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November
Using the Data Collection Tool to Inform Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Decision-Making
Webinar Highlights
- Considering Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) – The Why, What, and How
- Documenting LRE Considerations and Decisions within the IEP Process
- Understanding the family’s role in the determination of LRE
Join staff members from the FCPS Department of Special Services for this important webinar.
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 10-11 a.m.
December
Funcionamiento Ejecutivo - Ayudando a tus hijos con la organización, la regulación emocional , y la flexibilidad (Executive Functioning- Helping your kids with organization, emotional regulation, and flexibility.) ** presentado en español
Función Ejecutiva se refiere a las habilidades que ayudan a los estudiantes a planificar con anticipación y alcanzar metas, mostrar autocontrol, seguir instrucciones de varios pasos incluso cuando son interrumpidos y mantenerse concentrados a pesar de las distracciones para tener éxito en escuela. Únase a nosotros para aprender cómo ayudar a sus estudiantes a fortalecer estas habilidades.
Aspectos destacados del seminario web:
Parte 2: 1 de diciembre de 2023 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Calendar.
- Como nuestro estilo de crianza puede influir en el desarrollo del funcionamiento ejecutivo de nuestros hijos.
- Estrategias para ayudar a nuestros niños a desarrollar y fortalecer su funcionamiento ejecutivo.
Using the Data Collection Tool to Inform Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Decision-Making
Webinar Highlights
- Considering Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) – The Why, What, and How
- Documenting LRE Considerations and Decisions within the IEP Process
- Understanding the family’s role in the determination of LRE
Join staff members from the FCPS Department of Special Services for this important webinar.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 10-11 a.m. Add to Calendar.
Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: A Two-Part Series
Join Dr. Erin Berman, a Clinical Psychologist at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland for these important sessions to help children cope with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Part 2 Highlights:
- Identify stress in children of all ages
- Explain common sources of stress
- Provide strategies for lowering stress levels so that all caregivers can benefit
NEW DATE Part 2: 12/12/23 10-11:30 a.m Add to Calendar.
Register for Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: A Two-Part Series
January
Meet the Author Series: Raising a Kid Who Can
Why are kids today struggling? And based on all that modern science has to offer, what are the most important things I can do in raising my kid? Learn from a child psychiatrist, a parent psychologist, and a child therapist, who have reinvented the parenting book. Organized in a novel “guidebook” style that’s illustrated, skimmable, and fun to read, it’s easy to find immediately useful strategies that you can apply to your specific kid. Usable at any stage in your child’s life, this book helps parents get right to the information they need, when they need it. It’s time to parent smarter, not harder!
These authors know what matters, they know what works, and they know how to explain it to parents. Their presentation will give you the confidence to tackle modern kid struggles, such as how to help a kid be independent and motivated, what helps (and what doesn’t!) when they are upset, how to approach technology, and how to prepare them to be flexible and roll with the punches in an uncertain future.
Join authors Catherine McCarthy, M.D.; Heather Tedesco, PhD.; & Jennifer Weaver, LCSW as they discuss their book and take your questions.
1/5/24 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Calendar.
Register for Meet the Author Series: Raising a Kid Who Can
The Transition from Elementary to Middle School and from Middle School to High School for Twice Exceptional (2e) students
Transitioning into middle and high school can be challenging for many children and their families, especially for twice-exceptional students.
Join Dr. Nonye Oladimeji, FCPS Educational Specialist for AAP twice exceptional (2e) children, as she shares ideas for families and schools on how to ease the transition for students.
Webinar Highlights:
- Learn about the tools and strategies to help your child navigate this period of change successfully.
- Learn about how to help your child establish and maintain a strong support system.
- Learn how to help your student balance the increased academic responsibility while trying to expand their horizons into clubs and extracurricular activities.
- Learn how parents and families can stay involved and keep the lines of communication open.
January 12, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Calendar.
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Monday, November 6, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
View the individual event page if you would like to Add to Calendar.
February
Meet the Author Series: Mind in The Making with Ellen Galinsky
Looking for research-based advice for families on how to raise their children to be well-rounded and achieve their full potential, helping them learn to take on life's challenges, communicate well with others, and remain committed to learning? These are the "essential life skills" that Ellen Galinsky has spent her career pursuing.
The good news is that there are simple everyday things that all families can do to build these skills in their children for today and for the future. They don't cost money, and it's never too late to begin.
February 2, 2024, 10-11 a.m. Add to Calendar.
Register for Meet the Author Series: Mind in The Making with Ellen Galinsky
Behavior Solution Series for Elementary and Secondary Families
Join staff from the FCPS Behavior Intervention Services Department to help families encourage positive communication and behavior at home.
Elementary Webinars
2/16 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication Add to Calendar
- Embark on a collaborative parenting journey while we guide you through practical tips that can be used in your home.
3/15 Taming Tantrums and More Add to Calendar
- Parents, ever had a moment when things feel like a big puzzle and you just need the right pieces? We will share strategies to help when your child’s behavior feels like a rollercoaster. Learn how to turn meltdowns into moments that make you go 'ta-da!'
Secondary Webinars
4/19 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication Add to calendar
- We will equip you with strategies for navigating the teen years. Uncover the secrets to fostering open communication, building trust, and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
5/31 Taming the Teenaged Brain Add to Calendar
- Navigate the rollercoaster of teenage emotions with our training on behavior strategies, tailored to support you at home during those challenging adolescent years. We will provide practical insights and proven techniques to foster understanding and communication with your teenager.
Register for all or part of the Behavior Solution Series for Families
How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Ways to Uncover the Reasons Behind Your Child’s School Performance and How to Help
Disappointing grades are not always a fair indication of how hard your child is trying, how much they’re learning, or what their potential for success is later on in life (especially for those with ADHD and other learning differences).
On the surface, disappointing grades represent a failure at school. But there’s usually a lot more to it and many emotions for parents and students at stake!
Webinar Highlights:
- What to do if your child comes home with bad grades (and how to prevent over-reacting)
- How to talk to your child about their school performance, including some easy conversation starters
- Ways to investigate why it’s happening and the two most common reasons for poor grades
- What to do about it moving forward, including strategies to help your child study more effectively and stay organized
- Whether you should set consequences for your child’s bad grades (or reward them for good grades)
Join Ann Dolin, educator, author, and Educational Connections Founder for new strategies to tackle these sticky situations while preserving your relationship with your child.
February 23, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Calendar.
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