TASK (Taking Action for Special Kids)

07/25/2025

07/22/2025

How to get an IEP for ADHD, Autism, Anxiety-the process is the same. How to request the IEP evaluations, how long it takes to get an IEP and other info for parents.

07/21/2025

IEPs include behavior, seizure and feeding plans. What about an Emergency Plan or Evacuation Plan for your disabled child? Includes emergency plan templates PDFs.

07/21/2025

Save this post when back to school prep begins — you’ll thank yourself for remembering these mental health tips for you and your child.

From wellness routines to conversation starters—NAMI has you covered. nami.org/BackToSchool

07/21/2025

PEATC, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education, invites families to join us for our online self-paced training course, Building Strong Parent Advocates!

➡️ August 6, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2p8xrjph

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 are searching for information and background to better support their children through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.

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.

07/21/2025

🎯 QUESTION OF THE DAY: What’s the biggest challenge to building strong school-family partnerships? 🤔

We’ve heard it all:
💬 Lack of communication
⏰ Not enough time
🚪 Families don’t feel welcomed
❓ No idea where to start

But here’s the truth — challenges can become opportunities when we shift our perspective. 💡

👇 Let’s start the conversation:
1️⃣ LIKE this post if you’ve experienced or witnessed any of these challenges.
2️⃣ COMMENT below: What do YOU think is the biggest challenge? And how can we overcome it?
3️⃣ SHARE this post so others can weigh in too.
4️⃣ FOLLOW the PEATC Family Engagement page for more real talk and fresh ideas on bridging the school-family gap.

Together, we can turn challenges into change. 💬💪

07/21/2025

https://peatc.org/event/parent-youth-empowerment-pye-summit-2025/

PEATC is pleased to announce the 2025 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for Virginia high school students (ages 14-22) receiving special education IEP services and their parents! Accepted Summit participants will attend both large group and separate parent/...

07/17/2025

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced the Blue Envelope Program, designed to assist drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops.

This initiative aims to foster safer and more comfortable interactions between drivers and law enforcement officers.

For more information on this program, please visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/BlueEnvelope

07/17/2025

https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-improve-working-memory/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLlw-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHk3EOksDk5sUQUee1RjTZiQREUUVn2E1jJbo3i3rTxIpFJWVBVNZlInFwpiy_aem_S_7P_cFb6-PmekvRFU_mOQ

This resource on working memory includes tips and strategies to improve working memory, as well as working memory activities for kids.

07/14/2025

Feeding Southwest Virginia will be returning to Richlands on Thursday, July 17, 2025.