Our areas of focus continue to be education and advocacy. Our voices will continue to be used in a positive, organized effort to help parents and professionals convey information and experiences to leadership, to support the Department of Special Education in their goals, and to advise the Board of Education and top-level decision makers in Baltimore
County Public Schools.
Our meeting topics will remain fluid this year so that we can be responsive to the needs of BCPS families during these unprecedented times. We hope you will consider joining us for any or all of the scheduled SECAC meetings below.
Registration is not required. All meetings are open to the public.
Parenting and High Functioning Autism: Skills and Strategies to Better Support Your Child or Teen
February 4, 2021 –
Children and Adolescents with high-functioning autism (HFA) face many challenges including difficulties with sensory overload, deficits in social skills and communication, rigidity, and poor emotion regulation. Additionally, it is common for co-occurring conditions to be present such as ADHD, OCD, Anxiety and Depression. This workshop will assist parents to better understand the complexity of HFA, learn skills and strategies to improve interactions with their child or teen, and to assist their child or teen in learning emotion regulation; how to reduce overstimulation, stress and anxiety; and, how to improve social interactions to bring about overall improvements in functional daily living and self-esteem. Presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child and Family Therapy Clinic Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute
Participants must register via https://sercparentinghfanight.eventbrite.com
for the Thursday, February 04, 2021 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m session.
Please contact serc@bcps.org for additional information
COALICIÓN DE EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL del CONDADO DE PRINCE GEORGE - Clínica Anual de Educación Especial y Feria de Recursos
February 6, 2021 –
TALLERES EDUCATIVOS:
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Consejos para la transición de regreso a la escuela: Lo que
usted y su estudiante necesitan saber, presentado por Debrah Martin and
Ronnetta Stanley
11:30 am-12:30 pm: Aprendizaje Virtual y Consejos y Consideraciones para
regresar a la escuela en persona, presentado por The Parent's Place of MD
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Taller en Español: Aprendizaje Virtual y Consejos y
Consideraciones para regresar a la escuela en persona, presentado por The
Parent's Place of MD
Aprenda a Abogar por Servicios de Educación Especial Apropiados
La Coalición de Educación Especial
del Condado de Prince George
- Una asociación de miembros de la familia,
defensores de la educación especial,
proveedores de servicios y organizaciones sin
fines de lucro.
- Trabajamos juntos para mejorar los servicios
educativos recibidos por los estudiantes con
discapacidades en las Escuelas Públicas del
Condado de Prince George.
adaptaciones para discapacitados disponible bajo peticiónn
CLINICA DE EDUCACION ESPECIAL:
Reúnase con un abogado calificado
para consultar sobre preocupaciones de
educación especial.
Llame a Disability Rights Maryland al
202-567-7454 para hacer una cita de
consulta con un abogado. Los mensajes
se pueden dejar en inglés y español.
También puede pedir una consulta el
día de la Clínica y la Feria de Recursos.
FERIA DE RECURSOS:
9:30am-11:30am
recursos y proveedores
que ofrecen servicios en
el área discapacidad en
la comunidad estarán
disponibles por
videoconferencia para
una feria de recursos
virtuales.
Contact Name : PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES
Special Education Coalition of Prince George's County - Annual Special Education Clinic and Resource Fair
February 6, 2021 –
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS:
▪ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Tips for Transitioning Back to School: What you and your
student need to know, presented by Debrah Martin and Ronnetta Stanley
▪ 11:30 am-12:30 pm: Virtual Learning Tips and Considerations for Returning to InPerson School, presented by The Parent’s Place of MD
▪ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Workshop in Spanish: Aprendizaje Virtual y Consejos y
Consideraciones para regresar a la escuela en persona, presentado por The
Parent's Place of MD
Learn to Advocate for Appropriate Special Education Services
The Special Education Coalition
of Prince George’s County
▪ A partnership of family members, special
education advocates, service providers, and
nonprofit organizations.
▪ We work together to improve the educational
services received by students with disabilities
in Prince George’s County Public Schools.
Accommodations available upon request
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLINIC:
• Meet with a skilled attorney to
consult on special education
concerns
• Call Disability Rights Maryland at
202-567-7454 to make an
appointment to meet with an
attorney. Messages can be left in
English and Spanish.
• Sign-ups the day of the Clinic and
Fair are also welcome.
Contact Name : Special Education Coalition of Prince George's County
Parenting and High Functioning Autism: Skills and Strategies to Better Support Your Child or Teen
February 6, 2021 –
Children and Adolescents with high-functioning autism (HFA) face many challenges including difficulties with sensory overload, deficits in social skills and communication, rigidity, and poor emotion regulation. Additionally, it is common for co-occurring conditions to be present such as ADHD, OCD, Anxiety and Depression. This workshop will assist parents to better understand the complexity of HFA, learn skills and strategies to improve interactions with their child or teen, and to assist their child or teen in learning emotion regulation; how to reduce overstimulation, stress and anxiety; and, how to improve social interactions to bring about overall improvements in functional daily living and self-esteem. Presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child and Family Therapy Clinic Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute
Register via Eventbrite for the Saturday, February 06, 2021 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. session.
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
February 6, 2021 –
Enjoy our weekly FREE Yoga Classes with instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia. These classes are made possible through the generosity of The Hussman Foundation.
Participants and parents/guardians to pre-register with HCAS. This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will be added to the list to receive, by e-mail, the videoconference login and password for any future yoga classes. You will receive this information directly from the yoga instructors before each Saturday class. You may request to unsubscribe from the list at any time.
Each class will open about 10 minutes early for participants to visit with one another. Please login at least a few minutes early to get admitted. Instructors will close the class to late arrivals promptly at 3:30pm so that instruction can begin on time and proceed without interruption. We look forward to seeing you at the next Yoga Connections session.
If you have any questions or you registered and are not receiving the weekly e-mails, contact Susanne Mason at susanne.mason@howard-autism.org.
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently meeting virtually each Saturday at 5:30pm. To join, email ekmyers@gmail.com.
Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. We offer a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating locations, opening our stores two hours before their normal opening time. Our Sensory Sensory events include a trained and caring staff that work to ensure each guest has a fun-filled visit. We realize that the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, so our mission is to create an event that allows ALL kids to be a kid.
Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. We offer a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating locations, opening our stores two hours before their normal opening time. Our Sensory Sensory events include a trained and caring staff that work to ensure each guest has a fun-filled visit. We realize that the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, so our mission is to create an event that allows ALL kids to be a kid.
Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. We offer a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating locations, opening our stores two hours before their normal opening time. Our Sensory Sensory events include a trained and caring staff that work to ensure each guest has a fun-filled visit. We realize that the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, so our mission is to create an event that allows ALL kids to be a kid.
The Special Education Resource Center will offer a two session (2 Day) webinar. Frank Kros, MSW, JD from the Transformation Education Institute will present. Participants will learn how to become the “surrogate frontal lobes” for their ADHD students and how to change their view of ADHD from a purely behavioral disorder to a unique brain construct that can be accommodated with highly successful outcomes.
This 2 session webinar will be offered on the following days:
1st Session: Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
and
2nd Session Thursday, February 11, 2021, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m..
Participants must register via Eventbrite. Register once for both sessions.
Putting It All Together – A Diagnosis to Adulthood Guide of Navigating the Disability World
February 10, 2021 –
Join Elville and Associates as we welcome back guest presenter Eric Jorgensen, a Special Needs Advisor who provides a complete timeline overview of what families and the professionals they work with can expect from the original diagnosis until the child survives the parents. Eric will highlight key times when specific planning items such as completing an estate plan, getting life insurance, or applying for SSI should be completed. He will also discuss potentially lesser-known resources such as Low Intensity Support Services and Pre-Employment Transition Services.
Key takeaways include:
– Life insurance, ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts are critical tools, but not the plan
– Don’t wait until your child is in the last year of school to think about his or her transition
– You are not applying for benefits for you — delaying because it doesn’t seem worth the effort could be sabotaging your child
Please RSVP using the link to receive your personal link to the webinar ahead of time. Should you have any questions beforehand, please contact Community Relations Director Jeff Stauffer at 443-937-3720 x117, or at jeff@elvilleassociates.com.
1.5 continuing education hours will be available for professional who attend this presentation.
New Year, New Free Webinars from Quality Trust for DC Parents and Caregivers
Please join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, on how to get the educational supports and services that your students need during the pandemic. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate question & answer and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
February 13, 2021 –
Enjoy our weekly FREE Yoga Classes with instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia. These classes are made possible through the generosity of The Hussman Foundation.
Participants and parents/guardians to pre-register with HCAS. This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will be added to the list to receive, by e-mail, the videoconference login and password for any future yoga classes. You will receive this information directly from the yoga instructors before each Saturday class. You may request to unsubscribe from the list at any time.
Each class will open about 10 minutes early for participants to visit with one another. Please login at least a few minutes early to get admitted. Instructors will close the class to late arrivals promptly at 3:30pm so that instruction can begin on time and proceed without interruption. We look forward to seeing you at the next Yoga Connections session.
If you have any questions or you registered and are not receiving the weekly e-mails, contact Susanne Mason at susanne.mason@howard-autism.org.
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently meeting virtually each Saturday at 5:30pm. To join, email ekmyers@gmail.com.
This activity is FREE to register! Please register one email that will receive access to the Zoom link and indicate how many BINGO cards your family will need (up to 6 per family). Once registration is closed, 48 hours before our BINGO Game, you will receive a Zoom link for our game and a link to access your bingo cards. Each person will use ONE Bingo card. We will play 4 games, so you can either print your card 4 times, or use your card online and you will be able to clear your card each time.
Please join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, about accessing supports from Rehabilitation Services Administration to help youth and young adults get ready to work and live with independence. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate question & answer and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
Dr. Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works—sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.
This training is designed to give parents a more in-depth examination of the components of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) document. A closer look at the IEP will help you learn what you need to know to become more effective as an equal member of your child’s IEP team. Presented by Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
February 20, 2021 –
Enjoy our weekly FREE Yoga Classes with instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia. These classes are made possible through the generosity of The Hussman Foundation.
Participants and parents/guardians to pre-register with HCAS. This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will be added to the list to receive, by e-mail, the videoconference login and password for any future yoga classes. You will receive this information directly from the yoga instructors before each Saturday class. You may request to unsubscribe from the list at any time.
Each class will open about 10 minutes early for participants to visit with one another. Please login at least a few minutes early to get admitted. Instructors will close the class to late arrivals promptly at 3:30pm so that instruction can begin on time and proceed without interruption. We look forward to seeing you at the next Yoga Connections session.
If you have any questions or you registered and are not receiving the weekly e-mails, contact Susanne Mason at susanne.mason@howard-autism.org.
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently meeting virtually each Saturday at 5:30pm. To join, email ekmyers@gmail.com.
Unfair and Unequal: Covid-19 and People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
February 22, 2021 –
Join the Lurie Institute and the Community Living Policy Center for a webinar discussion between disability community members, self-advocates, and policy researchers. This conversation will elevate the policy and lived experience impacts of COVID-19 among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Leaders and experts from the disability community will consider lessons learned, future federal policies, and ways that policies that promote Home and Community-based Services can provide more equitable social justice during this pandemic.
Presenters:
Angel Miles, Healthcare/home and Community Based Services Policy Analysis at Access Living Julia Bascom, Executive Director at Autistic Self Advocacy Network Nicole LeBlanc, National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems Group Coordinator, Disability Policy expert. Scott Landes, Associate Professor of Sociology, Aging Studies Institute, Syracuse University
Moderator:
Joe Caldwell, Director of the Community Living Policy Center
We have requested CART services and ASL translation. For any other accommodations please contact us at lurie@brandeis.edu as soon as possible.
Contact Name : Lurie Institute and the Community Living Policy Center
This training is designed to give parents a more in-depth examination of the components of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) document. A closer look at the IEP will help you learn what you need to know to become more effective as an equal member of your child’s IEP team. Presented by Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland
Guardianship and the Alternatives -- What Parents and Family Members Need to Know
February 24, 2021 –
Offered by Elville and Associates’ Principal Meghan E. McCulloch, this presentation will discuss the guardianship process in depth and what families and parents need to know to prepare for it. Among the topics of discussion will be:
--What is guardianship?
--What are the benefits and drawbacks?
--What are the main questions every family should ask before making the decision to pursue guardianship?
--What are some of the alternatives to guardianship?
--What are the nuances of incapacity planning, including the importance of powers of attorney and advance medical directives in the planning process?
This presentation is open to clients, financial advisors, and the general public. 1.5 continuing education hours are available for professionals who attend this presentation.
Should you have any questions beforehand, please contact Community Relations Director Jeffrey Stauffer at jeff@elvilleassociates.com, or 443-343-8924 x117. We look forward to hosting you!
Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)
February 25, 2021 –
Please join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, about getting medical and independent living supports for children and young adults through Medicaid. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate questions & answers and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
February 27, 2021 –
Enjoy our weekly FREE Yoga Classes with instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia. These classes are made possible through the generosity of The Hussman Foundation.
Participants and parents/guardians to pre-register with HCAS. This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will be added to the list to receive, by e-mail, the videoconference login and password for any future yoga classes. You will receive this information directly from the yoga instructors before each Saturday class. You may request to unsubscribe from the list at any time.
Each class will open about 10 minutes early for participants to visit with one another. Please login at least a few minutes early to get admitted. Instructors will close the class to late arrivals promptly at 3:30pm so that instruction can begin on time and proceed without interruption. We look forward to seeing you at the next Yoga Connections session.
If you have any questions or you registered and are not receiving the weekly e-mails, contact Susanne Mason at susanne.mason@howard-autism.org.
Our areas of focus continue to be education and advocacy. Our voices will continue to be used in a positive, organized effort to help parents and professionals convey information and experiences to leadership, to support the Department of Special Education in their goals, and to advise the Board of Education and top-level decision makers in Baltimore
County Public Schools.
Our meeting topics will remain fluid this year so that we can be responsive to the needs of BCPS families during these unprecedented times. We hope you will consider joining us for any or all of the scheduled SECAC meetings below.
Registration is not required. All meetings are open to the public.
Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Money and Benefits Management
March 4, 2021 –
New Year, New Free Webinars from Quality Trust for DC Parents and Caregivers
Please join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, about strategies for working, saving, and spending money without losing your benefits. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate question & answer and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
BCPS SECAC Meeting
Parenting and High Functioning Autism: Skills and Strategies to Better Support Your Child or Teen