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2010
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)]
AUG 12, 2010		How to get the extra help your child needs Washington Post Article cites PEATC and the IEP Checklist iPhone App - By Mari-Jane Williams, Washington Post Staff Writer [1 Image(s)]
AUG 12, 2010		Jobs Projections Through 2018 A Workforce Report - From the Center on Education and Workforce Georgetown University [1 Image(s)]  ExecutiveSummary-web.pdf
AUG 01, 2010		SPED: Own It! Webisodes Feature Youth Ownership of Special Education Process [1 Image(s)]
JUL 28, 2010		PEATC Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of ADA Partnership with It's Our Story Project will Highlight Moments in the History of the Disability Movement - Lindsey Engles, PEATC Intern [1 Image(s)]
JUL 28, 2010		Learning to Talk and Listen An oral language resource for early childhood caregiver [1 Image(s)]  LearningtoTalkandListen.pdf
JUL 27, 2010		PEATC at the NCLR (National Council La Raza) Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX - Rosalia Fajardo, Director of Outreach and Roberto Quintero, Partnership Facilitator [3 Image(s)]
JUL 23, 2010		2010 August Parental Involvement Activities [1 Image(s)]  August 2010 Parent Involvement Activity Calendar.pdf
JUL 22, 2010		US Department of Education Reviews Early Intervention Report Office of Special Education Programs Finds that Virginia is in Compliance After Two Years - Lindsey Engels, PEATC Intern [1 Image(s)]
JUL 21, 2010		US Department of Education Reviews Virginia Special Education Report Office of Special Education Programs finds Virginia Needs Improvement in Procedural Timelines - Lindsey Engels, PEATC Intern [1 Image(s)]
JUL 15, 2010		Disability Benefits are not Just For Grown-Ups Learn How to Get Disability for Your Child - by David Melton, Social Security Administration [1 Image(s)]
JUL 13, 2010		New Virginia Department of Education FAQ Posted about Private Preschools [1 Image(s)]  013_private_pre-schools.pdf
JUL 06, 2010		Parent Involvement Institute Accomack County Public Schools Work with PEATC to make Parent Involvement a reality in Accomack County. - Roberto Quintero, Partnership Facilitator [5 Image(s)]
JUL 02, 2010		Is Your Child's Genetic Condition Stumping the Experts? National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Undiagnosed Diseases Program Seeks Referrals [1 Image(s)]
JUN 29, 2010		Parents as Collaborative Leaders Registration Now Open The Training will Help Parents Become Active Leaders in Their Community [1 Image(s)]  PACL Survey Print copy.pdf
JUN 29, 2010		July 2010 Parental Involvement Activity Calendar Virginia Is For Lovers [1 Image(s)]  July 2010 Parent Involvement Activity Calendar.pdf
JUN 28, 2010		National Special Quest Supports Virginia Leadership Team History of National Special Quest [1 Image(s)]
JUN 25, 2010		School-to-Prison Pipeline? Linking Zero-Tolerance Policies and Suspensions to Drop-outs and Juvenile Incarceration - Marlene Sallo, an Attorney Advocate for Students with Disabilities from Columbia, South Carolina. [1 Image(s)]  school-to-prison-pipeline.pdf
JUN 23, 2010		Register for the Reap What You Sow: Harvesting Support Systems Conference Last Chance for Low Cost Registration and Hotel Rates [1 Image(s)]
JUN 18, 2010		State Special Educational Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 15-16, 2010 Meeting to be Held in Sandston, VA [1 Image(s)]  SSEAC Draft Agenda for July 15-16 2010.pdf  SSEAC Public Comment Flyer July 2010.pdf
JUN 18, 2010		“New Post-School Outcomes Surveys - Coming soon to a Student near You!” [1 Image(s)]  ParentBriefinSpanishNoBoxFinal.pdf  PSOsurvey-parentWithBox.pdf  PSOSurveysComingSoontoaStudentNearYou.pdf
JUN 15, 2010		Virginia Disability History and Awareness Month [1 Image(s)]  Superintendent.pdf
JUN 11, 2010		Feds Expand Pell Grants to Students with Intellectual Disabilities The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) (HEOA) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and will be effective July 1, 2010. [1 Image(s)]  Pell Grant info.pdf
JUN 10, 2010		Have a Disagreement? Think Mediation - Art Stewart, Coordinator of Mediation Services, Office of Dispute Resolution and Administrative Services, Virginia Department of Education [1 Image(s)]
JUN 04, 2010		Commonwealth Community Trust (CCT) Charitable Fund Award Maximum award of $250 for Equipment, Medication or Services for 50 Qualified Virginia Residents [1 Image(s)]
JUN 02, 2010		Summer Camps 2010 List List Includes Summer Camps Available throughout Virginia - by Irene Moore [1 Image(s)]
JUN 01, 2010		June 2010 Parental Involvement Activities Calendar Daily Ideas to Actively Engage Your Family [1 Image(s)]  June 2010 Parent Involvement Activity Calendar.pdf
MAY 26, 2010		Thinking About This Summer Yet? - REFERENCE POINTS by TATRA [1 Image(s)]
MAY 22, 2010		PEATC Travels to Roanoke with the Mexican Consulate Working with Avanzemos Roanoke to Build Positive Futures for Latino Children and Their Families - by Roberto Quintero, Partnership Facilitator [5 Image(s)]
MAY 19, 2010		Accomack Schools Open Parent Center - Malissa Watterson, Daily Times, Salisbury, MD [1 Image(s)]
MAY 13, 2010		Join us Monday, May 17 for the final installment of the PEATC NextSteps 2010 Transition Program Webinars: Universal Design for Learning-a Pathway for Lifelong Learning [1 Image(s)]
MAY 13, 2010		PEATC is Seeking Two Bi-lingual Information Specialists Positions are in Falls Church and Richmond, VA - by Shantice Bates [1 Image(s)]  Latino_Outreach_Information_Specialist_PT Falls Church.doc  Latino_Outreach_Information_Specialist_PT Richmond.doc
MAY 11, 2010		Financial Aid Resources - Reference Points - PACER [1 Image(s)]
MAY 07, 2010		PEATC partners with Mexican Consulate to outreach Latino families in Manassas - By Patricia Ojeda, Bilingual Information Specialist [3 Image(s)]
MAY 05, 2010		National Latino Children’s Institute Hosts Forum in DC PEATC’s Rosalia Fajardo Present at the Forum [3 Image(s)]
MAY 03, 2010		Children Service System Development Survey May is Mental Health Month [1 Image(s)]
MAY 03, 2010		May 8 Event: A Vocational Forum for Creative Employment Options Non-Traditional Jobs for a Non-Traditional Workforce! [1 Image(s)]
APR 27, 2010		May 2010 Parental Involvement Calendar Daily Activities To Engage Families [1 Image(s)]  May 2010 Parent Involvement Calendar.pdf
APR 26, 2010		Professional Survey Deadline How do Professionals view the involvement of parents in secondary transition? - Survey will close soon [1 Image(s)]
APR 26, 2010		Inclusion News Connecting to the Latest on Professional Development and Inclusion - Cherie Takemoto [1 Image(s)]
APR 26, 2010		Latino Parents as Collaborative Leaders Prepare to Reach Out to Other Parents - By Patricia Ojeda, PEATC Bilingual Information Specialist [2 Image(s)]
APR 26, 2010		State Superintendent Announces Start of Phaseout of VGLA New online reading and math tests for students with disabilities [1 Image(s)]
APR 22, 2010		Play Golf for a Good Cause....PEATC! Registration is now open for PEATC 2010 Golf Open to be Held October 2, 2010 - Shantice Bates, Administrative Coordinator [1 Image(s)]
APR 22, 2010		Ethiopian Community Development Council Welcomes PEATC at Health Fair PEATC Reaching Out to New Communities - Roberto Quintero, Latino Information Specialist [4 Image(s)]
APR 21, 2010		PEATC at Culmore Day 2010 Working Together to Improve Lives for Families and Children - Roberto Quintero, Latino Outreach Information Specialist [4 Image(s)]
APR 21, 2010		PEATC Reaches Out to Chesterfield and Richmond Extending Special Education Information to Latino Families in New Communities - Roberto Quintero, Latino Outreach Information Specialist [4 Image(s)]
APR 14, 2010		State Special Educational Advisory Cmt Mtg April 15-16 2010 Two opportunities to Make Public Comment [1 Image(s)]
APR 08, 2010		Summary of Advances in Autism Research Get information on Autism Awareness Month
APR 07, 2010		Graduate Transition Special Education Certificate Distance Education [1 Image(s)]  Recruitment e-mail announcement Fall '11.doc  TSE CERTIC FLYER FOR COHORT 7.doc
APR 07, 2010		¡Participe en un grupo de enfoque! Los participantes recibirán cien dólares [1 Image(s)]  Spanish focus group recruitment flyer.pdf
APR 07, 2010		Virginia Department of Health to Hold Focus Group for Minority Children with Special Healthcare Needs Groups to be Held in NoVa, Richmond, Tidewater Areas [1 Image(s)]  African American and Hispanic flyer.pdf
APR 07, 2010		PEATC Announces 2010 HSC Foundation LEAP Award Program [1 Image(s)]  PEATC HSC LEAP 2010.pdf
APR 07, 2010		2009 – 2010 Special Education Parent Involvement Survey Survey from the Department of Education [1 Image(s)]
APR 07, 2010		2009 – 2010 Encuesta acerca de la participación de los Padres en la Educación Especial de sus Hijos Esta Encuesta anual del Departamento de Educación de Virginia [1 Image(s)]
APR 06, 2010		Federal Hiring Event for People with Disabilities View the webinar to receive the invitation [2 Image(s)]
APR 05, 2010		PEATC NEXT STEPS 2010 Transition Program Webinars Guardianship – Rights, Risks, and Responsibilities - to register: http://www.nextsteps.peatc.org/peatc.cgim?template=webinars [1 Image(s)]
MAR 30, 2010		Want to learn more about Employment? Spend time with professionals in the know! 2010 National APSE Conference - Employment First: Not Just a Slogan [1 Image(s)]  2010 APSE National Conference_Transition flier1.pdf
MAR 30, 2010		PEATC Hires New Parent Information and Resource Center Director Chris Lowrie brings over 25 years of marketing and public relations experience in nonprofit management/ [2 Image(s)]
MAR 29, 2010		April 2010 Parental Involvement Calendar Daily Ideas to Actively Engage Your Family [1 Image(s)]  April 2010 Parent Involvement Calendar.pdf
MAR 29, 2010		2009 Reading Report Card & Autism Updates Including Public Comments on Proposed DSM-V Changes [1 Image(s)]
MAR 25, 2010		CompuWrite 2010 Registration Open Summer camp for rising or current 4-9th grader combines technology and writing [1 Image(s)]  CompuWrite Application 2010.pdf
MAR 22, 2010		PEATC to Offer Parent Involvement Workshop at Camp Allen Elementary School in Norfolk - Roberto Quintero, Latino Information Specialist [5 Image(s)]
MAR 22, 2010		Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Policy Letters Topics Include Revocation of Consent, Discipline Procedures and More [1 Image(s)]
MAR 19, 2010		Anne R. Lipnick Receives of PEATC’s Champion of Families Award Inaugural Awardee Deemed "Determined and Diplomatic" - by Carolyn Beckett [1 Image(s)]
MAR 19, 2010		Northern Neck Disabilities Awareness Fair Listen to the radio ad, sponsored by NSWCFCU [1 Image(s)]  NSWC radio ad for NNKDAD.mp3
MAR 16, 2010		Obama Administration's Blueprint to Overhaul the No Child Left Behind Act Education Reform Plan Emphasizes Flexibility, Resources and Accountability for Results - from Sandra Abrevaya, US Dept. of Education [1 Image(s)]  Priorities A Blueprint for Reform.pdf
MAR 16, 2010		Project CONNECT Wants to Hear From You Please Help National Program Design Training for Inclusion of Young Children [1 Image(s)]
MAR 12, 2010		Partners in Policymaking: Apply Now for the Class of 2011 Become a More Knowledgeable and Effective Advocate for Yourself, Your Child, and Others [1 Image(s)]
MAR 12, 2010		NYLN – National Youth Leadership Forum to Host Institute on Creating Personalized Support Systems "Reap What You Sow: Harvesting Support Systems" - Reap What You Sow Institute July 29-31 Raleigh, NC [1 Image(s)]  Fin Aid Form.docx  Info Walk About Form.docx  Reap What You Sow Registration Final.doc ... more ... the article contains a total of 4 attachments.
MAR 12, 2010		Draft K-12 Common Core State Standards NGA Center, CCSSO Release First Official Public Draft [1 Image(s)]  Draft K thru 12 Core State Standards.pdf
MAR 12, 2010		Next Transition Webinar Monday, March 15, 2010 PEATC NEXT STEPS 2010 Transition Program Webinars - Don’t Leave School Without It - What’s in Your Wallet? [1 Image(s)]
MAR 10, 2010		Virginia's Application for IDEA FY '10 Part B Funds Now Available Public Comments Accepted [1 Image(s)]
MAR 10, 2010		Census reports have cited a large number of children are missing from the count. Census Bureau’s Analysis [1 Image(s)]  Every Child Counts.pdf
MAR 03, 2010		Mexican Embassy Holds Health Fair Focus on Mexican-American Families' Wellness [2 Image(s)]
MAR 02, 2010		March 2010 Parental Involvement Calendar Daily Ideas to Actively Engage Your Family [1 Image(s)]  March 2010 Parent Involvement Calendar.pdf
MAR 01, 2010		PEATC's Newest American Citizen Roberto Quintero, PEATC Latino Information Specialist Becomes a US Citizen - Cherie Takemoto, Executive Director [4 Image(s)]
MAR 01, 2010		U.S. Department of Education Releases Information on Seclusion and Restraint Information Specified for Each State and U.S. Territory - from Sandra Abraya, U.S. DOE [1 Image(s)]  Summary-Virginia-SeclRestr.pdf
MAR 01, 2010		PEATC Talks Census at La Fiesta de Latina Censo Event Rosalia Fajardo and Geovanna Heinrich Lead the Discussion [3 Image(s)]
MAR 01, 2010		Last Day to Register for Dental-based Clinical Trial Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities are Needed [1 Image(s)]  NVTC Integrated Dental Service Initiative Application dueMarch 1 2010.pdf
MAR 01, 2010		Sit Back, Relax and Earn Money for Charity PEATC and La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery Partner for Fundraising Event - Shantice Bates and Cassandra Coleman [1 Image(s)]  Recline for Chair ity Pledge Form.doc
FEB 27, 2010		Virginia Beach Celebrates 200 Years of Mexican Independence PEATC is Making a Difference Through our Work with the Mexican Consulate - by Roberto Quintero, Latino Information Specialiat [5 Image(s)]
FEB 26, 2010		Helpful Tips for Parents: Discussing Your Child's Report Card (pdf) Helping Your Child Succeed In School [1 Image(s)]  ReportCardEng.pdf  ReportCardSpan.pdf
FEB 26, 2010		Virginia’s State Trainer for the Born to Learn-Prenatal to Three Years Parenting Education Curriculum Local Home Visiting Professional Named Virginia's State Trainer [1 Image(s)]  Christine's announcement.pdf
FEB 26, 2010		Next Steps 2010 Transition Webinar Series [1 Image(s)]
FEB 25, 2010		HSC Disability Advocate Award [1 Image(s)]
FEB 25, 2010		Get Ready for National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day! Awareness Day Sheds Light on Available Programs to Help Children Experiencing Mental Health Issues [1 Image(s)]
FEB 25, 2010		Newly Revised Virginia Department of Education's "A Parent's Guide To Special Education" Parent’s Guide Describes Parental and Student Rights within the Special Education Process - Irene Moore [1 Image(s)]
FEB 19, 2010		NIH to Conduct Research Study on Children with Down Syndrome Study Uses Brain Imaging [1 Image(s)]
FEB 19, 2010		Family Fair 2010 Family Fair is an event that promotes parent/family/school involvement. [1 Image(s)]  Family Fair Final Poster 2010.pdf
FEB 17, 2010		Involvement Matters: What To Tell Parents Hundreds of research studies show that when parents get involved, children do better in school. [1 Image(s)]
FEB 16, 2010		Employment Related Web Sites [1 Image(s)]
FEB 16, 2010		Why Can't You Teach Me 2 Read Describing the correlation between high quality pre-school teachers, pre-school students and reading. [1 Image(s)]
FEB 12, 2010		PEATC NEXT STEPS 2010 Transition Program Webinars [1 Image(s)]
FEB 12, 2010		Certification Program Offered for Part-Time Early Childhood Educators George Mason University Anchors the Program [1 Image(s)]
FEB 12, 2010		VPIRC WORKS STATE WIDE VPIRC WORKING WITH MINORITIES IN SOUTHSIDE, RICHMOND AND EASTERN SHORE - by Roberto Quintero [1 Image(s)]
FEB 11, 2010		LEGAL ISSUES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN – HIGHLIGHTS (IN SPANISH) ASUNTOS LEGALES PARA LOS DISTRITOS ESCOLARES RELACIONADOS CON LA EDUCACION DE NI ÑOS INDOCUMENTADOS. Una publicacion conjunta de La Asociación Nacional de Directores de Escuelas (NSBA) y la Asociación Nacional de Educacion (NEA) - Por Lisa E. Soronen, Senior Staff Attorney - Resumido y Traducido por Roberto Quintero y Rosalia Fajardo [1 Image(s)]  Undocumented-Children.pdf
FEB 11, 2010		Get Ready for Accessibility Summit 2010 Speakers Include Real-life 'Gifted Hands' Doctor [1 Image(s)]  AS Booklet2010final.pdf
FEB 11, 2010		LEGAL ISSUES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN – HIGHLIGHTS A joint publication of the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the National Education Association (NEA) - by Lisa E. Soronen, Senior Staff Attorney - Resume by Roberto Quintero and Rosalia Fajardo [1 Image(s)]  Undocumented-Children.pdf
FEB 11, 2010		Fairfax County Assistant Superintendent Encourages Latino Families to Push for College VPIRC Hosts a 3RD Meeting at Mt Vernon High School - by Roberto Quintero [1 Image(s)]
FEB 09, 2010		New Council Appointed on Interstate Compact for Military Children Council to Focus on Easing Transitions for Military Children [1 Image(s)]
FEB 08, 2010		The Earthquake in Haiti Talking with Your Child about Natural Disasters [1 Image(s)]  The Earthquake in Haiti.pdf
FEB 05, 2010		Come work for PEATC! Position available for V-PIRC and manager of PEATCs Regional Office in Richmond [1 Image(s)]
FEB 02, 2010		2010 Edition of Social Security's Redbook [1 Image(s)]
FEB 01, 2010		Finding Your Career Path Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals Conference - VECAP [1 Image(s)]
JAN 29, 2010		NOTICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PUBLIC COMMENT FORUM Monday, March 15, 2010 - Hotel Roanoke, VA Transition Forum [1 Image(s)]
JAN 29, 2010		PEATC Wants You to Get in on the 2010 Census Action PEATC's Rosalia Fajardo Collaborates with Fairfax County to Help Families [2 Image(s)]
JAN 28, 2010		Opportunities for Youth [1 Image(s)]
JAN 28, 2010		New Recommendations from the National Council On Disability [1 Image(s)]
JAN 27, 2010	Fanny's Story [1 Image(s)]
JAN 26, 2010		Changes to the Virginia Special Education Regulations Technical Changes Include New Language and Provision [1 Image(s)]
JAN 26, 2010		Very Special Arts Collaborative Arts Project in the Works [1 Image(s)]
JAN 25, 2010		IEP Checklist App Featured in Special Children Blog Blogger Says New App "Empowers Parents" - Shantice Bates [2 Image(s)]
JAN 22, 2010		PEATC Lanza su Nueva Aplici iPhone App para Familias y Jóvenes con Discapacidades Iniciar recepción para realizarse el 28 de enero de 2010. [2 Image(s)]
JAN 22, 2010		PEATC Launches New iPhone App for Families and Youth with Disabilities Launch Reception To Be Held on January 28, 2010 [2 Image(s)]
JAN 20, 2010		Programa de Fundo por Hispanics Aplicaciones de beca de programa de fondo de becas hispanas son ahora abrir para el año 2010-2011 [1 Image(s)]
JAN 19, 2010		Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship Program Scholarship applications are now open for the 2010-2011 school year! [1 Image(s)]
JAN 12, 2010		Governor-Elect McDonnell Names Gerard Robinson as Secretary of Education Former Educator Currently Serves as President of the Black Alliance for Educational Options; Nationally Recognized Expert on Charter Schools [1 Image(s)]
JAN 12, 2010		GOVERNOR KAINE RECOGNIZES HIGH-PERFORMING VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 153 Earn Governor’s Excellence Awards [1 Image(s)]  Governor Kaine News Release.pdf
JAN 12, 2010		Kennedy Foundation Public Policy Fellowship Program 2010-2011 [1 Image(s)]
JAN 11, 2010		Transition Resources [1 Image(s)]
JAN 11, 2010		VDOE Announces Changes to its Website [1 Image(s)]
JAN 08, 2010		GAO Report Available on the Vocational Rehabilitation Funding Formula [1 Image(s)]  GAO report.pdf
JAN 08, 2010		HSC Advocates in Disability Award [1 Image(s)]
JAN 08, 2010		Identifying Students Eligible for SSI PASS Plans At IEPMeetings [1 Image(s)]  2009_Identifying_students_IEP.pdf
JAN 06, 2010		ODEP Listening Tour U.S.Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy wants to know what you are thinking [1 Image(s)]
JAN 05, 2010		U.S. Department of Education Releases Dispute Resolution Analysis [1 Image(s)]  Analysis of Part B Indicators FINAL.pdf  Analysis of Part C Indicators FINAL.pdf
JAN 05, 2010		2010 AAPD Summer Internships in Washington, D.C.! DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2010!!! [1 Image(s)]
JAN 04, 2010		Health and Transition Next Steps Transition Resource [1 Image(s)]
2009
DEC 31, 2009	Information on fostering partnerships with early childhood educators
DEC 31, 2009	New Study Examines Legal Consequences of Scholarships for Students with Disabilities - Chris Braunlich, Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy  Legal Consequences of Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.pdf
DEC 29, 2009		January 2010 Parent Involvement Calendar Daily Ideas to Actively Engage Your Family [1 Image(s)]  January 2010 Parent Involvement Calendar.pdf
DEC 29, 2009		State Laws on Family Engagement in Education Reference Guide for Families and Professionals [1 Image(s)]
DEC 29, 2009		8 Tips for Building Healthy Parent/Teacher Relationships By Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D. [1 Image(s)]
DEC 29, 2009	Poster deadline extended  poster contest3.pdf
DEC 28, 2009		Choose Work site launch - Ticket to Work 10th Anniversary [1 Image(s)]
DEC 24, 2009		Special Education Scorecards Give Information On Every State's Special Education Enrollment, Student Performance, And More [1 Image(s)]
DEC 22, 2009		Disability Friendly Colleges [1 Image(s)]
DEC 22, 2009		PTO Today Offering Grants for Non-profit Parent Organizations Deadline: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 [1 Image(s)]
DEC 14, 2009	CEC Releases Statements on Restraint and Seclusion  CCBD_on_Use_of_Restraint_7-8-09.doc  CCBD_on_Use_of_Seclusion_7-8-09.doc
DEC 10, 2009		Financial Aid Resources [1 Image(s)]
DEC 08, 2009		Parental Involvement in Secondary Transition: How do Professionals View Parental Involvement in Secondary Transition? (Part Two) [1 Image(s)]
DEC 08, 2009		LATINO LEADERSHIP GROUP HOLIDAY PARTY PEATC and PASS (Parent Allies for Student Success) celebrate Christmas with the Hispanic Community at Culmore United Methodist Church. - Roberto Quintero [5 Image(s)]
DEC 08, 2009	New Legislation to Protect Children from Abuse in Schools
DEC 07, 2009		Education News: A television series about ways to ensure children's educational success Student Voices on Education: A National Town Hall Meeting with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan [1 Image(s)]
DEC 01, 2009		Spanish Language Media Focuses on PEATC and Transition Director of Outreach Stresses Key Opportunities and the Importance of Planning - Roberto Quintero [3 Image(s)]
NOV 30, 2009	New Special Education Guide on Mediation Available  Preparing for Special Education Resolution and Mediation Sessions.pdf
NOV 25, 2009	OSEP Publishes an FAQ on Transportation Services
NOV 23, 2009		Annual State Parenting Education Conference Registration In Progress [1 Image(s)]  draft agenda 2009 VSPEC conference.pdf  Registration Form.pdf
NOV 23, 2009		National Family Literacy Month Family Literacy Month Features Innovative Online Partnership to Learn ‘OurStory’ [1 Image(s)]
NOV 23, 2009		Test Scores Rise for Students with Disabilities State test scores for students with disabilities have increased [1 Image(s)]
NOV 19, 2009		November 19, 2009, is National Parent Involvement Day Hampton school officials want more parents involved in the schools and with their children. [1 Image(s)]
NOV 18, 2009		American Education Week November 15th - 20th 2009 Celebrate America’s Educators [1 Image(s)]
NOV 18, 2009		Governor Kaine Orders Study of Gifted Education Virginia Department of Education to Study Disproportionate Representation in Gifted Education [1 Image(s)]
NOV 13, 2009		NOV 2009 Solid Foundation News Update Family Reading Night in Nashua [1 Image(s)]  Family Reading Night in Nashua.pdf
NOV 11, 2009		Web Spotlights from Families-Schools.org Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheets for Principals, Teachers, and Parents [1 Image(s)]
NOV 11, 2009		Family Involvement makes a Difference Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education [1 Image(s)]
NOV 10, 2009	Translations of VDOE's model Procedural Safeguards Document Available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Urdu, Farsi,Korean, Vietnamese
NOV 10, 2009		Parents as Involved Partners in Transition Results of a Parent Involvement Survey [1 Image(s)]
NOV 06, 2009	U.S. Secretary of Education Calls for Improved Education Measures for Latinos PEATC Director of Outreach, Media Attend Address  IMG_02041  IMG_02051
NOV 06, 2009	Kids Peace Foster & Community Programs of Alexandria Open House PEATC Director of Outreach Attends Event  IMG_02061
NOV 04, 2009	Come Work for PEATC in our Falls Church office! JOB OPENING: Part-time Information Specialist for the Parent Training and Information Center  Information Specialist job description.doc
NOV 03, 2009		Future Quest is Almost Here-Have You Registered? [1 Image(s)]  Brochure 09 1 (3).doc
OCT 25, 2009		UCP Case for Inclusion 2009 [1 Image(s)]
OCT 20, 2009		La Feria de la Familia Celebration DC Armory [1 Image(s)]
OCT 11, 2009		Dr. Alexa Posny has been confirmed as the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services [1 Image(s)]
OCT 09, 2009		How One Mom Helped Get Others Involved Tanyit Arellanos organized volunteers to help supervise students and encouraged Latino parents to become involved at school [1 Image(s)]
OCT 08, 2009		Hispanic Heritage Month PEATC Leadership efforts to Latino families recognized by Governor Tim Kaine - Patricia Ojeda, Information Specialist [1 Image(s)]
SEP 30, 2009		'No Child Left Behind' Should Start Now Secretary Duncan Says Rewrite of 'No Child Left Behind' Should Start Now; Reauthorization Can't Wait [1 Image(s)]
SEP 30, 2009		Virginia PIRC Completes Solid Foundation Program Springfield Franconia Family Resource Center [1 Image(s)]
SEP 30, 2009		Parents As Teachers Conference 2009 Honoring the past...creating the future. [1 Image(s)]  Parents As Teachers 2009 Conference.pdf
SEP 22, 2009		State Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting October 15-16, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia - Suzanne Bowers [1 Image(s)]  Public Comment Guidelines.pdf  SSEAC FLYER OCTOBER 2009.pdf
SEP 17, 2009		PEATC Latino Parent Leader appointed to the Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council - Patricia Ojeda, Information Specialist [1 Image(s)]
SEP 16, 2009		National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week Oct. 4-10, 2009 [1 Image(s)]  National Bullying Prevention Awareness Weekpdf.pdf
SEP 11, 2009	Transition resource book for children with Autism from the Commonwealth Autism Society
SEP 10, 2009		Workshops on VA Special Education Regulations are underway! Suzanne Bowers [1 Image(s)]
SEP 08, 2009	Virginia Department of Education Highlights New Special Education Regulations PEATC to host presentations throughout Virginia
SEP 08, 2009	Parental Input Virginia Early Intervention Services Needed Surveys Available in English and Spanish
SEP 08, 2009	Parent Input on Virginia Special Education Needed Surveys Available in English and Spanish
SEP 04, 2009		PEATC Teams with Mexican Consulate to Reach Latino Families - Patricia Ojeda and Renato Rivas [1 Image(s)]
SEP 02, 2009	PEATC Seeking Parent Input on Upcoming Monitoring Visit from the US Department of Education Parent Experiences and Opinions about Early Intervention and Special Education Needed
AUG 24, 2009	New Family Special Education Rights Document Virginia Special Education Procedural Safeguard Notice Revised August 2009  VA procedural safeguards.pdf
AUG 21, 2009		PEATC Public Services Announcement NSWC Credit Union sponsors PSAs in the Fredericksburg/Northern Neck Areas [1 Image(s)]  B101-NSWC-PEATC-PSA.mp3  WGRQ-NSWC-PEATC-PSA.mp3
AUG 21, 2009	PEATC's Cathy Healy on YouTube! PEATC Programs Featured on the SpEd 101 Cable Program
AUG 20, 2009	PEATC trainings on Virginia Special Education Regulations  VDOE regs training flyer.pdf
AUG 20, 2009	Yes I can! Awards  2010YICAdWEB.pdf
AUG 18, 2009	Inclusion Manual for Children with Autism Available from PEATC Author Karen Griffin Roberts Featured in Connections Newspapers - Shantice Bates
AUG 13, 2009	EP magazine is looking for stories from military families  Exceptional Parent Magazine.doc
AUG 13, 2009	Offenders with Mental Illness Strain Juvenile System  NY Times article.pdf
AUG 12, 2009	Shirley G. Ricks Killed in Automobile Accident Advocate, Administrator and Member of VPIRC Advisory Board - Cherie Takemoto
AUG 07, 2009	PETE WRIGHT IS COMING TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA!  Wrightslaw Flyer 2009 PDF.pdf
AUG 06, 2009	2009 Buddy Walk - Imagine the PossABILITIES Display Nominations now being accepted  2009 DSANV Possabilities Bio Sheet_final (2).doc  2009 DSANV Possabilities Bio Sheet_final.pdf
AUG 03, 2009		OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH Some deadlines have passed [1 Image(s)]
JUL 28, 2009	State Interagency Coordinating Council- VICC Parent Reps needed Richmond and Southwest Virginia  Pre-AppointmentApplication.doc
JUL 24, 2009	Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Virginia's Public Schools  RestraintSeclusion Report07-07-09.pdf
JUL 23, 2009	Definition of Parent in Special Education Clarified Amendments to Virginia Code Effective July 2009  Virginia Guidance on Parent Definition.pdf
JUL 14, 2009	SafeLink Offers Free Wireless Service to Low-Income People and Families - Shantice Bates
JUL 10, 2009	Virginia Office of Protection and Advocacy Seeks Public Input
JUL 09, 2009	Parents As Collaborative Leaders Training August 26-28, 2009 - Suzanne Bowers  Parent Collabortive Leader Training Announcement.pdf
JUL 08, 2009	Virginia Special Education Regulations Published Download Your pdf Version Here - Suzanne Bowers, Director of Programs and Operations  varegs.pdf
JUL 01, 2009	State Special Education Advisory Committee Seeking Public Comment July 23rd in Richmond - Suzanne Bowers  SSEAC FLYER JULY 2009.pdf
JUN 17, 2009	Strong Roots for a Healthy Future Conference July 11, 2009 in Roanoke
JUN 03, 2009	Virginia Board of Education Seeking Parent Representatives for State Special Education Advisory Committee  Regions VDOE.pdf
JUN 03, 2009	Virginia Ability Alliance Summertime Festival and Ability Fair Dulles Expo Center July 19th  festability flyer june 19 2009.pdf
JUN 02, 2009	Virginia Special Education Regulations Finally Final Anticipated Date: July 2009
MAY 28, 2009		PEATC Recruiting Part-Time Latino Outreach Information Specialist [1 Image(s)]  Latino Outreach Information Specialist _PIRC_ _2_.pdf
MAY 13, 2009	Airline Regulations Expand Access for Passengers with Disabilities - ILRU
MAY 13, 2009		VDOE Assistant Superintendent Receives 2009 Governor's Award for Public Service Doug Cox Recognized for Career Achievement [1 Image(s)]
MAY 13, 2009		Latino Town Hall Meeting on H1N1 Fajardo Selected as Representative of Latino Community [3 Image(s)]
MAY 12, 2009		Transition Boot Camp: A Visioning Course for Parents and Educators Designed to Prepare for the Coming Changes! - Doreen G. Fulton, Transition Coach, Family Advocate & Human Resources Specialist [1 Image(s)]  Registration Information BOOT CAMP VISIONING FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS May 2009.pdf
MAY 01, 2009		Latino Parent Leadership Group for Families who have Children with Disabilities Latino Parent Leaders to Meet May 2nd to Learn More About Behavior - Patricia Ojeda, Information Specialist [3 Image(s)]
APR 30, 2009		PEATC Hires New Parent Information and Resource Center Director Michelle Frappier Brings Successful Partnership Building Track Record - Patricia Green, ICLinkages [2 Image(s)]
APR 26, 2009	Special Education Regulations Open for Final Comments Deadline for Comments is May 13th - Suzanne Bowers
APR 22, 2009	Restraints and Seclusion Articles, Reports, and How to and Where to Report Abustive Practices - Irene Moore, Sr. Information Specialist
APR 22, 2009		Department of Rehab Services Waiting List to Open for Individuals with Most Significant Disabilities Stimulus Funds Make Expanded Services Possible [1 Image(s)]  DRS Eligibility.pdf  What are DRS transition services.pdf
APR 08, 2009		PEATC/HSC 2009 LEAP Grants Available to Support Transition Goals PEATC Accepting Applications from Young Adults with Disabilities [1 Image(s)]  LEAP Award Info Application 2009.doc
APR 08, 2009		Rosalia Fajardo Honored as Ally in Prevention Awards Lunch KIcks off "Pause for a Child" Public Education Campaign for Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) [4 Image(s)]
MAR 12, 2009	How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Impacts Special Education and Early Intervention The Council for Exceptional Children’s Questions & Answers: - Council for Exceptional Children
MAR 12, 2009		No Way a Youth With Disability Can Get Good Job? Think Again! First 2009 PEATC NEXT STEPS Webinar Covers Current Recommended Practices and Possibilities [1 Image(s)]
MAR 09, 2009	Training for Board Certified Behavior Analysts Opens Classes for Families Applied Behavior Analysis with Emphasis on Verbal Behavior (ABA/VB) Info Sessions in March/April - Shannon McGrail
FEB 12, 2009	2009 Northern Neck Joint Military-Civilian Disabilities Awareness Day - Suzanne Hill, PEATC Board Member
FEB 11, 2009		V-PIRC to Train Parent Leaders Parent Leaders will Train other Parents on School Readiness, Homework, Study Skills and Raising Good Kids - Nichole Thomas, V-PIRC Senior Information Specialist [1 Image(s)]  Parent leadership course2.pdf
FEB 11, 2009		Share Your Appreciation on Valentine's Day Nice Way to Recognize Teachers and Parents - Nichole Thomas, V-PIRC Senior Information Specialist [1 Image(s)]  Valentine.pdf
FEB 06, 2009		NEXT STEPS Transition Webinar Series Six New Webinars - Register Today! [1 Image(s)]  2009 - Webinar Flyer (2).pdf
FEB 06, 2009		Vocational Rehabilitation Public Forum Department of Rehab Services and the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired Seeking Comments for State Prioirities [1 Image(s)]  2009 PubHearFlier - Norfolk.pdf
FEB 06, 2009	PEATC Offers Spanish Workshops ABCs of Behavior and Parents as Information Specialists Coming to Hampton and Newport News - Patricia Ojeda  HamptonABCEnglishFeb10.pdf  NewportNewsPEATCTRAININGFEB12.pdf
FEB 04, 2009		Wanted! Young Leaders Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Recruiting for Youth Leadership Forum - Kara White [1 Image(s)]  YLFFlyerpdf f.pdf
JAN 27, 2009		Virginia Transition Forum 2009 March 16-18 in Norfolk [1 Image(s)]
JAN 13, 2009		PEATC's Richmond Regional Office and Parent Information Resource Center has MOVED! Open House Planned March 11, 2009 - Renita Henderson [1 Image(s)]  VPIRC Open House Flyer.pdf
2008
DEC 30, 2008	PEATC Recruiting for Leadership Position Virginia Parent Information Resource Center Director Opening  V-PIRC Director.pdf
DEC 09, 2008	PEATC Fact Sheet Available in Vietnamese!  PEATC fact sheet vietnamese.pdf
DEC 02, 2008		Trey Songz Recognized for Songz for Peace and Virginia Icon Vote for Trey through December 12th on Black Gives Back [1 Image(s)]
NOV 24, 2008	Parents...PEATC Needs to Hear from You! Online Transition Needs Assessment - Catherine Burzio, Transition Coordinator
NOV 04, 2008	Early Intervention Advocacy Meetings Planned Family Involvement Project Raises Awareness and Encourages Family Advocacy
NOV 04, 2008	Establishing Disability History Month/Week in Virginia Youth Leadership Forum Launching a Campaign - Youth Leadership Forum
NOV 03, 2008		New No Child Left Behind Regulations Add Clarity and Transparency Graduation Rates, Assessments, and Reporting Changes Specified - Nichole Thomas, Senior PIRC Information Specialist [1 Image(s)]  Accountability.pdf  strengthening-choice.pdf  uniform-grad-rate.pdf
OCT 29, 2008	PEATC Latino Outreach Transcends Virginia Borders
OCT 27, 2008	Understanding Special Education Workshop to be Offered in Spanish October 29th in Prince William County - Rosalia Fajardo, Director of Outreach
OCT 22, 2008	Electronic Health Records and Privacy Concerns National Online Dialogue Planned Beginning October 27th - Bryna Helfer, Ed.D., National Academy of Public Administration
OCT 09, 2008	Virginia Board Approves "Final" Special Ed Regulations More to Come Before the Regs Take Effect - Suzanne Bowers, Director of Programs and Operations
OCT 09, 2008	Come Work for PEATC in our Falls Church, VA office JOB OPENING: Information Specialist for the Parent Training and Information Center
SEP 28, 2008		Trey Songz to Receive Virginia Icon Trailblazer Award, October 12, 2008 in His Native Virginia A Result of His Efforts Along with Fellow Philanthropist Noonie Ward with Songz for Peace - Trey-Songz.org [2 Image(s)]
SEP 28, 2008	Study on Brain Functioning in Children with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers Volunteers Needed
SEP 28, 2008	ADA Amendments Act Becomes Law Law Clarifies Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehab Act - Council of Parent Advocates & Attorneys
SEP 25, 2008		Who will be the Next Virginia Icon? Honorary Chair Alma Powell and R&B Artist Trey Songz Lend Their Support to Benefit - Tickets on Sale Through Ticketmaster [1 Image(s)]
SEP 19, 2008	State Board to Vote on Final Draft Special Ed Regs Draft Regs Available Online - Irene Moore, Senior Information Specialist
SEP 19, 2008	Verbal Behavior Instructors Academy Recruiting New Trainees Also Seeking Families To Sponsor Therapist Hours Needed for Certification - Suzanne Bowers, Director of Programs and Operations
SEP 16, 2008	Got Rights? You Bet! Let’s Start by Voting [1 Image(s)]
SEP 15, 2008		Summit Aims to Help Middle School Parents - Patrick Kane, Staff Writer, The Progress-Index [1 Image(s)]
SEP 13, 2008	Virginia PTA Presents Statewide Internet Safety Program  VAPTA Flyer Internet Saftey Program.pdf
SEP 05, 2008		Forum on Employment of People with Intellectual Disabilities PEATC to Make Recommendations on Youth Transition and Family Support - Monday, September 8 2008 [1 Image(s)]  Family Supports PCPID Healy 9 08.pdf  Youth Transition Presidents Committee on People with Intellectual Disabilities Takemoto 9 08.pdf
SEP 05, 2008	Back-to-School Assistive Technology Fair Thursday, September 18th  Flyer spanish (3).pdf  VA Tech Fair Flyer 9 08.pdf
AUG 28, 2008		Middle School Summit Opportunity to Feature Dynamic Speakers Registration Now Open [1 Image(s)]  2008 Middle School Summit flyer.pdf  Middle School Announcement.pdf  Middle School Summit Registration.doc
AUG 11, 2008		PEATC-VPIRC Sponsors Middle School Summit Parents, Schools and Community to Team for Middle School Reform [1 Image(s)]  Breakfast Keynote Speaker April Tucker's Biography.doc  Luncheon Keynote Speaker Yasmin Shiraz's Biography.doc
AUG 09, 2008		Transition Needs Assessment Department of Rehabilitative Services Listening to Transitioning Students with Disabilities and their Parents [1 Image(s)]
AUG 05, 2008	Virginia Board of Education to Approve Final Draft Regulations Review Slated for September 25 - Irene Moore, Sr. Information Specialist  071808 Gov Kaine sped regs.pdf  071808 Speaker Howell sped regs.pdf  Delagate Brian Moran's Letter 6 3 08 on proposed VA spec ed regs.pdf
JUL 30, 2008	New Guidelines for School Division Policy Regarding Service Dogs - Irene Moore, Sr. Information Specialist
JUL 28, 2008	PEATC Training for Trainer Recruitment Now Closed - Cathy Healy, Director of Training
JUL 28, 2008		State Releases Supplemental Educational Service Provider List A Requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act - Nichole Thomas, Virginia PIRC Information Specialist [1 Image(s)]  Important words to know PIRC final.doc  supsrvcs-list.pdf
JUL 14, 2008		Virginia Icon Final Auditions In Richmond and Fredericksburg Middle-High School Students Compete for Fame and $1000 Prize - Yasmin Shiraz donating Blueprint for My Girls books to auditioners [1 Image(s)]  Virginia Icon Auditions Richmond and Rappahannock.pdf
JUL 09, 2008	Become a PEATC-Certified Trainer! August 12-14, 2008  PEATC Training for Trainers Application and Agreement.doc
JUL 09, 2008		PEATC Partners with HSC Foundation - Cathy Healy, Director of Training [1 Image(s)]
JUL 01, 2008	Independence Day Celebration Great Resources on Social Security Benefits - Cathy Healy, Director of Training
JUN 21, 2008		Parent Allies for Student Success First Annual Graduation Ceremony - Tony Camp [1 Image(s)]  PASS Allies Graduation Event on Friday June 27.pdf
JUN 02, 2008	Congratulations to First LEAP Award Recipient LEAP Grants for Transitioning Youth 14-25  LEAP Grant Application.doc
MAY 12, 2008	Wanted RISING High School Juniors and Seniors and College Freshmen with Disabilities! Virginia Tech summer College Bound program, June 18-20  College Bound Postcard.pdf
MAY 12, 2008	Thinking about College?
APR 20, 2008	NEXT STEPS Webinars Highlight Successful Transition Practices Popular Webinars Now Available for Viewing and Credit  Case Studies and Field Work for Website.doc
APR 15, 2008	Public Can Comment on VA Spec Ed Draft Regs 60 Day Comment Begins on April 28  Flyer-PublicHearings.pdf
APR 07, 2008		Parent Allies for Student Success Currently Recruiting Parents and Allies Orientation Scheduled for April  Press Release for PASS.doc
APR 01, 2008	Gifted/AP/IB Programs Cannot Leave Special Ed Students Behind Students with Disabilities Have Right to Accelerated Programs - Irene Moore, Senior Information Specialist  Rights of Qualified Students w Disabilities to Access Accelerated Programs.pdf
MAR 31, 2008	WTOP News: LIfe After Special Ed Has Challenges - Nancy Zukerbrod, AP News Education Writer
MAR 30, 2008	Petersburg Progress Index: Discussion Tackles Race and Petersburg Problems - By Elliott Robinson, Progress-Index staff writer
MAR 27, 2008		CSI: Transition (Clues for a Self Investigation) Middle School Guide Now Ready for Downloading! - Cathy Healy, Director of Training  CSI Transition single page version.pdf
MAR 27, 2008	Virginia’s NEXT STEPS Transition Program Webinars are now archived and available for viewing Building Effective Partnerships and Accessing Resources - Cathy Healy – Director of Training  Virginia's NEXT STEPS webinars.pdf
MAR 26, 2008		Does Your Child Love to Sing? Drum? Dance? World Children's Choir offers Free Classes  World Childrens Choir 3 26 08 English.pdf  World Childrens Choir 3 26 08 Spanish.pdf
MAR 26, 2008		PEATC Reaches Out to Multicultural Community
MAR 03, 2008	Webinar: Virginia's Next Steps Transition Program for Families, Youths and Professionals Building Effective Partnerships and Accessing Resources  Case Studies and Field Work.doc  Webinar Flyer.pdf
FEB 29, 2008	Parent Allies for Student Success Currently Recruiting Parent Allies Orientation February 29, 2008  PASS Orientation February 29 2008.pdf
FEB 06, 2008	Extended School Year Services Guidance New Technical Assistance from VA Dept of Ed  VA ESY.pdf
FEB 04, 2008	LEAP Grants for Transitioning Youth Up to $1000 available  HSC Application and Release.doc
JAN 14, 2008	NewsAdvance: Special education changes irk group - By Annie McCallum
JAN 13, 2008	Virginia Icon 2008 Talent Competition [1 Image(s)]
JAN 10, 2008	Advocacy Meetings How to be Involved in the Regulations Process  Advocacy meetings word version.doc
JAN 01, 2008		PEATC is a 2008 Partner with PACER in Bullying Prevention! When Your Child Tells You They Are Being Bullied [1 Image(s)]
2007
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2000
DEC 17, 2000		College Prep Checklist [1 Image(s)]
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