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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales
Picture Day is Coming!
Picture day will be on February 7th for staff and students. Stay tuned for more information including how to order pictures.
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Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
SEPTA, the Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association, was created to empower and connect families, students, and educators to ensure students with disabilities develop their full potential as individuals and community members. Learn more or become a member on the SEPTA website.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is a state mandated Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Parents/guardians, students, teachers, administrators, staff, and others interested in special education at FCPS are welcome and encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, and/or public comment related to the unmet needs of students with disabilities.
FCPS’ Office of Special Education Procedural Support provides guidance to staff, families, and students in areas related to the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.
Families of students in special education programs can find more resources in the Special Education Handbook for Parents. (Translations are available from the Parent Resource Center (PRC).)
The PRC offers free webinars, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Their YouTube channel includes videos of workshops and webinars for families and educators to support student success. Sign up for their newsletter to receive information on upcoming webinars and other resources. Please contact the PRC with any questions at prc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-2941.
Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to parents/caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Staff in the Office of the Ombuds believe that by being transparent and connecting families with available supports and services, children with special needs can equitably access public education.
Contact the ombuds by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing ombuds@fcps.edu.
ABA Parent Training
Steps for Systematically Teaching New Behaviors
This workshop is intended for parents of students with Autism served in preschool autism classrooms (PAC), Enhanced Autism Classrooms (EAC) and CAT B secondary classrooms.
Topics covered will include:
▪ How are behaviors taught?
▪ What are the “learning to learn” behaviors?
▪ How do I select a behavior to teach?
January 18, 2023
Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am
or
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link:
https://meet.google.com/hbr-rdpx-pfx
Click here for more information
What Should I Do Before My Child Grows Up?
Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) for the FCPS/CTS Programs and Services Exhibitor Fair and Parent Panel community event
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education
*For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.*
February 15, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Luther Jackson Middle School
3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Snow Date: February 22, 2023
You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, short- and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, and Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their firsthand experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and planning for their child’s future. A questions/answer session will follow.
Register online: https://tinyurl.com/4ak8b6t7
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Calendar Change- No School January 16
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
January
January 16 No School for Staff and Students -Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
January 18 ABA Parent Training- Steps for Systematically Teaching New Behaviors
January 25 End of Second Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
January 26 No School for Students
January 27 No School for Students
January 30 Jill's House/Kilmer Center Virtual Parent Support Group 7:00- 8:00 PM
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
February
February 7- Picture Day
February 15 What Should I Do Before My Child Grows Up? 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
February 20 No School for Staff and Students - George Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day
February 28 Jill's House/Kilmer Center Virtual Parent Support Group 7:00-8:00 PM
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist. This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School. Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.
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