Watch the recording for "Special Education Evaluation Plan and Report" here. This workshop will focus on the task of the Evaluation and Planning Team (EPT), of which the parent is a member.  EPTs use "Form 2 - Special Education Plan and Report" to plan for a child’s special education evaluation. Parents will learn what input […]

Watch the recording of "Psychoeducational Evaluations: How Do They Fit Within the Special Education Evaluation Process?" here. This workshop will help to demystify psychoeducational evaluations: When and why are they conducted? What questions are they intended to answer? Who is qualified to assess different disability categories? This workshop will also cover questions parents should ask […]

Watch the recording for Implementing Dr. Ross Greene's "Collaborative Proactive Solutions Model" at Home here. Are you trying to create an intentional family culture where your children feel empowered and you work TOGETHER to handle problems before you’re in the heat of the moment? Through the Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) Model, and looking at the […]

Watch the recording for "What Can the Section 504 Plan Provide for My Child with a Disability?" here. Under Vermont’s current special education eligibility rules that will remain in effect for another year, some children with disabilities will not qualify for an IEP but will qualify for a Section 504 Plan. Section 504 of the […]

Vermont Family Network (VFN) is seeking Support Parent volunteers! If you are at a point in your parenting journey where you are ready to support another family, please consider becoming a trained VFN Support Parent with our Parent Match Program. Through a one-to-one “match,” experienced Support Parents offer emotional support to families and assist them […]

Watch the recording of "The 988 Crisis Line - What Families Should Know" here. You may have seen in media outlets that a new crisis line, 988, has been launched in Vermont and nationally. What exactly is 988 and how might it impact your family? Please join us as we host a team from the […]

Watch the recording for "Protecting and Empowering our Children and Youth with Autism Through Kidpower" here. In this workshop, adults who support children and youth will learn how to help young people with autism build stronger relationships and be safer from bullying, abuse, and other harm. We'll practice ways parents & caregivers can teach young […]

Watch the recording of  "Students with Disabilities and School Discipline - Understanding Your Rights" here. This workshop will examine the rights of students with disabilities as they relate to school discipline.  The session will include an overview of students’ discipline rights and protections and answer questions like: Who can/can’t be suspended? What is an informal […]

Watch the recording "Equitable and Inclusive Environments for Every Family: Stopping the Suspension and Expulsion of Preschoolers in Vermont" here. In 2005, the first published national rates of preschoolers being expelled from childcare and preschool programs received tremendous national and international media attention. Since then, Vermont and other states across the country have worked on […]

Watch recording for the Open Enrollment Virtual Town Hall here. Interested in learning more about Open Enrollment for the Vermont Health Insurance Marketplace (Vermont Health Connect) or need to enroll or renew your health insurance through Vermont Health Connect (VHC)? Get information that you can share or use for yourself. Open Enrollment started November 1st! […]

Watch recording for "College & Careers: Personalized Support Planning" here. Learn how Progressive Education can help ease the stress for a youth with a disability and their family as they consider college and careers during or after high school. Progressive Education can help a young person identify their path and develop the skills to succeed […]

Watch recording for "Regulating at Home" here. Regulating at home can be tricky, especially after a day of school and activities. Being around your child who is fluctuating in and out of regulation can look and feel out of control, overwhelming, dysregulating, and triggering for everyone in the family. In this workshop learn about what […]