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Register NOW for February Workshops at the PRC |
Join the FCPS Parent Resource Center for exciting and informative workshops happening in February.
All workshops are held at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA, Entrance 1, Room 100, unless otherwise noted.
High School Success: A Strategic Transition for Teens Moving to Higher Grades
If you've got a tween, you know that middle school is no cake walk. Multiple teachers, personal schedule responsibility, and long-term assignments all require independent thought and focus. Ann Dolin, M.Ed., educational consultant and author will present this workshop on supporting students as they transition from middle to high school. Information will be presented on helping teens finish middle school strong, build positive habits for the future, shift from guided to independent learning, effective time management, and manage their social life so it doesn't interfere with school.
Friday, February 1, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for High School Success: A Strategic Transition for Teens Moving to Higher Grades
Why Won't My Child Go to School? A Conversation about School Refusal
Dr. Lisa Batemen, Neuroscience, Inc., presents this workshop sharing information on school refusal. Highlights include symptoms of school refusal, including behavioral symptoms, and patterns of behavior. Dr. Batemen will also share information on the differences between school refusal and truancy, causes of school refusal, strategies for parents and resources to help support students.
Friday, February 8, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Why Won't My Child Go to School? A Conversation about School Refusal
Selective Mutism
Learn about the diagnosis of Selective Mutism and how symptoms are maintained and persist. Find out ways you can successfully support your child in being brave to overcome their fear of speaking, both at school and out in the world. Dr. Kristin Swanson is a clinical psychologist, specializing in work with young children (ages 2 to 12) and their families. She works with children with a variety of emotional and behavioral needs, with a particular interest in anxiety disorders. Over the past couple of years, Dr. Swanson has developed an expertise in Selective Mutism, and works to support families in helping their children overcome their fear of speaking.
Friday, February 22, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Selective Mutism
Super Transition Saturday
Planning for Elementary, Middle and High School Students: Start Smart and Finish Strong. This workshop is for parents and educators of students receiving special education services. Learn about Career and Transition Services (CTS) programming and course options for students with disabilities. Breakout sessions will cover postsecondary education support services, employment and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success and in-school CTS supports that are available to all Fairfax County Public School students as they progress through the secondary years toward graduation and beyond. This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their personal experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and the transition process. FCPS Educators register on MyPLT to receive 4.5 re-certification points
Saturday, February 23, 2019, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
This event will be held at Luther Jackson Middle School:
3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
Register for Super Transition Saturday
Language interpreters and accommodations are available for all Parent Resource Center workshops upon request by contacting us at 703-204-3941 or prc@fcps.edu.
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