.The Special Education Parent Resource Center
(for Isle of Wight County Public Schools, Virginia)
We are now located in
Georgie D. Tyler Middle School
(Room B-135)
23320 N. Court Street
Windsor, VA. 23487
(757)242-3229
The Special Education PRC helps families:
-Become familiar with the special education process in Isle of Wight County Schools
-Learn about their rights and responsibilities according to the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
-Develop skills to become an effective member of their child's educational team
-Understand how to begin planning for their child's future (Transition)
-Borrow materials for home use (We have a lending library of games/materials for PK through 5th/6th grade, in Reading and Math primarily, as well as games/activities for Social-Emotional development.)
-Become informed about community resources and parent events
-Learn about information on workshops and training sessions provided for parents by the PRC or other community agencies.
For the 2021-2022 School Year, the PRC is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7:15am- 2:45pm), following the school calendar. I am available at other days/times, by appointment, as well, just email me and we can work something out. Masks are currently optional inside the building.
I am here for parents to come in for additional information; to check-out /return material; or to talk about concerns/questions regarding the special education process. I will listen and help as much as I can. The monthly Parent Workshops will hopefully return next school year. The PRC is closed at times due to unforeseen circumstances (illness, conferences, etc.).
Please email me before coming, I do not want to miss anyone. My e-mail is: [email protected]
The following online resources are excellent options for Parents (and Teachers) for information related to current educational, social-emotional, sensory, attention and behavioral concerns.
Please check the websites for specific Webinars (usually short - often one hour or less), Online Classes, and Resources (including strategies and information you can download). Registration is EASY and all resources are FREE! Webinars are conducted through ZOOM. Online Workshops are also archived and available for you to watch if you miss the presentation date.
https://PEATC.org (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center)
PEATC Training Opportunities for 2022:
NEW SUFFOLK PEATC OFFICE!
PEATC opened a new office in Suffolk, VA!!!
1510 Breezeport Way #300 (Bennett's Creek/Harborview area)
PEATC and VDOE Sponsored trainings:
Summer Session (August 6 - September 10)
Early Childhood Academy
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Your involvement in the early years is essential to setting a strong foundation for their lifelong learning and success.
In this FREE 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development – from developmental milestones to tips on our most frequently asked questions including information on making the transition from early intervention to school services easier.
REGISTER TODAY!
June 6 - July 1 (Session 1)PEATC, in collaboration with the VDOE, invites families to join us in our newest online training course, Building Strong Parent Advocates. Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world filled with complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. Often families find themselves looking for information and background knowledge to help them better support their children through the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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. The training will take approximately 6 hours, and can be accessed anytime during your preferred month-long session below.
June 6 through July 1: https://bit.ly/3wQqSd4
July 11 through August 11: https://bit.ly/3j6DTXT
August 25 through September 19: https://bit.ly/3IUtWXU
UPCOMING PEATC WORKSHOPS (The following information is directly from their website.)
Special Education Workshop Series
PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. You can attend one, some, or all of these informative workshops!
May 25th: Anatomy of an IEP
June 8th: Measurable IEP Goals
June 22nd: How To Talk So Schools Will Listen (And Listen So Schools Will Talk)
July 6th: Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia
All of these workshops will be held at 6:30 pm via zoom.
There are MANY more offered, please check their website!
VCU-ACE trainings:
https://AutismCenter.org (this is the Autism Center for Excellence at VCU), the following information is from their website:
Lunch and Learn Online Webinars - free registration - conducted Noon - 1:00pm.
VCU ACE Lunch and Learn Series provides weekly opportunities for families to participate in interactive sessions on a variety of topics related to supporting their children with ASD. Families can register to attend the one hour Zoom sessions or can view past sessions in the archives. Previous sessions have included topics such as Communication Strategies for Families, Parent Engagement, and Helping Your Child Make Successful Transitions at Home.
Check their website for additional information and FREE registration for virtual trainings, and to watch archived sessions!
https://TTAC.odu.edu (The Virginia Department of Education's Training & Technical Assistance Center at ODU), please go to their website for more information or to register for the following:
Webinars for educators, parents and students to learn about current transition resources.
Self-paced modules and live sessions.
Spring topics include: Capacity Building for IEP teams; Virginia Family Special Education Connection; as well as several Math topics. Visit their website for information and FREE registration.
FREE resources to support students with Hearing Loss - check out these resources!
They also have FREE online courses!
-Central Institute for the Deaf
-The Laurent Clerc Center at Gallaudet University
,
(for Isle of Wight County Public Schools, Virginia)
We are now located in
Georgie D. Tyler Middle School
(Room B-135)
23320 N. Court Street
Windsor, VA. 23487
(757)242-3229
The Special Education PRC helps families:
-Become familiar with the special education process in Isle of Wight County Schools
-Learn about their rights and responsibilities according to the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
-Develop skills to become an effective member of their child's educational team
-Understand how to begin planning for their child's future (Transition)
-Borrow materials for home use (We have a lending library of games/materials for PK through 5th/6th grade, in Reading and Math primarily, as well as games/activities for Social-Emotional development.)
-Become informed about community resources and parent events
-Learn about information on workshops and training sessions provided for parents by the PRC or other community agencies.
For the 2021-2022 School Year, the PRC is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7:15am- 2:45pm), following the school calendar. I am available at other days/times, by appointment, as well, just email me and we can work something out. Masks are currently optional inside the building.
I am here for parents to come in for additional information; to check-out /return material; or to talk about concerns/questions regarding the special education process. I will listen and help as much as I can. The monthly Parent Workshops will hopefully return next school year. The PRC is closed at times due to unforeseen circumstances (illness, conferences, etc.).
Please email me before coming, I do not want to miss anyone. My e-mail is: [email protected]
The following online resources are excellent options for Parents (and Teachers) for information related to current educational, social-emotional, sensory, attention and behavioral concerns.
Please check the websites for specific Webinars (usually short - often one hour or less), Online Classes, and Resources (including strategies and information you can download). Registration is EASY and all resources are FREE! Webinars are conducted through ZOOM. Online Workshops are also archived and available for you to watch if you miss the presentation date.
https://PEATC.org (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center)
PEATC Training Opportunities for 2022:
NEW SUFFOLK PEATC OFFICE!
PEATC opened a new office in Suffolk, VA!!!
1510 Breezeport Way #300 (Bennett's Creek/Harborview area)
PEATC and VDOE Sponsored trainings:
Summer Session (August 6 - September 10)
Early Childhood Academy
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Your involvement in the early years is essential to setting a strong foundation for their lifelong learning and success.
In this FREE 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development – from developmental milestones to tips on our most frequently asked questions including information on making the transition from early intervention to school services easier.
REGISTER TODAY!
June 6 - July 1 (Session 1)PEATC, in collaboration with the VDOE, invites families to join us in our newest online training course, Building Strong Parent Advocates. Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world filled with complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. Often families find themselves looking for information and background knowledge to help them better support their children through the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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. The training will take approximately 6 hours, and can be accessed anytime during your preferred month-long session below.
June 6 through July 1: https://bit.ly/3wQqSd4
July 11 through August 11: https://bit.ly/3j6DTXT
August 25 through September 19: https://bit.ly/3IUtWXU
UPCOMING PEATC WORKSHOPS (The following information is directly from their website.)
Special Education Workshop Series
PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. You can attend one, some, or all of these informative workshops!
May 25th: Anatomy of an IEP
June 8th: Measurable IEP Goals
June 22nd: How To Talk So Schools Will Listen (And Listen So Schools Will Talk)
July 6th: Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia
All of these workshops will be held at 6:30 pm via zoom.
There are MANY more offered, please check their website!
VCU-ACE trainings:
https://AutismCenter.org (this is the Autism Center for Excellence at VCU), the following information is from their website:
Lunch and Learn Online Webinars - free registration - conducted Noon - 1:00pm.
VCU ACE Lunch and Learn Series provides weekly opportunities for families to participate in interactive sessions on a variety of topics related to supporting their children with ASD. Families can register to attend the one hour Zoom sessions or can view past sessions in the archives. Previous sessions have included topics such as Communication Strategies for Families, Parent Engagement, and Helping Your Child Make Successful Transitions at Home.
Check their website for additional information and FREE registration for virtual trainings, and to watch archived sessions!
https://TTAC.odu.edu (The Virginia Department of Education's Training & Technical Assistance Center at ODU), please go to their website for more information or to register for the following:
Webinars for educators, parents and students to learn about current transition resources.
Self-paced modules and live sessions.
Spring topics include: Capacity Building for IEP teams; Virginia Family Special Education Connection; as well as several Math topics. Visit their website for information and FREE registration.
FREE resources to support students with Hearing Loss - check out these resources!
They also have FREE online courses!
-Central Institute for the Deaf
-The Laurent Clerc Center at Gallaudet University
,
