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“I’ve got a kids who…!” Training

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By Ashley Airington

Loudoun County Foster Care & Adoption, Loudoun County Public School’s Parent Resource Center and Formed Families Forward are collaborating to provide a Special Education training series for families with children in foster care, kinship care or adoptive placements.

This is a two day commitment for a total of 4 in-service hours

Tuesdays, October 7 and October 14, 2014 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Join us for refreshment and fellowship at 6:30, the programs begin promptly at 7.

Location: Mason Enterprise Center, first floor conference room, 202 Church St. SE, Leesburg (intersection of intersection of Church St SE & Royal SE); parking available at the building and in the Government Center parking lot.

Part 1: Tuesday, October 7 ~ “I’ve got a kid who ….!”

Why does your child behave that way? Explore and understand core skills associated with managing emotion & behavior. We’ll look at the executive functioning skills that children use all the time at play, at home, and in school and look at why mastering these skills is a challenge for some children. Learn about school and community resources available to your family.

Part 2: Tuesday, October 14 ~ “So, what can I do now ….?”

How can families support children’s appropriate behaviors? This evening, we will share specific strategies for recognizing triggers, preventing problems and addressing challenging conflicts. Gain behavioral techniques and tools to prevent and intervene in potential conflicts.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: http://www.lcps.org/cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=552 or call 571-252-2185

 


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