Parent Resource Center Friday FYI
February 10, 2023
The Parent Resource Center website is updated!
Visit the Hanover PRC website to see what's new!
Hanover County Public Schools' Department of Special Education has established the Parent Resource Center (PRC) as a source of information, training, and support for families, students, teachers, staff, and community members. The PRC is committed to connecting people with the information and resources that facilitate and strengthen collaborative partnerships between home, schools, and the community as we work towards the common goal of successful outcomes and inclusion for all of our students in Hanover County Public Schools.
We provide information about the special education process and services, coordinate activities and workshops for students, families, and staff, and maintain a resource library of materials that can be checked out or accessed online through the PRC website. For more information, please email hanoverprc@hcps.us or call 804-365-4596.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Paula Strickland from Atlee High School who was recognized as an Outstanding Educator and the team from John Gandy Elementary School (Wendy Pico, Kara Coppock, and Tiffany Smith) who received an honorable mention. Thank you for all you do to serve the families and students of Hanover County!
Special Nights are back at CMOR
The next event is Friday, February 17th, from 5:00-7:00pm, in Chesterfield. The events are FREE. Click the link for more information and to register.
Overview of AAC: In-person, Thursday, February 16th!
The team presented an Overview of AAC on Zoom in January. You can watch the recording here: Overview of AAC Webinar.
Additional workshop dates: March 16 (Atlee Library), April 20 (Zoom), and one date in May.
Local Activities & Events
The Autism Society of Central VA has events & activities listed on their calendar page for students, adults, and caregivers. They also have a great resource page if you are looking for additional local resources!
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association has a variety of activities (in-person and virtual) scheduled in the month of February. Find out more information on their calendar of events page.
Online Training Opportunities
February 6-February 26 (self-paced) Building Strong Parent Advocates presented by PEATC and the VDOE. This course will provide parents and families with information about the special education process and will help equip parents to be partners and advocates for their students in the IEP process.
February 13-April 4 (self-paced learning) Transition University presented by PEATC. This 5-session learning series is designed for families of ALL students and will provide important information to consider as students approach the end of their high school career/eligibility. Topics include future planning, connecting to adult services, and transitioning to independent living.
February 15 (6:30-8:00pm), PEATC will present the second in a Special Education Workshop Series, "Anatomy of an IEP." Additional topics will be offered in February and March. March 1 Measurable IEP Goals, March 15 Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings, and March 29 Dispute Resolution Options In Virginia. Find more information and register HERE.
**PEATC will be presenting this same workshop series in Spanish. Find more information and register HERE.
February 17-March 31 (self-paced learning) Early Childhood Academy, presented by PEATC for families of children birth to 6. Topics include Benefits of Assistive Technology, Developmental Milestones, Preparing Children with Disabilities for School, and more!
Ongoing: The Child Mind Institute has an online Guide to ADHD. Visit their website for more information.
RVA Adaptive Sports Festival
Accessible sports club Sportable will host the third-annual RVA Adaptive Sports Festival, presented by C&F Bank and C&F Mortgage, on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glen Allen High School.
The free event is the largest exposition in the region of sports and recreational opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities. Registration is available now at https://sportable.org/rva-adaptive-sports-festival/
Inclusion Day at The Diamond
The game is scheduled for May 21, 2023, at 1:35pm.
Registration is open for the ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day!
The event will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Crump Park.
Virginia Alternate Assessment Lunch & Learn Recording
Support for Schoology, PowerSchool, Chromebooks, and more!
The application for Hanover Preschool 2023-2024 is open!
Stay up to date with us on Facebook!
Hanover Parent Resource Center
Email: hanoverprc@hcps.us
Website: https://www.hcps.us/departments/instruction/special_education/parent_resource_center
Location: John M. Gandy Elementary School, Archie Cannon Drive, Ashland, VA, USA
Phone: 804-365-4596
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanoverParentResourceCenter