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A Family Guide to Child Find

Zoom Webinar - Presented by PWCS - Parent Resource Center - October 16, 2024

  • This session is designed to help parents identify and support children who may have special educational needs. We will explore how to recognize signs of learning or physical disabilities in kids and understand the importance of early intervention. We will learn how to navigate the Child Find process in Virginia, ensuring that every child receives the necessary support and resources to reach their full potential.
  • When:
    • Wednesday October 16, 2024
    • 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Where:
  • All requests for accommodations are due by October 11, 2024

Understanding Dyslexia: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child

Zoom Webinar - Presented by PWCS - Parent Resource Center - October 17, 2024

  • Join us for an informative workshop designed to help parents understand dyslexia. We’ll explore what dyslexia is, its common signs, and effective strategies to support children with this learning difference. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to empower your child’s educational journey.
  • When:
    • Thursday, October 17, 2024
    • 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Where:
  • All requests for accommodations are due by October 13, 2024

The Power of Data

Zoom Webinar - Presented by PWCS - Parent Resource Center - October 22, 2024

  • The Power of Data will help family members learn about the importance of data and how to participate in important data discussions that impact children with disabilities and their families. Learn about Look! Think! Act! a strategy for using data when solving problems, making recommendations or decisions, or identifying next steps when working with the Early Intervention or IEP team. Melissa Lebling is the Family Support and Outreach Specialist for Formed Families Forward, and is a mother to seven children, four adopted through foster care. Ms. Lebling has years of experience in early childhood education and is passionate about working with educators and parents to help them understand the complexity of children, their behaviors, and how to meet them where they are.
  • When:
    • Tuesday, October 22, 2024
    • 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Where:
  • All requests for accommodations are due by October 17, 2024

An Introduction to the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and What It Means for Families

Zoom Webinar - Presented by PWCS - Parent Resource Center - October 23, 2024

  • Join us for a webinar that will provide students and families with valuable information about the new Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and what this means for your student. An overview of the main events of the law will be provided and specific changes you will notice this year in literacy instruction and the updated Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) for students in kindergarten - grade 3.
  • When:
    • Wednesday, October 23, 2024
    • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Where:
  • All requests for accommodations are due by October 18, 2024

Walk In My Shoes (WIMS): We help you teach inclusion skills that last a lifetime!

Presented by PWCS - Parent Resource Center - October 24, 2024

  • Learn about and participate in a powerful program designed to cultivate empathy and inclusivity in elementary school-aged children. Discover how WIMS utilizes engaging activities to teach children valuable skills in respecting and embracing all children, regardless of their medical conditions, language backgrounds, developmental challenges, or learning differences. Activity stations for the night will include activities focused on: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), food allergies, dyslexia, sensory processing, and deciphering emotions.
  • When:
    • Thursday, October 24, 2024
    • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Where:
  • All requests for accommodations are due by October 21, 2024

A Family Guide to Neurodiversity: Celebrating Different Brains

Zoom Webinar - Presented by PWCS - Parent Resource Center - October 29, 2024

  • Join us for an insightful Zoom webinar on “What is Neurodiversity?” designed specifically for parents. This session will explore the concept of neurodiversity, celebrating the unique ways our brains work and how these differences can be strengths. Gain practical tips and strategies to support and embrace neurodiverse children in your family and community.
  • When:
    • Tuesday, October 29, 2024
    • 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Where:
  • All requests for accommodations are due by October 24, 2024 

Empowering Parents: Navigating the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) Decision Making Tool

Zoom Webinar - Presented by PWCS - Parent Resource Center - October 30, 2024

  • Join us for an engaging online seminar where parents will learn about the new VAAP Decision Making Tool. This session will cover how the tool aids in creating personalized education plans and improves decision-making for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Discover how to effectively partner with your child's IEP team to use this resource to support your child’s educational journey.
  • When:
    • Wednesday, October 30, 2024
    • 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Where:
  • All requests for accommodations are due by October 25, 2024

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