Parent Information Relating to Special Education
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All these opportunities are FREE unless noted.
In most cases you must register if registration information is provided.
When other events become available they will be posted at:
https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/upcoming-community-events/
Numerous Dates — Non-Partisan School Board Candidate Forums
Be an informed voter on candidate views on special education and other topics.
Fairfax Area Disability Services Board Needs Assessment Survey
What are the biggest barriers to community integration does your special-needs child and family face?
Share your input before October 10.
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fadsbsurvey
Strengthening Families — 8 week course
Tue. Oct. 1-Nov.19, 6:00-8:30 pm, Hammond ES 4646 Seminary Rd. Alexandria
Parents and youth (ages 10-14) can strengthen family bonds through discussion, games, roleplaying, and family projects. Free dinner & Childcare (for ages 2-9).
Register: Aurea Galvan Palacios agalvanpalacios@scanva.org 703-820-9001x105
What to Put in the IEP — With Webinar Option
Wed. Oct. 2, noon–1:30 pm, The Arc of Nova, 2755 Hartland Ave. #200, Falls Church
Learn how to word effective long term and short term goals for an IEP. Bring your questions.
Register: https://thearcofnova.org/programs/info-referral/ds-ls-workshops/#IEP
Strengthening Families — 8 week course — en español
Tue. Oct. 2-Nov. 20, 6:00-8:30 pm, Key MS 6402 Franconia Rd, Springfield
Parents and youth (ages 10-14) can strengthen family bonds through discussion, games, role playing, and family projects. Free dinner & Childcare (for ages 2-9).
Register: Aurea Galvan Palacios agalvanpalacios@scanva.org 703-820-9001 x 105
Get Past Procrastination
Wed. Oct. 2, 6:30-8:00 pm, Auditorium, TCW, 3801 W. Braddock St. Alexandria
Explore practical strategies to motivate children, help develop good study habits, increase focus, and reduce procrastination... without being the bad guy!
Register: https://www.acps.k12.va.us/Page/397 or phone 703-824-0129
CCC plus Medicaid Waiver Information Session
Wed. Oct.2, 7:00-8:30 pm, Arc of GPW 13505 Hillendale Rd. Woodbridge
Learn about the CCC Plus Waiver eligibility criteria, application process, services, EPSDT, managed care, and HIPP.
Register: Jan Russell at jrussell@arcgpw.org or 703.730.3124
I Have Needs Too!
Thu Oct. 3, 6:30-8:00 pm, FFF 4031 Univ. Dr. Fairfax, Enter on South St.
This workshop will provide strategies for managing the mixed emotions and increased responsibilities of siblings of children with special needs.
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others — With Webinar Option
Thu. Oct. 3, 6:30-8:00 pm, The Arc of Nova, 2755 Hartland Ave. #200, Falls Church
Join us for a workshop to learn some simple daily practices you can implement to take care of YOU, so you can then take care of others.
Register: https://thearcofnova.org/programs/info-referral/ds-ls-workshops/#self-care
Special Needs Tax Planning Workshop
Thu. Oct. 3, 7-9 pm, Pozez JCC, 8900 Little River Tnpk. Fairfax
Tax planning for families with an individual with special needs will be discussed, including possible deductions for expenses related those needs.
Register: RSVP to Carey 571-378-0245 or calford@financialguide.com
An Individualized Approach to Raising Your Challenging Child — 10 week course
Thu. Oct 3-Dec. 12, 7:30-9:00 pm, St. Columba’s 4201 Albemarle St. NW Washington
This program helps parents identify the source of their child’s challenging behavior and learn what they can do about it. For parents of children ages 3-12. $100-$300
Register: http://www.parentchildjourney.com/journey/
Kinship Café
Wed. Oct. 9, 6-8 pm, Mott Center 12111 Braddock Rd. Fairfax
Dinner and discussion for kinship caregivers and their family. Separate activities and games for children of all ages.
Register by Fri, Oct. 4: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hscode/EReg/Registration.aspx?groupID=27
FCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference
Sat. Oct. 5, 8 am-4 pm, Fairfax HS 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax
This conference for parents, with a separate agenda for teens, will focus on social and emotional learning, and addiction prevention and treatment.
Registration starting Sept. 3 : https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/mental-health-and-resiliency/mental-health-and-wellness
Specialized Reading Strategies for Parents
Mon. Oct. 7, 9-11 am, LCPS Admin. Bldg. 21000 Education Ct. Ashburn
Register: https://www.lcps.org/parentresourceservices or 571-252-6540
Positive Discipline — 6 week course — en español
This program is designed to strengthen family communication, reduce power struggles, strengthen the self-esteem of the child, and discuss praise and empathy.
Register: Aurea Galvan Palacios at agalvanpalacios@scanva.org or 703-820-9001 ext. 105
Creating Your Circle of Support — With Webinar Option
Thu. Oct. 10, noon-1:30 pm, The Arc of Nova, 2755 Hartland Ave. #200, Falls Church
Learn about about building a formal or informal group of people in your life who you choose and trust to help you make decisions and have a good life.
Register; https://thearcofnova.org/programs/info-referral/ds-ls-workshops/#self-care
Parenting Education Program — 14 class meetings
Thu. Oct 10 - Feb. 6, 5:30-8:00 pm, Providence Comm. Ctr. 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax
Parents learn positive, effective ways to interact with their children age 0-4. A family meal and childcare are included.
Info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/children-youth/parenting-education-programs
Register: Lisa Payne-Chesley 703-324-7734
The Arc 2019 National Convention
Fri-Mon. Oct. 11-14, Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC
Large convention with exhibits and presentations on supporting the lives of those will intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Register: https://convention.thearc.org. $ Cost varies
ADHD and Mental Health Resource Fair
Sat. Oct.12, 8 am-1pm, ASCE HQ Bechtel Conf. Ctr. 1801 Alexander Bell Dr, Reston
This conference, sponsored by CHADD and NAMI, will include a keynote, exhibitors, and two workshop sessions with a choice of 8 topics.
Cultivating Racial Awareness for Transracial Adoptive Families
Thu. Oct. 17, 1:00-2:30 pm — Webinar $0-$15
Register: https://adoptionsupport.org/product-type/for-parents-family/
FFF Family Movie Night — The Business of Autism
Fri. Oct 18, 5:30-8:00 pm, FFF 4031 Univ. Dr. Fairfax, Enter on South St.
Foster, adoptive, and kinship families will enjoy pizza. Then adults and interested youth will watch this movie while children have other activities.
Register: https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fff-family-movie-night-the-business-of-autism/?
Real Assistive Technology for Everyone (RATE) Conference
Sat. Oct. 19, 8:30 am -1:00 pm, Rachel Carson MS 13618 McLearen Rd, Herndon
Keynote followed by two sessions
Parents’ Night Out
Sat. Oct. 19, 5-10 pm, Arc of PWC, 13505 Hillendale Dr, Woodbridge
Enjoy an evening while trained adults care for your child with disabilities, and siblings. Social skills development will be emphasized. $5.00-$7.50 per hour
Register: Call the PWC Arc: 703 670-5060
Mandt Overview for Parents
Tue. Oct. 22, 9-11 am, LCPS Admin. Bldg. 21000 Education Ct. Ashburn
Building healthy, positive relationships among people is the goal of the Mandt® training program. “Supporting People, Not Just Their Behaviors.”TM
Register: https://www.lcps.org/parentresourceservices or 571-252-6540
Parenting towards Grit But Not Grind
Wed. Oct. 23, 7-9 pm, Auburn Sch. 3800 Concorde Pkwy. #500, Chantilly
We will focus on moving away from helicopter parenting to help your special needs child develop skills to become independent.
Register; https://www.theauburnschool.org/speakerseries
The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Vaping, E-Cigarettes and Juuls
Wed. Oct. 23, 7:30-9:00 pm, Lab Sch. 4759 Reservoir Rd, NW, Wash. DC
Get a crash course in vapes and e-cigarettes. Learn how to help prevent use by teens and support cessation efforts for those already experimenting with the use of vapes.
Register: https://www.labschool.org/page/outreach/lecture-series
FCPS Dyslexia Open House
Thu. Oct. 24, 10-11 am, PRC. 2334 Gallows Rd. Door 1, Dunn Loring
Browse exhibit tables about FCPS resources, and learn about next steps for students with dyslexia.
Register: https://www.fcps.edu/node/28019/ or 703-204-3941
Social Emotional Learning
Tue. Oct. 29, 9-11 am, LCPS Admin. Bldg. 21000 Education Ct. Ashburn
Register: https://www.lcps.org/parentresourceservices or 571-252-6540
Plan Ahead — Kids Adoption Network Conference — For adults and children
Sat, Nov. 16, 9:00 am-4:30 pm, McLean Sch. 8224 Lochinver Ln. Potomac, MD
We will explore the challenges adoptees face in sharing their stories and explore using music, art, movement and story-telling. $70-$75 includes lunch
Register: https://adoptionsupport.org/kan-conference-2019/
