Virtual – IEP Progress Monitoring Webinar

Zoom

A Deep Dive into IEP Progress Reports! It’s the time of year when the first IEP progress report of the school year comes home. You read terms such as baseline data, making sufficient progress, not yet introduced, etc. Let’s break it down and discuss what goes into writing IEP progress reports, what questions you may have about the data you receive, and how you can use the information/data you are assembling at home to check for alignment with what the school is sharing. Join us as we discuss common terminology seen in IEP progress reports, quantitative vs. qualitative data, grade level [...]

$5.00

Life in the Community

Life in the Community SPONSORED BY The Central Virginia Transition into Adulthood Coalition Life in the Community Committee The Autism Society of Central Virginia, The Down Syndrome Association of Virginia, The Arc of Virginia, Jacob’s Chance, Beyond Boundaries, Commonwealth Autism, Northstar Academy, Shineforth, VCU, Bright Point Community College, Special Olympics, The Arc of Hanover Saturday, November 1st 9am-4pm Chesterfield Career and Technical Center 13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 A must-attend conference for teens and adults with disabilities and their caregivers! This conference will focus on the critical aspects of transitioning to adulthood, providing valuable resources, expert insights, and networking [...]

$25.00

Virtual – Transition Goals in IEPs

Zoom

Liz Capone, Advocate and Expert Witness, is back to do another great presentation for VDSA on the topic of transition plans in IEPs. Participants will learn more about: ● How parental data can contribute to transition plans ● Identifying community opportunities ● The importance of soft skills ● Ensuring readiness for Interviews ● Taking a deep dive into Interests, hobbies, and preferences ● Identifying continuing education options ● Aligning transition information in the IEP with real world opportunities ● Aligning potential jobs with skills Speaker bio: Liz Capone is an Advocate, Expert Witness and a former Special Education Teacher of 21 [...]

Richmond – Relationships & Dating Educational Series

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

The Virginia Down Syndrome Association plans to offer an 8 week educational series presented by Ame Branam, Education Director, and Rachel Goldman, OTS at Virginia Commonwealth University. Both presenters have completed sexuality educator training through Elevatus Training. We have class offerings for self-advocates in high school and beyond. Sessions will be offered at the Virginia Down Syndrome Association office at 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23229. Registration price is $10.00 for the full 8-week session! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/95014-richmond-relationships-dating-educational-series Class Dates/Times: Session 1: Thursday, February 5th High School 6-7pm; Young Adult 7-8pm Session 2: Thursday, February 12th High School 6-7pm; [...]

$10.00

Richmond – LEAP Training (Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention)

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is pleased to offer LEAP (Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention) training for interested individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities ages 18+. About LEAP: Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention (LEAP) is an evidence-based curriculum that provides training about healthy relationships and abuse prevention to groups of adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants Learn About: Healthy, confusing, and unhealthy relationships Asking permission before touching Different ways to say "no" Identifying feelings and physical signs of being comfortable or uncomfortable How to get help ...and more! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/94771-leap-training LEAP training will occur on [...]

Richmond – Relationships & Dating Educational Series

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

The Virginia Down Syndrome Association plans to offer an 8 week educational series presented by Ame Branam, Education Director, and Rachel Goldman, OTS at Virginia Commonwealth University. Both presenters have completed sexuality educator training through Elevatus Training. We have class offerings for self-advocates in high school and beyond. Sessions will be offered at the Virginia Down Syndrome Association office at 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23229. Registration price is $10.00 for the full 8-week session! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/95014-richmond-relationships-dating-educational-series Class Dates/Times: Session 1: Thursday, February 5th High School 6-7pm; Young Adult 7-8pm Session 2: Thursday, February 12th High School 6-7pm; [...]

$10.00
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