December 2018
Especially for Parents
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Parent Resource Center (PRC) provides resources, information, and consultations to support the success of all students. Confidential consultations, an extensive lending library, and a year-long calendar of workshops are offered for parents, educators, and community members. Contact the PRC at 703-204-3941, email prc@fcps.edu, or visit us Monday – Friday during the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook and tune into our You Tube 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 Monday, December 24, 2018, through Friday, January 4, 2019, for winter break.
Join Us for Our December 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. You may register for workshops online.
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Mindfulness for Children: Evidence-Based Practices to Use at Home
The use of yoga and mindfulness in schools is on the rise and it’s no wonder why. These evidenced-based practices are the perfect tool to support your children in developing strong social-emotional development and improving behavior and academic performance. Participants will learn the basics and benefits of yoga and mindfulness and will walk away with practical and creative ways to encourage the use of these holistic practices at home.
Friday, December 7, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Mindfulness for Children: Evidence-Based Practices to Use at Home
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The Individualized Education Program (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 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, December 13, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for IEP Transition Plan: Postsecondary Planning in Middle and High School
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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.
Thursday, December 20, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Collaborative IEP Meetings: Parents as Partners
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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
Extended School Year (ESY) 2019 Save the Date
2019 SUMMER ESY for students will be July 1-26, 2019. More information regarding site locations and bell schedules will be coming soon.
Especially for Staff Members
ESY
As the holidays approach, please remember that breaks in the school year are a great opportunity to collect data for ESY discussions during IEP meetings. A specialist from ESY and Assessment would be glad to schedule a time to speak to school teams about ESY criteria and goal writing.
The Office of ESY and Assessment will be offering the final training in the series: Year Long Overview of the Virginia Alternate Assessment (VAAP): Putting it All Together on February 4, 2019. This training is for both new and veteran teachers of students participating in the VAAP. You may sign up on My PLT course #SS-44021.
ESY 2019 Save the Date: 2019 SUMMER ESY for students will be July 1-26, 2019. More information for staff members regarding start dates and job opportunities will be coming soon.
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. December sessions will include the following topics:
- December 4, 2018, 9 a.m.-noon, Words for Life App - Virginia Hills
- December 5, 2018, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., PRC Devices - Lanier Middle School
- December 10, 2018, 9 a.m.-noon, Proloquo2Go App - Alan Leis Center
- December 18, 2018, 9 a.m.-noon, Words for Life App - Alan Leis Center
During the month of December, the Office of Special Education Instruction (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/
- A Proactive Instructional Approach to Classroom Management - course #AC-3356
- Mandt - course #SS-25097
- Mandt Recertification - course #SS-25098
- Differentiation for Students with Significant Disabilities - course #SS-22099
- Providing Resource Services in the Natural Environment - Sound Development Strategies - course #SS-22096 Sections 11 and 12
- MTSS/RI Coaching for Secondary Schools - course #SS-60197
- MTSS/RI Coaching for Elementary Schools: Academics - course #SS-60196
- MTSS/RI Coaching for Elementary Schools: Behavior/Wellness - course #SS-60196
- Connecting Math Concepts - course #SS-33247
- Corrective Reading Comprehension & Decoding - course #SS-27050
- Fundations Level 1 - course #SS-27003
- Fundations Level 2 - course #SS-27003
- Read Well - course #SS-27077
- Reading Mastery - course #SS-33249
- TransMath - course #SS-10212
- Vmath - course #SS-25056
Department
of Special Services
Teresa L. Johnson, Assistant Superintendent
Irene Meier, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
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