The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) training is available until May 26, 2024. SEAC members, parents, and professionals interested in learning about local SEAC’s in Virginia can sign up at tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1….
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Visit the Mental Health Month Toolkit @ tinyurl.com/4r3z4bsm for mental health resources. Also, visit American Psychological Association @ tinyurl.com/5d9ye3rd for children’s mental health resources. #FamilyEngagementFriday

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day ( #CMHAD ) is May 9, 2024. Help raise awareness of the importance of every child’s mental health. Visit the VDOE News Behavioral Health & Wellness webpage @ tinyurl.com/j7y7efnn for resources to promote & support students’ well-being.

VDOE is celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week and recognizing our amazing teachers for the important role they play in the growth and development of students across the commonwealth. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ElevateEducatorsVA

Looking for easy-to-understand guidance on the Special Education process? Register now to join the May 6-26, 2024, online session of IEP University at tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1….
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Be your child’s best advocate by learning more in May’s Building Strong Parent Advocates training provided by PEATC and VDOE. This training includes webinars, discussion boards, & resources. Register at: bit.ly/3wdN8iX
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Register today for the two-session virtual Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities training. This training will be held on May 8 and May 15 from 6-8 p.m. tinyurl.com/5xjka4h4 #FamilyEngagementFriday

April is Month of the Military Child. Over 77,000 military-connected students are currently enrolled in Virginia’s public schools. Visit tinyurl.com/4fm8zvhp to find resources on recognizing & celebrating military students provided by the VDOE. 
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World Autism Day is a great time to look back to the amazing work done between ⁦VDOE_SESS and ⁦Center on Transition Innovations⁩ on professional development to support students and families! 💙 Feature Story - VCU RRTC vcurrtc.org/about/features…

Are you subscribed to the VDOE Information for Families email updates? If not, go to tinyurl.com/mt9vyvue, enter your email address, & select the checkbox for Information for Families of Children with Disabilities. Additional topics are also available. #FamilyEngagementFriday

Have you visited the Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities one-pager library lately? Recent uploads include Understanding Diploma Options and Understanding Assessment Options. Find these & more at tinyurl.com/2p8aztnp. #FamilyEngagementFriday

There is still time to register for the March self-paced session of the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) training. Includes valuable info to SEAC members & others who want to learn more about SEAC’s roles & functions. bit.ly/3Vk689O #FamilyEngagementFriday

The LIVE online SEAC Training will be held on March 16 from 8-11:30 a.m. This training is designed to provide valuable information to SEAC members & others who are interested in learning more about SEAC’s roles & functions. bit.ly/3Vdh74D 
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School social workers expertly combine mental health training & compassion to support students' behavioral health.

This #NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek , we're celebrating our school social workers & their important work in our school communities.

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The VDOE has released a Video Guide to the Special Education Evaluation Process for Families to provide a brief but comprehensive overview of the special education process. Watch now or bookmark for later at: tinyurl.com/2r68zznn
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Attend the State Special Education Advisory Committee (SSEAC) meeting on March 7-8, at the Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport, 441 International Center Drive, Sandston, VA 23150. Find meeting info & public comment options at tinyurl.com/2zhmkwa7. #FamilyEngagementFriday