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Regional Parent Meetings
Topics and handouts specific to Special Education in the above languages are available here.
Following are a list of workshops and available presentation materials.
Workshop Descriptions
ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) Services Program Information
Covers curriculum and instructional approaches used in elementary, middle, and high schools plus requirements for ESOL students’ progression in English proficiency.
Information on K-12 Advanced Academic Programs
(interpreters available)
Covers gifted services and advanced academic programs for students in grades K-12, including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses plus available resources.
Grades K-6 Specialized Reading and Writing Programs
Covers programs that provide explicit, systematic instruction in the areas of reading and writing for students receiving special education services, along with data used to match students with appropriate programs. Handout
Grades 7-12 Specialized Reading and Writing Programs
Covers programs used in special education remedial reading classes in grades 7-12 to help students decode and recognize individual words, read fluently, and improve comprehension; plus resources used to improve written expression skills of students with disabilities. Handout
English and Language Arts Curriculum Information and Idea Exchange (offered both sessions)
Provides information on instructional initiatives in the K-12 English and Language Arts curriculum; participants will be asked for input.
Fine Arts Curriculum Information and Idea Exchange (offered both sessions)
Provides information on new initiatives in the K-12 Fine Arts curriculum; participants will be asked for input.
Foreign Language Curriculum Information and Idea Exchange (offered both sessions)
Provides information on new curriculum initiatives in the K-12 Foreign Language program; participants will be asked for input.
Health and Physical Education Curriculum Information and Idea Exchange (offered both sessions)
Provides information on new curriculum initiatives in the K-12 Health and Physical Education curriculum; participants will be asked for input.
Math Curriculum Information and Idea Exchange (offered both sessions)
Provides information on the K-12 Mathematics curriculum; participants will be asked for input on current curriculum, instruction, and new initiatives.
Science Curriculum Information and Idea Exchange (offered both sessions)
Provides information on K-12 Science curriculum focus and new initiatives; participants will be asked for input.
Social Studies Curriculum Information and Idea Exchange (offered both sessions)
Provides information on K-12 Social Studies program instructional initiatives; participants will be asked for input.
Ayude a su hijo con sus tareas (en Espanol) Los padres pueden lograr grandes cambios positivos en el buen desempeño de sus hijos en la escuela. Esta sesión describe maneras para ayundar a alumnos de cualquier edad.
Helping Children With Homework
(interpreters available)
Learn how to help your child take responsibility for homework, schedule time for homework, and organize space and materials. Arabic | Chinese | English | Farsi | Korean | Spanish
School Readiness: What to Do at Home to Support Your Preschool Child's Future School Success
Learn what school readiness is and how you can support your preschool age child as a learner.
Study Skills Every Child Should Know
(LIS or interpreters available)
Learn ways to help your child develop effective study skills for life-long learning plus organization, time management, effective textbook reading, test-taking, and homework tips.
School Counseling Grades K-12: Planning, Preparation and Possibilities
Covers K-12 school counseling programs that address academic, career and personal-social development plus bullying and harassment prevention, career counseling and advisement, and resources and programs.
Gifted Students With Learning Challenges (Twice Exceptional)
Research-based best practices support the success of twice-exceptional learners in advanced academic programs. Share, discuss, and problem-solve the issues, challenges, and concerns that need addressing in order to provide gifted services to this unique group. Handout
Behavior Management Techniques That Work!
Designed for parents of children 2-12 who are having a difficult time following directions, rules at home, or completing simple requests. Learn practical techniques to manage and prevent problem behaviors. Handout
Technology Tools to Support Struggling Readers and Writers
Learn about software used to support struggling readers and writers and resources available for home use, plus how to use Microsoft Office to support student learning and web sites for reading and writing resources. Handout
Promoting Self-Advocacy and Transition Planning for Life After High School for Students With IEPs
Covers strategies and resources to help students and families with the transition planning process, plus discussions on the importance of self-advocacy, identifying student strengths, skills, and career interests, and the Transition Toolkit for Parents.
Using Visual Strategies for Learning at Home and School
Outlines how to use visual strategies to support the academic success, enhance comprehension and language skills, and assist behavior management. The presenter will demonstrate and discuss real-life applications. Handout
African American Student Success: Embracing One’s Heritage
Lecture and small group discussions will explore research that supports knowledge of one’s heritage or history as an integral step towards individual academic success and progress towards closing the achievement gap for African-Americans.
Executive Functioning: Helping Students With ADHD Succeed
Executive Functioning is the brain’s ability to absorb and interpret information, and make decisions based upon the information. The presenter will discuss the development of executive skills such as time management and organizational skills, compensatory strategies, and coaching techniques. Handout
For more information about the FCPS Regional Parent Meetings, contact Robin Hamby at robin.hamby@fcps.edu or Mary Shepherd at mary.shepherd@fcps.edu .