VDOE Special Ed. Parent Survey & Trainings

Posted on 05/02/2025

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Virginia Department of Education Special Education Parent Survey & Training Opportunities

Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2024-2025 School Year

All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are requested to complete the VDOE annual Special Education Parent Involvement Survey.

This survey will remain open through December 12th, 2025. Please complete one survey for each of your children currently receiving special education services during the 2024-2025 school year.

If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne, Family Engagement Specialist/Special Projects Coordinator, via email at [email protected], or via telephone at (804) 418-4672.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY

Live, Virtual Training on Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities

Join us for a live, virtual training event, Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities. The purpose of this training is to assist you in understanding the following:

What are some of the keys to your child's academic success?
What decisions will you have to make regarding your child's educational path?
At what point will you be making these decisions? In this training, we refer to these as critical decision points.
What information will you need so that you can make the most well-informed decisions for your child?

Part One will be held on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, from 6-8 p.m.

Part Two will be held on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, from 6-8 p.m.

This is a two-part training. You will need to attend both sessions to receive all the information. There is no cost to attend this training.

CDP Registration will be limited to 100 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to people who have not attended previously. This training will be provided by VDOE staff members. Additional details regarding this training will be provided upon registration.

Questions regarding this event should be directed to Dr. Chiquita Seaborne by phone at (804) 418-4672, or by email at [email protected].

Training Opportunity Provided by PEATC and the VDOE

PEATC, in collaboration with the VDOE, is providing the in-person 2025 Family Engagement Summit for families of children with disabilities. This free, one-day summit will include presentations from speakers who will share practical, research-based strategies and highlight the transformative power of strong partnerships.

Session One: Glen Allen, VA

The first session will take place on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond, 11049 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, Virginia.

Doors open at 8 a.m. The event will be held from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Session Two: Harrisonburg, VA

The second session will take place on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at the Hotel Madison, 710 Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Doors open at 8 a.m. The event will be held from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

New Kent County Public Schools is committed to supporting all families of students with disabilities. We encourage you to take advantage of these valuable resources and opportunities provided by the Virginia Department of Education.