The Connection
Programs for Exceptional Children, Feb. 6, 2023
Happy February!
Things are well under way in each of our schools with students learning and growing! In this edition of The Connection you will find an easy Valentine's Day craft, a parent training event on FBAs and BIPs, a Family AAC Engagement Group for parents to learn more about their student's communication device, and even more resources.
We hope you'll take some time to read through these resources, and don't forget that if you need a question answered or just aren't sure where to turn, you can contact our Parent Liaison, Erika Chapman, at 843-292-1008 or echapman@f1s.org. She would love to connect with you!
Bright Spot
Valentine's Day Fun!
Fruit Loop Heart Bird Feeder
Parent Training Event
What is an FBA and a BIP?
FBA = Functional Behavior Assessment
BIP = Behavior Intervention Plan
Would you like to know more?
Family Connection SC will share a virtual presentation on February 6th at 12:00 pm and at 7:00 pm to help us better understand FBAs and BIPs. We would love for you to join us!
To register:
For questions contact Erika Chapman at 843-292-1008 or at echapman@fsd1.org.
Related Services Corner
Does your child use a Communication Device? Join us!
Friday, February 17th at 1 pm
at Royall Elementary School
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
Join us for some interactive fun with your child using their communication device! We will read together, make a craft and play a game! F1S staff will be interacting and modeling as well.
Please bring your child and their device and have some fun!!
For questions or to RSVP contact Erika Chapman at echapman@fsd1.org or 843-292-1008.
Transition Tip
Project SEARCH Applications Due Feb. 10th!
Project SEARCH teaches employability and marketable work skills through a series of internship opportunities.
The eligibility criteria is:
- must be 18-20 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2023
- in a non-diploma track course of study
Reminder: Project SEARCH applications are due by Feb 10th to the Office of Transition.
We are excited to offer TWO locations for the '23-'24 school year with the new addition of Raldex Hospitality. When students apply for consideration for Project SEARCH they may be placed at either site, McLeod Health or Raldex Hospitality. The student will be told in their admission letter which site to which they were assigned.
Please contact Kandee Shelor at the Office of Transition with any questions.
kshelor@fsd1.org or 843-292-1005
Parent Resource
National Converge Autism Summit 2023
Greenville, SC on May 16 & 17, 2023.
Go to convergeautism.com for more information and to register.
Helpful Info
Free Dental Care for Children!
In honor of National Children's Oral Health month in February, the FDTC Dental Hygiene Department will be giving out FREE dental care for children at our Health Sciences campus.
FREE Dental Care, including:
- Dental assessment
- X-rays
- Cleaning
- Fluoride
- Sealant
FDTC Little Smiles
Tuesday, February 21
8 am - 5 pm
HSC Dental Clinic
320 West Cheves Street
Appointments are required to be seen.
Please call 843-661-8224 to make an appointment.
Things You Want To Know
Music Therapy in F1S
Our students get excited to see them when they come and we are so thankful to have Ms Robin and Ms Cayli as part of our F1S Programs for Exceptional Children team!
Lunch And Breakfast Menus for February!
Have a question?
You also can contact us at exceptionalchildren@f1s.org or at 843-673-1161.
Email: exceptionalchildren@f1s.org
Website: f1s.org
Phone: (843) 673-1161