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The Summer Escape ☀️
Summer is your time to slow down, make memories, and enjoy meaningful moments with your children. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with WVPTI through Special Education trainings or our One-on-One Training Clinic with the Director. However you spend your days, remember to stay happy, healthy, and take time for yourself.
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Coming Soon for Early Childhood Parents
For over 34 years, WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI) has been dedicated to serving as West Virginia’s Parent Training Center, empowering parents and caregivers of children, youth, and young adults with disabilities from birth to age 26. We provide a comprehensive range of workshops and resources designed to help families navigate special education laws, understand their rights and procedural safeguards, and develop effective communication strategies to foster collaboration with schools.
Our commitment is to empower families with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to actively engage in their child’s education and make informed decisions throughout every phase of the special education process. To support this goal, we offer specialized workshops on the Special Education Process, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Procedural Safeguards, and other related topics. When feasible and based on staff availability, provide limited support by accompanying parents and caregivers to educational meetings.
Guiding the Journey: CAPS TO COMPASS – A Transition from High School to Adult Life Training Program for Parents and Youth.
We are excited to announce the launch of Guiding the Journey: CAPS to COMPASS, The Path from High School to Adult Life, a training program designed for parents, caregivers, and youth.
Join us for the first session of our fourth year on September 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM (EST), held virtually via Zoom.
This exciting new year brings expanded opportunities for families and students! We are now welcoming parents, caregivers, and youth of all abilities ages 6–21 to participate in this empowering training experience.
The transition from high school to adult life can feel overwhelming, with important decisions, unfamiliar systems, and many questions about the future. That’s why Guiding the Journey: CAPS to COMPASS was created, to help families move forward with confidence and prepare youth for meaningful adult lives.
Participants will receive:
– LifeCourse tools and strategies
– Practical planning resources for the journey from high school to adult life
– Expert information from community and state partners
– Shared experiences from families and self-advocates
Through this program, families and youth will gain valuable skills, information, and self-advocacy tools to support successful post-school outcomes.
Inspired by lived experiences, this program was created to empower families and youth with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the journey from high school into adulthood.
If you are ready to begin this journey with us, click the “Register Today” link to get started!
We encourage families to register for the full program by September 15, 2026.
Contact WV PTI staff if you have questions about upcoming events.
