PRC Online Learning (Videos and Resources)

Presenters:
Dr. Ricia Weiner, School Psychologist, Washington-Liberty High School
Mr. Greg Myers, School Psychologist, Wakefield High School

• Session Recording
• Presentation Slides
• Presenter Handout

Additional Resources

988 Hotline
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, 988 is a free resource available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

• You can call or text 988, or use the online chat at www.988lifeline.org
• Community and School Resources Handout

• Arlington County Department of Human Services Resources
  • Arlington County Children’s Behavioral Healthcare
  • Adolescent Substance Use Treatment
  • Together for Wellness: Lock and Talk
  • Youth Mental Health Resources

Presented by:
Dr. Jonathan Dalton, Founder and Director
Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change

Session Recording
Presentation Slides

Presented by: Ms. Brittany McEachcron, Account Manager, PAPER
Session Recording

Session Resources:
Parent Webinars

• English 
• Spanish 

Paper One Pager Overview
Paper Reading Video Overview

APS PAPER Webpage

Session Recording
APS Library Services provides many eBooks and databases for students to use while at school and outside of school hours. This session addresses how parents/caregivers can support student learning with these resources.
Presented by Amy Hailey, APS Library Services Supervisor
December 7, 2023

Presented by: Karen Agate, APS Child Find Coordinator, and Gina DeSalvo, Special Education Coordinator/Parent Resource Center
January 23, 2024

Presentation Slides
Session Recording

Resource Links:

• Student Support Coordinators Contacts
  • Scroll to “Contact Information”
  • Click the “ + “ to open the drop down. Student Support Coordinators (SSCs) will be listed below
• Option School Information
• Kindergarten Information Video
• Special Education Countywide Programs
• Sample Kindergarten Social Story
• Schedule a Confidential Appointment with the Parent Resource Center (PRC) 

Presented by Michael Swisher, Parent & Community Engagement Specialist with Arlington Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau

Session Recording

• Presentation Slides
• Lead In Phrases

Spanish Session Materials

• Lead in Phrases – Español
• FLIP IT! Handouts- Español
• Basic Steps – Español

Understanding Section 504
April 19, 2024
Presented by: Jenny Lambdin, EdS, NCSP School Psychologist & Section 504 Coordinator

Presentation slides
Session Recording (select English or Spanish audio)
Passcode: HtnH!2xN

Session Resources

• APS Section 504 Website: https://www.apsva.us/student-services/section-504/; FAQ’s​
• VDOE Assessment Accommodations: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/iep_instruct_svcs/assessment_accomodations/index.shtml​
• VDOE’s Section 504 – Keys to Implementation in Virginia’s Schools: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/tech_asst_prof_dev/section_504_implementation_va.pdf​
• Protecting Student’s with Disabilities: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html ​
• Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504:  https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/504-resource-guide-201612.pdf ​
• Supporting Students with Disabilities: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/504-discipline-guidance.pdf ​
• Perry Zirkel: https://perryzirkel.com/tag/section-504/ ​
• Office of Civil Rights: Protecting Students with Disabilities​
• 504 Plans – A Guide for Families: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/504-plans-and-your-child-a-guide-for-families ​
• Parent Resource Center Introduction to the Student Support and Special Education Process online learning module: https://www.apsva.us/parent-resource-center/an-introduction-to-special-education/

Presentation Slides

Session Recording: Coming Soon

Session Resources

NOVA VISION Conference
May 24, 2023
Presenter: Tracy Bell
Session Recording
Presentation Slides
Session Agenda

Session Resources

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Virtual AAC Spring 2023 Supper Club
Session Recording

Panelists: LJ Seiff, Student; Shevina Adams, General Education Teacher; Caitlin Davies, Special Education Teacher; Belinda Folb, General Education Teacher; Brandi Horton, Parent; and Annie Vincent, Special Education Teacher

• Get to know the community: Come meet other AAC users and their families and hear their experiences with AAC.
• Join our panel as they answer your questions about AAC use and implementation across school and home.
• Explore Resources: Find out what resources are available to you and your family within APS.

Autism Parent Series: Self-Determination
April 19, 2023
Presented by: Ms. Deborah Hammer

• Session Recording
• Self-Determination Presentation Slides

Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Use
March 13, 2023
Presented by: Ms. Jennifer Sexton, MA, CSAC, FAC, QMHP, CSAM, APS Substance Abuse Counselor

• Session Recording
• Presentation Slides

Substance Use and Neurodiverse Kids
Presented by: Dr. Mila Vascones-Gatski

• English Language Session: February 16, 2023
  • Session Recording
  • Presentation Slides
• Spanish Language Session: February 23, 2023
  • Session Recording
  • Prevención de abuso de sustancias con estudiantes neurodiversos

AAC Virtual Supper Club featuring James Falahee
February 15, 2023
Session Recording

Medicaid Waivers: Supports for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
February 6, 2023
Session Recording
Medicaid Waiver Presentation Slides
Session Resources

• FAQs about Navigating the Waiver System
• FAQs about Navigating the Waiver System (Long Version)
• Managing Your Waiver Services: Personal Care Hours Management
• Medicaid Benefits: Benefits of Waiver Medicaid
• Waiver Eligibility Assessments – VIDES Virginia Individual Developmental Disabilities Eligibility Survey –
  • Adult FormVirginia Individual Developmental Disabilities Eligibility Survey –
  • Child FormVirginia Individual Developmental Disabilities Eligibility Survey – Infant Form 

PreK to Kindergarten Transition Session
January 25-26, 2023
Presenters: Karen Agate, Child Find Coordinator, and Kathleen Donovan, Parent Resource Center Coordinator

Session Recording

PreK to K 2023 Presentation Slides
PreK to K Session Resources
Arlington Public Schools Kindergarten Program Information

What to Expect in the APS Kindergarten Program

In person Elementary School Information Sessions:

• Each elementary school will offer an in-person information session for families in February and March, 2023.
• Learn about each school, connect with staff, and ask questions.

Understanding Your Student’s Social Emotional Learning Survey Results
January 19, 2023

Presenter: Elise Kenney-Caldwell, Director of Counseling, Williamsburg Middle School

• Secondary Session Recording
• Secondary Presentation Slides

January 17, 2023
Presenter: Jennifer Lambdin, School Psychologist – Ashlawn Elementary School and Section 504 Coordinator – Arlington Public Schools

• Elementary Session Recording
• Elementary Session Presentation Slides

Autism 101
December 1, 2022
Presenters: Deborah Hammer, Laura DePatch and Erin Donohue, Autism/Low Incidence Disability Specialists
Featured Guest: Justin Boatner
Autism 101 Session Recording
Autism 101 Presentation Slides

Regional Crisis Services
November 29, 2022
Presenters: Jamii Prem Das, Bureau Director, Children’s Behavioral Health; Arnecia Moody, Client Services Entry Bureau Director, Behavioral Health; Suzanne Schuler (Emergency Services); India Diggins (Emergency Services); Andrea Trace (Diversion First); and, Kara Chevlin (CR2); Liv O’Neal (REACH); Laura Clark (PRS; Regional Crisis Call Center)
Regional Crisis Services Presentation Slides
Session Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As1K99tVcn4

REACH Brochure
REACH Brochure – Spanish
CR2 Brochure
CR2 Brochure – Spanish

What is Neurodiversity?
October 19, 2022
Presenters: Deborah Hammer, Erin Donohue and Laura DePatch, Autism/Low-Incidence Disability Specialists
Session slides
Session recording: https://youtu.be/CL5kFST7YU0
Deborah Hammer’s Resources and Book List

Suicide Prevention and Awareness: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
September 30, 2022
Presenters: Paulette Rigali, Ed.S., NCSP and Margarita Zwisler, MSW
Session slides
Session recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVCqnwyACKI

Anxiety Lunch and Learn, May 12, 2022
Presented by: Amy Cannava, Ed.S., NCSP, Wakefield High School

• Session Resources

NOVA Vision Conference: April 20, 2021

Autism 101 April 15, 2021
Presented by Deborah Hammer, Autism/Low-Incidence Disability Specialist

Building Interdependence with Students, Part 1

Medicaid Waivers: February, 2021

NOVA Night 2021

Talking with Kids About Race and Discrimination
February 2, 2021

Student Dyslexia Panel

Understanding Transition Services and What Needs to Happen
October 28, 2020

APS Dyslexia Conference 2020

NOVA Disability Support Services Informational Webinar for Dual Enrolled Students
Sep 24, 2020

Celebrate Calm

A Sense of Calm – Presented by Deborah Hammer

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Many thanks to our wonderful colleague, Deborah Hammer for sharing her time and expertise with us.
View A Sense of Calm presentation slides

Helping Kids with School-Based Anxiety: Counter-Intuitive Skills and Techniques – Dr. Jonathan Dalton : October 14, 2019

Epilepsy Session: November 14, 2018