Watch the recording of  the "Rule 4500 in Vermont Schools: Information for Parents & Caregivers" workshop here. This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers that would like a clear, accessible understanding of Vermont’s regulations on the use of restraint and seclusion (Rule 4500) in schools. It reviews when and why these interventions may be […]

Watch the recording of the "Preparing Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Users for Transition: Tips and Tools!" workshop here. For young people with disabilities, there are many moving pieces and processes around the transition from school to adult services. There are unique needs for those with communication disabilities who may use augmentative alternative communication (AAC) systems. […]

Watch the recording of  the "Understanding VT Education Transformation: Continued Impacts and Opportunities for Special Education" workshop here. Vermont legislators continue to focus on sweeping education transformation in our state. The passage of Act 73 at the end of the 2025 session set into motion significant changes in both the delivery and funding of public […]

Watch the recording of the "Behavior Threat Assessments in Schools – What Should Families Know?" workshop here. A Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) gathers information about, assesses and manages dangerous or violent situations in schools. All schools are required to have a trained Behavioral Threat Assessment Team. What are the steps of the BTA process? Who […]

Watch the recording for "Supporting Comfort and Participation: An Introduction to 24-Hour Postural Care for Families" workshop here. This workshop introduces families, caregivers, and providers to the core ideas of 24-Hour Postural Care, a gentle, family-centered approach to positioning children and young adults with motor impairments throughout the day and night. The goal of 24-Hour Postural […]