Upcoming PEATC Workshops

 Please check out the upcoming websites through PEATC.  Use the link below each workshop to register.

Sexual Health and Wellness Trainings * For YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14 - 22 * These trainings are designed to increase an individual's capacity for self-advocacy and decision making. Throughout these 5 sessions we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, consent and body rights, safe and healthy behavior, and public versus private body parts, places, and behaviors. Session Dates: August 1st - Consent and Body Rights August 8th - Get Away and Tell August 15th - Public and Private August 22nd - Social Media and Online Safety August 29th - Safe and Healthy Boundaries Each session will be presented via Zoom at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-sexual-health-and-wellness-upcoming-virtual-sessions-registration-359668316617

A Deeper Look Into Truancy, School Refusal, and Homebound Learning Join us for this 3-part webinar series led by Dr. Zipporah Levi-Shackleford, PBSF. Each part of the series focuses on one of the topics and covers federal and state regulations, guidelines, statistics, functions for these behaviors, and tools to identify students at risk of these situations. Attendees will also learn about strategies and interventions school teams can use to decrease the number of students engaged in truancy, school refusal, and homebound learning. August 9 - Truancy August 16 - School Refusal August 23 - Homebound Learning https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vAf38gIjQRaFfIJQ8y5W6g#/registration

Introduction to Autism and the Science of Behavior August 17th | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This workshop provides the attendee with a basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Science of Behavior. Participants will learn about identified characteristics of autism, be introduced to the functions of behavior, and learn practical examples of dealing with unwanted behavior families may experience. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y5v6rkgDR5uZgzI9gcjKCg#/registration

Family Engagement Through the Ages August 17th | 6:30 - 7:30 pm Family Engagement goes beyond the four walls of a family home. Children benefit when families engage in the child’s education. Research continues to show when families and schools partner, students have improved cognitive development, academic performance, better social-emotional development, and improved health. This holds true for students with disabilities. This interactive panel discussion will explore the importance of family engagement in early childhood and in preparing the student for life after high school including: What does family engagement look like in the early years and how does it evolve as the student transitions through middle school, high school, and adulthood? Join us as we discuss these topics and explore others. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JkIG9o8iSx-r-nbymd23MA#/registration

Successful Transition Planning and the IEP August 25th | 12:00 pm For parents, and students aged 14 and older, this workshop will encourage active participation in developing a meaningful and useful transition plan to help in preparing for life as an adult when they finish school. Attendees will learn what needs to be in the transition plan and what the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) says about transition services. The transition plan is part of the IEP for students in Virginia who are age 14 and over. It can be frightening to contemplate life after school has finished, but PEATC is here to help take the mystery out of it and to give you the information you need to ensure that a successful transition is within the reach of your child. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bKahNrsuR6O4OacvXj5UXA#/registration