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Winter Reflections and Renewed Support
As the crisp air and quiet beauty of winter settle in, this season invites us to pause, reflect, and look ahead with clarity. It’s a time to acknowledge what is working well and gently consider areas where new supports or adjustments may be needed.
If your child or youth is facing challenges with their educational services, remember, you do not have to navigate this season alone. WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI) is here to provide training, information, and resources to support your family through every step of the process.
Together, we can move forward with warmth, hope, and a shared commitment to a brighter future.
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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 pleased to announce the launch of Guiding the Journey: CAPS to COMPASS – A Transition from High School to Adult Life Training Program for Parents and Youth. The first session of our third year will take place on October 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM (EST) and will be held virtually via Zoom.
This year, we are expanding our outreach to include parents and caregivers of children and youth of all abilities, ages 8 through 21.
The transition from high school to adulthood can bring a variety of challenges, and many families may feel uncertain about where to begin or what steps to prioritize. Our comprehensive training sessions, featuring LifeCourse tools, practical strategies, and insights from our community and state partners, are designed to help families confidently navigate this important transition.
We invite you to participate in the Guiding the Journey: CAPS to COMPASS: A Transition from High School to Adult Life Training Program for Parents and Youth, an initiative created by ‘lived experiences’, created to provide parents and youth with the knowledge, resources, and skills needed to self-advocate effectively and pursue meaningful, sustainable post-school outcomes.
If you would like to join us, please click the “Register Today” link to get started.
We encourage you to register for the entire program by October 20, 2025.
If the date has already passed, please don’t worry. WVPTI is here to support parents and youth of all abilities. Simply complete the registration, and we will follow up with you directly. You will then be added to our Guiding the Journey parent and youth list.
Contact WV PTI staff if you have questions about upcoming events.
