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Live Zoom Events: 12:00-12:45 PMÂ Second Tuesday of Each Month!
Attendees are encouraged to ask questions!
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https://hampton-k12-va.zoom.us/j/87248405342?pwd=NTQrRFMyMjJOS3ZIc0pUZ3F5Rnhjdz09
Meeting ID: 872 4840 5342
Passcode: 619019
Hampton Roads Valentine's Day Dance Party
Virginia Down Syndrome Association: Hampton Roads Chapter
Don't Miss the Fun!
Join us and celebrate Valentine's Day with our VDSA families! There will be dancing, socializing, picture taking and crafts. Drinks and some light snacks will be provided, but please bring a snack or treat to share if you can! Come in play clothes, casual wear or your very best Valentine's Days fancy dress. Just don't miss the fun! This event is for all ages and families. RSVP now by clicking the button to the right.
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Send any song requests to rmoon@virginiadsa.org
Turn Tech Skills Into a Summer Paycheck – Join TECH-Prep!
Join TECH-Prep, a free 10-week virtual program designed to boost your IT skills, build your confidence, and connect you to exciting tech careers.
📅 Classes every Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00–5:30 PM
💻 100% virtual — practice skills in a low-pressure environment
🌟 Complements any HCS IT class you’re already taking through the Academies of Hampton!
đź’Ľ Leads to a paid summer internship with real-world experience
âś… Open to students over the age of 16 who qualify
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your tech skills, explore new opportunities, and get a head start on your future career — for free through VCU in collaboration with Hampton City Schools!
For more information, call 757-871-0012 or email shildebrandt@hampton.k12.va.us
IT Prep Flyer-VCU.pdfTo Request Transition Information
To Request Transition Information
Looking for help with Transition?Â
757-871-0012 for more informationÂ
shildebrandt@hampton.k12.va.us
Preparing for possible interaction with ICE
It may be helpful for parents to prepare their youth with disabilities on how to respond if an ICE officer engages with them.

FOW Brochure - Updated-Final-1.pdfPEATC Opportunities: click on Title to Register!
Special Education Workshop Series - New Year Kickoff to Collaboration
Our quarterly SPED Series is designed to help families understand special education processes, rights, and tools that help students in preparing them for further education, employment, and independent living. Join us as we dive into this quarter’s topics and build stronger partnerships for student success.
(Wednesdays)
  January 28 - Anatomy of an IEP
Break down each section of the IEP so you know what matters most.
  February 11 - Measurable IEP Goals
Understand about developing meaningful goals and why they’re essential to progress.
  February 25 - The Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings
Get strategies for effective communication and collaboration at the table.
 March 11 - Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia
Explore your rights and the tools available when disagreements arise.
Sessions will start at 6:30 pm and will last 1 to 1.5 hours.
These webinars will be presented on Zoom. They will not be recorded.
The Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Feel prepared and confident for your child’s IEP meeting! This webinar will help you:
Understand what to expect during the meeting
Learn how to plan ahead and stay focused on your child’s needs
Build strong, collaborative relationships with educators
Whether it’s your first meeting or you’re looking to improve your approach, this session will give you the tools to make every IEP meeting a productive, student-centered experience.
Presented by PEATC in partnership with Stafford County Public Schools
This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.
Understanding the IEP Process: A Two-Part Virtual Learning Series for Families & Caregivers
Anatomy of an IEP
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 6:30 pm
- Understand each section of the IEP
- Learn what goals, services, and supports mean
- See how the IEP works as a whole plan
The Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 6:30 pm
- What happens during an IEP meeting
- Who is at the table and why
- How families can prepare and participate
One registration covers both sessions.
Hosted by Kids, Kin n’ Caregivers, Inc. Presented by PEATC
These webinars will be presented on Zoom. They will not be recorded.
Supporting Literacy Development for Students with Disabilities
Foundational Skills of Reading
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of children in preschool through grade 12. In this workshop, participants will learn evidence-based information about children’s reading development, including the skills needed to learn to read and how reading skills typically develop.
Early Warning Signs of Reading Challenges
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm
The workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of children in preschool through grade 12. In this workshop, participants will learn evidence-based information about children’s reading development, including why children might struggle to read and the signs of risk for reading difficulties.
Presented by Kristin Kane, Deputy Director of the National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL), in partnership with PEATC
These webinars will be presented on Zoom. They will not be recorded.
PEATC and the Virginia Department Of Education (VDOE) Training Opportunities
February 2, 2026 - February 23, 2026
Attention, SEAC Members and Advisors (and parents or professionals who may be interested)! We are pleased to offer this online SEAC training aimed at helping SEAC members understand the role of the local Special Education Advisory Committee in Virginia and to build a more efficient and effective advisory committee. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can be accessed online anytime during the 3-week timeframe.
February 2, 2026 - February 23, 2026
Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world of complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. The Building Strong Parent Advocates training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child’s best advocate. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can be accessed online anytime during the 3-week timeframe.
February 2, 2026 - February 23, 2026
The IEP process can be difficult and stressful. Conflict may occur as a result of managing emotions while simultaneously following policy and procedures. IEP University was developed to help provide families and professionals with accurate and useful information around IEP development and meetings. This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can be accessed online anytime during the 3-week timeframe.
February 6, 2026 - March 13, 2026
Early Childhood Academy is for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities & developmental delays. You are your child’s first and most important teacher and you help set a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success! In this online course, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development and preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. This self-paced training takes about 7 hours to complete and can be accessed online anytime during the 5-week timeframe.
** ¡QUEDAN POCOS ESPACIOS! **
¿Es usted un padre de un niño con discapacidades que es nuevo a los servicios de educación especial en Virginia?
Este programa es un primer paso esencial para navegar con confianza por el complicado sistema de educaciĂłn especial. Obtendrá informaciĂłn valiosa sobre el proceso de educaciĂłn especial, descubrirá una gran cantidad de recursos y se conectará con otros padres en el mismo viaje. Los participantes deberán traer consigo una copia del IEP de su hijo. No pierda esta oportunidad de empoderarse y abogar por la educaciĂłn de su hijo. RegĂstrese ahora y dĂ© el primer paso hacia un futuro educativo más brillante para su hijo.
ESTE EVENTO DE DOS DĂŤAS ES GRATUITO Y EN PERSONA.
DĂŤA 1 - 6 de marzo | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
DĂŤA 2 - 7 de marzo | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
DirecciĂłn:
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
11049 W Broad Street
Glen Allen, VA 23060
*El nĂşmero de puestos disponibles es limitado, por lo que le pedimos se inscriba lo antes posible.
**Los participantes aceptados recibirán una habitación de hotel y comidas gratuitas. Este es un evento solo para adultos y no se proporciona cuidado de niños.
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