Please join us for the next Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting.
Monday, November 18, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Caroline Middle School
Romanayah Hughes from the Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services will be our guest speaker. She will present on transition services to adulthood.
SEAC – Monday, October 21, 2019- 4:30pm @ BGE
Please join us at Bowling Green Elementary School for our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
We will have a presentation on Behavior Management Techniques.
The Caroline County Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee needs your input!
HOW CAN SEAC HELP YOU?
SEAC HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PROVIDES YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS. BY ATTENDING MEETINGS, YOU:
* RECEIVE INFORMATION TO ASSIST YOU IN BECOMING A PARTNER IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS;
* CAN NETWORK WITH OTHER PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS TO GAIN INFORMATION AND SUPPORT; AND,
*OFFER INPUT TO HELP INFORM THE POLICY AND PROGRAM DECISIONS IN THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN CAROLINE COUNTY.
MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Meeting Dates, Locations, and Topics are as follows:
9/16/19 4:30pm, Madison Elementary School, Supports for Mental Wellness
10/21/19 4:30pm, Bowling Green Elementary School, Behavior Management Techniques *Organizational Meeting*
11/18/19 4:30pm, Caroline Middle School, DARS/Transition to Adult Services
3/16/20 4:30pm, Caroline High School , Full Life Ahead: Planning for Post Graduate Years
4/20/20 4:30pm, Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Autism
WHO SERVES AND HOW DO I JOIN?
The position is a one year term. Anyone with a vested interest in special education is welcome to participate. We are currently seeking parent members to represent each school. For more information, please contact Susan Gayle at 804-633-7083
PTRC E-News – 10-11/2019
News from the Caroline County Public Schools – Parent Teacher Resource Center
Mark your Calendar
October is Bully Prevention Month!
| Parent Corner Report cards come home on October 18th. Contact the PTRC for resources. |
****October 11th and October 14th: No School****
October 18th: Parent/Family Day at PTRC 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Reading Together (free books)
October 21st: SEAC Meeting- 4:30 pm at Bowling Green ES
Topic: Behavior Management Techniques
October 25th: Morning Video at PTRC- 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.
Topic: Simple Parenting Strategies
October 30th: Critical Decision Points: 10:00 am -3:00 pm at PTRC
Points you need to know for a child with disabilities to earn a diploma and more. Please register below:
https://forms.gle/ZXDZoimNiMLw7r3h7
Teacher Corner
Get the 3P’s form and send home with report cards.
| Resources you need to know:Caroline County Schools Special Education Department Stay updated! Caroline County Schools Transition Program Check out the latest activities our students are participating in. Paragon Autism Services hosts a free, monthly, special needs Lego and Train Club for children with disabilities and their siblings. Paragon Autism Services’ Special Needs Night at KD’z Kidz World. Lunch and Learn on the fourth Thursday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Disability Resource Center located at 409 Progress Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. For more information contact Tina@paragonautismservices.com. Autism Society-Central Virginia (AS-CV) Whether you’re new or have been involved in the ASD community for a while the AS-CV is the #1 resource for you and your family. They offer a wealth of information and resources, as well as, social, support and sibling opportunities. Becky Boswell, Bradford Hulcher, Tammy Burns and the rest of the team are committed, knowledgeable and passionate about helping you and your family. Be sure to check out their ‘meetings and events’ page.Community Services Board (CSB) The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) provides prevention, treatment, employment and support services for Caroline citizens and families with mental health, substance use and intellectual disabilities. They work collaboratively with schools, law enforcement, and social services. They can also assist you with case management, counseling, crisis services, and general parenting education.Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) The department offers a wide array of specialized services, supports, resources and programs for Virginia residents of all ages who are experiencing significant visual disabilities. The DBVI is committed to providing quality services to assist Virginia’s citizens who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence.Department of Social Services (DSS) and the CSB work very closely together to serve you, your child and your family. They help to ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have access to the best services and benefits available to them, such as: Financial Assistance, Medicaid Waivers, Health Financial Assistance, Family & Individual Services, Services for Children, and Services for Adults.disAbility Resource Center – 409 Progress St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-2559 A Center for Independent Living working to enable people of all disabilities of all ages to reach their greatest potential of independent living.Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond (DSAGR) DSAGR is a wonderful resource. They strive to improve the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families by providing access to current and accurate information on Down syndrome and by fostering programs that focus on education, community services, public awareness, medical issues, research, advocacy, legal issues and parenting.The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) PEATC builds positive futures for Virginia’s children by working collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. They offer FREE information, assistance, and support via email or phone, as well as, FREE workshops, presentations and trainings for both parents and educators. Call 1-800-869-6782. Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) can assist you with many things. They collaborate with schools in providing Transition Services. They offer Employment Services help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep a job. We have a residential training and medical rehabilitation center known as Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center, and they process disability claims for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Disability Programs.Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) This department manages Virginia’s public mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services system. Services are provided for children, families, and adults with mental illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities or substance abuse disorders, as well as, for veterans. For more information call 804-786-3921 or visit their site, especially the Individuals and Families tab. For more information on any topics addressed, please contact the Parent Teacher Resource Center. |
TODAY! DON’T MISS IT!! Supports for Mental Wellness @ MES 4:30pm
presented by Rappahannock Area Community Service Board:
SUPPORTS FOR MENTAL WELLNESS
Date: September 16, 2019 at 4:30pm
Location: Madison Elementary School Library
This presentation is provided through the Special Education Advisory Committee and the Parent Teacher Resource Center
SEAC today! 4-15-2019, 4:30pm @ PTRC
Open to the public. Please join us!
Caroline County Public Schools
Special Education Advisory Committee
Monday, April 15, 2019
4:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Resource Center Conference Room
Agenda
Call to Order
Introductions/Purpose of SEAC
Public Comment
Approval of March 18, 2019 minutes
- Update from Superintendent – Dr. Sarah Calveric
- Presentation – Jim O’Reilly – Assistive Technology
- Reports/Announcements/Updates
- PTRC – S. Gayle
- SPED – L. Glass – Review of Annual Plan
- Business
- Adjourn