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.
Supporting Your Child with Dyslexia
October 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for an informative webinar on Dyslexia Awareness, designed for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) families. This session will provide essential information about dyslexia and the resources available within FCPS to support students with this learning difference.
What You'll Learn:
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Understanding Dyslexia: Gain a clear understanding of what dyslexia is, its common signs, and how it can affect students' reading, writing, and spelling.
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FCPS Support Systems: Learn about the various supports and interventions FCPS provides, including evidence-based, structured literacy approaches and the role of reading specialists.
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Virginia Literacy Act: Discover how the new Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and FCPS's Equitable Access to Literacy (EAL) Plan are changing literacy instruction to benefit all learners, especially those with dyslexia.
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Resources for Families: We'll share practical tools and strategies you can use at home to support your child's literacy development and partner effectively with their school.
This webinar aims to empower families with knowledge and resources to help their students with dyslexia succeed.
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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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Reading Plans and Your Student
October 22, 10-11:30 a.m.
This 1.5-hour webinar is designed to help parents and caregivers understand the new reading plans in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Parents will learn about:
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What a reading plan is: A reading plan is a support system for students who are not meeting literacy benchmarks. It outlines specific, evidence-based instruction and interventions to help them improve their reading skills.
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Who requires a reading plan: All students from kindergarten through eighth grade who are identified as needing additional support based on literacy assessments will receive a reading plan. This is part of a broader effort by FCPS to implement the Virginia Literacy Act.
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How schools will support students: The webinar will explain how FCPS is using a science-based reading approach and will discuss the role of reading specialists, the curriculum used, and the assessments to monitor student progress.
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Resources and tools for parents: Parents will leave with practical resources and tools they can use at home to support their child's literacy development. The webinar aims to empower families to be active partners in their child's reading journey.
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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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