PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES Behavioral Health, Back to School and COVID-19
September 28, 2020 –
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention and Drug Recovery Month, the Prince George’s County Health and Human Services Team, virtual Mental Health mini-webinars schedule:
September 28th 2:00pm:
Children and Youth Advocates Panel Zoom Information:
Session will feature a group of expert panelists, currently involved with emergency service provision, support services for children with differing abilities, parent and guardian supports and family education resources. Parents, guardians, and students are encouraged to attend, as these sessions will address the confluence of tensions arising with online schooling, parents becoming teachers and the social challenges we currently face.
Self-Direction and the Good Life: Many Lives, Many Choices!
October 1, 2020 –
The Self-Directed Advocacy Network of Maryland is proud that choice and control of services have enriched the lives of people with developmental disabilities, and we are so glad to share the beauty of self-direction with others.
Our virtual video launch party guests will include Ande Kolp, Executive Director of Arc Maryland; Delegate Karen Lewis Young and Senator Susan Lee of the Maryland General Assembly; Casey DeLuca of Applied Self-Direction; NaToya Mitchell, Maryland's Statewide Coordinator of Self-Direction; Tracy Davis, FMS Director at The Arc Central Chesapeake Region; and SDAN volunteers.
After-party guests will include our director, Rob McQuay, and participants and family members who are featured in the video. They will be available to answer your questions and share more details about their experiences in self-direction.
See the link to our trailer below to preview the video. Hope to see you on October 1!
Autism frequently co-occurs with any of a long list of other conditions, but none may be more closely linked than epilepsy. A significant number of autistic individuals also have epilepsy, according to some reports, suggesting that the two conditions share underlying biology.
This online webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Prior to the webinar, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Presented by Gillian Simone, CCPS Psychologist
Information for parents to learn strategies to handle daily stressors and give parents tools to teach kids to take on anxiety causing stressors instead of avoiding them. Gillian will be
presenting a section how to reassure children with special needs and/or anxiety about going back to school after the Covid-19 crisis.
To register for this workshop, email the PRC Resource Center at prc@ccps.org.
Contact Name : Cecil County Public Schools’ Parent Resource Center For Special Education
This webinar will address reasons why individuals might elope, safety preventive measures parents and caregivers can put into place, and what information is most beneficial for police if your loved one goes missing.
Being a parent is among the most difficult jobs in the universe. We are called to teach, model, love, support, comfort, advise, and give discipline. Sometimes these roles conflict with each other and we are pulled in opposing directions. Add in our fast-paced environment and the impact of social media and this job can be monumentally difficult. Parent coaching provides guidance to parents and helps families consider what is going well and what challenges need to be addressed. All kids want to be successful, and parent coaching can give parents the tools to teach kids the skills and resilience they need.
Parenting a child with autism, anxiety, ADHD, and other neurological challenges adds another layer of complexity. Despite the best advice from friends, family, and others, sometimes additional tools and strategies are needed.
Lighthouse is pleased to offer parent coaching one Saturday a month. These 45-minute sessions can stand alone as one-time supports or can be on-going coaching sessions. Prior to the first session, our Social Learning Coordinator, Jolene Farmer, sends a skills inventory for parents to complete. Together with Jolene, parents will prioritize goals and decide on an action plan designed especially for their family.
Our next available session is October 20th. There is one remaining slot available on this day at 1:15pm. The next upcoming dates for coaching sessions is 11/17 from 10am to 2pm.
Please contact Jolene Farmer to schedule
Jolene@lighthousemd.org
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Location: Lighthouse, Inc 60 Mellor Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228
Using Schoology to Support Student Organization Online
October 21, 2020 –
In this session, we will discuss the challenges and importance of students’ organizational skills in the remote learning environment. Practical solutions for everyday problems will be provided with a focus on the support available to students and families through the already familiar Schoology platform.
All BCPS Parents/Caregivers are invited to attend.
The same information will be presented at each offering. A link to the virtual meeting will be emailed to the provided email address prior to the day of the event.
Progress monitoring is built into the IDEA and the IEP’s that are produced. Even in times of crisis, like the current pandemic, we must rely on the data. This workshop will focus on strategies and methods of tracking progress monitoring during virtual learning so parents will be able to support requests for compensatory services from the school systems, if needed.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Prior to the webinar, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Roots & Wings: Preparing Your Child for Life After High School
October 21, 2020 –
A workshop for parents who are considering college for their child with a disability. It will offer academic, social/emotional, and self-advocacy strategies that parents may use in supporting the successful transition of students with disabilities from high school to college. Presented by, Robyn McCray, LCSW-C, Associate Director Disability Support Services, Towson University.
Supporting Students and Families in the Virtual Classroom
October 21, 2020 –
WHAT: “Supporting Students and Families in the Virtual Classroom”
WHEN:Wednesday, October 21, 2020 TIME: 7:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
PRESENTER: Cresta Kowalski, MA, a Special Ed Teacher, will present parents with ideas and insights of ways to help their children with disabilities be successful with the virtual school and homework. Have your questions ready and an open mind to get support on how to best help your children with virtual learning.
Promoting Positive Interaction with Law Enforcement: A Panel Discussion
October 26, 2020 –
At Pathfinders for Autism, we have been training law enforcement on how to best interact with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities since 2012. As a part of PFA’s continuing commitment to promoting positive relationships between those with disabilities and the law enforcement community, we feel there is a need for a holistic approach to this critical conversation. Please join our moderator, former police officer and 105.7 The Fan morning show host, Rob Long, as he and a panel of law enforcement officers discuss the rules that should be followed to help ensure everyone’s safety. The panel will also discuss what caregivers can do to help make it a better interaction for all involved.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Prior to the webinar, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
If you have questions for the panel, please submit them to smclaughlin@pfamd.org by October 19.
WHAT: EXPECTATIONS MATTER—MY LIFE, MY PLAN, MY CHOICE
WHEN: Thursday, October 26, 2020 TIME: 7:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
PRESENTERS: Babette Smith, Support Broker, and her daughter, Melanie, Self Advocate, will explain “Person Centered Planning” to teens with disabilities and their families on how to plan for their own futures and the supports available through the process. This training was developed by people with disabilities and families. It is brought to you by Shared Support Maryland, Inc., through a generous grant from the Maryland Developmental
Disabilities Council.
TO REGISTER: Call “Family Support Services” at 240-920-6829, and give us your email address and the link will be emailed to you.
Using Schoology to Support Student Organization Online
October 28, 2020 –
In this session, we will discuss the challenges and importance of students’ organizational skills in the remote learning environment. Practical solutions for everyday problems will be provided with a focus on the support available to students and families through the already familiar Schoology platform.
All BCPS Parents/Caregivers are invited to attend.
The same information will be presented at each offering. A link to the virtual meeting will be emailed to the provided email address prior to the day of the event.
A Parent’s Guide: Navigating Special Education during COVID-19 pandemic
October 29, 2020 –
This session will review the Maryland State Department of Education technical assistance bulletins and provide resources, information on supporting your child during virtual learning.
Contact Name : Michelle Thornton, Family Support Specialist
What Families Need to Know About Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs
October 30, 2020 –
Presented by Elville and Associates’ principal and lead attorney Stephen R. Elville, this webinar is a discussion that will educate attendees about planning for their loved one with special needs.
Attendees will come to understand what is involved in the planning process for a special needs family and the importance of preserving the loved one’s financial security and quality of life.
The key issues of understanding the role of public benefits, making decisions about the future, Maryland ABLE, and using estate planning and trusts to protect assets will be discussed along with the types of special needs trusts and their specific purposes (along with who the decision makers and beneficiaries can be in these trusts). Also, to be touched upon will be the “planning team concept” — how your planning team (attorney, financial advisor, CPA) — can work together to help provide your family peace of mind during the special needs planning process.
Should you have questions ahead of time, please contact Community Relations Director Jeff Stauffer at 443-393-7696 x117.
Open to clients, advisors and the general public. For Certified Financial Planners, CPAs, and other professionals 1.5 continuing education hours will be available for attending this presentation. We look forward to hosting you!
10th Annual Run Wild For Autism 2020
