Information for Families of Students with Disabilities

Virginia Department of Education sent this bulletin at 07/11/2024 12:45 PM EDT

Virginia Department of Education: Engage Your Family

Information for Families of Students with Disabilities - July 11, 2024

Live, Virtual Training for Families on the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Participation Decision-Making Tool

Join the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Office of Instructional Services and the Office of Special Education Family Support and Special Facilities for a live, virtual training event providing an overview of the new Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Participation Decision-Making Tool. The overview will include background information regarding changes in the VAAP Participation Criteria Form, as well as information on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team's implementation of the new tool.

The training will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The VAAP Family Training Registration will be limited to 100 participants, on a first come, first served basis. The training will be provided by VDOE staff members. Additional details regarding this training will be provided upon registration.

Questions regarding this event should be directed to Deb Johnson, Intellectual Disabilities Specialist, by phone at (804) 750-8645, or by email at Deborah.Johnson@doe.virginia.gov.

Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2023-2024 School Year

All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are requested to complete the VDOE annual Parent Involvement Survey.

This survey will remain open through December 13, 2024. Please complete one survey for each of your children who is currently receiving special education services during the 2023-2024 school year.

If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne, Family Engagement Specialist/Special Projects Coordinator, via email at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov, or via telephone at (804) 418-4672.

Training Opportunity Provided by the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)

Early Childhood Academy: August 16, 2024 - September 20, 2024

PEATC, in collaboration with the VDOE, is offering a free, virtual five-week learning program designed to provide parents and caregivers with useful tips and ideas for supporting their child's development and resources to help make the transition from early intervention to school less confusing. This course is self-paced, with new sessions opening weekly and available at any time of day. Participants who complete all sessions will receive a certificate of completion.

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