Special Education Parent Resource Center SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 2009 - 2010 Every Thursday morning 10:00 A.M. – Noon Parents are wonderful sources of support for each other. Meet with other parents whose children have a wide range of special needs for a morning of sharing, problem-solving, coffee, and bagels. Special Education Parent Resource Center Jefferson-Houston Elementary School 1501 Cameron St., Alexandria Use our direct entrance on Cameron Street, door #4, next to the playground at the Head Start (West St.) end of the building. Infants and toddlers are welcome to join us. Questions or to RSVP: Call Anne Lipnick at 703- 706-4552 alipnick@acps.k12.va.us If you are not on our email list, please call to check the dates of specific meetings. The Arts Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 703-201-1250, info@artatthecenter.org Upcoming Events at The Arts Center Summer Classes and Camps
Students in our classes July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20, 27 Fridays 9:30 to 10:30 am or 10:45 to 11:45 am $25 per class or $100 for a 5 class pass. This class is designed for children 1.5 years to 5 years with an adult. Our youngest artists will work with a parent or caregiver to explore clay, paint, collage, line, color, and shape through activities that are collaborative, open-ended and encourage imaginative play. The materials will be presented as a starting point for the adult and child to interact in an open studio environment. Art tools will be introduced and techniques demonstrated with different media. Documentation will be used to reflect on the learning process and record the children’s ideas and interests over the course of the class. How to Register » Beat the Heat Summer Studio Students in our classes Wednesdays June 30, July 7, 14, 21 August 4, 11, 18, 25 1:30-3 p.m. $30 per class or $100 for a 4 class pass Fee includes the cost of materials This class is open to ages 3 and up and is intended for children ready for a drop-off class. Class Size: 8-12 Students We will follow a routine each week of working with a drawing material to begin, followed by an activity with paint or collage and ending with time to work with clay. Students are encouraged to follow their individual interests in their creations with the materials. How to Register » Beat the Heat Evening Studio Students in our classes Thursdays July 1, 8, 15, 22 August 5, 12, 19, 26 4-5:30 p.m. $30 per class or $100 for a 4 class pass Fee includes the cost of materials This class is open to ages 6 and up or to younger children attending with a parent. Class Size: 8-12 Students We will follow a routine each week of working with a drawing material to begin, followed by an activity with paint or collage and ending with time to work with clay. Students are encouraged to follow their individual interests in their creations with the materials. How to Register » August Art Camp Students in our classes Monday -Thursday August 23-26 9:30-11:30 a.m. $135 includes all materials Ages 4-10 Class Size 8-12 Students Beginning with an introduction to materials and processes available in the studio we will work toward longer term projects, collaborating with peers and building layers in our work over the course of the week. Materials and processes offered will include drawing, painting, clay, and collage. How to Register » We are open to suggestions… if you have a group that would like to come to our studio or an idea for a class topic or time, let us know and we can plan a program together.
SCHOOL* WITH THIS 4-DAY CAMP IN ALEXANDRIA!* Designed and directed through a unique collaboration of educational experts, Back2School How2s will help rising 6th*12th graders prepare for the demands of their school year by providing tools to sharpen organizational skills, as well as reading, writing, and note taking skills. Plus students will discover study strategies that actually work for them! When: August 23rd-26th (Mon*Thurs)* Time: 10:00 am *1:30 pm Tuition: $350 (maximum of 10 students per class) Location: Commonwealth Academy 1321 Leslie Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22310* DAY 1: HOW 2 WRITE AWAY WITH INSPIRATION* Get up and running with Inspiration software. Learn how to visually map your ideas, take notes, and organize information so you can more clearly communicate your thesis and supporting ideas to produce your best work. Inspiration can help you translate mind maps to presentations or papers**easily and efficiently! DAY 2: HOW 2 GET MORE OUT OF READING IN LESS TIME Reading is one thing. Understanding and absorbing what you've read is another! You'll get great tips about how to read a textbook or novel, how to skim and scan what needs highlighting and how to make the most of margin notes. Plus you*ll learn note-taking strategies for lectures and all kinds of print materials. DAY 3: HOW 2 GET ORGANIZED AND MANAGE YOUR TIME Jump into action on day 3 with a guided hands-on activity in which you'll create a sample notebook or paper filing systems using great organizational strategies. Then enjoy an introduction to electronic organization with Google Calendar, Google Docs, and cyber filing! DAY 4: HOW 2 BRING HOME THE A'S On the last day you*ll take a personal assessment to find out what kind of learner you are: visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic, or a combination. Once you know that, you*ll learn academic success strategies and studying techniques tailored to your learning style-- strategies and techniques you can easily employ back at school to boost your grades, and your confidence! Back2School How2s at CommonwealthAcademy.org<http://www. CommonwealthAcademy.org> 1321 Leslie Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301 * 703.548.6912 * (fax) 703.548.6914 Rich Weinfeld Weinfeld Education Group, LLC www.richweinfeld.com 301-681-6233 Audio CD's of the March, 2010 "Diamonds" conference can be ordered at: at www.conferenceproceedings.com/weg.htm |
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