Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love & Play When No One Has the Time
Tue, April 12, 8:30am – 11:00am
The Langley School 1141 Balls Hill Road McLean, Virginia 22101
Presented by The Parents Council of Washington
Featuring NY Times best-selling author BRIGID SCHULTE
Award-winning journalist for The Washington Post and The Washington Post Magazine
Founding Director of The Better Life Lab, New America Foundation
Come learn about the national conversation that Overwhelmed helped spark about overwork, burnout, productivity, busyness, gender roles, the toll that outdated policies and cultural attitudes are taking on modern lives, and how to move forward.
To RSVP, go to http://tinyurl.com/brigidschulte2016
For more information go to www.parentscouncil.org
Flash Forward! Post-Secondary Education & Employment Options
Tues. April 12, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Woodson High Sch. Cafeteria 9525 Main Street, Fairfax
Learn about supported employment, competitive employment, and post-secondary education for students with disabilities. Register: www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/index.shtml
Children Together Spring Conference: Mind in the Making, Seven Essential Life Skills
First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King Street, Alexandria, VA
This engaging, multi-dimensional presentation covers the importance of Executive Function Life Skills in children and in adults. The audience has the opportunity to watch videos of the evidence based research, participate in interactive executive function exercises and learn about the Seven Essential Life Skills and how they can be promoted in adults and children. The impact of Executive Function Life Skills on future school success is also discussed.
USA Science and Engineering Festival
April 14, 15, 16-17
Celebrate Science at the largest STEM education event of its kind in the United States. Over 1,000 leading STEM organizations will present hands-on science and engineering activities for people of all ages. The event is free of charge.
Accessibility Summit: A Conference of the Special Needs Community
Fri, April 15 & 16, 9:00am – 1:30pm
Mclean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
Patrick Schwarz, a highly-regarded expert in special and inclusive education and author of From Disability to Possibility will deliver the keynote address. Guest Artist, Jon Sheptock, will share his inspiring vocal talent and story of overcoming many obstacles in his life.
There are 40+ workshops to choose from and over 50 exhibitors to visit providing products and services for those connected to individuals with special needs. Visit www.AccessibilitySummit.orgfor more information.
Group discount also available for 5 or more people from an organization.
The lecture is free and open to everyone.
The lectures are for adults only; please make other childcare arrangements if necessary.
To RSVP (appreciated, but not required): Erin.Roundtree@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2938
Sensory friendly performance of Sleeping Beauty.
Children's Theater of Annapolis, MD
Fairfax Area Living Well, Aging Well Summit
Saturday, April 16 • 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035.
Transportation and Mobility Expo, Technology Fair, Venture into Volunteering, Health, Wellness & Community Resources. Who should attend? The Summit is open to individuals, family members, general community members and industry professionals interested in exploring living and aging well.
Auburn School Professional Open House
Tue, April 19, 7:30am – 9:30am
The Auburn School—Fairfax Campus 3800 Concorde Parkway, Suite 500 Chantilly, VA 20151
RSVP mivey@theauburnschool.org
Autism & Safety
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Service, 2334Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other cognitive disabilities may not recognize danger, react well in an emergency or be able to seek help.
Safety risks for individuals with special needs,
Proactive steps to reduce the risk of potential dangers,
Resources available in the community for emergency preparedness,
Safety guidelines & more!
Parenting For Independence: Realistic Expectations and Tools for Fostering Age Appropriate Autonomy from Kindergarten through High School
The Auburn School 3800 Concorde Pkwy. Suite 500 Chantilly
Learn appropriate expectations for autonomy across different ages, and how to help kids with ASD become independent. Technology tools will be included.
Registration required: www.theauburnschool.org/forms.cfm?myForm=11022
Thursday, April 21, 2016 | 4:30pm - 7:30pm Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA) 4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311
ACPS Students, Families, & Teachers are invited for a night of raffles, games, prizes, and pizza! Students will have the opportunity to interact with some of the sharpest scientists and minds in the area. Participate in science games and contests and win prizes.
Free food and parking or transportation will be provided! |
TeensWork! Career Fair
T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
The Workforce Development Center is hosting a free Career Fair for 16 – 21 year-olds. Online registration is available. Contact Tiffany Gray (703.746.6046) for additional information.
Wings For All
Dulles International Airport
Wings for All is designed to alleviate some of the stress that families who have a child with a disability experience when traveling by air. The program provides families with the opportunity to practice entering the airport, obtain boarding passes, go through security and board a plane. Wings for All also gives airport, airline, Transportation Security Administration professionals and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact and deliver their services in a structured, learning environment.
REGISTER: https://fs30.formsite.com/wingsforautism/form108/index.html
For more information and questions contact Kymberly Deloatche, Travel Training Coordinator at 703-208-1119 x112.
Oakwood Speaker Series: Mindset for Parents
Tue, April 26, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Oakwood School, 7210 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
Mary Cay Ricci, author of Mindset in the Classroom, will be speaking about the power of a growth mindset and how to put growth mindset concepts to work at home, a topic that she covers in her upcoming book Mindset for Parents.
FREE
Please register: (703) 941-5788
Managing Teen Anxiety
Wednesday April 27, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
T.C. Williams, Minnie Howard Campus- Media Center
Alexandria, VA 22302
Juggling the demands of school, social relationships and plans for the future can leave teens worried and stressed. This workshop will give parents strategies to help their teens manage anxiety and stress, cope with disappointment, gain resilience and maximize their strengths.
Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ec78gptad8dcdcf8&oseq=&c=&ch=
Understanding Mood Dysregulation in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Friday, April 29, 2016
10:00 am - noon
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Dr. Sajjad Khan, an experienced clinician and researcher at NeuroScience Inc., will cover assessment, and treatment of mood dysregulation in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Topics at this workshop for parents and educators will include brain development, environmental triggers, behavioral outcomes, and interventions.
ABLE Accounts, Special Needs Trusts, & Financial Planning
Community Rm B, McLean Bible Church 8925 Leesburg Pk. Vienna
Jessica Pannell, Attorney will present information on long term planning for individuals with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities.
RSVP appreciated but not required: erin.roundtree@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2938
Introduction to Special Education
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
This workshop is most appropriate for parents with children in the referral or eligibility phase of the Special Education process; parents who want to know more about how the Special Education process works; and parents with children new to Special Education. This workshop will help parents understand the special education process, build a network of support, collaborate with school staff, and develop an understanding of how to help their child.
A Behavioral Approach to Language Assessment and Intervention for Children with Autism
May 5 and 6, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
presented by Dr. Mark Sundberg. Prince William Campus, Verizon Auditorium, George Mason University Science and Technology. Register at http://spedsurvey.gmu.edu/snap/2016/aba_workshop/index.htm.
Mind in the Making - Self-Directed, Engaged Learning
FCPS Parent Resource Center 2334 Gallows Rd., Entr. 1, Dunn Loring
Learn strategies for improving this skill, the importance of it in children's lives, and activities to promote the skill at home. Bring your lunch and stay until 1:30 pm to learn more activities and strategies.
Registration required: www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc or 703 941-5788
Special Needs Family Carnival
Manassas Church of Christ, 8110 Signal Hill Road, Manassas, VA
This event is open to all special needs, and disabled children and their families, and includes games, a music room, snacks and a moon bounce, FREE.
ACPS Understanding the IEP Process
T.C. Williams Minnie Howard Campus Room 134, W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA
This workshop is designed to give parents new to ACPS Special Education services a basic understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
Presented by: Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, and Courtney Davis, Ph.D., Coordinator, ACPS Parent Resource Center
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/curriculum/special-education/workshops.pdf
2016 Advocacy Symposium!
Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton Virginia
You are formally invited to participate in a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) co-sponsored FREE symposium for those involved in special education advocacy in Virginia.
The symposium will begin with registration on May 10th at 9 am. Program activities begin promptly at 10 am. The symposium will end on May 11th at 4:30 pm.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 22, 2016
To submit your application for the 2016 Advocacy Symposium, please complete the application at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NMW5L9N
This year’s GUEST SPEAKERS and TOPICS include:
“Legal Updates on IEP/FAPE Issues” and “The Impact of ESSA (IEP and FAPE issues) Other Legal Issues and Trends”
Art Cernosia, Attorney and Education Consultant from Williston, Vermont
“Creating Agreement”
Diane Autin, Executive Co-Director of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
“COPAA Voluntary Code of Ethics for Advocates and Implications for Practice”
Denise Stile Marshall, Executive Director of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA)
“Collaborative Advocacy and Effective Communication”
Crystal Shin, Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and the Managing Attorney of William and Mary’s Special Education Advocacy Clinic
Contact PEATC at 800-869-6782 or partners@peatc.org with any questions or cancellations
Pediatric Anxiety Seminar: Coping Strategies for Anxious Children Ages 8-17
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1, Room 100, Dunn Loring, VA
What Parents Need to Know
Presented by Erin D. Berman, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, National Institute of Mental Health, topics from this important seminar will include:
* how to identify an anxious child,
* how to change anxious thinking,
* the science and biological roots of anxiety in children,
* how computer technology is transforming the understanding of anxiety, and
* current treatment options, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapy.
All workshops are FREE to parents, educators and community members. For more information, visit us at http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/index.shtml or call 703-204-3941.
World or Possibilities Expo
Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston, Arlington, VA
http://expo.caringcommunities.org
Features include:
• Free Parking
• Free Wheelchair Rentals and Emergency Repair Services, Representatives from Stuart's Medical and Sales will be available for emergency repairs
• Many Exhibitors: Exhibitors will share their knowledge and expertise about their equipment/supplies. See exhibitor link http://expo.caringcommunities.org/exhibitors_timonium.php
• Product Demonstrations: Selected vendors will have assigned times to demonstrate their products
• Local Agencies and Support Groups
• Workshop (More to be Scheduled): “Be Your Own Boss-Everyone IS EMPLOY-ABLE!” 12:30p
This interactive programs helps you move past your boundaries and soar as you test your wings! You will explore qualities that employers want to see in candidates and the qualities that would make you a successful entrepreneur! Resources will be shared as well as valuable tips to making the transition easier and more fun! Marcia Merrill has 25+ years in the Career Development & Transitions fields. She also has a disability and has been a successful entrepreneur for 11 of those years!
• Mobility Dog Demonstration. 12:30-1:00 and 2:30-3:00
• Book Signings:
1) A Journey of Hearts: Navigating Through Life Experiences: A collaborative book of journeys that will inspire, empower, motivate & uplift you creating hope for those going through similar situations.
2) Living in a World of Possibilities, Living in a World of Possibilities by Mona Freedman RN. Living in a World of Possibilities is a nice companion to the World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo and a way to get wonderful, inspirational and motivational words out to assist individuals who are living with challenging issues.
• Sunshine Models on Wheels Demo 1:30p
• Much, Much More!!
Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool!
Friday, May 20, 2016
10:00 am - noon
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Keeping Your Cool means taking care of YOU! The most important thing you can do for your family is to take care of yourself. Put your own oxygen mask on first and create the mutually respectful, cooperative and loving relationship that you crave with your child. Don’t miss this interactive workshop to learn strategies to become the cool, calm, connected parent your child really needs.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Recurring Events
OCD Family Support Group
First Mondays of the Month, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom, Lane, Arlington, VA
For family and friends of those with obsessive compulsive disorder.
202-215-5859 familygroupocd@verizon.net
Youth and Young Adults: Stronger Together
Alternate Thursdays at 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Fairfax, VA
4031 University Dr., Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
Formed Families Forward hosts Stronger Together peer-to-peer support groups.
We believe that youth and young adults really are stronger when they share their experiences and work together to improve their own lives and the systems that are supposed to help youth and families.
The group is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14-22, who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as:
• Social services (foster care, child welfare, family services)
• Special education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)
• Mental health services
• Substance use treatment/recovery
Light dinner of pizza and salad will be served.
Register: http://formedfamiliesforward.org/youth-together-peer-group/ or call (703) 539-2904
Lunch Bunch
The Autism Society Northern Virginia, Down Syndrome Association Northern Virginia and The Arc of Northern Virginia now offer our popular informative Lunch Bunch Meetings on Saturday. Every second Saturday of the month, from noon to 2pm at ASNV. Bring a bag lunch and talk to experts about your questions and concerns in navigating the maze of services for individuals with disabilities and on the spectrum.
The number of families is limited to provide personalized information, so RSVP to ASNV at 703-495-8444 and ask to RSVP for LUNCH BUNCH. Topics include what is on the top of your list, but also can include: Getting a diagnosis, Medicaid Waivers, IEP's and other school issues, Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Recreation, Transportation, and Housing.
ASNV 10467 White Granite Dr. 3rd Floor Oakton, VA 22124
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
West Fairfax CHADD Parent Support Group
Meets each 2nd & 4th Thurs. at 7:30 pm
Room 201 at Fairfax Church of Christ, 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax, VA 22033
Contact Sharon 703 716-4646 or clintob@aol.com.
Support Group for Middle School Students with ADHD
Meets the first Sunday of each month 2:00 - 3:00 pm
4031 Univ. Dr Fairfax, VA (enter on South St.)
NO parents!
Support Group for High School Students with ADHD
Meets the first Sunday of each month 3:30 - 5:00 pm
4031 Univ. Dr., Fairfax, VA (enter on South St.) No parents!
Call 703-403-3335 to enter the building.
Contact: coach@BrainRelief.org (703) 641-8940
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Works to build better lives for those affected by mental illness.
Oakton Family Support Group
Meets on the 1st Thurs. of each month, 7:30-9:00 pm
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, Room 9, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA
Alexandria Family Support Group
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 pm, First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St., Alexandria, VA
Contact: Joanna Walker at 703 620-2633 or Joannaw.walker@gmail.com
For other Family Support Groups visit http://www.nami-northernvirginia.org/for-families-and-friends.html
Alexandria City Public School:
ACPS Monthly Support Group for Parents of Preschoolers Receiving Special Education Services
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of
T.C. Williams High School, Room 134, 3801 W. Braddock Road
The group will meet monthly on the following Tuesdays:
May 3, and June 7, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, (703) 824-0129 or janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us
ACPS Monthly Support Group for Parents of Students in the Citywide Autism Classes
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of
T.C. Williams High School, Room 134, 3801 W. Braddock Road
The group will meet monthly on the following Wednesdays May 11 and June 15, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, (703) 824-0129 or janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us
ACPS Monthly Support Group for Parents of Students with Learning Challenges
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of
T.C. Williams High School, Room 134, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
The group will meet monthly on Wednesdays, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the following dates: April 20, and May 18.
Please join us for support strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, (703) 824-0129 or janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us
INFORMATION
List of Special Needs Summer Camps 2016
http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/resources/additional/summer_camps/index.shtml
