Parent Resource Center Monday Message: 3.15.21

March 15, 2021

Please Share Your Feedback by March 19th
The Office of Special Education is interested in hearing feedback from parents/guardians on distance learning experiences to continue to improve special education and related services for students. Please take a moment to complete a short survey by this Friday, March 19th.
English Language Survey
Encuesta en español
(To request the survey in Amharic, Arabic or Mongolian, please contact the Parent Resource Center at prc@apsva.us or 703.228.7239).

Virtual Parent Information Nights

Our friends in Arlington County’s Therapeutic Recreation have shared the following information about upcoming virtual parent information nights for summer camps:

Summer Camps are back in Arlington Parks & Recreation. More of the wonderful things you love, but with changes to enhance safety and consistency. Join us for virtual camp information session either March 17 or 18 (they are the same; no need to go to both). We will also have one recorded for you to check back in at a later date. Info sessions will cover summer camp program updates, registration information (most camps register through the County’s registration office now), Submission Saturdays, fee reductions (both for short-term and long-term assistance), inclusion support, inclement weather, safety and more.
Register and submit your questions for the Wed. March 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. session here.
Register and submit your questions for the Thurs., March 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. session here.

• If you missed our February session on Talking with Kids about Race and Discrimination, the encore video is now available on our PRC Videos page: Talking with Kids About Race and Discrimination.
• The Virginia Family Special Education Connection March 2021 Family Flyer is now available online, and includes:
  • The Arc of Virginia flyer “New Way to Pre-Register for the Free COVID-19 Vaccine in Virginia: Find COVID Vaccine Information
  • The Virginia Family Special Education Connection Handout
  • and more…..

Visit the PRC’s EVENTS PAGE for upcoming events and registration information.