Parent Resource Center Monday Message: 2.21.22

February 21, 2022
Happy Presidents’ Day. We hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. As Arlington Public Schools is closed today, below please find an abbreviated Monday Message. Have a great week!

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Summer Camp Registration opens on Wednesday, February 23rd. DPR has created several helpful tools to support families in registering students for summer camp options.

• Tips for Registering for Summer Camp
• Access and Inclusion
• Fee Reductions

Below is guidance from DPR related to camp refunds should camp registration potentially conflict with APS summer school:

• Don’t wait to sign up for a camp until you hear if your student is referred for APS summer school.  Spots fill quickly.  Students who are referred to APS Summer School and must cancel a camp in conflict with APS Summer School can notify DPR by Friday, March 25 to get a full refund. All other cancellations follow DPR Cancellation Policy.

Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee (ASEAC) Meeting/
Reunión del Comité Asesor de Educación Especial de Arlington (ASEAC)
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Martes, 22 de febrero de 2021 de 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Virtual Meeting –  via Zoom
7:00-7:30 – Opening and Public Comments
7:30-7:40 – Office of Special Education Report
7:40-8:20 – APS Updates on Behavioral Supports
8:20-8:45 – APS Budget Discussion
8:45-9:00 – ASEAC business / Asuntos ASEAC
Reunión virtual – a través de Zoom.
Esta parte de negocios de esta reunión se grabará a través de Zoom.
7:00-7:30 – Apertura y comentarios públicos
7:30-7:40 – Informe de la Oficina de Educación Especial
7:40-8:20 – Actualizaciones de APS sobre apoyos conductuales
8:20-8:45 – Discusión del presupuesto de APS
8:45-9:00 – Asuntos ASEAC
The business portion of this meeting will be recorded through Zoom.At the beginning of each meeting, ASEAC welcomes comments from the public regarding the needs of students with disabilities in APS. See the ASEAC Public Comment Guidelines at https://aps2016.apsva.us/special-education-advisory-committee for information about submitting public comments.
Interpretation will be available in Spanish. Any person who would like an interpreter in a language other than Spanish and/or any person with a disability who needs accommodation to access the meeting should contact the Parent Resource Center at 703.228.7239 or prc@apsva.us at least four business days in advance of a meeting to request assistance.

Section 504: A Brief Overview
Monday, February 28, 2022: 12:45pm – 1:30pm
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Join us as we welcome APS School Psychologists and Section 504 Coordinators Jennifer Lambdin and Karen Reich for our February Lunch & Learn. Ms. Lambdin and Ms. Reich will share an overview of Section 504, to include:

• Defining Section 504
• Discussing Section 504 Eligibility
• Participating in Section 504 Meetings
• Q&A

View event flyer here

No More Late Nights: Overcoming Procrastination
Monday, March 1st: 7pm
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Featured Speaker: Ann Dolin, M.Ed., President and Director, Educational Connections

Additional details and events are online at: aps2016.apsva.us/prc-events