Special Needs Events Calendar – Diamond ES PTA

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3	4 The Circle of Security Parenting Program The Circle of Security Parenting Program January 4, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Treatment and Learning Centers, LLC Location: Virtual Cost: $50 per group session Registration: Register or contact Robyn Davy, 301-424-5200 ext.229. Dates: Mondays, from 4 - 5:15 PM There are times when every caregiver feels confused about what their child needs from them. As a result, behaviors and tantrums happen that can leave parents wondering, “What just happened?” What if you were able to understand what your child was really asking for? The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is an evidenced-based program that promotes and strengthens secure parent-child relationships. Research supports that children with secure parent-child relationships tend to solve problems on their own, have higher self-esteem, feel less anger at their caregivers, and worry less about the future. •	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12 PPMD Coffee and Conversations: 2021... WHAT NOW?! PPMD Coffee and Conversations: 2021... WHAT NOW?! January 12, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm began our weekly Coffee and Conversations groups as a need to reach families virtually during COVID-19. We are continuing these groups into 2021. Sign up through the links below! We have three groups that will meet weekly: Parents of children in middle school or high school will meet on at 2 pm, parents of children who are ages birth to 5th grade will meet on at 2 pm, and parents of children with behavioral challenges will meet on at 10 am. Future Planning, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Account Future Planning, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Account January 12, 2021 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm PARENT WORKSHOP: A Presentation by Tia Marsili Director of Trusts at The Arc of Northern Virginia Mrs. Marsili will walk us through the importance of planning for the future of our loved one with a disability, why trusts are important, describe different kinds of trusts, ABLE accounts, and other critical services and programs, and benefits that we should consider. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 • 7:30 PM to 9 PM Register by Monday, January 11, 2021 Questions? Contact brooke@dsnmc.org • •	13 PPMD Coffee and Conversations: 2021... WHAT NOW?! PPMD Coffee and Conversations: 2021... WHAT NOW?! January 13, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am began our weekly Coffee and Conversations groups as a need to reach families virtually during COVID-19. We are continuing these groups into 2021. Sign up through the links below! We have three groups that will meet weekly: Parents of children in middle school or high school will meet on at 2 pm, parents of children who are ages birth to 5th grade will meet on at 2 pm, and parents of children with behavioral challenges will meet on at 10 am. •	14	15	16
17	18	19 PPMD Coffee and Conversations: Help! Virtual Learning is Still Not Working! PPMD Coffee and Conversations: Help! Virtual Learning is Still Not Working! January 19, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm began our weekly Coffee and Conversations groups as a need to reach families virtually during COVID-19. We are continuing these groups into 2021. Sign up through the links below! We have three groups that will meet weekly: Parents of children in middle school or high school will meet on at 2 pm, parents of children who are ages birth to 5th grade will meet on at 2 pm, and parents of children with behavioral challenges will meet on at 10 am. •	20 PPMD Coffee and Conversations: Help! Virtual Learning is Still Not Working! PPMD Coffee and Conversations: Help! Virtual Learning is Still Not Working! January 20, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am began our weekly Coffee and Conversations groups as a need to reach families virtually during COVID-19. We are continuing these groups into 2021. Sign up through the links below! We have three groups that will meet weekly: Parents of children in middle school or high school will meet on at 2 pm, parents of children who are ages birth to 5th grade will meet on at 2 pm, and parents of children with behavioral challenges will meet on at 10 am. •	21 SEAC Meeting SEAC Meeting January 21, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is comprised of parents/guardians, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff members, and representatives of Montgomery County community groups that advocate for students with special needs and serve to advocate for, and advise, the Office of Special Education. Connect with other parents/guardians of students with special needs Dialogue with special education administrators Learn about topics of interest For more information and to get the log in information, visit our website at: Links to the virtual meetings will be sent via email to the SEAC List Serve. If you would like to be added to the List Serve, provide your email information to Mrs. Rosa M. Aleman at Rosa_Aleman@mcpsmd.org •	22	23
24	25	26 PPMD Coffee and Conversations: Time for Me? When? PPMD Coffee and Conversations: Time for Me? When? January 26, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm began our weekly Coffee and Conversations groups as a need to reach families virtually during COVID-19. We are continuing these groups into 2021. Sign up through the links below! We have three groups that will meet weekly: Parents of children in middle school or high school will meet on at 2 pm, parents of children who are ages birth to 5th grade will meet on at 2 pm, and parents of children with behavioral challenges will meet on at 10 am. •	27 PPMD Coffee and Conversations: Time for Me? When? PPMD Coffee and Conversations: Time for Me? When? January 27, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am began our weekly Coffee and Conversations groups as a need to reach families virtually during COVID-19. We are continuing these groups into 2021. Sign up through the links below! We have three groups that will meet weekly: Parents of children in middle school or high school will meet on at 2 pm, parents of children who are ages birth to 5th grade will meet on at 2 pm, and parents of children with behavioral challenges will meet on at 10 am. •	28	29	30
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