TASK (Taking Action for Special Kids)

09/08/2026

Richlands Elementary is hosting our first Title I Family Engagement Meeting on September 17, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm. Our theme is Reading Night - Let's Light Up Our Love For Reading.

09/08/2026

🎉 Turning 18 is a big milestone, and it comes with some important changes!

In Virginia, turning 18 means becoming a legal adult and taking responsibility for decisions related to education, healthcare, finances, and more. For some individuals with disabilities, additional support may be needed along the way.

Join PEATC and Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) for Turning 18 in Virginia: What Individuals with Disabilities Need to Consider to learn about important things to think about as your loved one approaches adulthood.

📅 October 1, 2026
🕓 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

🔗 Register today: go.peatc.org/mrypbwh7

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/news-updates/new-federal-requirements/town-halls/?utm_campaign=hr1&utm_content=69745633&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=20260903

As a result of a new federal law, changes are coming to Virginia Medicaid. Virginia is committed to helping eligible Virginians stay covered so they can get the health care they need.  

09/02/2026

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You are invited to participate in a free Youth Mental Health First Aid training hosted by CMCSB Prevention on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 12:30 PM -5:00 PM at the Bluefield Branch of Tazewell County Public Library at 108 Huffard Drive, Bluefield, VA! Email [email protected] to sign up!

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you to identify, understand, and respond to signs of challenges that youth face today. This FREE training provides education on a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance use.

09/02/2026

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School counselors play a vital role in preparing students with disabilities for life after high school, from coordinating work-based learning to streamlining agency referrals.

Our new Fast Facts resource, School Counselors & Transition Planning: Essential Questions & Expert Answers, delivers quick, evidence-based solutions to help you build actionable roadmaps for postsecondary success.

👉 Download your free copy today: https://centerontransition.org/resources/publications/download.cfm?id=2260

09/02/2026

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Join PEATC for our 2026 Special Education Webinar Series, designed to help families navigate the special education process with confidence. Each webinar explores a different topic, from eligibility and IEPs to 504 Plans and effective family-school collaboration, giving participants the flexibility t...

09/02/2026

This summer, CTI has been running The Journey Series, in which they have been talking with young adults with disabilities and their parents about their experiences with college, training, employment, and independent living. The series offers honest conversations with parents and students about what has been successful and the challenges with transition supports.

There will be a live virtual session on Tuesday, September 8th from 3:30-5:00 PM
Please share with your families.
Register: bit.ly/CTIFamilyForum