The Lab School Lecture Series: Connecting Language and Behavior at Home and at School
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
The Commons on the Reservoir Campus: 4759 Reservoir Road NW Washington, D.C. 20007
Jennifer Frey, PhD, BCBA-D
Assistant Professor, Special Education and Disability Studies
George Washington University
The relationship between language and behavior is a complex and often admired but not a well understood phenomenon. How does this relationship develop? When students engage in challenging behaviors, what are they telling us? In this session, we will explore the relationship between the language and behavior of students in early elementary school, and begin to interpret challenging behaviors as a form of communication. We will also discuss why children might engage in challenging behaviors and how to support their communication and promote engagement in desired behaviors at home and at school.
All lectures are open to the public and offered free of charge, but registrations are appreciated.
http://www.labschool.org/Page/outreach/Lecture-Series
First Fridays Futures Planning Special Event - DMV-Connects
January 8, 2016, 9:30am - 2:00pm
The Arc of Northern VA, 2755 Hartland Rd Suite 200, Falls Church, VA
DMV-Connect is an outreach program of the Department of Motor Vehicles that connects Virginians to services who may not be able to travel to or wait in line at a traditional DMV office. To be eligible for an appointment, you must have a family member with a disability. The individual must be present.
Please contact Megan Rusciano, Beneficiary Advocate:
or 703-208-1119 Ext.120 for assistance, required documents and instruction on registration
"Fidgety, Forgetful and Unfocused: How to Get Your Child to Focus and Finish"
Monday, January 11, 7:30p.m.
McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
Speaker: Ann Dolin, Author & Consultant, Educational Connections, Inc.
Transition 101: Agency Linkages
Wednesday, January 13, 7:00 p.m.
T.C. Williams High School Rotunda, King St., Alexandria, VA
Agency linkages are critically important for students with disabilities as they prepare to transition to postsecondary education, training, employment and independent living. The goal of this workshop is to provide parents and students with an introduction to three key agencies: The Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), the Community Services Board (CSB) of Alexandria, and the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) of VA ACCSES/Social Security. Each agency will present a basic overview of its services, intake process, and process of determining eligibility. Recommended for students aged 14 and older and their parents.
Presented by: Davian Morrell (DARS), Robin Crawley (CSB), and Marilyn Morrison (VA ACCSES/Social Security).
NOTE: Registration closes on January 6. Be sure to register prior to this date.
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/events/
for more info visit the web at:
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/curriculum/special-education/workshops.pdf
Dude, Where’s My Transition Plan? workshop for teens and parents/caregivers
Thursday, January 14, 2016, 6:30 – 8 PM
Formed Families Forward offices at 4031 University Dr., Fairfax VA
Teens and young adults and their parents and caregivers are invited to join us for an evening of planning ahead for transitions through high school and beyond! Using the Dude, Where’s My Transition Plan workbook, we will use activities to take some steps towards post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.
Free copies of the workbook will be provided to all registered participants.
The training is FREE, but please let us know your are coming
http://formedfamiliesforward.org/dude/
Managing Teen Anxiety
Wednesday, January 27, 7:00 p.m.
T.C. Williams Minnie Howard Campus Media Center
Juggling the demands and pressures 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. The speaker is the Executive Director of Clinical and Assessment Services for WISE Mind Solutions, L.L.C.
Presented by: Amy Fortney Parks, M. Psych.
NOTE: Registration closes on January 20. Be sure to register prior to this date.
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/events/
for more info visit the web at:
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/curriculum/special-education/workshops.pdf
Support Group for Kinship Caregivers
Bryant Alternative High School
2709 Popkins Lane
Rooms 40 and 41 (Adult Ed. entrance)
Alexandria, VA 22306
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives who are raising children are invited to the county's support group. Find out about community resources you may not have know exists. Talk with others who understand how difficult and joyful this responsibility can be.
This support group is for residents of Fairfax County or the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
For additional information, contact Mary Shepherd (FCPS) 703-204-4340 or Kim Karlinchak (DFS) 703-324-5447, TTY 711.
Youth and Young Adults: Stronger Together
Alternate Thursdays at 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Fairfax, VA
4031 University Dr., Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
Jan 5, 19; Feb 2, 16; Mar 1, 15; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17.
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:
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 BunchMeetings 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
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:
Dec. 1, Jan.5, Feb. 2, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, 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: Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, 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
**NEW**
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
The group will meet monthly on Wednesdays, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the following dates:
January 20, February 17, March 16, 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
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