Updated: Resources for Special Needs Parents

See our Special Education page for updated links to February events/webinars for parents as well as FCPS and community resources and parent groups.

Highlights include:
Behavior Therapy Techniques:  The Gold Standard Treatment for Children with ADHD
Tue. Feb. 9, 7:00-8:30 pm - Learn some techniques you can use right away to help manage challenging behaviors and ways to teach your child how to cope with difficult emotions. 
Escape from Escape:  A Guide to Digital Use Disorders for Parents:  Lockdown Edition
Tue. Feb. 9, 7:00-8:30 pm, $10 - Learn how to create reasonable but effective screen limits.  The challenges of lockdowns and distance learning will be addressed.
Half-way Hacks:  Tools for Virtual Learning at Home
Thu. Feb. 11,  7-8 pm - tools to support time management, smooth transitions, or social emotional regulation, and track progress.
Microsoft Accessibility Tools for Students with Dyslexia
Thu, Feb. 11, 9-10 pm, online - tools in MS Word that can help students with dyslexia or any learning difference to be more successful.
What to Expect When You're Returning to School:  How to Support Your Students
Mon. Feb 22, 7:30-9:00 pm - Whether your child is returning to on-site learning or remaining virtual, learn how to prepare for changes and how to provide help to your students.
Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact on Your Student with Special Needs
Wed. Feb. 24, 7-8 pm - Explore topics like your child's progress and regression, compensatory education, and how to get your student's education back on track.