[PC News] PREP/Parent Resource Center: Local and regional events

[Sarah Blech]

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 

 

Albemarle/Charlottesville:

PREP (Diane Talarico-Cavanaugh, Autism Specialist and the 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  rag2a at virginia.edu <mailto: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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