Standards-Based IEPs are Coming! will be held on Thursday, October 20, from 10 a.m. – noon and at 7:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, entrance 1, room 105. This workshop will be presented by the Office of Procedural Support staff and will address the standards-IEP process and how it will impact your child’s IEP. Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/documents/FINAL_DPE_Approved_StandardsBasedIEPsflyer.pdf .
Fostering Resiliency and Optimism: Nurturing a “Can Do” Attitude will be held on Thursday, October 27, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Woodson High School in Cavalier Hall. Cathi Cohen will present this free workshop for parents to help them understand how to teach children to keep the “glass half full” even in difficult times. Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/documents/Flyer-ParentLink2011-2012.pdf .
Strategies to Support Non-Verbal Children of All Ages will be held on Tuesday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. – noon at Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, entrance 1, room 100. The Office of Special Education Instruction staff will teach effective strategies to help support your non-verbal child. Free CD of resources to use at home! Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/docs/StrategiestoSupportNonverbalChildren.pdf .
Moving On To Life In The Community will be held on Wednesday, November 2, from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at Falls Church High School, Cafeteria A & B. Moving On To Life is a resource fair of vocational, residential, independent living, leisure/recreation and advocacy options for individuals eligible for ongoing employment and day/community support services after graduation. Falls Church High School is located at 7521 Jaguar Drive, Falls Church, VA. Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/documents/MovingOntoLifeFlyer_Nov2011FCHS_.pdf .
Virginia Assessment Options for Students with Disabilities will be held on Friday, November 4, from 10 a.m. – noon at Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, entrance 2, room 108 and on Tuesday, November 15, from 7 - 9 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School, entrance 1, Lecture Hall. This is an overview of changes in and updates to Virginia Assessment Options for Students with Disabilities. Learn how these changes may impact your child. Have your questions answered by FCPS Assessment Specialists! Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/documents/AssessmentOptionsflyer.pdf .
Dr. Pamela Crooke will present Social Thinking Across The Home and School Day on Monday, November 7, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School in the Auditorium. Dr. Crooke is the co-author of four books and is part of the clinical team at Michelle Garcia-Winner’s Social Thinking® Center in San Jose, California - http://www.socialthinking.com/home. Dr. Crooke will present a full-day workshop for educators, parents, and guardians who work with, plan for, supervise or support programming for high functioning students on the autism spectrum. Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/documents/AutSpec.pdf. Educators can register through MyPLT (Course #SS-33141) http://www.fcps.edu/pla/oas/MyPLT/index.shtml and Parents can register through the PRC https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HWDFMBS .
Wellness will take place on Thursday, November 10, from 10:00 a.m. – noon at The Parent Resource Center, entrance 1, room 105. Join us for a relaxing morning to focus on taking care of yourself and your relationships. Learn and share practical strategies to help manage stress and improve wellness. Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/documents/Wellness.pdf .
Respite Care Fair will take place on Friday, November 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Parent Resource Center, entrance 1, room 105. Join us for our 1st Annual Respite Care Fair! Respite care providers will display information and resources. Refreshments & door prizes! The Parent Resource Center is located at 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA. Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/docs/RespiteCareFair.pdf .
Future Quest 2011 will be held on Saturday, November 19, at George Mason University in the Johnson Center located at 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Future Quest is a free college and career forum for students with disabilities, parents, educators, and community members interested in learning more about the transition from school to the real world, including the college application process, financial aid, strategies for success, career planning, and career opportunities. Join the keynote speakers who will share their amazing stories and experiences as students and young adults with disabilities. Participants will learn what they need to know and need to do now to start transition planning. Future Quest topics, workshops, and displays will include: Supports and Resources for college, Options After High School, Career Planning, Career/Technical School, Employment Strategies, and College Application Process. Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/docs/futureQuest2011_eng.pdf .
Social Skills Solutions for Children with Special Needs will be held on Tuesday, November 29, at Burke Centre Library located at 5935 Fred’s Oak Road, Burke, VA. Specialists from the Office of Special Education Instruction will present strategies to help children with special needs improve their social skills at this free workshop for parents. Download the flyer and register online http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/docs/SocialSkills_flier.pdf .
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