PEATC - Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Whiz Kid Videographer, David Aronson, is writing and producing a series of short webisodes for PEATC to encourage other youth to get involved in their special education planning. SPED: Own It! begins on July 31, 2010 with monthly webisodes through December.

Watch the latest SPED: Own It! now.

We are pleased to announce IEP Checklist Version 2 with expanded capacity to record and print notes, link to the language in the federal regulations, and check off important items during an IEP meeting.

The IEP Checklist app has been well received by both parents and educators around the world who want to become informed advocates by keeping IEP information organized and making it easier to access.

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For more information on the IEP Checklist Application, click here.

	Welcome to the Virginia Parent Information Resource Center (V-PIRC). PEATC is Virginia's PIRC. The US DoE funds Parent Information Resource Centers in every state to improve children's school success.
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	PEATC is Virginia's Parent Training and Information Center (PTI). Each state has at least one PTI Center to provide training & information to parents to enable them to participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of their children.
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	The multifaceted NEXT STEPS Transition Program helps families, youth with disabilities, and professionals develop effective partnerships while learning how to tap into valuable community resources.

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center builds positive futures for Virginia's children by working collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Our special focus is children with disabilities. We do this by providing:

Services and support for families and professionals;
Easy-to-understand, research-based information and training; and
Opportunities for strategic partnerships and advocacy for systemic improvement.

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center believes that children reach their full potential when families and professionals enjoy an equal, respectful partnership. PEATC believes that:

Families are children's first and best teachers;
Information and training enrich and empower families and professionals to build strong partnerships.
All children deserve the opportunity to live, learn and participate fully in their communities;
Children with disabilities can achieve independence and make valuable contributions to society.

David Aronson

My name is David Aronson. I am 14 years old and live in Arlington, Virginia. I'm great at special effects when developing videos - I particularity enjoy green screen. I have pet lizards with dynamic personalities - take ... [read more]

Justin Wolfe

Justin is a 20 year old young man who was born with Chronic Renal Failure and severe learning disabilities. He is an energetic, fun-loving brother and friend to Cameron, Austin, and Lynsey. He has been a very active ... [read more]

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SEP 07, 2010 Longtime PEATC Champion to Take the Reins
Cathy Healy Appointed as New CEO of PEATC - by Shantice Bates [1 Image(s)]

AUG 27, 2010 Virginia Department of Education & Virginia Commonwealth University Announce New Autism Center Partnership
The Center will Help Schools to Better Serve Students with Autism - by Charles B. Pyle, Director of Communications, VDOE and Julie C. Grimes, Communications Manager, VDOE [1 Image(s)]

AUG 23, 2010 Over $500,000 in Scholarships Available for Students with Autism
The Auburn School Creates Auburn Leaf Scholarship Program to Assist High-Potential Children - by Marina Major, The Auburn School [1 Image(s)]

AUG 23, 2010 “Show Your Spark” Elementary and Middle Assembly Programs
The Assemblies will be Presented to Sixty Schools Throughout Virginia - by Doug Cox, Virginia Department of Education [1 Image(s)]
2010-2011 Show Your Spark Flyer.pdf

AUG 12, 2010 Virginia Releases Statewide, Local, and School-level Report Cards
Virginia, along with 40% of Public Schools Fails to Make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - Lindsey Engels, PEATC intern [1 Image(s)]

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