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The Parent Resource Center provides information and support to parents of children with disabilities as they work with school staff to identify and meet their child's unique needs.

Services

The Parent Resource Center:

provides support and assistance for families of children with special needs
offers a lending library of books and videos on topics relating to disabilities and special education
serves as an information and referral source for parents, educators and the community about services within our community
offers information sessions on disability related topics for families and staff throughout the year

Resources

Note: These resources are provided for information only and does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or preference by FCPS.

Center for Family Involvement - Works with families to increase their skills as advocates, mentors and leaders so that families, children and young adults with disabilities can lead the lives they want.
Creating a Home Where Your Child Can Thrive - Tips for home modifications for children with special needs.
I'm Determined - A project aimed at providing direct instruction, models and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior.
LD Online - Articles, essays, expert columns and other resources on learning disabilities and ADHD.
Lord Fairfax Youth Classes - Classes available for kids ages 7-14 including Lego robotics, drama, art and more.
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Parent Organizer With Educational Resources
Understood - With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. The Understood website provides personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more.
VCU Autism Center for Excellence - Learn how VCU-ACE works to improve services to those with ASD through discovery and implementation of evidence-based practices.
Virginia Board for People With Disabilities - The Board serves as the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, addressing the needs of people with developmental disabilities as established under the federal "Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act" and the state "Virginians with Disabilities Act."
Virginia Department of Education Special Education
Virginia Family Network Scholarship Opportunities - Scholarships are available for educational and leadership development opportunities that promote and help individuals employ their lived experience with mental illness to inform and transform the service system.
Virginia Family Special Education Connection
Virginia Parent Resource Centers

Contact

Susie Gerometta
PRC Coordinator and
Parent of special needs children
540-665-0103

1481 Senseny Road
Winchester, Virginia 22602

Hours

Monday & Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

FCPS Resources

Upcoming Events

Conscious Discipline Video Series

Learn more about this video series, including dates, time and location.

Special Education Advisory Committee Meetings

Monday, April 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, April 30, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

I'm Determined Mini-Summit

Save the Date
Saturday, April 14, 2018

The youth and parent mini-summit is geared toward students receiving special education services. I’m Determined is a program designed to empower students to become more aware of their strengths, weaknesses and needs. Register online now.

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