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Kilmer Center Tiger Tales
Transition Parent Support Group Meeting- The Arc of Northern Virginia
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 noon Location: IN-PERSON The Arc of Northern Virginia 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22031
The purpose of this support group is to share resources and experiences primarily among families who have young adults who have aged out of a school system or who are in their last year of school and will age out of a school system next June.
At this meeting, the speaker will be Cathy Gagnon. Cathy is married and has 3 daughters. Her middle daughter, Megan, is 45 years old and was diagnosed with autism at about age 5. Cathy found that placement in programs was always difficult because 40+ years ago levels of autism were not yet recognized. As a result, Cathy learned early on that she would have to be Megan’s advocate. Cathy will share with the group the organizational binder she’s created that provides all the primary info on her daughter should someone else need to step in. Cathy will also share her experiences over the years since her daughter left school – the challenges and successes!
There is no cost to attend the group meeting, but pre-registration is required. Attendance for this meeting will be limited to 25 attendees.
Register for the Meeting
Morning at the Museum- Smithsonian
Morning at the Museum (MATM) is a free, sensory-friendly program for children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodivergent and their families in which they can visit a Smithsonian museum prior to opening on designated Saturday or Sunday mornings. Monthly programs rotate between Smithsonian museums. Registration is required. Pre-registered families visit one Smithsonian museum before it opens to the public, where they can participate in activities or explore the exhibitions independently at their own pace. Prior to each program, pre-registered families receive “pre-visit” materials to help them prepare for their visit including social narratives, sensory maps, visual schedules, and tip sheets. Similar pre-visit materials are available to help families plan for visits that take place outside of MATM program hours. These materials can be found in the “Resources” section of the Access Smithsonian website here.
To learn more about Morning at the Museum or to sign up for the mailing list, please email us at access@si.edu.
The next event is on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (8:00 a.m.). Registration is required- you can register here.
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, March 9, 2024 National Museum of American History
Saturday, April 27, 2024 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Free Resources for Families
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
ABA Family Training
Communication: A Foundation for Independence 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: ▪ Communication wants and needs ▪ Using social interactions and environments to facilitate communication ▪ Breaking down how to teach communication
January 17, 2024 Choose one virtual session: 10:00am - 11:30am or 7:00pm - 8:30pm Join using this meeting link: https://meet.google.com/cgn-udci-kbh
All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Family Training. To register or to request an interpreter, contact Liane Sprunk at (571) 423-4110 or by email at lsprunk@fcps.edu at least two weeks in advance and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email) in case we need to contact you. For questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at twilkerson@fcps.edu.
Inclement Weather Statement: If FCPS announces a two-hour delay, training will take place as scheduled. If there is an early closing and/or cancellation of afterschool activities the evening session will be canceled. If there is a full day closing both training sessions will be canceled.
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January
January 22:Kilmer Center/Jill’s House virtual Parent Support Group 7-8pm
January 25: 2 Hour Early Release for Students
January 26: No School for Students
February
February 19: Presidents Day: No School for Students
February 26:Kilmer Center/Jill’s House virtual Parent Support Group 7-8pm
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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FCPS Cares
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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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