Free Parent Workshops

All workshops have same location and time.

Location: Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School

Media Center

1799 Schifferstadt Blvd. Frederick, MD

Time: 7 - 8:30 PM

January 9, 2008 - Executive Functioning Difficulties of ADHD “Executive Functioning” refers to a cluster of cognitively controlled abilities that allow us to self regulate our behaviors and emotions. Executive Functioning also includes skills such as the capacity to plan ahead, choose and implement strategies, organize one’s thinking and actions, and use memory. This presentation will explore how Executive Functioning affects students with ADHD within the home and school environments, as well as intervention strategies. Presenters will be Julie Kaufhold,M.S., FCPS School Psychologist, and Patricia Ruiz, M.S.W.,ABD,LCSW-C, Tuscarora High School Pyramid Therapist.

February 13, 2008 - Accommodations and Modifications Learn the difference between accommodations and modifications and see what accommodationslook like on the new state IEP. Modifications will be briefly defined and explained, and seetools teachers may use to determine necessary accommodations. Presented by Diane Mazur, CCPS Special Education Teacher and Cindy Senseney, CCPS Parent Liason.

March 12, 2008 - Summer Activities/Camp Fair Summer will be here before you know it and some camps actually are filled up by April, so now is the time to start making summer plans for your child with special needs. Representatives from local and regional programs will be present to talk to parents about their programs and handoutswill be available from a variety of camps and programs that cannot be there in person. Information on funding sources will also be included.

Registration is appreciated but not required for all workshops.

Cosponsored by: FCPS Partners for Success at 240-236-8430,

FCDC Family support at 301-600-1617

and Families Plus! at 301-694-9002.

Parent Power - Caring for Children with Special Needs

Presented by the Mental Health Association of Frederick

Location: Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School - Media Center 7 - 8:30 PM

Parent Power is a comprehensive parent education and support program designed forfamilies who have a child with special needs which impact the family as a whole.

January 30 -Topic: Responsibility

February 27 - Topic: Who's Watching Your Child? Monitoring Caregivers

March 26 - Topic: Siblings/Peer Relationships

April 23 - Topic: Taking Care of Yourself

For more information , call MHA of Frederick at 301-663-0011, ext.138.

Cosponsored by FCPS Partners for Successs, FCDC Family Support Network and Families Plus!

Date: EVERY Tuesday

NO appointment necessary

(Beginning January 16)

Hours: 4:00-6:00 pm

Location: St. Matthew Lutheran Church

4004 Ballenger Creek Pike Frederick, MD

Examples of possibe food items:

Bread and Baked Goods

Contact Pastor Marina Flores @ (301) 874-5838 W/ questions or if you are interested in volunteering.