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

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

Critical Decision Points Animated Guides

Factors that Contribute to Student Success

Learn about important factors that contribute to student success, such as regular attendance, family engagement, and understanding parental rights.

Accommodations, Modifications, and Long-Term Goals

Learn the difference between accommodations and modifications, how they can potentially impact your child’s diploma and other long-term goals you may have.

Self-Determination

Learn about the importance of self-determination and student-involvement in the IEP process, making educational decisions, and setting and attaining goals.

What You Need to Know about Assessments

Learn about the different assessments available for students with disabilities, and how your child’s participation in assessments is decided.

What You Need to Know About Diploma Options

Learn about the different diploma options that are available for your child, and how decisions today can impact which diploma they will be eligible for when they graduate.