Tuesday, January 20, 2015: “Inappropriate Student Behavior at School- Does not mean Your Child will not be Educated while on Suspension/Removal” Join the VDOE (Virginia Department of Education) as this workshop will focus on the procedural requirements for addressing inappropriate behavior of a student with a disability, we will discuss the manifestation determination review (MDR) process and the rights parents have during that process. Most importantly we will discuss what educational opportunities must be provided to a student with a disability who has been suspended/removed from school.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015: “Early Intervention Services & Childhood Development” New diagnosis? Join Sydney Mroweic, Director of Peninsula School for Autism, as she shares valuable information regarding childhood development and early intervention services. **Please note this workshop is held the last Tuesday of the month.**
Tuesday, March 17, 2015: The workshop for this evening will feature two parts. 6:30-9:00pm “Improving Student Outcomes- The IEP Process Is Critical” 6:30-8:15pm Join VDOE (Virginia Department of Education) as their workshop will focus on the procedural requirements for developing an IEP for a student with disabilities and the rights the parents have during that process. We will also discuss how a parent can respond when the school division IEP team members say NO to a parental proposal for IEP services, etc. Back to School & Summer Fun Vendor Fair 8:15-9:00pm This will be a one stop shop vendor fair! Stay and see what Hampton Roads has to offer this summer for children and adult individuals affected by disabilities. Get connected with resources that are available throughout the school year.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015: “Bullying: How to Recognize It and the Impact it has on Student Performance” Join VDOE (Virginia Department of Education) as their workshop will focus on how parents can recognize the signs that their child may be a target of bullying behavior or that they themselves are engaging in such behaviors. We will also discuss the school division’s obligations in response to alleged bullying activity against any student, with special insight related to students with disabilities.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015: “Service Facilitation for Consumer Directed Medicaid Waivers” Join Leslie Hundley from Toddlers to Grandparents as we explore what a service facilitator is and how they can help you and your family through the complicated maze of Consumer Directed Medicaid Waivers. Let them share the information and knowledge they have absorbed to help you and loved one through this challenging path.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015: “The Benefits of Play Therapy and Implementing it in your home.”
“Essential Pieces strives to connect families with the resources they need to live full and abundant lives”
Essential Pieces Workshops are a Lutheran Family Services of Virginia program.
EP 2015 Join Nikki Schwartz, MA, NCC, Counselor Resident, as she provides us with an informative view on the benefits of play therapy, exploring what play therapy is, how it can help your child, and how parents can implement play therapy in a home setting with their child.
This will be a one stop shop vendor fair! Stay and see what Hampton Roads has to offer this summer for children and adult individuals affected by disabilities. Get connected with resources that are available throughout the school year and find out how to prepare for college!
Tuesday, July 21, 2015: TBA
Tuesday, August 18, 2015: “An Overview of ABA” Join Lauren Gardner, BCBA, LBA, with First Home Care. She will provide us with a comprehensive overview of Applied Behavior Analysis: What is ABA?, How can ABA helped my child?, How to identify a quality provider and what services should I expect from my ABA provider, and how to access ABA services.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015: “The Food/Behavior Link: A look at the Feingold Program” Please join Jane Hersey, National Director of the Feingold Association of the United States as she presents information on the Feingold diet. We will explore if certain foods/additives are triggering target symptoms that may create behavior or cognition problems.
Friday, October 30, 2015: “Superhero Throwdown: Halloween Party! (Dress up as your favorite superhero)” Join us for a night of superpowers and Halloween fun! This is a Community Adventures event for the WHOLE family. We will offer Trick or Treating, snacks, crafts, and games for this celebration! Costumes are not required, but welcome!!!! Bring the WHOLE family & join us for a night of fun! No scary costumes, please.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015: “Healthy, Happy Holidays” Come hungry, leave happy & healthy!!! Join the American Heart Association and the Essential Pieces crew as we give thanks for an abundant year with Essential Pieces. The Essential Pieces crew will offer an interactive workshop to create heart healthy snacks and entrees for your upcoming Holiday events! The American Heart Association, will share information about the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle, from healthy food recipes, to fun activities to get your heart pumping! Your HEART will thank us!
****December 11, 2015: “Winter Wonderland!!! Annual Christmas Party & 2015 EP Registration Event”**** Join EP as we celebrate with excitement the upcoming Christmas Holiday. This is a Community Adventures event for the WHOLE family. We will have snacks, crafts, holiday music, and family Christmas photos. Be sure to invite new families for 2015 to this event. ****Please note this event is held on Friday.****
Be sure to SAVE the DATE for our 2015 Seminars! March 14, 2015- “A Mystery Unlocked”, Waiver Seminar September 19, 2015- “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” A Wellness Seminar “Essential Pieces strives to connect families with the resources they need to live full and abundant lives”
Essential Pieces Workshops are a Lutheran Family Services of Virginia program.
EP 2015