Chesterfield County Special Education Advisory Committee

The application for the Virginia I Am Determined Youth and Family Summit is open. Find more information and apply at https://imdetermined.org/annual-youth-family-summit/

I'm Determined The I’m Determined project, a state directed project funded by the Virginia Department of Education, focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior.

The transition from Early Intervention (EI) to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is often not well understood by families and has been a frequent topic at SEAC meetings.

Join PEATC as they help demystify this pivotal transition.

Onward to Preschool: Taking the Big Step from Early Intervention!
January 15, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Attention superhero families in Early Intervention (EI)! Get ready for “The Big Step,” where we guide you through the exciting transition from EI to Preschool and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services. 🚀

Join our power-packed webinar to discover the keys to successful transition planning, what to expect on this epic journey, and invaluable tips for a triumphant leap forward. Dive into the roles of parents, service coordinators, and educators in ensuring a smooth transition for your little superhero.

Don’t miss this chance to make your toddler’s journey from EI to Preschool legendary! 💪

This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.

Events for December 2024 – PEATC Attention superhero families in Early Intervention (EI)! Get ready for “The Big Step,” where we guide you through the exciting transition from EI to Preschool and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services. 🚀

🌟 Share the New Early Childhood LRE Toolkit with Families!

Our EC LRE Stakeholders Consortium developed an Early Childhood Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Toolkit designed to help families of children with disabilities advocate for their child's inclusion in general education settings. This resource includes definitions, video links, and guidance on topics like IEP meetings and federal protections. It’s a valuable tool for families looking to understand their rights and ensure their child thrives in inclusive settings.

Please share this toolkit with families to support their journey toward inclusion!

To access the toolkit, visit bit.ly/LREfamilyguide

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for our December meeting at our new time of 5:45 pm. We will be upstairs in Room A256 at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center on Hull St Rd. Public comment is welcome.

Chesterfield families! This is taking place in Chester.

This website provides a one-stop-shop for parents, families and caregivers of children with special needs.
Parents and families can and do make a difference in their child's education.

Home The goal of this website is to provide a one-stop-shop for parents, families and caregivers of children with special needs to Learn about and plan your child's educational program, Understand your legal rights and responsibilities, Access local resources including school system contacts and disabili...

Attention PTA Officers: Join in this webinar about how PTAs can support Special Education.

Parents: Please share with your school’s PTA officers.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T9QLaWD3TBOBHwlp8ROL8Q?fbclid=IwY2xjawGUrl1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSJkWWladwsovVKNCkn183J0FN8xJ2Bdl7WHzuuHWl9p23dgOJSkm6_pqw_aem_fhBZcyYkd4lZiGWph_YCjg #/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Supporting Special Education Families2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Come join us and get resources and strategies for how PTAs can support their school community’s special education families!

To register, go to: https://chesterfield.libnet.info/event/11540667

Join this free webinar on October 15th about inclusive internships from Think College.

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PEATC is pleased to host... the Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training

(Presented virtually on Zoom)
Dates: March 18 and 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon (EST) each day

Speaker, Pete Wright, will be sharing information on:
- Special education law, rights, and responsibilities;
- Tests and measurements for progress and regression;
- Smart IEPs;
- Introduction to strategies for effective advocacy;
And more!

SAVE $50! REGISTER EARLY!
Early Bird Price (by January 15) - $130
Regular Price (after January 15) - $180

Learn more and register here: https://wrightslaw-peatc-2025.eventbrite.com

Registration closes February 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST.

PEATC has updated the Virginia Parent Transition Survey! Please check out this resource as you think and plan for life after your child leaves high school. It is filled with questions you may or may not have asked yourself and can serve as a tool for learning more information about planning for your child’s future.

peatc.org

CCPS Coffee + Conversation Series

Parenting is tough. Children do not come with an owner's manual. So, grab a cup of coffee and get some friendly support! Cat Tompkins of the CCPS Family and Community Engagement team along with special guest experts from Chesterfield Mental Health and the community will discuss ways to help and understand your children. Register for as many of the sessions as you would like. A meeting link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session. Sessions will be recorded unless the presenter requests otherwise.

Send specific questions to [email protected] prior to the meeting, and we will try and address them in the conversation. Thanks!

CCPS Coffee + Conversation Series Parenting is tough. Children do not come with an owner's manual. So, grab a cup of coffee and get some friendly support! Cat Tompkins of the CCPS Family and Community Engagement team along with special guest experts from Chesterfield Mental Health and the community will discuss ways to help and unde...

Come to our SEAC meetings this year and let your voice be heard. The public is invited to all meetings and may participate in the public comment period.

Business Meetings are held at CTC Hull at 5:30 pm.

September 25
October 2
November 6
December 4
February 5
March 5
May 7

Attention Bermuda District Families

Would you be interested in joining the SEAC as a parent volunteer? We have an opening to fulfill a partial term ending June 30, 2025 as a Bermuda District Parent Representative.

To qualify, you must reside in the Bermuda District and have a child with disabilities enrolled in CCPS. The deadline to apply is September 3 so don’t wait to submit your application.

Chesterfield County Public Schools Advisory committees established by the Chesterfield County School Board are one way that community members connect with their local schools. Advisory committee members are appointed from each of the county’s five magisterial districts and include parents, teachers, staff members, students and othe...

If you are new to Special Education, or even if you’ve been around it for a while, there are a lot of acronyms in use. And it can be rather intimidating if you don’t know what they all mean. PEATC has published a handy guide to the most common acronyms.

peatc.org

VDOE released this helpful one-pager about the use of Special Locally Awarded Verified Credits for students with IEPs to meet the requirements to graduate with a Standard diploma. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VADOE/bulletins/3acfb1a?

Information for Families of Students with Disabilities Information for Families of Students with Disabilities Virginia Department of Education sent this bulletin at 08/16/2024 01:24 PM EDT View this message online Information for Families of Students with Disabilities - August 16, 2024 New One-Pager Resource for Families of Students with Disabilities Th...