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Registration Open! 8th Annual Disability Education and Transition Conference

November 21, 2019 By Carissa Garabedian

Registration Now Open

Saturday, February 1, 2020

9am – 4pm

Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump

Join over 450 general and special educators, parents and other professionals from Central Virginia and beyond to discover how to better educate students with disabilities.

Back Again! A Transition track for parents and educators of transition age (ages 14-21) students!

Special Education Tracks (9 sessions)! High quality and informative sessions that you love such as – creating inclusive schools and presuming competence, supporting behaviors, executive functions, alternate communication, reading, bullying, IEPs, and so much more.

Transition Track (6 sessions)!

Breakout sessions may include turning 18 in VA, employment options, social security and guardianship.

Early Bird – $50/pp until December 31, 2019 ($60/pp between Jan 1-24, 2019 and $75 after 1/25/19 and walkup) includes breakfast and lunch, 15 breakout sessions, 30+ exhibitors, IEP consults, networking and certificate of attendance. Scholarships available upon request. Additional conference information is available at

www.dsagr.org.

REGISTER Now to Attend

LIVE ART LOUD! The Movement VIP Tickets Go on Sale Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 2:00PM

November 19, 2019 By Carissa Garabedian

LIVE ART LOUD! The Movement

VIP Tickets Go on Sale Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 2:00PM

LIVE ART LOUD! The Movement

May 31, 2020 4:00pm Altria Theater

All tickets and vouchers will be mailed up to one month prior to LIVE ART LOUD! The Movement.

Children’s Museum’s 7th Annual Sensitive Legendary Santa, dec 5, 6 & 9

November 19, 2019 By Carissa Garabedian

Families with children who have sensory or other special needs are invited to Sensitive Legendary Santa, presented by Altria Companies Employee Community Fund (ACECF); including special access to the Genworth Foundation Holiday Village, Children’s Museum DowntownExhibits, and the Virginia529 Fawn Shop!

29 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

November 11, 2019 By Carissa Garabedian

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, it is one of my favorite holiday’s to celebrate. There are no presents to wrap, we are surrounded by friends and family and sharing delicious food. Kids are off from school and the Fall weather is here! Thanksgiving is such a special time because we have time to think of all he gifts we are surrounded with in life.

Northstar Academy Employment Opportunities

November 11, 2019 By Carissa Garabedian

Employment Opportunities

Northstar Academy is always in search of teachers and staff who are passionate about individualized education that manifests growth and lifelong lessons for our students. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin. If you are interested in applying for a position with our school, download the Employment Applicationand email the completed form to contact@northstaracademy.net.

Can You Contribute to SOAR365’s Holiday Donation Drive?

November 11, 2019 By Tricia Greene

Each year SOAR365 serves more than 1300 individuals with disabilities from infants to older adults. You can make a difference this holiday season by donating new or very gently used supplies for use in programming:

No Filter! 2.0: a community social media forum.

November 11, 2019 By Carissa Garabedian

Deep Run High School PTSO is hosting No Filter! 2.0: a community social media forum.

Please join us for a special panel discussion on social media content and how it affects your child’s future. We will have four sessions highlighting the most popular apps and how social media affects your child’s mental health, college and job prospects. We will also explore the potential legal consequences of sharing content. The evening will conclude with a cyber crimes specialist explaining the Dark Web. We hope you can attend this important event!

New TV Show For Kids Focusing on Autism , Pablo

November 10, 2019 By Carissa Garabedian

Pablo TV Show- Pablo is an award-winning preschool series about a creative 5-year-old boy on the autism spectrum, who draws imaginary animal friends that come to life to help him handle situations that make him feel anxious or confused.
The main cast and writers of Pablo are all on the autism spectrum and every episode explores storylines that are inspired by the real-life experiences of our autistic talent.

Now Upon A Time Listening Party-Storytellling Podcast At VMFA Created by Dads Redefining Princesses

November 8, 2019 By Carissa Garabedian

Created by a few dads who were tired of reading stories to their daughters about princesses needing to be rescued by a prince, they set out to redefine what it means to be a princess–so young girls could have stronger, braver and more empowered role models. That’s when Now Upon A Time was born. And for the first time, kids–and their parents–can hear stories they’ve heard a million times but with storylines and characters that are relatable.

6 Things To Do When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed

November 8, 2019 By Carissa Garabedian

The Holidays tend to bring a little more stress to our plates. The schedules can be busier and we put pressures on ourselves that our children feel. These ideas offer some tips for self care that we can use any time of the year. It is so important for us to take a little time to care for ourselves so we have some energy left to care for others.