Information for Families of Students with Disabilities - October 29, 2020

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Information for Families of Children with Disabilities - October 29, 2020

Below, please find valuable information and resources for families of students with disabilities.

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Review of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) conducted a review of the state education agency in May 2019. This review focused on general supervision, as well as dispute resolution programs required at the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). At the conclusion of this review, OSEP identified areas requiring improvement. Superintendent's Memo #250-20 addresses actions being taken by the VDOE that address these issues.

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U.S. Department of Education Releases Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

The U.S. Department of Education has released a Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide, a resource to help parents and guardians understand how digital tools can provide tailored learning opportunities, engage students with course materials, encourage creative expression, and enrich the educational experience.

This guide aims to help all parents and caregivers, including those who have limited experience with digital tools, those who are experts with these tools, and anywhere in between. Each section starts with foundational pieces and builds from there.

Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence (VCU-ACE) Early Childhood eNewsletter - October 2020

This edition of the Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence eNewsletter announces the launch of a new early childhood specific website! The VCU-ACE early childhood website provides a wealth of new learning opportunities for families including several new videos series. New resources take into account the unique struggles families are facing right now with COVID-19 and focus on supporting resilience, teaching hand-washing, and regular routines. New resources also focus on helping families understand more about Autism Spectrum Disorders and evidence-based practices in short, bite-sized videos that can be incorporated into busy schedules.