Resources for Educators
Educators and families work best together. Below you'll find resources, practical tools, and strategies to help you build strong school-family partnerships
Topic A: Understanding Special Education
- What Does That Mean? – Guide to SPED and Disability Terms in Virginia
- IEP Checklist
- Teacher IEP Input Form (Fillable)
- Why Parent-Teacher Engagement is Critical to Student Success (Fact Sheet for Virginia's Professionals)
- Working with Families of Students with Disabilities (Fact Sheet for Virginia's Professionals)
Topic B: Transition Planning (Middle & High School)
- Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Transition Planning + Spanish version
- Transfer of Rights + Spanish version
- PEATC Life Skills Checklist
- Transition IEP Checklist
Topic C: Trauma-Informed Care
- Trauma Learning Modules (VTSS)
- Responding to Children Impacted by Trauma
- Children and Trauma – What Can You Do?
- Trauma Video Fact Sheets