Parent Resource Center

PRC STAFF
Elizabeth Klepetka	Kate Fisher	Cheryl Finnan
Family Support Network Coordinator	Partners For Success Coordinator	Pre-School Partners Coordinator
Call Us At: 410-996-5637
Email Us At: prcsped@ccps.org

Or Stop By During These Hours at Cherry Hill Middle School
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00 - 1:00	9:00 - 1:00	9:00 - 1:00	9:00 - 1:00	9:00 - 1:00

END OF YEAR PICNIC - May 29, 2008

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TRANSITION INFORMATION

(Next Steps at Age 3)

LENDING LIBRARY

Book Resource List

Video/DVD/Cassette Resource List

Sign Languages Resource List

SPECIAL EDUCATION INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS Provided by the Parent Resource Center in conjunction with The ARC of Northern Chesapeake RSVP:   Parent Resource Center 410-996-5637 LOCATION: North East Public Library TIME: 6:30-8:30PM

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 Topic: Movie Night – we are screening: Darius Goes West Which chronicles Darius, a young man with muscular dystrophy, as he travels west with 11 young men in an RV to confront MTV about rejecting his wheelchair for “Pimp My Ride”.

PLAY GROUP

Cecil County Public Library North East Branch 9:30-11:00AM MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

These programs are free of charge and open to parents and caregivers of all children from birth to age 5. Please feel free to contact the center if you have any questions. We Hope to see you there.

The Parent Resource Center exists to provide a resource for parents, educators and the community that will benefit all youth with disabilities. The center provides training, resources and linkages between the school and community. Staffed by parents and educators, the center activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain a lending library of articles, newsletters, books and videotapes on a wide range of special education topics such as special education law, types of disabilities, support groups and recreational opportunities.
• Seek ways to encourage and strengthen communication between parents and school personnel.
• Refer families to local support groups, workshops, and advocacy groups.
• Provide an opportunity for families to network and share ideas and experiences.
• Link experienced parents to parents of newly identified children with similar special needs.
• Offer support to parents who need someone to talk to on an individual basis in a confidential, supportive atmosphere.

The Parent Resource Center is a cooperative program that includes the: