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WELCOME TO THE FOREST PARK SPECIAL EDUCATION WEB PAGE
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Our goal is to provide information for both students and parents on a variety of topics, such as post-secondary planning, community resources, adult service providers, career exploration links, and other topics, such as self-advocacy, self-determination, job readiness skills, etc. Since our page is new, we are only beginning to build the list. We will be updating this page throughout the school year, and hope you will find it informative and helpful. From time to time, we may also highlight special happenings within our department, or other topics we feel would be helpful to share. Thank you for visiting our page! __________________________
Our department chair is Mrs. Debbie Ball. Please contact her if you need information regarding our special education program, or have questions regarding your child's learning needs.
Debbie Ball (department chair) Phone Number: 703-583-3473 Email: baldm@pwcs.edu __________________________ Our transition specialist is Mrs. Sandy Karnaszewski. If you have questions regarding transition services, please contact her. Post high school planning is a process that actually begins from the time a student enters high school. We hope both parents and students will investigate the links provided on our site, and begin exploring the many career options for students.
Sandy Karnaszewski (transition specialist)
Phone Number: 703-583-3338
Email: Karnassj@pwcs.edu |
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HAPPY FALL!
We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and is ready to be back in school and at work. If there is particular information on a topic you need, please contact us, and we will try to find the resources for you.
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| EVENTS! College 4 U COMMONWEALTH CHALLENGE INFORMATIONAL MEETING (This is a program for At Risk Teens) Thursday, November 12 Forest Park High School Library 9:30-11 a.m. RSVP Registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 9th. To reserve a spot, please email sryan@hodgespart.com or call 804-344-3212 (ask for Sean Ryan) For more information about Commonwealth Challenge, please click on the links below:
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| PWCS PARENT RESOURCE CENTER |
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PWCS PARENT RESOURCE CENTER BROCHURE English Version |
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The PWC Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will hold their next meeting, from 7-9 p.m., on Tuesday,October 27, 2009 in the multi-purpose room of the Muriel Humphrey Center, located at 13505 Hillendale Drive in Dale City. This support group is sponsored by the PWCS’ Office of Special Education Parent Resource Center. Pre-registration is required. Sign and foreign language interpreter services are available upon request. Childcare will be available for a small fee. Sign or foreign language interpreter services or childcare must be requested by October 20, 2009. To pre-register, call 703.791.8846 or visit www.pwcs.edu Resource Center Find the Parent and select How Do I?and click on Here are the Flyers for the upcoming meetings; |
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| ADD-ADHD COMMONWEALTH AUTISM SERVICE |
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| LD ONLINE NICHCY SELF-DETERMINATION: WHAT IT IS |
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POST-SECONDARY PLANNING |
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Planning on College? CLICK HERE _______________________ Here are some more resources to assist with college planning: http://www.thinkcollege.net/ ___________________________ VA Education Wizard |
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CAREER EXPLORATION Do you need to learn more about potential careers that match your interests and abilities? Here are some career-related sites to help you get started.
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EMPLOYMENT
Consider registering with the VA Employment Commission. You can do this online, or go to the local VEC office.Are You Looking for Work? |
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AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS |
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VA DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (DMAS) Medicaid Waiver Information _______________________________ DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (DRS) COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (CSB) |
| THE ARC OF GREATER PRINCE WILLIAM __________________________ DIDLAKE __________________________ ICON ________________________ INDEPENDENCE EMPOWERMENT CENTER _________________________ NORTHERN VA TRAINING CENTER __________________________
SERVICE SOURCE __________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) __________________________ SPECIAL OLYMPICS __________________________ The Equipment Connection __________________________ CRISIS LINK __________________ Do you need to find a resource?
211 Virginia can help.
Dial 211, or visit the website. Click Here ACTIVITIES TO DO
Fabulous, Fun and Free online resources to assist students in learning. These are great web sites for students who are learning basic concepts, reading, writing, switch activation and exploration. Ask the special education staff for additional suggestions for adapting your computer for independent student access.
(suggested by our physical therapist, Jan Easton) PrioryWoods: http://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/
Help Kids Learn: http://www.helpkidzlearn.com/
Zac Browser Sone for children with Austim: a student browser loaded with learning games andfun: http://www.zacbrowser.com/
Tumble Books _ enter your PWC library card number and assess tumble Books - colorful and wonderful book on line.
How good are your visual skills: test your visual perception, tracking, focusing and memory:
Want to Learn Something?
Check out this site!Click Here |
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