Workshops & Training
Access free events and customized, fee-based workshops on key topics for knowledge and support.
Expand Your Knowledge with Learning Opportunities
We are here to support you with various learning opportunities. As a federally designated Parent Training and Information Center and Family-to-Family Health Information Center, we offer hundreds of free events for families and guardians. We also provide additional workshops and customized training as a fee-for-service option for school districts and organizations looking to meet specific needs. Our workshops typically run for about two hours, but we can customize them into half-day or full-day experiences, available virtually or in person. Topics covered include Behavior, Communication, Health, Mental Health, Special Education, Early Childhood, and Transition to Adulthood, ensuring you have the knowledge to navigate your child’s journey.
What to Expect
Workshops & Training Topics
Explore Workshops & Training Resources
Browse our selection of workshops & training videos organize here by topic. You can also explore all our videos on our main Resources page.
General Education
Early Childhood
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Equitable and Inclusive Environments for Every Family: Stopping the Suspension and Expulsion of Preschoolers in Vermont
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Genetics Series: Newborn Screening & Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (7/29/2021)
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Parents’ Guide to Services for Babies and Toddlers with Special Health Needs
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Update on Universal Pre-Kindergarten in Vermont
Special Education
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Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) System Changes: Intake, Eligibility and Conflict of Interest
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Health Literacy: Making Communication More Understandable and Accessible
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Module 1 (5 minutes) – Overview and Referral: Watch
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Module 3 (7 minutes) – Individualized Education Program: Watch
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Module 4 (8 minutes) – Procedural Safeguards: Watch
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Module 5 (8 minutes) – Self-Advocacy at IEP Meetings: Watch
Jessica Thompson
Burlington, Vermont
Stories & News
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Advancing Inclusive Communities
At age 75, Paul Lascelles was just settling into retirement and enjoying woodworking, certainly not expecting to be thrust back into the role of parenting a teenager.
