Ensuring Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) During COVID-19- Webinar 3/25 2 pm

March 21, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

Education – What Next?

The year has brought significant changes for students across Virginia due to the pandemic. The school and learning experiences of students with IEPs has varied greatly – from thriving to loss of loss of skills. Here are some resources for parents and families to know what the options are to chart next steps for a return to learning that meets the requirement for a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Anatomy of an IEP Webinar 3/25/21

March 20, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

Anatomy of an IEP

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This presentation will dissect the IEP, examine the parts individually, learn the functions of each section, and how the parts come together to create a whole document. You will learn constructive and practical tips to help create an IEP that supports the student accessing a free and appropriate public education.

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VCU ACE IT Lunch & Learn 3/25

March 20, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

We are excited to have Teresa Cogar from the VCU-ACE team with us at next week’s Lunch and Learn to wrap up the month talking about Self-Determination at Home and in the Community. Self-determination skills are most effectively learned and developed by practicing them. Teresa will give practical ideas and examples for how to do this at home and in the community to prepare individuals for working and living in their community.

The 7th Annual Advocacy Symposium offered by PEATC in collaboration with the VA Department of Education.

March 20, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

PEATC, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education, is pleased to announce our 7th Annual Advocacy Symposium.

The 2021 VIRTUAL Advocacy Symposium will provide relevant and up-to-date information to parents and professional advocates (paid and unpaid) that will empower them to positively support parents of children with disabilities in Virginia.

Synapse Hub 008 @ Medical Home Plus with Special Speaker Norm Geller, PhD

March 20, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 9 AM EDT – 10:30 AM EDT

Free · Duration: 1 hr 30 min

Use PLUS to self-register for this meeting at https://www.synapsehubs.com/visit-a-hub/. Click “Going” here as well. Everyone who is officially registered will receive an email with important details prior to the meeting.

Dr. Norm Geller will be providing information for parents supporting children through extended virtual learning due to the Covid pandemic. He will discuss how to keep kids motivated educationally, how to support their social-emotional learning and how to plan for their long-term educational supports and success as a result of our current climate.

SYNAPSE MEMBERS: If this is your Home Hub you will, as always, be automatically registered for this meeting and will not need to register with the link above.

A three day online conference for teacher business owners March 19-22, 2021

March 16, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

This online conference will give you the encouragement, motivation, and tools you’re looking for to move forward with your business!

Come and learn from the expertise and experience of other teacher business owners who are taking their passion and knowledge and sharing them with other teachers around the world.

SOAR 365’s Next Generation Council

March 16, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

Young Professionals Can Dig In at Camp Baker on 3/21

Rebecca Moncayo first learned about SOAR365’s Camp Baker when a relative with autism returned home from its summer program. “He was the happiest person in the world,” she says. The experience inspired her to join the Next Generation Council (NGC), a SOAR365 leadership group for young professionals, ages 21-45. “There are a lot of people with disabilities in Richmond and I wanted to help and engage in my community,” she explained. Rebecca’s not alone. Now more than ever, Gen Z and Millennials are stepping up in their communities, as an illuminating Points of Light Foundation survey showed, with a whopping 73 percent saying volunteer service is important.

To learn more about the NGC, plan to dig in at the next beautification event on Sunday, March 21, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Camp Baker. It’s an opportunity to meet NGC members and other volunteers, roll up your sleeves to plant, mulch and paint, and enjoy the fresh air and outdoor setting. Don’t miss this unique and meaningful opportunity to make a real difference with your time, energy, skills, and commitment. To register, visit the HandsOn RVA Opportunity Calendar (March 21) or send an email to alison.jones-nassar@soar365.org.

Interested in applying to the NGC? Applications are available at Volunteer/Next Generation Council—SOAR365, with a deadline of March 29, 2021.

DSGAR’s Mom’s Night In March 25

March 16, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

Still Curious What We DO at Healing Sounds?

March 16, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

Still Curious What We DO at Healing Sounds?

We provide expressive therapies and counseling in-person in Richmond and surrounding areas and via telehealth for anyone in Virginia. Our services include music therapy, art therapy, counseling and creative arts programs. Our threrapists will make you feel comfortable as you start your therapeutic journey. The Healing Sounds website is full of information to explain our services, what a session entails, and how we can support your goals.

CMOR Special Families Night 3/19

March 16, 2021 By Carissa Garabedian

The Children’s Museum of Richmond will be hosting our next FREE Special Night next Friday evening, March 19 from 4:45-6:30 pm at our Downtown location. To attend, you will need to reserve space as we have a capacity limit to ensure safety.