Calendar
Events in November 2020
- BCPS SECAC Meeting
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BCPS SECAC MeetingOur 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.
Contact Name : SERC
Contact Email : egalvez@bcps.org
- Help My Child is Anxious! Understanding Anxiety and How to Help Your Anxious Child
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Help My Child is Anxious! Understanding Anxiety and How to Help Your Anxious ChildAn overview of anxiety disorders and how they develop will be discussed. Additionally, the speaker will address common difficulties seen in anxious children; current treatment options for anxiety; and, what parents can do to help their anxious child. Presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child and Family Therapy Clinic Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
- TRANSITION AT AGE 3, WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR MY CHILD AND FAMILY?
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TRANSITION AT AGE 3, WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR MY CHILD AND FAMILY?WHAT: TRANSITION AT AGE 3, WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR MY CHILD AND FAMILY?
WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 TIME: 6:30 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
PRESENTER: Cheri Dowling, Coordinator of the Maryland School for the Deaf, Family Support Resource Center will discuss and explain to families what happens when your child turns 3 and help you understand the process in the transition.
TO REGISTER: Call Family Support Office at 240-920-6829 give your email address and the meeting link will be sent to you.
Contact Name : Regena Fairall
Contact Email : regena.fairall@acpsmd.org
- PPMD's 30th Anniversary: Open House School Age Children
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PPMD's 30th Anniversary: Open House School Age ChildrenJoin us in celebration of PPMD’s 30th Anniversary and learn about issues affecting school age children from PPMD professionals.
You are your child's best
advocate! Children progress at different rates. They have many different abilities, interests and personalities. But there are some common milestones many children reach from ages 6 to 12Contact Name : The Parents\' Place of Maryland
Contact Email : allie@ppmd.org
- CASA ABIERTA DEL 30 ANIVERSARIO DE PPMD FAMILIAS DE HABLA HISPANA
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CASA ABIERTA DEL 30 ANIVERSARIO DE PPMD FAMILIAS DE HABLA HISPANAÚnase a nosotros para celebrar el 30 aniversario de PPMD y conozca cómo servimos a las familias de habla hispana.
¡Usted es el mejor defensor de su hijo! Venga y escuche cómo podemos ayudarlo en cada etapa de la vida de su hijo. Desde la primera infancia hasta la transición a adultos, estamos aquí para apoyarlo y prepararlo para el proceso.Contact Name : The Parents' Place of Maryland
Contact Email : allie@ppmd.org
Location:
ZoomHoward County Public Schools SECAC Meeting–
Howard County Public Schools SECAC MeetingThe Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee works with the school system to support the needs of students with disabilities. We collaborate with other community disability advocacy groups to improve special education and the lives of our students in Howard County. SECAC meets once a month during the school year. This year’s meetings will be virtual via Zoom, if you are on the SECAC mailing list you will get the link directly, or email secacchair@gmail.com for the link.
Contact Name : HCPSS SECAC
Contact Email : secacchair@gmail.com
- PPMD's 30th Anniversary: Open House Transition Age Youth
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PPMD's 30th Anniversary: Open House Transition Age YouthJoin us in celebration of PPMD’s 30th Anniversary and learn about transition from PPMD professionals.
Transitioning to adulthood is a big step for youth, and takes preparation and self-advocacy. In this workshop, parents/caregivers will learn what transition is and the steps they can take to support and prepare their youth and young adult throughout the process.Contact Name : The Parents' Place of Maryland
Contact Email : allie@ppmd.org
Location:
ZoomPARENT CONNECTION–
PARENT CONNECTIONWHAT: PARENT CONNECTION
WHEN: Thursday, November 19,2020 TIME: 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
PRESENTER: Lisa Moran, Community Health Advocate with Priority Partners and John Hopkins Healthcare LLC, will discuss the Parent Connection workshop to provide parents with tips on a safe home environment, parenting skills and how to create a healthy family lifestyle even when unexpected life events occur. Lisa will give a brief overview and touch on: focusing on the positive, building self esteem, mental health and well being, the importance of social media monitoring, types of bullying, gun safety and healthy living tips.
TO REGISTER: Join Zoom Meeting: https://jhjhm.zoom.us/j/92313752034 Meeting ID: 9231375 2034
Dial by your location; +1 301 715 8592 US
Contact Name : Regena Fairall
Contact Email : regena.fairall@acpsmd.org
- Help My Child is Anxious! Understanding Anxiety and How to Help Your Anxious Child
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Help My Child is Anxious! Understanding Anxiety and How to Help Your Anxious ChildAn overview of anxiety disorders and how they develop will be discussed. Additionally, the speaker will address common difficulties seen in anxious children; current treatment options for anxiety; and, what parents can do to help their anxious child. Presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child and Family Therapy Clinic Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
Help! My Child is Anxious: Understanding Anxiety & How to Help Your Child–
Help! My Child is Anxious: Understanding Anxiety & How to Help Your ChildAn overview of anxiety disorders and how they develop will be discussed. Additionally, the speaker will address common difficulties seen in anxious children; current treatment options for anxiety; and, what parents can do to help their anxious child. Presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child & Family Therapy Clinic Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Contact Name : SERC
Contact Email : egalvez@bcps.org