Information for Families of Students with Disabilities - March 11, 2021

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Information for Families of Children with Disabilities - March 11, 2021

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

Parent Video Series to Support the Learning of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities at Home from the National Center on Education Outcomes (NCEO)

The National Center on Education Outcomes (NCEO) and the TIEs Center, both funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) have jointly published the first four videos in a series for parents of K-12 students with significant cognitive disabilities. The videos, which you will find below, address various aspects of supporting the learning of children with significant cognitive disabilities at home:

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

Each video focuses on three key questions: Why is it important to focus on this with my child at home? How can I do this at home? What support can I ask for from my child’s school? These videos will 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 to school supports. Educators and other audiences will also find the videos useful as they work with parents and families.

Early Childhood Academy Presented by the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) in Collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)

The Early Childhood Academy is a FREE, self-paced online course for parents of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities or developmental delays. Learn practical information to help your child set the foundation for their lifelong learning!

The course will be available from May 15, 2021 - June 19, 2021.

The Individual and Family Support Program (IFSP) Invites Families to Attend Their First Coordinated Regional Council Meeting

Connect with your IFSP Regional Support Council on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 6:30pm to learn more about:

Mental health resources and supports from experts in Virginia and in your community
Signs and symptoms of mental illness
How to create a crisis plan

Guest Presenter: Sarah Wilson, Associate Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Virginia

Join the Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 161 820 3770

Passcode: IFSPcc325!