Length 39:50 minutes)
- Assistive Technology & Transition: Evaluation, Identification, & Acquisition Dr. Joey Wallace?(Length 29:40 minutes)
- Opportunities Offered through Career Tech Ed Domenic Giandomenico(Length 29:50 minutes)
- Transition and the Arts: Tapping into Creative Opportunities (NEW) Betty Siegal(Length 35:15 minutes)?
- Student Voice: The Transition to College Liz Getzel(Length 55:32 minutes)?
- Marian Vessels, Director DBTAC: Mid-Atlantic ADA Center (Length 39:36)?
- Don’t Leave School Without It-What’s in Your Wallet? Stacey Milbern, Community Outreach Director, Ryan Pinion, Director of Partnerships and Action, and intern Jessica Smith of the National Youth Leadership Network(Length 39:23)?
- Guardianship Rights, Risks, and Responsibilities Sue Swenson, former Ex. Director, US Arc, and former Commissioner of Administration on Developmental(Length 39:53)?
- Parents As Essential Partners in Transition Ann Turnbull, The Beach Center, Kansas(Length 42:26)?
- The New Ticket To Work Program – What’s in it for Young People Sallie Rhodes, CESSI Ticket to Work Program Specialist(Length 33:01)?
- Universal Design for Learning-a Pathway for Lifelong Learning Frances G. Smith, Ed.D.,CVE, Coordinator of Technology and Distance Learning VCU TTAC(Length 39:30)?
- Exploring the Future & Creating a Timeline Katherine Wittig, Erica Lovelace(Length 43:33 minutes)?
- Challenging Tradition through Life Long Learning & Economic Empowerment Michael Morris, Elizabeth GetzelI(Length 1:07:53sec)?
- From Segregated to Customized: The Shift to Personalized Employment Laura Owens, Executive Director 糖心少女E(Length 48:34 minutes)
- In Support of Supported Decision-making Lisa Morgan(Length 39:50 minutes)?
- Assistive Technology & Transition: Evaluation, Identification, & Acquisition Dr. Joey Wallace(Length 29:40 minutes)?
- Opportunities Offered through Career Tech Ed Domenic Giandomenico Length 29:50 minutes)
- Transition and the Arts: Tapping into Creative Opportunities (NEW) Betty SiegalArtistic(Length 35:15 minutes)
- Student Voice: The Transition to CollegeLiz Getzel(Length 55:32 minutes)?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Activity & Movement
- Check out these awesome Action for Healthy Kids resources. Learn ways to keep moving and stay healthy while learning from home.
- Check out?some best practices for inclusion of kids with intellectual disabilities in physical activity sessions.
- Games and calendar activities are available for families to use to make their home an Active Home. These?resources provide meaningful movement opportunities that progress students toward physical education and social and emotional learning outcomes.
ADHD Resources
Behavior
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- Virginia Department of Education:
- Manifestation Determination
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Disability Advocacy Resources
- The? provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), tailored to meet the needs of businesses, government entities, organizations, and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Check out the video below for more details on services, and find more for individuals with disabilities and older adults, educators, employers, businesses, and others.
- The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) is the parent information and training center serving families and professionals of children with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. PEATC promotes respectful, collaborative partnerships between parents, schools, professionals and the community that increase the possibilities of success for children with disabilities.
Parent-Teacher Conference Tips
Parent Teacher Conference Tips Parent-Teacher conferences are a great opportunity for families and staff to build relationships and focus together on student achievement and outcomes. In addition to discussing academics, parents can check in on their child’s social-emotional skills and ask about adjustment to their new grade, work habits, relationships with peers and adults, and demeanor at school. Here are some links to resources and tips.
Resources from Understood.org:?
Other Resources:
Vision Impairment
Additional Resources
Please contact the Parent Resource Center at prc@apsva.us or 703.228.7239.