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September Webinars at the Family Resource Center |
7 Simple Strategies for Sibling Support
Siblings of children with disabilities play essential roles in their families and often experience similar concerns and opportunities as parents.
In this interactive, virtual session learn some common issues that siblings experience and seven simple ways parents and caregivers can help minimize sibling concerns and maximize opportunities to build close bonds with siblings.
Join Emily Holl, Director of The Sibling Support Project at Kindering for this exciting online webinar.
September 6, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
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Unrelenting patterns of disorganization, procrastination, and late assignments wear down and discourage many parents of students (especially those with ADHD and other learning differences) as the school year grinds on. But it doesn’t have to be this way!
In this webinar, Ann will discuss:
- What a system is and why sustainable systems are game changers for kids
- Uncover which type of procrastinator your child is, from crisis-maker to dreamer, and get personalized solutions for each procrastination style
- How your child can effectively use a calendar system to combat procrastination and meet deadlines head-on
- Strategies to help your student maintain order with easy-to-implement organizational routines, like the Clean Sweep and Launching Pad
- Communication starters to develop a relationship of trust at the start of the school year and how to nurture it for a smooth academic journey
Join Educational Connections Founder and President Ann Dolin, M.Ed., an experienced author, educator, and advocate for this important webinar.
September 13, 2024 10-11 a.m.
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Join the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction for a live, virtual training event providing an overview of the new Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Participation Decision-Making Tool.
The overview will include background information regarding changes in the VAAP Participation Criteria Form, as well as information on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team's implementation of the new tool.
Webinar Highlights:
- Learn about significant cognitive learning disabilities
- Implications of VAAP participation on your child
- The new VAAP Decision-Making Tool
Presented by: Join members of the Office of Special Education Instruction: Brittany Vigil: Senior Manager I; Extended School Year/Assessment, Michelle Henry, Educational Specialist, and Sarah Khalife, Educational Specialist
September 18, 2024 6:30-8 p.m.
September 19, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
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Setting Limits and Dealing With Dramatic Resistance
It's important to set limits, but sometimes when we try to set them, our kids don't follow them or it takes a tremendous amount of energy to enforce them.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
- How to set effective limits to reduce the likelihood of resistance
- How to deal with dramatic reactions that do occur -- in a way that boosts your influence and your child's resilience
Join Rachel Bailey, parenting expert and coach for this important webinar.
September 20, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Nurturing Adolescent Growth: A Comprehensive 4-Part Series on Teen Development and Well-Being
Join us for a series of insightful sessions focusing on the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of teen development. Learn strategies to support resilience, mental health, and healthy boundaries, fostering a nurturing environment for adolescents to thrive.
- 9/27/24 - Part 1: Understanding Adolescent Development: The Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Changes in Teens
Gain Insights into physical changes and understand the emotional fluctuations teens experience.
Dr. Unnatti Jain is a certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDxspeaker /Author/Keynote speaker and studies behavioral patterns. She works with parents and youth who struggle with issues such as doubt, anxiety, low self-esteem, confidence, and lack of a growth mindset. Her target audience is parents/caregivers of 12-26 year olds.
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