Parent Resource Center Friday FYI
March 3, 2023
The Hanover County Parent Resource Center
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.
The Parent Resource Center website is updated!
DD Waiver Workshop
The second in our two-part DD Waiver Workshop will be on March 9th at the Atlee Branch Public Library from 5:30-6:30pm. Learn more about the Developmental Disabilities Waivers and how to apply. Click the link below to register.
March 9th DD Waivers, part 2Welcome to Special Education
AAC Series
Our next workshop in the AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) series will be at the Atlee Branch Community Library, from 10:30-11:30am. Learn more about using core vocabulary and Augmentative & Alternative Communication devices with hands-on exploration and practice. Click the link below to register.
March 16th Speak AAC to Teach AAC
(See flyer below!)
Life in the Community Symposium
There is a fee for attending, but scholarships are available. Lunch is provided.
Think College
Online Training Opportunities
The PACER Center (Minnesota Parent Training & Information Center) offers a variety of workshops that can be accessed online, including tools and strategies to increase focus and improve executive functioning, crisis planning for children with mental health challenges, and rights and responsibilities for individuals with disabilities under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Visit the PACER Center Workshops page to see what is available, find more information, and register. Be sure to choose the online option when registering.
Formed Families Forward is offering several online courses through their Learning Your Way online portal. Visit the website to learn more about course offerings (Special Education 101, Constructive Communication & Collaboration, Trauma 101, Dispute Resolution, and Kinship Care). Courses are open through June 2023.
Open until March 31 (self-paced learning) Early Childhood Academy, presented by PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) for families of children birth to 6. Topics include Benefits of Assistive Technology, Developmental Milestones, Preparing Children with Disabilities for School, and more!
Open until April 4 (self-paced learning) Transition University presented by PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center). 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.
Upcoming Workshops in the PEATC IEP (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center, Individualized Education Program) Series: (6:30-8:00pm):
March 15 Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings
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.
Ongoing: The Child Mind Institute has an online Guide to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Visit their website for more information.
The application for Hanover Preschool 2023-2024 is open!
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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