[CrozetEagle] Upcoming PREP/Parent Resource Center Events

[Tammy Dance-Skinner]

Upcoming PREP/Parent Resource Center ( www.avenue.org/prc).  All events are free and open to the public.  RSVP requested.  For more information about PRC activities/services call Sarah Blech - (434) 975-9400 ext. 2342 or email sblech at k12albemarle.org <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

Albemarle/Charlottesville:

PREP (Diane Talarico-Cavanaugh, Autism Specialist and the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Parent Resource Center), along with Beth Schrank at Walker Upper Elementary School in Charlottesville are planning to host a three to four week group for 5th and 6th grade students with Aspergers Syndrome, with concurrent sessions for parents.  The student focus would be on social skills development, communication, and behavior.  The final session would be a community outing.  Parent sessions are open to parent suggestions.  We are trying to get an idea of interest - our preference is Tuesday evening, with dinner included, beginning late October.  Everything (besides the community outing) is free.  Interested?  Sarah Blech - sblech at k12albemarle.org  or 975-9400 ext. 2342 or Diane Talarico-Cavanaugh - dtcavanaugh at k12albemarle.org  ext. 2340

 

Fluvanna:

Linking Parents to Parents

Dinner and Panel Discussion: 

A Parent's Perspective

Join four Fluvanna County parents, a special education teacher, and PREP/Parent Resource Center for a relaxed evening of networking, information, and food.  Leave with a better understanding of the special education process and the comfort that "you aren't alone"!

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

6:00 - 6:30 dinner            6:30 - 8:00 p.m. presentation

Central Elementary School Library, Palmyra

 

Louisa:

"The central office and school level administrators' instructional efforts this year are based on having a relentless focus on math and literacy as these areas are the foundation for success in all academic areas."  Superintendent David Melton, LCPS.

Special education students are no exception.  Learn strategies that reinforce classroom instruction and enhance a student's overall outcomes.

Presenters:

Dorothy Slingluff - special education teacher, Thomas Jefferson E.S.

Diane Talarico-Cavanaugh - Autism Specialist, PREP

TBA - General Education Teacher

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

6:00 - 6:30 dinner            6:30 - 8:00 p.m. presentation

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Library, Louisa

 

Charlottesville:

What Works:  

Teachers and Parents Teaching Together

In this fun, interactive training (with take home materials) learn more about what teachers are using in the classroom to encourage reading and math success, and how parents can support the learning process at home.

Presenters:  

Suzanne Hatcher -Special Education Teacher, Clark E.S.

Denise Pilgrim - Instructional Coordinator, Clark E.S.

Thursday, October 26, 2006

6:00 - 6:30 dinner            6:30 - 8:00 p.m. presentation

Clark Elementary School Library

 

Madison:

Friendship Building Strategies

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to explore the nature of relationships, while learning strategies that assist children in friendship development.

Thursday, November 9, 2006

6:00 - 6:30 dinner            6:30 - 8:00 p.m. presentation

Waverly Yowell Elementary School, Madison, Virginia 

Co-sponsored by PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) 

This workshop is designed for families of children with and without disabilities.

 

Other classes, trainings, and workshops:

Yoga for Children with Special Needs 
Yoga is good for the body and the mind.  This UVa Children's Hospital program adapts traditional yoga teachings to meet the special needs of children with disabilities.  The approach is non-competitive and provides a foundation for building trust, self-confidence and a life-long form of exercise.  Ages 5 and above (parents, siblings and friends are welcome).

Oct. 4th - Nov. 1st, 2006       5:30 - 6:30 PM , $50 for 5 weeks* 
Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center, 2270 Ivy Rd. Charlottesville  434-924-5161. For information call Ruth Goldeen at (434) 243-6869 or email    <mailto:rag2a at virginia.edu> rag2a at virginia.edu  *Scholarships available upon request. 

 

Ballet & Movement Class for Children with a Physical Disability

October 12-November 16    4-5pm

Class is geared for children ages 3-7.  Children can walk or use a wheelchair. A volunteer assistant will be paired with each dancer to assist them with movements.  It will be held at KCRC on Thursdays. The cost is $60 for the entire 6 week course.  Scholarships are available upon request.  For more information or to register please call Anna King 434-924-8224

 

Virginia Institute of Autism presents workshops on a variety of topics such as ABA, leisure and self help skills, and Early Intervention in the Home.  For more information contact VIA at 923-8252. or www.viaschool.org <http://www.viaschool.org/> 

 

Young Family Camp

Saturday, November 4, 2006

Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville 

For families with a child with special needs, age birth - 5.  This camp will be an educational and supportive time for families- but best of all it will be a time of traditional camp fun for the whole family.  For more information call Camp Holiday Trails at 977-3781 or holidaytrails at nexet.net

 

Upcoming Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meetings:

Fluvanna (10/4), Charlottesville (10/9), Madison (10/10), Albemarle (10/24), Louisa and Greene (To Be Announced).  Call your local Special Education Office for exact time and location.

 

Other regional workshops:

 

"The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in Children with Special Needs." - Dr. Robert Brooks

 This free event will be held Thursday evening, October 12th, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville.  On-site parking is available.  For more information contact Terry Columbus, Director of Little Keswick School, at tcolumbus at littlekeswickschool.net <mailto:columbuslks at aol.com> 

 

Special Topics in Assistive Technology November 6th - 7th 

Holiday Inn Select Koger Center South Conference Center 

Richmond, VA

Toll Free - 1-866-465-0412       

 

Strategies for Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder - November 28 -29th at JMU.   (888)-205-4824

 

A Workshop with Richard Lavoie:   Information and Inspiration for Parents and Teachers of Children with Learning Challenges- December 6th Richmond, Virginia.   (804) 257-9106

 

Support Groups:

Autism Support Group meets first Tuesday of the month at Virginia Institute of Autism at 7:00 p.m.  For more information call Gina Yoder at 974-7946.

 

Aspergers Support Group meets third Wednesday of the month at Virginia Institute of Autism at 7:00.  

Call before coming:  Mary Huff at 973-0763.

 

Mom's Night Out and Dad's Night Out meet monthly at local restaurants.  For more information call Cheairs Graves at 

964-1678.

 

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