April Webinars Open for Registration

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 03/06/2024 10:00 AM EST

April Webinars are open for Registration

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 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!

April 2, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon 

Sully Community Center
13800 Wall Road
Herndon, VA, 20171

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

View the individual event page if you would like to Add to Your Calendar.

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Apego: Creando una relación con mi hijo donde se sienta seguro y protegido. (Attachment: Creating a Relationship with My Child Where they Feel Safe and Protected) presented in Spanish

El propósito de estos semenarios de web es apoyar y empoderar a los padres a establecer relaciones saludables y seguras con sus hijos (*apego) respondiendo de manera positiva y efectiva a las necesidades de sus hijos.

Parte 1 Añadir a tu calendario

  • ¿Qué es el apego?
  • Los diferentes tipos de apego y cómo impactan el futuro social y emocional de un niño.
  • ¿Qué influye en el tipo de apego que desarrollamos con nuestros hijos?

Parte 2 Añadir a tu calendario

  • ¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a sentirse seguro en nuestra relación padre/hijo?
  • Cuatro de los retos más comunes que puede presentar mi hijo durante su desarrollo emocional.
  • Estrategias para responder a estos retos sin afectar el desarrollo de un apego seguro.

 

  • Presenter: Northern Virginia Family Service
  • Date: 5 de abril 
  • Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Format: Virtual

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Join us to see how Mathspace fosters independent learning at every grade level! This informative session will highlight how your student can use Mathspace to independently tackle math challenges, perfectly aligned with their grade-level course. We will demonstrate how to use this tool to prepare for the Math SOL assessment. Don't miss this chance to boost your students' self-driven learning adventure!

  • Presenter: Rhonda Davis, Head of Customer Success, North America and Jonathan Templin, Head of Sales, North America.
  • Date: April 16, 2024 Add to Your Calendar
  • Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Format: Virtual

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Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to peers? Are they out-of-the-box thinkers requiring different teaching and learning methods? Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to their peers? Are they out-of-the-box thinkers requiring different teaching and learning methods? 

Join us for a discussion with author Julie Skolnick about her innovative and timely book for families of twice-exceptional children.

  • Presenter: Julie Skolnick
  • Date: April 16, 2024 Add to Your Calendar
  • Time: 7- 8 p.m.
  • Format: Virtual

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Behavior Solution Series: Proactive Strategies for
Effective Communication

We will equip you with strategies for navigating the teen years. Uncover the secrets to fostering open communication, building trust, and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.

  • Presenter: FCPS Behavior Intervention Services
  • Date: April 19, 2024 Add to Your Calendar
  • Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Format: Virtual

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NOVA 2023 VISION

FCPS and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), are offering an opportunity for students with disabilities interested in attending NOVA to learn about available options. The orientation will include presentations from Accommodations and Accessibility Services and Counseling Services, a mock NOVA classroom experience for students, and a NOVA student panel with Q&A session.

  • Date: April 19, 2023
  • Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Format: In-person
  • Annandale Campus Annandale Campus

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Counseling Services in Virginia: How to Get the
Help You Desire

Are you starting or continuing to look for substance abuse treatment services for your child?

Join a private practice therapist and FCPS’s Sr. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist will help attendees understand how to locate and become involved with mental health treatment services in VA for substance abuse.

Webinar Highlights:

  • School supports and community resources
  • Stigma and equity
  • Different types of therapy.
  • Presenter: FCPS Sr. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
  • Date: April 30, 2024 Add to Your Calendar
  • Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Format: Virtual

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