Forsyth County Schools

Special Education Department

Board of Education, Room 380

1120 Dahlonega Highway

Cumming, Georgia 30040

Contact: 770-887-2461 Ext. 202362

Free Parent Training Series2015-2016 (No Registration Necessary)

DATE / TOPIC / TARGET
AUDIENCE/ AGE / OVERVIEW
September 17
6:00 – 7:30
pm / Routines and Schedules at Home / Parents of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities / Parents of students with autism and/or intellectual disabilities will learn how to set up routines and schedules at home to help with their child’s behavior and overall daily living skills. Topics that will be covered during this session will be morning routines, bedtime routines, and defining and teaching expectations. (Repeat from last school year)
September 24
6:00–8:00 pm / Project LIFE: What is it? / Parents of Students with
Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities
Grades 8-12 / Any parent wanting to know about Project LIFE, the referral process, businesses that partner with Project LIFE and how to prepare your son/daughter for Project LIFE – this workshop is for You!
October 15
6:00-7:30
pm / Challenging Behavior at Home / Parents of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities / Parents of students with autism and/or intellectual disabilities will learn how to handle challenging behaviors at home. Topics that will be covered during this session will be giving your child choices, determining the function of the behavior, and using planned ignoring when appropriate. (Repeat from last year)
October 29
6:00 – 8:00 pm / Guardianship and Conservatorship / Parents of Students with
Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities / Mark Biernath, Attorney at Law returns to speak about the application process and how your decisions now could affect decisions later in life. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and unbiased suggestions and helpful hints.
DATE / TOPIC / TARGET
AUDIENCE/ AGE / OVERVIEW
November 5
6:00 – 7:30 pm / IEPs 101 / All Parents of Students in
Special Education
Grades PreK-12 / We have created this workshop to help parents and/or students to understand their part in the IEP process, with the belief that the most effective IEPs are where the parent, the student, and the school staff collaborate to write an individual plan to help the student succeed in school.
January 14
6:00 – 8:00 pm / NOW/COMP Waiver and Family Supports: Application Walk thru
Camps and Recreational Opportunities / Parents of Students with
Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities / Parents will meet with DBHDD and AVITA to complete applications for NOW/COMP Waiver and Family Supports. In addition, representatives from camps and recreation programs for individuals with disabilities will be available to answer questions and hand out information.
*By the end of the evening, parents will have the necessary application completed and submitted to AVITA and Dept of Behavioral Health and Dev. Disability for the NOW/COMP Waiver.
January 28
6:00 -7:30
pm / Challenging Behavior at Home / Parents of Students in Preschool / Parents of preschool students will learn how to handle challenging behaviors at home. Topics that will be covered during this session will be using visual cues, functional communication, and using the natural home environment for teaching skills. (Repeat from last year)
February 18
6:00 – 8:00 pm / Special Needs Financial Planning / Parents of Students with
Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities / Speak with the Special Needs Financial Dept. of MetLife and hear how families can best plan for their child’s financial future. Understand how income (gifts, donations, earnings, and inheritance) can affect one’s benefits status. This is strictly information with no obligation on parents to use the MetLife services in the future.
DATE / TOPIC / TARGET
AUDIENCE/ AGE / OVERVIEW
February 25
6:00 – 7:30 pm / Challenging Behavior at Home / Parents of Students with Emotional/Behavior Disorders and/or High-Functioning Autism / Parents of students with emotional/behavior disorders and/or high-functioning autism will learn how to handle challenging behaviors at home. Topics that will be covered during this session will be teaching your child coping skills, using self-monitoring tools, and the importance of positive parenting. (Repeat from last year)
March 10
6:00 - 8:00 pm / Supplemental Security Income / Parents of Students with
Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities / Identify what you need to know when applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and annual responsibilities once you're accepted. Hear from a representative that advocates and mentors adults with disabilities.
April 26, 2016
(Recently Added) / KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth / Parents of Students with
Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities / Jill Sloan, Consultant, will share an overview about the post-secondary program at KSU, entry requirements, how to prepare the future college student for success while in high school, expectations of students enrolled in the program and post-secondary outcomes. A representative from Vocational Rehabilitation will be available to answer any questions about their support with post-secondary programs.
May 7
6:00 – 8:00 pm / Vocational Rehabilitation / Parents of Students with Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities / Vocational Rehabilitation is a program for individuals with disabilities who are willing and able to work - who might also need assistance in fulfilling their vocational goals. Services vary by the need of the individuals and the goals they hope to achieve. Hear from the counselors who contract with FCS and support our students.

3-17-2016 Revised

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