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Charles County, Waldorf: “Charles County’s 2nd Annual Raising Expectations ~ Helping to Improve Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities from Birth – 21 years of age”
April 29, 2017 @ 8:15 am - 4:45 pm
Please register through Charles County Parent Center pfs@ccboe.com OR 301-934-7456
Continental breakfast and Chick-fil-a lunch will be provided.
Specific dietary needs will not be accommodated. You are welcome to bring your own food as well.
- Does your child struggle with math, reading or appropriate school behaviors?
- What type of community services are available for students with disabilities
- What is Supplemental Security Income?
Presenters from:
– Charles County Public Schools
– The Parent’s Place of Maryland
– Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
– Coordinator of Community Services (CCS)
– Social Security Administration
– College of Southern Maryland
– Financial Planning Organizations
Over 20 Exhibitors from:
DORS
Developmental Disability Service Providers
Mental Health Service Providers
Learning Disabilities Association SMD
Special Olympics
Southern Md. Center for Independent Living
Center for Children
Conference Agenda
Saturday, April 29, 2017 ∙ North Point High School ∙ Waldorf, MD
Keynote Presentation: Caroline Muster, MSW
Breakout Session 1:
General Topic: Conflict Resolution/Parental Rights, Presenters: Nancy Pirner, CCPS Director of Compliance and Missy Alexander, Parents Place of MD
Benefits/Financial: Social Security Insurance (SSI), Presenter: Michael Dalto
Transition: Transition 101, Presenter: Christy Stuart
Breakout Session 2:
Behavioral: Behavioral Strategies and Visual Supports, Presenter: Jen Tennyson, Personalized Therapy
Academics: Is Your Child a struggling Reader? -How to help your child to read
Benefits/Financial: Social Security Insurance (SSI), Presenter: Michael Dalto
Transition A: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Presenter: Linda Thomas, Charles County Health Department
Transition B: Department of Rehabilitative Services
Breakout Session 3:
Behavioral: Social Skills, Presenter: Christine Prozik, CCPS Instructional Specialist
Academics: Common Core Math-What is it and how can you help your child?
Benefits/Financial: Financial Planning (Wills and Trusts), Presenter: Frank Campbell, Holden & Campbell Attorneys at Law
Transition A: Letting Go, Presenters: Jaime Anderson & Missy Alexander
- Conference is FREE! Registration is required.
- Seating is limited! Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. If you are unable to attend the workshop for any reason, please cancel your registration prior to April 22, 2017, in order to allow space for other interested families.
- Registration confirmations will be sent by email. If you do not receive a confirmation by April 22, 2017, please call, 301-934-7456, or email, pfs@ccboe.com, the Parent Center, to confirm that your registration was received.
- To request special accommodations due to a disability, please indicate the need on your registration form. All requests must be received two weeks prior to the event – April 15, 2017.
- Please deliver or mail completed registration forms to: Charles County Parent Center
5998 Radio Station Road
La Plata, MD 20646
- Completed forms can also be emailed to pfs@ccboe.com.
- All registrations MUST be received by April 25, 2017!
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