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Time is winding down! Don’t miss your chance to join the March session of Building Strong Parent Advocates. This is your opportunity to gain valuable tools & strengthen your voice as a parent advocate. Closes March 23 @ 5 p.m. 👉bit.ly/4splCHd #FamilyEngagementFriday

PEATC, in partnership with VDOE, is offering a self-paced SEAC Training! Learn VA SPED regs, SEAC roles, & tips to build a stronger, more effective advisory committee. Open now until March 23. Register & strengthen your local SEAC: bit.ly/4baQXaw #FamilyEngagementFriday

The next session of IEP University has started! Register now for clear, practical guidance on IEP development & meetings. Access webinars, discussion boards, resources, & supplemental materials built for families & professionals. 👉bit.ly/3MLTmz0 #FamilyEngagementFriday

Happy National School Social Work Week! VDOE recognizes school social workers for their unique contributions in helping students achieve academic success. As mental health professionals, school social workers are vital in supporting students’ needs to optimize their learning.

Join the Early Childhood Academy! This 7-hour course helps families of children with disabilities learn how parents are first teachers, with tools to support early learning and prepare for kindergarten & beyond. Register today: bit.ly/4aECYcz #FamilyEngagementFriday

There’s still time to complete the IEP University training before it ends on February 23! This 6-hour course offers clear, easy guidance on the special ed process, IEP document, & collaboration between schools & families. Register: bit.ly/4s4DkiH #FamilyEngagementFriday

Navigate special education with confidence! The Building Strong Parent Advocates training gives families the knowledge to understand the process & the tools to become their child’s strongest advocate. Join us 👉 tickettailor.com/events/peatc/2… #FamilyEngagementFriday

New resource 👉 Keys to Academic Success: Critical Decision Points in Early Childhood helps families navigate critical decisions so young children with disabilities or developmental delays get the best possible start in preschool. bit.ly/3Mh5uHL #FamilyEngagementFriday

Local Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) members & those interested in learning more about the roles & responsibilities of the SEAC are invited to attend the LIVE SEAC Zoom training on Feb 21, from 8-11:30 a.m.: bit.ly/4tdjdAi #FamilyEngagementFriday

Register today for the online Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) training. This self-paced course is available anytime from February 2-23, 2026: bit.ly/3LPdRdm #FamilyEngagementFriday

The I’m Determined Youth and Family Summit application deadline has been extended! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow together! Register by January 18, 2026: bit.ly/44uO4xm #FamilyEngagementFriday

The new year is a great time to review the Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities document! This document provides valuable info about decisions that are made throughout your child’s academic career: bit.ly/3NBXfWY #FamilyEngagementFriday

January 11 is the deadline to submit your application to attend the 2026 I’m Determined Youth and Family Summit! The event will be June 9-11 on the James Madison University campus. Apply today at: bit.ly/44uO4xm #FamilyEngagementFriday

Are you a military family member with a child who receives special education services and will be moving to Virginia? If so, check out this resource 👉 doe.virginia.gov/home/showpubli… #FamilyEngagementFriday

Questions about credit accommodations? Families, this resource is for you! 👉Credit Accommodations at a Glance: doe.virginia.gov/home/showpubli… #FamilyEngagementFriday

Empowering families starts with clear information. The Virginia Family’s Guide to Special Education explains the process and highlights essential rights and responsibilities for families, educators, and advocates. Access at: bit.ly/3GiNoBK #FamilyEngagementFriday

Time is running out!⌛️If your child received special education services in 2024-25, your feedback is critical. Please complete the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey by Dec. 12 to help strengthen support for every student. bit.ly/3SBQS5h #FamilyEngagementFriday

Hey parents! Did your child receive special education services in the 2024-2025 school year? Your voice matters! Help improve support for all students by taking the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey by December 12: bit.ly/3SBQS5h #FamilyEngagementFriday

November is Family Engagement Month! @VDOE_NEWS is proud to partner with families to support students with disabilities. Follow @VDOE_SESS every #FamilyEngagementFriday for tools, tips, & resources that strengthen family & school connections! bit.ly/4oa5AOz

The State Special Education Advisory Committee meeting will be held on December 4-5, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. The agenda and additional details about the meeting can be found at: bit.ly/4hWQEBT #FamilyEngagementFriday