Resource from VDOE with a Focus on Early Intervention

Family Literacy Night- Virtual Event on August 31

The VDOE is hosting a Virtual Family Literacy Night to kick off the 2021-2022 school year on August 31 from 6-9 pm. This event is intended to be a catalyst for engaging families and communities in fostering a love for literacy. Visit the Family Literacy Night website for session information and registration links. 

 

All sessions will be live-streamed on the VDOE YouTube channel. Sessions will be recorded and posted at the conclusion of the event.

 

The VDOE News Twitter and Facebook will also be highlighting sessions every other day between now and the evening of the event. Short, pre-recorded videos will be available on the website. Spread the word!

 

News from VDOE

Information for Families of Children with Disabilities 

 

Healthy Back to School

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) have launched a new Healthy Back to School COVID-19 website as a resource for schools and families. 

Here you will find information to help keep your children healthy this summer and prepare them to go back to school in the fall, whether in-person or online. You will also find recommendations and policies about COVID-19, immunizations, and other information including well-child visits, routine oral health, and mental health resources for your child. Check back regularly to find the most up-to-date resources!

VCU Lunch and Learn Fall Webinar

Function Matters! How to Determine Why a Student Demonstrates Problem Behaviors.

Problem behavior such as aggression, yelling and noncompliance is common with individuals with a spectrum disorder. To provide appropriate intervention and support, it is critical to understand why a behavior occurs and what may trigger it or cause it to happen. In this webcast, Dr. Schall will describe how to complete a Functional Behavior Assessment, a problem solving approach that assists teams in developing supports for individuals with autism who exhibit challenging behavior. Participants will learn what a functional behavior assessment is and how to complete one as well as how to use the assessment findings to develop a comprehensive behavior support plan.

Presenter: Dr. Carol Schall, Director, Technical Assistance, Virginia Commonwealth University, Autism Center for Excellence
Date: Thursday, August 26 2021
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

Register Here!

Career Development Resource

The Center on Transition Innovations Spotlight On Career Development: 

Career Development Resource Highlight (#3):

Building Work-based Opportunities in Home, School, and Community

https://centerontransition.org/tra.../webcastDetails.cfm/531

 

Through this resource, you will learn about:

·       The benefits of work-based learning for students with disabilities

·       Opportunities to build independence and employment skills across different environments

·       Tools and ideas for building opportunities in the home, school, and community

·       Techniques and strategies for approaching and collaborating with partners

Thoughts for Getting Ready for School