Navigating Section 504 – Essential Knowledge for Families
October 3, 10-11:30 am
This webinar will guide participants through these essentials of Section 504:
✔️Who Qualifies
✔️What to expect during the evaluation process
✔️How accommodations are determined
✔️Difference between a 504 Plan and an individualized education program (IEP)
This webinar is for families of elementary, middle and high school students.
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Math Strategies for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
October 10, 10-11:30 am
In this session participants will learn about evidence-based practices in teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities and how they apply to math instruction. Specific early numeracy objectives will be discussed, along with related activities to support these objectives using items easily found within the home. A participant guide will be provided, containing a variety of tools and resources.
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Sibshops and SibTeen
October 13, 9 a.m.- noon
Jim Scott Community Center
3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax, VA
The Sibshops workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with support 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.
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SibTeens is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with support needs in grades 6-9 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences.
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Please contact FCPSSibshops@FCPS.edu for follow up questions about either program.
College or Vocational Planning and Preparation for Students with Disabilities
October 17, 10-11:30 am
In this webinar, families will learn practical strategies for preparing for college or vocational school, including finding the best option, locating supports at school, and gaining independence for their student with disabilities.
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Roadmap to College: What Students Should Do Each Year of High School to Stand Out
October 31, 10-11:30 am
This engaging and informative webinar is designed to guide families through the high school years with clear strategies for college preparation and success. Strategies presented will include:
✔️ Standing out—even with average grades
✔️ Understanding what colleges value beyond academics
✔️ Building a strong, year-by-year high school narrative
✔️ Finding the best-fit schools, including those offering IEP/504 support
This webinar is for families of upper-middle and high school students.
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