Critical Decision Points

Parents and caregivers have certain goals in mind when their children go to school. In order for your child to achieve these goals, there are certain decisions that you, as a parent, will have to make along the way.

Below is a guide created by the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, to assist in helping families make decisions at critical points in their education. It includes videos to help explain some components of the full document, which is available for download in the right-hand column once you move into the module.

Critical Decision Points

Regardless of whether children have disabilities or not, all parents want them to learn, explore, and experience as much as they possibly can. Parents strive for their children to complete their public education, obtain a diploma, and be fully prepared to move on toward their chosen path, whether that is immediate employment, higher education, or something else. The purpose of this guide is to assist you in understanding four things: keys to success, educational pathway decisions, critical decision points, and information available.

Critical Decision Points Go to Page

We've broken down key ideas about how to support your child in their journey toward self-determination at school, home, and in the community. The interactive modules below can be accessed whenever it suits you!

Screenshot of the Parent Path to Success module

A transition guide to help you or someone you love transition to post-secondary education and training for a self-determined future.

a teacher helps a teenage boy communicate with a letter-board

A transition guide to help you or someone you love transition to self-determination across all areas of their life.

a group of eight youth play a game at an I'm Determined Event