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November
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
November 5, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon
Pulley Center
6500 Quander Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22307
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
SIBTEEN: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
Attention FCPS parents!!! From the same people who brought you Sibshops, we are excited to introduce SibTeen!
SibTeen is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with disabilities. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences. SibTeen is a place where participants will feel validated and understood and can build upon their community of support. And…. there will be food!
November 5, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
Pulley Center
6500 Quander Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22307
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families
Plans go awry, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get their way. They begin getting upset. Rational talk doesn’t work. Nothing does. Now your child is in full meltdown mode and doesn’t hold back. What do you do?
Calm Parenting Podcast founder, Kirk Martin will show you:
- How to calm kids with big emotions.
- Exactly what to say in the moment and how.
- Why intensity is critical and why to avoid eye contact.
- How to stop the cycle of shame and embarrassment.
November 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Accessing an Adapted Curriculum
Join us for an information session on the K-6 language arts and literacy curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities who access an adapted curriculum. This will include an overview of programming available to ensure evidence-based literacy instruction for all K-6 students.
Webinar Highlights:
- Virginia Literacy Act updates
- Components of evidence-based literacy instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities
- Language arts and literacy programming for students who are accessing an adapted curriculum
Join the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction, Adapted Curriculum Team for this important webinar.
November 12, 2024 10:00-11:00 a.m.
مهارات التنظيم والاداره (الوظائف التنفيذيه). Executive Functioning Skills
*presented in Arabic
اذا كنت تواجه صعوبات مع الأبناء فيما يتعلق بتنظيم الوقت وترتيب الأولويات ويتأثر بذلك أدائهم الدراسي والأنشطه اليوميه و سلوكياتهم أو اذا كنت ترغب في تنميه مهارات التنظيم والاداره لديهم فأنت مدعو لحضور
ندوه مقدمه باللغه العربيه عبر الزووم للتعرف علي مهارات الوظائف التنفيذيه ومراحل تطورها حسب كل مرحله عمريه وتأثيرها علي التعلم والسلوكيات والعلاقات الاجتماعيه بالاضافه الي كيفيه تنميتها وتحديد اي قصور لمعالجته من أجل أداء أكاديمي أفضل و مهارات سلوكيه واجتماعيه متطوره
Are your children having difficulty with organizing time and setting priorities? Does it effect their academic performance, daily activities, and behaviors? Do you want to develop their organization and management skills?
You are invited to attend a Webinar presented in Arabic via Zoom to learn about executive function skills and their stages of development according to each age group. In addition, we will examine each skill’s impact on learning, behavior, and social relationships. You will learn how to develop the skills for better academic performance and advanced behavioral and social skills.
الأربعاء الثالت عشر من شهر نوفمبر (تشرين الثاني) 11/13/2024 من الساعه العاشره الي الحاديه عشر ونصف صباحا
November 13, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Teen Series: Building Resilience: Helping Teens Develop Coping Skills and Emotional Intelligence
Join us for a series of insightful sessions focusing on the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of teen development. Learn strategies to support resilience, mental health, and healthy boundaries, fostering a nurturing environment for adolescents to thrive.
Webinar Highlights:
- Learn resilience-building techniques.
- Develop emotional intelligence.
- Strengthen support networks.
November 15, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair
This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.
- When: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Where: Fairfax High School Cafeteria
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(Enter through Door 1) - What: Exhibitor Fair
Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!
Interpretation: will be provided using Microsoft Translator on supported devices (a staffed help table will be available for participants)
Starting The Conversation About Drugs: A Webinar for Families
Drugs and drug prevention have become increasingly important topics in recent years.
Are you unsure about how to approach the topic of drugs with your child? Join us to learn how to navigate this importance discussion with confidence and ease!
Webinar Highlights
- Tips to start the conversation about drugs, as early as 4 years old
- Practical advice and real-world examples
- Strategies to prevent drug abuse
Presented by Beth Mohaupt, FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
November 22, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
December
Stress less, Enjoy More. Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness: A Webinar for Families
Kids and families are under stress from so many sources, and they are suffering as a result. Achievement pressure, time pressure, social pressure, and uncertainty about a rapidly changing world are eroding the health of our youth. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Well-known parenting expert, psychologist and author (and FCPS parent) Dr. Heather Tedesco will show you:
- The surprising ways stress shows up in kids
- The power parents have to reduce stress (in our kids and ourselves)
- How we can nurture happiness and build psychological strength in our kids long-term
- Specific strategies to stress less and enjoy more
December 6, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online
Join us for this important webinar presented jointly between Fairfax County Schools, Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Webinar Highlights:
- What is Sextortion?
- What are FCPS and FCPD seeing with respect to sextortion?
- How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
- How should families respond if their child was victimized?
December 13, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person course)
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
December 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Family Resource Center
2334 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person course) 30 spaces available
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