November 2018
Especially for Parents
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) provides resources, information, and consultations to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Confidential meetings, training opportunities, an extensive lending library, and a year-long calendar of workshops are offered for parents, educators, and community members through collaboration with staff members from FCPS offices as well as local and national experts. Contact the FCPS PRC for additional information, to schedule a consultation, use our extensive lending library, or to attend a workshop at 703-204-3941 or email prc@fcps.edu. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook and tune into our YouTube Channel to see some of our recorded workshops. Bookmark our PRC website to stay up-to-date with all our workshops and resources.
The PRC will be closed November 21-23, 2018, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Join us for our November workshops. All workshops are held at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1 - Room 100, Dunn Loring, VA unless otherwise noted. Register for workshops online.
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Introduction to Special Education
Join us for this important workshop for parents NEW to special education. Topics covered will include: what is special education, early intervention resources and services, the special education process, 504 plans, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Friday, November 2, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Introduction to Special Education
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Collaborative IEP Meetings: Parents as Partners
Join us for this important workshop for parents of children receiving special education services. Parents are essential partners in the IEP process. Strategies to support your role in your child's IEP meetings will be shared and highlights include: the IEP process and its components, your role in the IEP meeting, responsibilities of the IEP team members, and planning for your child's IEP meeting.
Friday, November 9, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Collaborative IEP Meetings: Parents as Partners
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Jack's Brain, Jill's Brain: Gender Differences and Why They Matter
Did you ever know deep down that girls and boys learn differently? This workshop will highlight the rapidly emerging research on how the brains of females and males are developmentally, structurally, and functionally different. Learn how the practical application of this research can provide behavioral and emotional interventions to both boys and girls. Gain knowledge about the many brain-based resources available for parents in the community and online.
Friday, November 16, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Jack's Brain, Jill's Brain: Gender Differences and Why They Matter
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Dyslexia Open House
Join the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction (OSEI) and the PRC for the 4th annual open house. Meet Carrie Leestma, FCPS dyslexia specialist, browse exhibit tables and learn about next steps for FCPS students with dyslexia.
Thursday, November 29, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for the Dyslexia Open House
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The IEP Transition Plan: Postsecondary Planning in Middle and High School
Join FCPS Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn the importance of the IEP Transition Plan for effective postsecondary planning in the middle and high school. Have in-depth conversations with CTS staff members and get answers to questions about what parents should look for, questions to ask the school team, questions to ask your child, and what role the IEP plays in increasing self-advocacy.
Friday, November 30, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
This workshop will be held at Virginia Hills Administrative Center
Register for IEP Transition Plan: Postsecondary Planning in Middle and High School
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Portrait of an ADHD Graduate: Harnessing ADHD Superpowers
Can you identify your child’s ADHD Superpowers? Learn the 21st century skills needed to be successful in the workforce of the future and how your child’s ADHD superpowers will help them succeed! This workshop will highlight the strengths and challenges of students with ADHD, the effectiveness of parenting as a consultant and more. Information and ideas will be shared for parents with children of ALL ages.
Friday, November 30, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Portrait of an ADHD Graduate: Harnessing ADHD Superpowers
Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Binder Review
VAAP Collection of Evidence (COE) will be available for review by parents and/or guardians during two windows:\
- November 6-9, 2018 at the Test Distribution Center (TDC) in Springfield
- November 12-14, 2018 at Willow Oaks Center in Fairfax
Appointments must be made through the school’s Assessment Coach (AC) or School Test Coordinator (STC).
Especially for Staff Members
VAAP Professional Development Opportunity
The Office of Extended School Year (ESY) and Assessment is offering a Year Long Overview of the VAAP: Next Steps for Instruction on November 5, 2018. This training is for both new and veteran teachers of students participating in the VAAP. There will be both elementary and secondary sessions offered. Sign up on MyPLT # SS-44020.
All New Early Childhood Class-based and Resource Teachers are invited to attend the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System (AEPS) training. The AEPS is a required assessment for all early childhood special education class-based and resource students. Teachers are required to attend training prior to administering. Preschool Autism Class (PAC) teachers are not required to participate in this training. Teachers will need to attend either the morning OR afternoon session for each of the two training days. Training dates are November 12 and 26, 2018, either 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. To register, please contact Leslie Mahan at 571-423-4121 or email llmahan@fcps.edu. Questions can be directed to Denise Forrest at 571-423-4121.
During the 2018-19 school year, Assistive Technology Services (ATS) will be offering training sessions focused on the use of high-end Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. Participants will learn basic programming and maintenance of the devices as well as integration ideas. These sessions are open to both staff members and parents of students using the specific devices. To register, contact the ATS Resource Teacher who supports your school. November sessions will include the following topics:
- November 7, 2018, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., PRC Devices - Lanier Middle School
- November 7, 2018, 9 a.m.-noon, Proloquo2Go App - Graham Road Community Center
- November 12, 2018, 9 a.m.-noon, Words for Life App - Virginia Hills
- November 19, 2018, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., PRC Devices - Lanier Middle School
- November 20, 2018, 9 a.m.-noon, Words for Life App - Alan Leis Center
During the month of November, OSEI is offering the following trainings for staff members. Registration is available in MyPLT. For more information about OSEI trainings, visit http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/trainings/osei/
- Year Long Overview of the VAAP: Next Steps for Instruction, SS-44020
- A Proactive Instructional Approach to Classroom Management, AC-3356
- Mandt, SS-25097
- Mandt Recertification, SS-25098
- Differentiation for Students with Significant Disabilities, SS-22099
- Providing Resource Services in the Natural Environment - Sound Development Strategies, SS-22096
- Using PTR-YC: Prevent Teach and Reinforce for Young Children, SS-22097
- Connecting Math Concepts, SS-33247
- Corrective Reading Comprehension & Decoding, SS-27050
- Fundations Level 1, SS-27003
- Read Well, SS-27077
- Reading Mastery, SS-33249
- REWARDS Intermediate, SS-29082
- TransMath, SS-10212
Department
of Special Services
Teresa L. Johnson, Assistant Superintendent
Irene Meier, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
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