A FREE self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities & developmental delays.

You are your child’s first and most important teacher and you help set a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success! In this 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development and preparing them for kindergarten and beyond.

Learn about:

• Parents as first teachers
• Importance of inclusive early education
• Developmental milestones
• Supporting language development and encouraging positive behaviors
• Benefits of assistive technology
• Preparing children with disabilities for school
• Early intervention and early childhood special education services

This free program is designed for busy families! Sessions open weekly and are available to view day or night. Participants who complete all sessions receive a certificate of completion.

The course begins August 16, 2024 and will be open through September 20, 2024.

The training will take approximately 7 hours and can be accessed anytime during the 5 week timeframe.

Presented by PEATC in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

"Early childhood is a critical time of developmental growth; early learning helps our children develop the skills necessary to be successful in school and life."