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Winter 2015
Vol. 27, No. 2
Published by the Parent Resource Center for Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services
The end of the school year can be a nervous time for students, especially those that
will be making the jump into elementary school, middle school, high school, or
college next fall. The parents of these transitioning students are left with a variety of
questions ranging from concerns about academic expectations to following
schedules to social skills to safety. The Parent Resource Center recognizes these
concerns and offers workshops that afford parents the opportunity to learn more about the next level of
schooling and how it might impact their child with a disability. Mark your calendar and plan to join us at
one of our upcoming sessions at the Kelly Leadership Center!
Transitioning Students with I.E.P.s to Elementary School – Tuesday, March 3, 2015 – 7–9 p.m.
Transitioning Students with I.E.P.s to Middle School – Tuesday, March 10, 2015 – 7–9 p.m.
Transitioning Students with I.E.P.s to High School – Thursday, March 19, 2015 – 7–9 p.m.
For details, contact the Parent Resource Center. Our contact information appears in the two boxes below.
See page 4 for information on the “16th Annual Transition Fair” for middle and high school students
and their parents, scheduled to take place at the Kelly Leadership Center on Saturday, March 21, 2014!
Mary Jo Howarth
Administrative Coordinator
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Voice: 703.791.8846
TDD: 703.791.8847
Fax: 703.791.8039
email: maherba@pwcs.edu
howartmj@pwcs.edu
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 389, Manassas, VA 20108
Support for Parents Who Speak Other
Languages (p.2)
16th Annual Transition Fair Flyer (p.3)
Sibshops Sibling Support Event (p.4)
Free NAMI Basics Course for Parents (p.5)
Parent Workshop on Anxiety and Autism
(p.5)
Find us on the web at
www.pwcs.edu. From the
blue
blue menu bar, select
“Community Resources.”
From the alphabetical
listing, select Parent Resource Center.
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14715 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112
Open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Evenings by appointment only
Inside this issue:
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Parent Resource Center Location
and Hours of Operation
Betty Ann Maher
Parent Coordinator
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Prince William County Public Schools
PWCS Teacher
Workday
PWCS Teacher
Workday
The Arc of Greater Prince William
A celebration of the many contributions made by brothers and
sisters of kids with special needs!
For siblings ages 8–11 years!
When a child has a disability, the entire family is affected. Sibshops provide support
and guidance to siblings of children with disabilities. Siblings are encouraged to share
the challenges and celebrate the joys with brothers and sisters in similar situations.
Sibshops are lively, action packed, 4 hour workshops that reflect the belief that brothers
and sisters have much to offer one another, if they are given a chance. The Sibshop
model mixes information and discussion activities with new games (designed to be
unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide ability range). Sibshops are run by a team of
adults who have professional and, in some cases, a personal understanding of the
impact a child’s disability can have on brothers and sisters of that child.
Date:
Monday, April 6, 2015
Time:
10 a.m.–2 p.m. (Lunch and snacks will be provided)
Place:
The Arc of Greater Prince William
13505 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193
Cost:
$5.00 per child ($10.00 maximum per family)
Pre-registration is required in order to attend and is limited to 26 participants. Payment
is expected at time of registration. Registration ends on Friday, April 3. Foreign
language interpretation is available upon request if requested by Monday, March 30.
Please see the accompanying registration form for more details. For further
information, contact the PWCS Office of Special Education Parent Resource Center at
703.791.8846 or email maherba@pwcs.edu or howartmj@pwcs.edu.
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If, due to weather, PWCS closes CODE GREEN or CODE RED, this event will be rescheduled to a later date
A course for parents of children with brain disorders
Wednesday evenings 7–9:30 p.m.
April 3–May 15, 2013
Kelly Leadership Center
Room2002-2004
14715 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112
NAMI Basics is a free seven-week course designed for parents/caregivers of children and adolescents
with mental illness/emotional disabilities. (This course is not intended for parents/caregivers of
children/adolescents with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism, brain injuries, or other
permanently disabling disorders.)
Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration deadline is Monday,
April 1, 2013. Sign and/or foreign language interpreter services are available but must be requested by
Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
For more information, contact the Parent Resource Center at 703.791.8846 (Voice), 703.791.8847 (TDD),
or email bamaher@pwcs.edu or howartmj@pwcs.edu.
Anxiety in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A free workshop for Parents & Professionals
co-hosted by The Arc of Greater Prince William and The Parent Resource Center
Thursday, April 30, 2015, 7–9 p.m.
The Arc of Greater Prince William
Training Room 1
13505 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193
To pre-register, contact Jan Russell at jrussell@arcgpw.org or 703.730.3124. If requesting childcare or
interpreter services, you must pre-register by Thursday, April 23, 2015.
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Pre-registration is required and limited to 60 attendees.
Childcare is available by pre-registration only.
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Dr. Sajjad Khan has worked with families, children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of
behavioral, mood, and developmental conditions, including anxiety (generalized, social, OCD, etc.);
ADHD; depression; autism (including PDD-NOS); Asperger’s and Tourette’s. Dr Kahn specializes in
cognitive behavior therapy. Prior to joining Neuroscience, Inc., in Herndon, VA, Dr. Khan spent a
decade at Eli Lilly and Company, where he conducted clinical and health outcomes research. In his
workshop, Dr. Khan will give an historical overview of ASD, diagnostic criteria, brain development and
physiological functions, assessment strategies, and comprehensive treatment (including applied behavior
analysis and cognitive behavior therapy).
School Board
Mr. Milton C. Johns
Chairman At-Large
Mrs. Alyson A. Satterwhite
Vice Chairman
Gainesville District
Mrs. Lisa E. Bell
Neabsco District
Dr. Michael I. Otaigbe
Coles District
Mrs. Betty D. Covington
Potomac District
Mr. Gil Trenum
Brentsville District
Mrs. Lillie G. Jessie
Occoquan District
Ms. Loree Y. Williams
Woodbridge District
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Steven L. Walts
Superintendent’s Staff
Ms. Rae E. Darlington
Deputy Superintendent
Mr. William G. Bixby
Associate Superintendent for Middle Schools
Mr. David S. Cline
Associate Superintendent for Finance and Support Services
Mr. R. Todd Erickson
Associate Superintendent for Central Elementary Schools
Mrs. Rita Everett Goss
Associate Superintendent for Eastern Elementary Schools
Mrs. Jarcelynn M. Hart
Associate Superintendent for Western Elementary Schools
Dr. Timothy L. Healey
Associate Superintendent for Student Learning and Accountability
Mr. Keith A. Imon
Associate Superintendent for Communications and Technology Services
Mr. Keith J. Johnson
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
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MANASSAS, VA 20108
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703.791.7200
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WWW.PWCS.EDU
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against
qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
PWCS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual will
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P.O. BOX 389
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Mr. Michael A. Mulgrew
Associate Superintendent for High Schools
handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, including Section 504 and Title IX:
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Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
Prince William County Public Schools, P.O. Box 389, Manassas, VA 20108