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Zoomed Out? 5 Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused, Engaged, and Motivated: A Webinar for Families
What’s a parent to do when kids are already unfocused and unmotivated when it comes to virtual learning? Ann Dolin will help “right the ship” so that parenting doesn’t feel like a grind. In this webinar, Ann shares practical, easy-to-implement virtual learning strategies for:
- Tackling the daily power struggle of just getting started
- Helping children to focus during teacher-led instruction
- Dealing with social avoidance (not wanting to be seen and heard in front of peers)
- Keeping kids engaged by encouraging them to ask questions and advocate for themselves
- Opening the lines of communication to improve the parent/child relationship
Presented by Ann Dolin, M.Ed., educational consultant and award-winning author. Ann is the President and Director of Educational Connections, Inc.
January 7, 2021 6:30-8 p.m.
January 8, 2021 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Register for Zoomed Out? 5 Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused, Engaged, and Motivated: A Webinar for Families
Exploring Post-Secondary Options through the College & Career Center: A Webinar for Students and Their Families
Preparing for life after high school requires research, exploration, and planning. Student success is individualized based on achieving goals and determining the best fit and match in postsecondary planning. Discover a student's potential by exploring options now!
This webinar will focus on:
- Higher Education Options
- Financing Your Plans
- Apprenticeships
- Military Opportunities (Enlistment vs. ROTC)
- Testing (SAT/ACT)
- Gap Year Experiences
Join Tisa Frederick and Carla Shaw, FCPS College and Career Specialists for this important webinar.
Thursday January 14, 2021 6:30-8 p.m.
Register for Exploring Post-Secondary Options through the College & Career Center: A Webinar for Students and Their Families
Transition IEP Workshop: A Webinar for Families
Join FCPS Career and Transition Services to learn the importance of the IEP Transition Plan for effective postsecondary planning in middle and high school. We answer questions such as these:
- What should parents be looking for?
- What questions should you ask the school team?
- What questions should you ask your student?
- What role does the IEP play in increasing self-advocacy?
- How do IEP goals support postsecondary planning?
Thursday, January 14, 2021 10 a.m. – noon.
Registration Opens 12/14/2020
Supporting Your K-2 Children in Math: A Webinar for Families
Families with child in K-2, will explore and dive deep into how to support their child in mathematics.
We will focus on three big ideas:
- Math Takes Time,
- Focus on Understanding, and
- Asking Questions.
This session will support parents as they partner with their child and examine what is the critical content of their child’s mathematics and ways to support learning that content.
Presented by Spencer Jamieson, FCPS Elementary Math Specialist
Friday January 15, 2021 10 -11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting Your K-2 Children in Math: A Webinar for Families
Supporting Your Grade 3-6 Children in Math: A Webinar for Families
Families with child in Grades 3-6 will explore and dive deep into how to support their child in mathematics.
We will focus on three big ideas:
- Math Takes Time,
- Focus on Understanding, and
- Asking Questions.
This session will support parents as they partner with their child and examine what is the critical content of their child’s mathematics and ways to support learning that content.
Presented by Spencer Jamieson, FCPS Elementary Math Specialist
Friday January 22, 2021 10 -11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting your Grade 3-6 Children in Math: A Webinar for Families
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed, virtual setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Monday, January 25, 2021: *Teacher workday – students are not attending school
Two time slots are available: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sessions run 1-1.5 hours
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
College 101: A Webinar for Families of Students with Disabilities
Discover questions you should ask to begin the college conversation. Explore the differences between high school and college experiences and crucial skills needed for college success.
This webinar will focus on:
- Learning about college options
- Navigating disability services
- Navigating college accommodations.
Presented by Beth Felson, Success Coach at Spectrum Transition Coaching LLC.
Friday January 29, 2021 10 -11:30 a.m.
Register for College 101: A Webinar for Families of Students with Disabilities
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