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Special Education

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2012 Annual Report

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Definitions

Transition

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Parent Information & Tip Sheets

Some useful tips for parents.

Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education

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BeginningwithFamilies-English.pdf
Beginning with Families - English
Apr 26, 2007
BeginningwithFamilies-espanol.pdf
Beginning with Families - Spanish
Apr 26, 2007

PEATC Guide to IDEA 2004

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Putting Life In Perspective

Support Groups in Virginia

A list of support groups around Virginia.

  • NEXT STEPS Series
  • Transitioning to Adult Life

    The NEXT STEPS needed to transition into adulthood.

    Other Special Education Information

    Further information about Special Education.

    Special Education Files

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    varegs.pdf
    Virginia Special Education Regulations implementing IDEA 2004
    Jul 8, 2009
    IEP Checklist.pdf
    A checklist for parents and teachers to consider when they develop the IEP
    Jul 14, 2009
    PEATC Fact sheet SOLs and Graduation IDEA 2004.pdf
    Information on Virginia requirements regarding SOLs and graduation
    Jul 14, 2009
    PEATC fact sheet PWN.pdf
    Parental Safeguard when the school is denying their child services
    Jul 14, 2009
    PEATC fact sheet behavior - IDEA 2004.pdf
    Information on Discipline and Positive Behavioral Supports
    Jul 14, 2009
    reading what experts say.pdf
    Information on how to help your child with reading
    Jul 14, 2009
    Top10_english.pdf
    The TOP 10 Ideas Families, Professionals and Self Advocates Need to Know about Transition
    Jul 30, 2009
    Student profile template.pdf
    Template for writing a student profile to prepare for an IEP meeting.
    Dec 4, 2009
    sample student profile.pdf
    An example of what the template will look like when the information is filled in.
    Dec 4, 2009
    5 must ask Parent Teacher Conference final.pdf
    5 questions you should ask at your next parent-teacher conference
    Jan 27, 2010
    Acronyms fact sheet1.pdf
    A list of acronyms to help you understand special education lingo
    Jan 27, 2010
    important words to know fact sheet PIRC.pdf
    These are the terms you need to know when discussing your child's education and progress
    Jan 27, 2010
    Bilingual Prior Written Notice.pdf
    Lea Ud. sobre Notificación Previa por Escrito aquí
    Jan 27, 2010
    PIRC Fact Sheet.pdf
    Learn about Virginia's State Parent Information Resource Center
    Jan 27, 2010
    Inclusion PEATC fact sheet -  IDEA 2004.pdf
    Learn about inclusion and IDEA 2004
    Jan 27, 2010
    PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE (Eng ONLY).pdf
    Parental Safeguard when the school is denying their child services
    Jan 27, 2010
    QA School Report Card Fact sheet.pdf
    This fact sheet is to help parents and others understand School Report Cards and Accountability as it pertains to NCLB.
    Jan 27, 2010
    Reading PEATC fact sheet - IDEA 2004.pdf
    Learn how IDEA 2004 can impact your child's reading skills.
    Jan 27, 2010
    Put It in Writing.pdf
    Strengthen communicating with your child's school by writing your thoughts and interactions.
    Aug 25, 2010
    Special Needs Summer Camps.xls
    Apr 23, 2012
    Special Needs Summer Camps April 30.pdf
    Apr 30, 2012
    PEATC Family Involvement Literature1.pdf
    Learn about how your family's involvement affects your child's learning experience and success
    Jan 27, 2010



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