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Helping Children Thrive During the COVID-19 Pandemic Head Start - Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC)

In this video, Dr. Bergeron is joined by Sangeeta Parikshak, mental health lead at the Office of Head Start. They discuss how to help children feel loved and safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  Watch Helping Children Thrive During the COVID-19 Pandemic Winter 2021 Transition University Virtual Training  Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) & VDOE This FREE 5-week SELF-PACED online course focuses on providing parent-friendly transition information to help make transition planning easier. This course is designed for parents/caregivers of elementary, middle or high school students that receive special education services, but is open to everyone. The goal is to share factual information on transition services and to help make the transition from school services to the adult services world less confusing. Register for Winter 2021 Transition University

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State Superintendent Initiates New Approach to Supporting Students With Disabilities- includes report from Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission A factsheet provided by disABILITY Law Center: VDOE Regulations Governing the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Virginia’s Public Elementary and Secondary Schools - effective January 2021.  Celebrating All Abilities: Winter Newsletter and Additional Information  Turning 18 in Virginia | January 6 at 7:00 PM. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia. Therefore, when a child turns 18, he/she is the person who makes legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions in his/her life. For some individuals with disabilities, this is not an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as you or your loved one approaches age 18. Turning 18 in Virginia | January 14 at 6:30 PM. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia. Therefore, when a child turns 18, he/she is the person who makes legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions in his/her life. For some individuals with disabilities, this is not an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as you or your loved one approaches age 18. Presented by PEATC, hosted by Chesapeake Public Schools.  Ins and Outs of IEP's | January 21 at 11:30 AM. This presentation will help prepare parents of what to expect in the IEP meeting and to have a productive student focused meeting. From pre-planning before the meeting to working together afterwards, this presentation will build relationships and self-advocacy skills of the parents while focusing on the needs of the student. Self Care & Social Emotional Wellbeing | January 21 at 6:30 PM. The COVID-19 pandemic and all of its uncertainly has added additional stressors and anxiety for many individuals. When you make “you” a priority, you are better equipped to handle stress, avoid burnout, and remain centered to help your family and students cope with the many changes the pandemic has thrown your way. This interactive workshop will shed light on the importance of self-care and social emotional wellbeing during these uncertain times. What Do These Words Mean? Virtual Learning Terms for Parents to Learn  PEATC's recently developed resource document to help parents navigate and understand the complex world of virtual learning. Click in either the English or Spanish version to download your copy of this new resource document. You may also find these through our website at:   English: https://bit.ly/3noODRT Spanish: https://bit.ly/3oYvfvf OPEN FOR REGISTRATION NOW! JANUARY 16 - FEBRUARY 20 Early Childhood Academy, presented by PEATC in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education, is a free self-paced online course designed to provide practical information to families of young children (birth through age 6) with disabilities or developmental delay. Topics include the importance of parents as 1st teachers, supporting early development, special education, and more.  REGISTER TODAY! FEBRUARY 6  through MARCH 26 Join us for this FREE 5-week SELF-PACED online course that focuses on providing parent-friendly transition information to help make transition planning easier. This course is designed for parents/caregivers of elementary, middle or high school students that receive special education services.   REGISTER TODAY! Homework & Organization Strategies   Presented by: Dr. Zipporah Levi-Shackleford, PBSF  Creative Approach Development Center PEATC LATINO Autocuidado y Bienestar Emocional | Lunes, Enero 11, 2021 - 6:00 PM: Cuando hace de “usted” una prioridad, está mejor equipado para manejar el estrés, evitar el agotamiento y permanecer centrado para ayudar a su familia a hacer frente a los muchos cambios que la pandemia ha provocado en su camino. Este taller interactivo hablara sobre la importancia del autocuidado y el bienestar socioemocional en estos tiempos de incertidumbre. Este taller ha sido diseñado pensando en ti. ¡Vale la pena invertir en ti! Cafecito Virtual | Miercoles, Enero 13, 2021 - 6:30 PM: Cafecito virtual junto a Patricia Mouthon quien nos hablara sobre la Sociedad de Autismo en el area de Tidewater(Tidewater Autism Society), grupo de apoyo a la comunidad Latina!  GRUPO DE APOYO Grupo de Chat para Padres: Unete a nuestro nuevo GRUPO DE CHAT mediante la aplicación de WhatsApp y podras mantenerte al tanto de todo lo que PEATC Latino esta haciendo. Entra al GRUPO: https://bit.ly/2VoU2vw

Videos for Learning at Home

 The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) and TIES Center, the National Technical Assistance Center on inclusive practices and policies, have developed a series of videos for parents of children with significant cognitive disabilities to help them with supporting learning at home. 

The first four videos in this collaboration are now published.

• Helping Your Child with Routines at Home
• Helping Your Child with the Foundations of Communication at Home
• Helping Your Child with Communication at Home
• Helping Your Child with Academics

In addition to parents, educators, other audiences will find the videos useful as they work with parents and families. 

Each video focuses on three key questions:

1. Why is it important to focus on this with my child at home?
2. How can I do this at home?
3. What support can I ask for from my child’s school?

These videos help families learn ways to support the learning of their children with significant cognitive disabilities at home and have conversations with teachers to link home and school support.