Resources for Parents/Guardians:
State Department Survey for Spanish speaking families of students with IEP's; please complete by July 8th- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6M5R96P
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
Transition PowerPoint from October 17 Family Support Network Night: /instruction/specialeducation/postsecondary/Documents/Transition for Parents.pptx
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
How to help prevent teen dating violence: Take a look at the attached infographic and learn about healthy teen dating resources in Maryland. Please forward this along to others that may find this information helpful. /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Teen Violence.pdf
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
Bob Berlow, Disability Rights MD PowerPoint Presentation from February 28, 2019 Family Support Night on the IEP Process: /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/Bob Berlow PowerPoint.pptx
Momo Challenge and Tips: /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/Momo Challenge MD SPIN 3.4.19 (1).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
Presentation PowerPoint from the CCPS Assistive Tech Team on March 11: /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/A Glimpse of Assistive Technology updated PFS (1).pdf
Maryland ABLE presentation: /instruction/specialeducation/postsecondary/Documents/Maryland-ABLE-Full Version 2019.pdf
Dysregulation information: /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Dysregulation.pdf
April 3rd PowerPoint on Sensory and Behavior presented by Josselyn Ensor and Kristen Hoffman: /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/Sensory and Behavior.pptx
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week tip of the day:
Trauma and ACES: /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/ACES AND FAMILIES.2.pdf and /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/ACES Families.pdf and /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/ACEsInfographic_080218.pdf
Fostering Resilience: /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Resilience Facts for Families.pdf or additional information may be found on the website at: www.ChildrensMentalHealthMatters.org
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week: When to Seek Help and Other Resources: Throughout the week we have raised awareness about good mental health, reviewed a variety of mental health disorders, and provided strategies for you to support your child. Attached you will find a list of books for children/teens to read that further explore the topic of mental health, as well as, a fact sheet on when to seek help for your child. /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Booklist Younger Children.pdf
/instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Booklist Older Children.pdf
/instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/When to Seek Help FAmilies.pdf
Additional information may be found on the website at: www.ChildrensMentalHealthMatters.org
Upcoming Conferences/Workshops/Presentations
Summer 2019
Looking for Camps for Summer 2019? Please see attached website for some possibilities. http://www.easterseals.com/de/our-programs/camping-recreation/camp-fairlee.html
July 7-13, 2019-PALS is hosting a summer camp in Baltimore at the University of MD Baltimore County for young adults with Down Syndrome. The ages of the campers are from 21-30. For more information please see attached link: https://www.palsprograms.org/baltimore-2019 or view their brochure by clicking on this link: /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/PALS Brochure 2019.pdf
Lions club are looking for deaf and hard of hearing children who would be interested in attending a deaf camp program at 2 camps in MD. See attached flyer for more information: /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/Lions Club Camps.pdf
June 23 12:00-3:00 (rain date June 29)-Sunday FunDay at Christmas Tree park in Manchester (Inclusive Playground)-Playground activities, alpacas, games, giveaways and more! Free of charge. For more information see attached flyer-/instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/Sunday FunDay Flyer.pdf
June 24-August 23-Carroll Community College Summer! Kids browse all summer adventures and register at www.carrollcc.edu/summerkids
June 24-June 28-Camp Invention-Manchester Elementary, William Winchester Elementary or Elmer Wolfe Elementary. For more information: https://inventnow-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/program_map.aspx
Looking for something for Summer 2019? See attached for more information: Summer Camp 2019.pdf
Tuesday, August 27th 10:00-2:00-Community Outreach Summer Fair-Back to school shopping supplies, dental screenings, free haircuts, and more. See flyer for more information. /instruction/specialeducation/community/partners/Documents/Summer fair flyer 19.doc
Free Summer Meals-For youth 18 and younger. Available at Taneytown Elementary, Robert Moton Elementary, Carroll Springs School, William Winchester, Immanuael Lutheran Church (Manchester), Trinity Lutheran Church (Taneytown), and Taneytwon Public Library. For the closest summer meal site: call 211, Text "FOOD" to 877-877 or go to MDsummerMeals.org (dates and times vary at each site). /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/2019 SFSP Flyer Immanuel Lutheran Church.pdf /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/2019 SFSP Flyer Taneytown Library.pdf /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/2019 SFSP Flyer Trinity Lutheran Church.pdf /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/2019 SFSP Carroll Springs.pdf /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/2019 SFSP Flyer Robert Moton Elementary.pdf /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/2019 SFSP Taneytown Elementary.pdf /instruction/specialeducation/community/Documents/2019 SFSP William Winchester Elementary.pdf
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 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 |
| Thursday, March 5 |
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