Chesterfield County Special Education Advisory Committee

10/20/2026

From CCPS:

Dear families,

The Virginia Department of Education is seeking feedback from families about the information and resources needed to help students with disabilities prepare for life after high school.

You are invited to complete the VDOE Postsecondary Information-Access Survey by Nov. 13, 2026. Your perspective can help identify what is working well, where families need more support and what information would make planning for postsecondary education easier.

The survey will inform Virginia’s plan to expand the Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition (PERT) Program under House Bill 996. This work includes developing online transition resources and an online dashboard with information about postsecondary education programs.

Thank you for sharing your experiences and helping improve transition resources for students and families.

10/15/2026

Call for Nominations

The Virginia Board of Education is seeking nominees for vacancies on the Adult Education & Literacy Advisory Committee; and the Virginia Advisory Committee for Career & Technical Education; and the State Special Education Advisory Committee. Specifically there is a position for an individual with disabilities from any region to join the state SEAC.

Please note that, by state or federal law or regulation, some of the vacancies on advisory committees require specific categories of expertise, qualifications, or geographic representation. Chesterfield is in Region 1.

Members of advisory committees do not receive compensation for their service but may be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with state travel guidelines set forth by the Department of Accounts.

Educators, parents, administrators, and other individuals are invited to apply by completing the nomination form by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. Form is linked in the comments.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Are you or your family member on Virginia’s DD Waivers Waiting List?

The IFSP-Funding Program opens today, October 1, for its annual application period.

IFSP-Funding provides financial assistance to eligible individuals on Virginia’s DD Waivers Waiting List and their families to help cover the cost of certain items and services that support living in the community. If you or your family member are on the DD Waivers Waiting List, be sure to review the eligibility requirements, available funding, and application information.

Learn more and apply here:

https://mylifemycommunityvirginia.org/ifsp-funding?fbclid=IwY2xjawUrNDBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMVlFbGRNc0VNTUFNdTYwV1hzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKq9VQ9LIuzXgs0zumhC8m_L30NdUuGR1_POQL6fZVRvYdW3FSBQeh5622gM_aem_wl5NDjRoxoBTZGQctUTALg

10/08/2026

Parent Participation in Special Education

November 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Parents are essential members of the special education team. This workshop helps families understand their rights and responsibilities throughout the special education process while providing practical strategies for meaningful participation. Participants will learn how to prepare for meetings, ask effective questions, collaborate with school staff, and address disagreements when they arise. Families will leave with greater confidence, stronger advocacy skills, and tools to help ensure their child’s needs remain at the center of every decision.

Register using the button below or by visiting this link: go.peatc.org/yckvhpzp

10/07/2026

Each year, people on the DD waiver waitlist can apply for funding. ...

10/07/2026

Link in the comments to register.

Join the Virginia Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) State Alliance for our very first live Q&A! 🎓✨

Family to Family: Real Conversations About Inclusive Higher Education Programs from Families with IPSE Students and Graduates

This is a peer-to-peer conversation designed for prospective families. You’ll hear directly from parents and family members of IPSE students and graduates, who will answer questions, share honest experiences, and discuss what college life and success could look like.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

🕛 Time: 12:00 PM ET

🎙 Host: Dr. Staci Carr

💻 Format: Live on Zoom

⚠️ Note: This live session will not be recorded, so be sure to register and join us live to get your questions answered!

👉 Save your seat now (link in comments to register)!

10/03/2026

Join Becca for a fun afternoon learning about disability advocacy!

Becca is presenting this event on Saturday, October 24th from 3pm to 5 pm as a part of her Gold Award project. After spending over a year sharing resources and insights as part of her Sibling Support Initiative, she is running a workshop for families and folks of all ages. 💗Please come out, support, and connect with other families!💗

10/02/2026

Join Formed Families Forward for a free webinar on discipline procedures for students with disabilities, including the Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) process.
Learn what families and school teams need to know about discipline protections, the MDR process, and key considerations for IEP and 504 teams.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 7:00–8:15 PM

Register now! https://bit.ly/MDRwebinarFFF

10/01/2026

Fathers, Families, and Engagement: A Two-Part Family Engagement Series

6:30 - 7:30 PM | Virtual

October 5 - Real Talk: Men Showing Up for Family Engagement

An honest, men-only conversation about what it really looks like for fathers and father figures to show up in their children's education, especially in special education spaces where their presence is often missing from the room. This event is for men only.

October 6 - Closing the Gap: What Schools Need to Know About Engaging Men

A practical conversation for educators and school staff on why men are often missing from family engagement efforts and what schools can do to close that gap. From rethinking outreach to building spaces where fathers and father figures feel truly welcome, this session gives schools real strategies for engaging men as active partners in their child's education. This event is for educators and school staff.

Hosted by PEATC, presented by Dion Chavis, founder of The Glad Dad.