Resources for Parents/Guardians:
Positive Parenting Tips for Healthy Child Development (Infant-age 5): /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Positive Parenting Tips for Healthy Child Development.pdf
The following PowerPoint contains information about the Special Education programs we have in CCPS: /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Special Programs SECAC Presentation-Final.pptx
Wonderful website to help with navigating issues related to Attention and Learning: https://www.understood.org/en
Parents As Teachers (PAT) and Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) are voluntary Parenting Support programs. They are for parent/caregiver and child together, in the home, sharing age appropriate child development information, family well-being discussion and connecting the community agencies involved. We can help with developmental issues, attachment/bonding (with children 6mos-24mos), help detect developmental delays and prevent abuse/neglect to name a few things. See brochures for more information: PAT brochure- /instruction/specialeducation/infants/Documents/_PAT brochure FY18-19.pub and ABC brochure: /instruction/specialeducation/infants/Documents/ABC Parent Brochure.pdf
Project Connect-This program connects families with children 0-5 who have an incarcerated parent with services, transportation to local appointments and the detention center for visitation, materials to communicate with incarcerated parent, referrals to community agencies, quarterly activities and support groups and school support. For more information please see the attached flyer or call 667-600-2571. /instruction/specialeducation/infants/Documents/Project Connect.pdf
Congruent Counseling-There are 35+ therapist in network with most commercial insurances in 4 locations: Colombia, Millersville, Towson and Eldersburg. For more information see their website: https://congruentcounseling.com/
Family and Children's Services- Walk-In Case Management Services-offered for all residents of Carroll County. See attached flyer for more information: /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Walk In Case Management Services Flyer (002).docx
Judy Center Referral Form for 2019-Carroll County Families from pregnancy until your child enters Kindergarten can participate. Several services are provided. See attached for referral form and the Judy Center Brochure for 2019: /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/Judy Center Referral Form FY19.docx; /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/FY19 Judy Center Brochure.pdf
National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) brochure for parents. The brochure answers questions for parents regarding children’s mental health: /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/NIH 18-4702.pdf
Presentation PowerPoint from Monty Knittle and James Curran from Harbor Investment 3-18-19: /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Special Needs Planning-Financial-ABLE-3-18-19.pdf
Maryland ABLE presentation: /instruction/specialeducation/postsecondary/Documents/Maryland-ABLE-Full Version 2019.pdf
Suicide Prevention Awareness Resources: /instruction/specialeducation/postsecondary/Documents/Triple s flyer April 2019.pdf; /instruction/specialeducation/postsecondary/Documents/More Than Sad Training Flyer.pdf; /instruction/specialeducation/postsecondary/Documents/Teen Talk Flyer.pdf; /instruction/specialeducation/postsecondary/Documents/safeTALK_Flyer_9.2019.pdf
Make and Learn Kits at CCPL-See attached for more information-/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/CCPL 10.2019 Make and Learn Kits.pdf
December 2-6-Together We're Better Inclusive, Education Campaign and Artwork Contest-see attached for more information-/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/Together We are Better.pdf or go to: https://inclusiveschools.org/2019-inclusive-schools-week-theme-isw2019/
Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20-Attached you will find information about a new support group for parents/care givers of children with mental health, behavior, special needs. The group will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Westminster Branch of the Library, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD. Contact for information: cvaughan@mdcoalition.org or call 202-590-0060. See attached for more information, /instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/Parent Support Group Childrens Mental Health.pdf
Newsletters
Fall Newsletter
Birth-Kindergarten-/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/Fall 2019 Birth to 5 Newsletter.pdf
K-21 parents-/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/Fall 2019 Newsletter.pdf
Winter Newsletter
All Families and Staff, Birth-21-/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/Winter 2019-2020 Family Support Newsletter.pdf
Upcoming Conferences/Workshops/Presentations
Friday, December 6-7:00-9:00-Jingle Bell Hop Dance-for more information see attached: /instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/Special Connection Fall 2019.doc
December 30-9:00-3:00-The Division of Rehabilitation Services, Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting a Computer Coding class. For more information see attached flyer-/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/Pre-ETS newsletter Winter 2019 (1).pdf
January 11 and February 1-Pre-Guiding the Journey: What Comes Next After High School" Training for Parents-see attached link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020Pre-Guiding
January 24 and 25; February 7, 8, 21 and 22; March 6, 7, 20 and 21; April 3 and 4-2020 Family Leadership Institute-intensive 6-week training for parents and caregivers. See attached for more information-/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/2020 Family Leadership Institute (FLI) (1).pdf
Summer 2020
Check back for more information
Save the Dates
Save the dates for the 2019-2020 school year for the following Family Support Network Nights. These are typically held from 6:00-7:30 at Carroll Springs Elementary, childcare will be provided for most nights (please check back to this site and look for emails as the presentation night approaches). For more information on the topics please email Tammy Chisholm at tlchish@carrollk12.org
Family Support Nights for 2019-2020-/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/Family Support Activities For Families.doc
A Likely Story Bookstore will be at our Sensory Santa night (the time slots are filled for this event, but you can still come and shop at the Bookfair). See attached flyer for more information-/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Documents/Carroll Springs Book Flyer-Sensory Santa Night (002).pdf
Family Support Nights 2019-2020
| Monday, September 24 |
Back to School Picnic |
| Thursday, October 10 |
Behavior Strategies for the Home |
| Monday, November 11 |
Talk about puberty and your changing body |
| Monday, December 9 |
Pictures with Sensory Santa |
| Wednesday, February 12 |
Dealing with Grief and Taking Care of Yourself |
| Monday, March 9 |
Resource Fair at *Winters Mill High School |
| Wednesday, April 15 |
Sibling Panel/Parent Panel |
| Tuesday, May 19 |
End of Year Picnic |
*Please continue to check back on this site and look for emails about each night's presentation. Topics are subject to change depending on availability of presenters. As the winter season approaches please also be aware that the cancellation/early dismissal policy for schools will effect cancellation of that night's presentation.
Family Support Resource Page
Looking for resources, books, or activities? Family Support can help. Click here to link to the Family Support webpage:
Lending Library-https://www.carrollk12.org/instruction/specialeducation/community/family/Pages/LendingLibrary.aspx