Events

July 16-18, 2024

Creating Connections to Shining Stars 2024

Location: Hotel Roanoke (Roanoke, VA)

Description:  Creating Connections to Shining Stars (CCSS) is a collaborative effort between Virginia's Part C, Early Intervention and Part B, Preschool and Special Education programs. The conference will focus on promoting and supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices in inclusive settings for infants, toddlers, and young children, both with and without disabilities.

Registration is now open for Creating Connections to Shining Stars (CCSS) 2024

For More Information: Contact Margaret Vaughan at [email protected].

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July 24 or 25, 2024

The "Me" in ImpleMEntation: Supporting Communication and Behavior through AAC

Location:

• SWVA Higher Education Center, Abingdon (July 24)
• Roanoke Higher Education Center, Roanoke (July 25)

Description:  Feeling unsure about how to incorporate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports in your classroom? Do you wish you were more confident in your ability to model and teach AAC, but haven't had the time, tools, or training needed to learn these skills?  Join us for the FREE, interactive workshop where educators will gain hands-on experience using high-tech AAC to implement evidence-based communication strategies for students with ASD! We will discuss and practice using AAC to promote class-wide communication, address student-specific needs, and support prosocial behavior.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to utilize AAC devices throughout the day for exploration, practice, role-play, and more!

Registration for The "Me" in ImpleMEntation: Supporting Communication and Behavior through AAC is now open!

For More Information: Contact Melanie Derry at [email protected].

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September 10 or 11, 2024

Building Momentum for Ambitious Postsecondary Transition

Location:

• Jefferson Center, Roanoke (Tuesday, September 10)
• SWVA Higher Ed Center, Abingdon (Wednesday, September 11)
  

Description:  TTAC at Radford University invites educators to register for a fall event focusing on secondary transition planning for postsecondary employment. Building Momentum for Ambitious Postsecondary Transition will help support educators in promoting high expectations for students' employment after high school and reflecting those expectations in their planning, instruction, and collaboration with families and community stakeholders.  Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Target Audience:  This event is designed for transition specialists/coordinators, special education teachers, administrators, CTE teachers, and school counselors. Event sessions will focus on high quality work-based learning, understanding social security benefits for working adults, how to design IEP transition goals that reflect high expectations, and ideas for involving students in the IEP process.
 

Registration:  Open now!  Space is limited, so register for Building Momentum for Ambitious Postsecondary Transition today.

For More Information: Contact Katie Ginn at [email protected]

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September 25, 2024

VESOL Alliance Southwest

Location:  Wytheville Meeting Center - 333 Community Blvd, Wytheville, VA 24382

Description:  Join us for a full-day, in-person event focused on thematic instruction offering valuable insights and practical strategies to support the diverse learners in your room who have extensive support needs (ESN). Engage in interactive lessons and activities addressing Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL) across grade levels and learn to integrate assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication devices (AAC) for inclusive classrooms that maximize student participation. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your teaching approach and connect with fellow educators. Lunch and resources provided.

Target Audience:  Special Education Teacher providing instruction in the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL) at all grade levels, administrators, related service providers serving students accessing the VESOL, and paraprofessionals working with students with extensive support needs.

Registration:  Cooming in August! Download and share the "Save the Date" flyer.

For More Information: Contact Matt Newton at [email protected]