Friday, November 20, 2020

Tea Time Talks!

 Hi Everyone,

The Culpeper Parent Teacher Resource Center is hosting Tea Time Talks on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 11am and 4pm.  This is a time for parents to gather with a cup of tea, coffee or their favorite beverage and share with with other parents and families!  To come and hangout, give me a call at 540-825-3677 extension 4659, or email me at kbledsoe@ccpsweb.org



Thursday, November 19, 2020

Resouce Spotlight from PEATC

 

  It can be hard to keep up with all the information related to the services and supports that you receive. But having information about important people and organizations that you need to reach frequently can help. You can use this form to keep track of important contacts and to update them as they change.

Tips, Tools and Resources from TTAC

UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL EDUCATION

Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 6:30pm

This workshop is designed help you to understand your role and expertise as a parent in the special education process. Come and learn about your child’s right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and the expectations required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 

Register Here

 

 

Sign Up for VDOE Parent Information Email Updates

For the most timely VDOE information subscribe or update your GovDelivery subscriber preferences to receive email updates from the Virginia Department of Education. For information designed specifically for parents and other topics that you would like to receive.

 

 

A Review of the 2021 Competencies with Sharon Jones & Daniel Irwin

Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 12:00pm

This session will provide an overview of the Virginia Autism Council's (VAC) Skills Competencies, including key updates from the 2021 revision. The session will address the use of the competencies as an individual skill assessment and program planning tool to guide training and staff development for direct service staff.

Register Here

 

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Center on Transition Innovations Update

 



You don't want to miss this upcoming webcast on job development strategies for a virtual environment by our amazing Career Support Specialist Aliza Lambert! 

https://centerontransition.org/tra.../webcastDetails.cfm/514

Sign up for the Getting Students Jobs Using Virtual Job Development webcast on Tuesday, November 17 at 3 PM to learn about creative strategies for virtual job development and hear actual results of using virtual job development with ACE-IT in College students.!
These strategies will also include how to utilize a business for virtual work-based learning for today’s and future opportunities.
Aliza has extensive experience developing paid employment for students, and she's involved in various technical assistance projects where she supports teachers in utilizing job development strategies in the classroom.

Thank you to our Veterans!

 Thank you to all our Veterans!  To the men, woman and families that are serving, or have served our country!  Thank you!!


Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Office of Student Services Resource


Week Two: Awareness with Curiosity

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Here is the video for this week: 

Week Two: Awareness with Curiosity (7 minutes)

Looking to take your self-care to the next level?

During this week's webinar, Dr. Gilligan talks about being aware of the signals our body is sending us. A body scan is an excellent way to do this whenever we feel stressed or overwhelmed with an emotion. 

This quick body scan video by Headspace talks you through this technique. 

Here's your challenge: at least one day this week, schedule in four to five times to do a body scan. Put it on your to do list or set a timer to remind you. Take note of how you feel before and after. Were you more focused? More productive? Or perhaps more tuned into the world around you?

Quote Card: You can also print our quote card for the week. Add some color and keep as a reminder for yourself or pass it on to someone else.


We hope that you will use the Self-Care Accountability Calendar to track your self-care commitment and habits during the month of November.


 

Learning / Handwriting without Tears; Free Resources

 

Handwriting without Tears is offering free printable starter packs for students and families ranging from Pre K - 2nd Grade - in both English and Spanish. These packets can help child's handwriting development.

To access the packets go to the link:

 https://www.lwtears.com/programs/distance-learning/families/packets


Friday, November 6, 2020

PEATC News

 

PEATC's Bi-Weekly E-News Blast, a space for parents, professionals, and youth to stay up-to-date with upcoming PEATC events and workshops happening around the state of Virginia as well as other "news you can use!" 
Keeping Up with Medicaid Waiver Contacts
 
It can be hard to keep up with all the information related to the services and supports that you receive. But having information about important people and organizations that you need to reach frequently can help. You can use this form to keep track of important contacts and to update them as they change.

FIND IT HERE: https://bit.ly/3k25YgT
Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

This “Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide” provided by the Office of Educational Technology will inform you, as a parent or caregiver, as you monitor your child’s progress as your child accesses and uses technology for learning. This guide aims to help all parents and caregivers, including those who have limited experience with digital tools, those who are expert with these tools, and anywhere in between. 

FIND IT HERE: https://bit.ly/3l5Sn9u
  • Early Childhood Opportunities 
    • Learning About Your Child's Reading Development | November 9 - December 18, 2020. This free self-paced online workshop provides parents with the foundations, tips, and tools on helping their child learn to read. This series is divided into four sessions and will take approximately 4 hours to complete. This series is divided into four sessions: skills needed to learn to read, how reading typically develops, why children might struggle to read; and signs of risk for reading difficulties.
    • Connecting the Dots: Child Care Resources | November 10 at 7:00 PM. Join us for a PEATC Early Childhood Webinar as we connect the dots on: types of child care available, resources on finding child care providers in your area, and questions to ask when choosing care for a child with a disability. 
  • 3 Workshops for Military Families with Children in the EFMP
    • How to Talk So Schools Will Listen (and Listen so....) | November 19 at 7:00 PM. This workshop will help participants discover communication techniques, learn how to recognize and prevent barriers to communication and build agreements around difficult problems.
    • Serving with an Exceptional Family Member (EFM) | December 10 at 7:00 PM. An up-close look at how one Navy family has managed decades of service with a child with severe autism. Attendees have the opportunity to benefit from the speaker’s experience in special education, Tricare, and transitioning from active duty to retirement and the civilian world.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/3e032Qq

PEATC LATINO

  • Como Hablar para que las Escuelas los Esuchen y (Escuchar para que las Escuelas Hablen) |  Lunes, Noviembre 9 a las 6:30 PM: ¿Por qué son tan difíciles las asociaciones? ¿Qué se puede hacer para mejorar la comprensión entre los padres y los profesionales mientras buscan llegar a un acuerdo mutuo sobre los IEP y otros temas relacionados con la educación de los estudiantes con discapacidades? Este taller ayudará a los participantes a descubrir técnicas de comunicación, aprender cómo reconocer y prevenir las barreras a la comunicación y construir acuerdos sobre problemas difíciles. Este taller se ofrece en inglés y español. 
  • 10 Cosas que Debe Saber Sobre los IEP | Miercoles, 18 de Noviembre a las 6:30 PM: Durante más de 30 años, se ha garantizado a los niños con discapacidades el derecho a una educación pública gratuita y apropiada (FAPE). Todos los padres son participantes iguales en el desarrollo del Plan de Educación Individualizado (IEP) para su hijo de acuerdo con la ley, pero los IEP pueden ser confusos y muy estresantes para los padres. Ya sea que su hijo esté comenzando en el sistema de educación especial, en la transición de una escuela a otra, o simplemente necesite un repaso, este taller será beneficioso para usted. Los participantes aprenderán las diez cosas que "necesitan saber" sobre los IEP para capacitarlos para que sean un defensor más seguro y cómodo de su hijo.
RECURSOS
  • Guías para padres y videos complementarios de IDEA sobre la resolución de disputas

GRUPO DE APOYO
Grupo de Chat para Padres: Unete a nuestro nuevo GRUPO DE CHAT mediante la aplicación de WhatsApp y podras mantenerte al tanto de todo lo que PEATC Latino esta haciendo. Entra al GRUPO: https://bit.ly/2VoU2vw 

QUICK LINKS:

PEATC's Training Calendar
PEATC's Factsheets
Contact Us

VISIT OUR WEBSITE
MAKE A DONATION


Upcoming Events in November

 Hi Everyone - I just wanted to share some information about our upcoming events for the month of November.



Thursday, November 5, 2020

VCU Weekly Lunch and Learn Opportunities

 

The VCU Autism Center for Excellence holds weekly Lunch and Learn sessions that provide a wealth of information, tips and resources for parents, caregivers, service providers. 


Weekly, VCU- ACE will provide an opportunity for parents to join us for Lunch and Learn. An interactive and secure Zoom meeting that will address different topics each week. There will be a short presentation with a time for Q&A. 

 

To register for the Zoom meeting, to the website:

https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/lunchandlearn.cfm

 

You can also access their archived video sessions at this website as well.

 

The upcoming topics include:


Lunch and Learn: Transition from School to Work

Date: November 12, 2020

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET 


Lunch and Learn: Supporting Communication & Social Skills for Early Learners

Date: November 19, 2020

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET 

Monday, November 2, 2020

The ARC and Free Learning Modules

 Happy Monday!

In going through my email inbox this Monday morning, I happened upon the email from a community partner about FREE Learning Modules from The Arc of Northern Shenandoah Valley.  

The different topics that are covered include:

ABLE Accounts,

CCC+ Medicaid Waiver

Medicaid Waivers 101

 Decision Making

And more…

 

Go to https://arcofnsv.thinkific.com/  to access the different modules. 


The Arc of Northern VA also has a library of 3-minute webinars about a whole host of disability related topics.  This link may get you quicker to just the 3-min webinars.

https://www.youtube.com/user/VideosatTheArcofNoVA/search?query=3-minute%20webinar

Parent to Parent; Virtual Coffee Hour

Since we are not able to gather in person and talk with each other, share ideas and tips about working with our kids at home,  I thought we could come together virtually for a Parent to Parent Virtual Coffee Hour


I have set up a Google Meet Times on Wednesday, November 11. 2020 at different times for us to gather together, virtually.


The first virtual time is at 11:30am, and that link is:

Join with Google Meet

meet.google.com/zyp-wazx-otw



The second virtual time is at 4:30pm, and that link is:

Join with Google Meet

meet.google.com/krx-ypzt-ana


Come and join me, and other parents that just want to meet and share ideas!


If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me at 540-825-3677, extension 4659, or send me an email!


I look forward to gathering together!


Family Engagement Month




Governor Ralph S. Northam, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. James F. Lane, and the Virginia Board of Education recognize November 2020 as Family Engagement in Education Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

The Virginia Board of Education believes that families and schools working together can create meaningful relationships that lead to significant gains in student achievement and success. 

Over 30 years of research clearly indicates all students achieve at higher levels when schools and families support each other. 

Research has shown that when schools and families are engaged in meaningful two-way communication and collaboration students have: 
  • More positive attitudes toward school
  • Higher grades and test scores, which equals higher achievement
  • Better attendance
  • More homework completed
  • Higher graduation rates
  • Greater enrollment in post-secondary education 

Family Engagement in Education Month is an opportunity to recognize the importance of families and schools and the work being done throughout the Commonwealth to ensure that we work together to build better futures for all children. It is also an opportunity to recognize that, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the operation of our public and private schools, parents have had to take on a more direct role in the education of their children.

The Virginia Board of Education and the Virginia Department of Education strongly encourage local school officials to develop plans and policies to enhance family engagement in their children’s schools, lives, and in the education community. 

The Virginia Board of Education supports the work of the Virginia Department of Education and its commitment to providing funding and resources to support family engagement.

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