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.

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.

The animated guides were created based on the content found in this Critical Decision Points document, which can also be accessed by clicking the button below.

Critical Decision Points Document

Factors that Contribute to Student Success

Accommodations, Modifications, and Long Term Goals

Self-Determination

What You Need to Know about Assessments

What You Need to Know About Diploma Options

In the series of four videos below, you can explore Student Involvement in the IEP process utilizing three of the I’m Determined Tools: The One-Pager,

Stylized teal slide with the words: Developing Skills: Students who are self-determined and participate in their IEPs have: better academic outcomes, better post-school outcomes, higher quality of life, greater independence

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 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.

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