Adapted indoor basketball and indoor TOP soccer.
Jewish Community Center, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031.
For more information and to register, contact Aryn Cahen at aryn.cahen@jccnv.org.
FCPS Career and Transition Services Night
Tuesday, January 26, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows RoadEntrance 1 Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Is your child ready for high school and beyond? Don't miss this open house for middle and high school students receiving special education services and their parents! Representatives from Career & Transition Services will provide information and answer your questions at this FREE Open House!
Visit these information tables:
o Academy Support
o Assistive Technology Support
o Career Assessment
o Education for Employment
o Education for Employment for the Office
o Employment & Transition Services
o Job Coach Services
o Pulley & Davis Career Centers
o The FCPS Parent Resource Center
o Work Awareness & Transition
register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LET4R94fUsV6BNb4lkLXgjyloiSIlF8EO7oH_3l2aIU/viewform
Oakwood School Speaker Series: Matthew Miller, CPA, MBA
“Tax Law as it Pertains to Special Education”
Wednesday, January 27, 7:00 p.m.
Oakwood School, 7210 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003
Matthew Miller is a CPA and specialist in tax law as it pertains to special education. He will be addressing ways in which parents may be able to claim the tuition/expenses at private special education schools as a medical deduction on their personal income tax returns. He will also be available to answer other tax questions in the realm of education tax law
FREE and open to the public.
Please register www.oakwoodschool.com
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NOVA Advanced Youth Leadership Training
Saturday, January 30th (10am-5pm) and Sunday, January 31st (10am-2pm)
Fairfax, Virginia
A two-day training focused on leadership and advocacy skills
Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/37XG9KD
info: http://namivirginia.org/programs/children-and-youth-programs/youth-move-virginia
Movie Night - Where Hope Grows |
University Mall Theatres |
Fairfax, VA 22032 |
Admission: $10.00 Presented by The ARC of Northern Virginia |
"Where Hope Grows"
A baseball player whose professional career was cut short due to his personal problems is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store. Faith, work, purpose, and, most importantly, family, are redeemed as their friendship develops. (98min)
Purchase ticket online: https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/arcofnva/event.jsp?event=4147&
"Fidgety, Forgetful and Unfocused: How to Get Your Child to Focus and Finish"
McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
Speaker: Ann Dolin, Author & Consultant, Educational Connections, Inc.
Gap Year Fair
Georgetown Day High School, 4200 Davenport Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Scheduled Speaker: Holly Bull, President, Center for Interim Programs
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/usa-gap-year-fair-washington-dc-registration-17175346925
“Meeting the Challenges of Parenting in the Age of the Internet”
Chapel & Performing Arts Center at the Upper School Campus of St. Stephen's & St.
Agnes School, 1000 St. Stephen's Road, Alexandria, VA 22304.
All are invited to hear Dr. Carlotta G. Miles, M.D., Child Psychiatrist, a
nationally known parenting expert, present this talk.
Parents, teachers, grandparents, and members of the community are invited
to gather at 7:00 pm for cookies and conversation. Dr. Miles' presentation
will begin at 7:30 pm.
The event is free and open to the public. Learn more and RSVP to attend at
https://sssas.myschoolapp.com/page/Home?siteId=736&ssl=1#register/11690
Feel free to invite a friend to join you!
Gap Year Fair
Wednesday, February 3, 7pm-9:30pm
George Marshall High School, 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/usa-gap-year-fair-fairfax-va-tickets-17175343916
Gap Year Fair
Thomas S. Wootton School, 2100 Wootton Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20850
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/usa-gap-year-fair-rockville-md-registration-17175372000
ABA Parent Training
TOPIC: Proactive Strategies and Discrete Trial Teaching
February 10, 2016, 10:00 am- 2:30 pm
Virginia Hills MPR #1, 6520 Diana Ln., Alexandria, VA 22310
This workshop is intended for parents of students with the low incidence disabilities of Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, or Physical Disabilities.
Topics covered will include:
• Replacement behaviors for challenging behaviors
• Systematic programs to develop and teach new adaptive skills
• The A-B-C’s of Discrete Trial Teaching
To register contact Liane Sprunk at (571) 423-4110 or by email at lsprunk@fcps.edu and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email) in case we need to contact you. Please let Liane know if you will require a translator. For questions contact Tina Wilkerson at (571) 423-4156 or by email at twilkerson@fcps.edu
Inclement Weather Statement: If FCPS announces a two-hour delay, training will take place as scheduled. If there is an early closing and/or cancellation of afterschool activities the evening session will be cancelled. If there is a full day closing both training sessions will be cancelled.
Download flier and registration information at: http://www.fcps.edu/dss/sei/ABA
The Lab School Lecture Series: The Science of Processing Speed: Why Some Children Struggle to Keep up, and the Impact on Learning and Attention
Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 7:30pm-9pm
The Commons on the Reservoir Campus: 4759 Reservoir Road NW Washington, D.C. 20007
Lauren McGrath, PhD
Assistant Professor, School of Education
Director, L.E.a.R.N Lab, American University
Panel Members:
Doug Fagen, PhD
Director of Psychological Services, Lab School of Washington
Melissa Wood, MS, CCC-SLP
Director of Speech-Language Services, Lab School of Washington
All lectures are open to the public and offered free of charge, but registrations are appreciated.
http://www.labschool.org/Page/outreach/Lecture-Series
The Caregiver’s Toolbox: Practical Strategies for Preventing Burnout and Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Media Center, T.C. Williams High School, Minnie Howard Campus
The stresses of coping with a child’s disability and the resulting grief, exhaustion, financial strain, loneliness and isolation can be overwhelming for caregivers. The focus of this workshop is to provide caregivers with the tools they need to care for themselves and maintain healthy relationships, while simultaneously meeting the needs of their child with a disability.
Presented by: Joy Koeppen, LCSW
To register, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us, or Courtney Davis, Ph.D., ACPS Parent Resource Center Coordinator, courtney.davis@acps.k12.va.us, 703-824-0129.
Morning at the Museum
Saturday, February 13, 9am – 11am
National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002
Morning at the Museum is a Smithsonian program which provides early entrance to the museum, faciliated activities and a "Take a Break" space for people with cognitive and sensory processing disabilities.
Contact access@si.edu or (202) 633-2921 for more information and to register.
PTAC Summer Camp Fair
Wednesday, February 17, 5:30 – 8 pm
T.C. Williams High School Cafeteria, King St., Alexandria, VA
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/ptac/summer-camp-fair.php
Your Child's Development 2016: A Resource Fair for Arlington Parents and Caregivers of Infants and Preschoolers
Saturday, February 27, 9am – 12:30pm
Kenmore Middle School, 200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
Parents and caregivers: Please join us at the FREE 8th annual child development resource fair. This event will provide an opportunity for Arlington families and caregivers who work with infants and preschoolers up to age 5 to obtain information and resources to better meet the needs of children. Learn new techniques at two engaging workshops. Get your questions answered by community agencies and professionals. Come for all or part of this FREE event. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Schedule of Events
9:00am-9:30am: Registration/Resource Tables/Networking/Refreshments*
9:30am-10:30am: Workshop #1: "Ages and Stages: Developmental Milestones"
10:30am-11:00am: Break/Resource Tables/Networking/Refreshments*
11:00am-12:00pm: Workshop #2: "Building Resilence Through Positive Family Relationships"
12:00pm-12:30pm: Closing remarks and Q & A/Networking
Any questions can be directed to Lisa Abbin at labbin@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-1196.
Save the Date! Summer 2016!
The 2016 Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)
Applications are due in March 2016 --- Apply Today!
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) seeks students from across Virginia to serve as Delegates to its Youth Leadership Forum (YLF). Rising high school juniors and seniors with a developmental or other disability who want to become leaders in their schools and communities are strongly encouraged to apply for the honor of serving as a YLF delegate.
Student delegates demonstrate:
- Motivation
- Acceptance of and interest in diversity
- An interest in developing their personal, leadership and - career development skills in preparation for their future success
- A desire to share their thoughts and opinions
The YLF program is held in the summer on a university campus. Twenty-five Virginia high school students with developmental and other disabilities are selected to receive full scholarships to participate in this leadership development program.
For more information about YLF, go to the The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) website or contact Kara White at Kara.White@vbpd.virginia.gov or 800-846-4464.
Recurring Events
Youth and Young Adults: Stronger Together
Alternate Thursdays at 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Fairfax, VA
4031 University Dr., Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
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:
• 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:
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: 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
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:
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
