Sunday, October 27, 2013

ACPS Parent Resource Family Engagement Series

2013-14 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SERIES

Puberty & Children with Intellectual Disabilities & Autism

Wednesday, November 13, 2013  7:00 9:00pm
T.C.Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus  Media Center

The goal of this workshop is to give parents the tools they need to teach their child about their changing body and how to set appropriate boundaries to remain safe. Body changes, hygiene, privacy & prevention of exploitation are addressed.

Presented by: Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist
Capacity: 30 participants
NOTE: Registration closes on November 6, 2013. Be sure to register prior to this date.

Understanding the IEP Process

Wednesday, December 04, 2013  10:00 11:30am
Monday, May 05, 2014  10:00 11:30am
T.C.Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus  Room 134 (Family Resource Center)

This informative 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 Capacity: 10 participants
NOTE: Registration closes on November 22, 2013 & April 28, 2014.

Be sure to register prior to these dates.

10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Assistive Technology

Wednesday, January 15, 2014  7:00 8:30pm
T.C.Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus  Media Center

This informative workshop will answer ten of the most frequently asked questions regarding Assistive Technology (AT), to increase parents awareness. Questions include: How is AT accessed? Is AT geared towards a specific disability?

Presented by: Jennifer Holloway, ACPS Lead Assistive Technology Specialist Capacity: 30 participants
NOTE: Registration closes on December 15, 2013. Be sure to register
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Executive Function Strategies to Empower Your Child

Wednesday, January 29, 2014  7:00 9:00pm
T.C.Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus  Media Center

This workshop will allow parents to gain insights into empowering their child to strengthen executive function skills, thereby allowing them to gain confidence and improve their emotional, organizational, academic and social skills. The presenter is an internationally acclaimed expert in the field of ADHD coaching for youth, and author ofEmpowering Youth with ADHD: Your Guide to Coaching Adolescents and Young Adults.

Presented by: Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC
Capacity: 30 participants
NOTE: Registration closes on January 22, 2014. Be sure to register prior to this date.

College Planning & Preparation for Students with Learning Differences

Wednesday, February 19, 2014  7:00 9:00pm
T.C.Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus  Media Center

This workshop will provide parents with strategies to help their student to plan, prepare & successfully remain in college. It will focus on testing accommodations, appropriate college support services, SAT vs. ACT tests, independence and self-advocacy. The presenter specializes in individualized college planning for students with learning differences.

Presented by: Joan Witten, Education Consultant, The College Consulting Collaborative Capacity: 30 participants
NOTE: Registration closes on February 12, 2014. Be sure to register prior to this date.

What About Me?
Siblings of Children with Disabilities

Wednesday, March 19, 2014  7:00 9:00pm
T.C.Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus  Media Center

Siblings of children with disabilities frequently struggle with feelings of resentment towards their sibling, anxiety, hyper-vigilance, and at times believe they need to assume responsibility for their sibling. Often they even feel ignored by their parents and isolated from their peers. The focus of this workshop is to give parents the tools to help siblings cope with conflicting feelings, gain confidence and understand how to manage their family situation.

Presented by: Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist
Capacity: 30 participants
NOTE: Registration closes on March 12, 2014. Be sure to register prior to this date.

Managing Anxiety & Building Resilience in Children with ADHD, ASD & Learning Differences

Monday, April 07, 2014  7:00 9:00pm
T.C.Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus  Media Center

Academic struggles and trying to navigate socially through a world that doesn’t make sense can lead to anxiety in many children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) & learning differences. The goal of this workshop is to give parents some strategies to help their children manage anxiety and stress, cope with disappointment, and maximize their strengths.

Presented by: TBD
Capacity: 30 participants
NOTE: Registration closes on April 01, 2014. Be sure to register prior to this date.

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