Three part conference for special education teachers and educators serving students with disabilities. 30 staff development hours will be available for re-certification IF you attend ALL sessions. Subjects include Word Study, Comprehension, and Looking at Nonfiction. Please note new date for third session.

If you would like further support for working with young children who exhibit challenging behavior, this workshop is for you! Participants will learn how to determine the meaning of behavior and develop a behavior support plan with appropriate interventions for young children.

Participants will learn to build a framework of tiered supports and evidence-based practices to design classrooms, and explore scientific practices designed to create an effective learning environment.

Participants who attend the 3-part series, Building a Framework of Positive, Proactive and Instructional Practices in the Classroom, are offered opportunities to work together as virtual "Partners in Learning". This online professional learning community will provide follow-up that is designed to meet identified need of participants. Further information will be provided at the end of each training day.

Virginia Department of Education and The Virginia Chapter of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired present nationally renowned keynote speakers that will provide information and insight for professionals in the field of Blindness and Visual Impairment. Parents and Family members are welcome to attend this conference.

You are invited to submit a proposal to present a session at Virginia's early childhood conference, Shining Stars 2010, which will be held in Virginia Beach July 14th - 16th. This year, we are asking that all proposals be submitted electronically.