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Parent Resource Center

PRC STAFF
Susan Gerhard	Katie Seymour	Mary Amerman
Family Support Network Coordinator	Partners For Success Coordinator	Pre-School Partners Coordinator

Call Us At: 410-996-5637
Email Us At: prc@ccps.org

Or Stop By During These Hours at Cherry Hill Middle School 2535 Singerly Road Elkton, MD 21921
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm	9:30am - 2:00pm	9:30am - 1:00pm	12:00pm - 3:00pm	9:00am - 11:30am

Exceptions to above schedule:

Friday - May 24, 2013 - Office Closed
Friday - May 10, 2013 - Office Closed
Monday - May 6, 2013 - Office Closed
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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:

Family Support Network of the Cecil County Infants & Toddlers Program

partners 4 success Partners for Success of the Cecil County Public Schools Special Education Program

Preschool Partners Program

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LENDING LIBRARY

Book Resource List

Video/DVD/Cassette Resource List

Archive Newlsletters Available below:

SUMMER 2013 NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2013 NEWSLETTER

Summer
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

PARENT RESOURCE CENTER FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
END OF YEAR PICNIC

May 23, 2013
11am - 1pm
North East Park - Levy Pavilion
(In the case of rain, the picnic will be held at the North East Library)

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LUNCH AND LEARN
from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Join us for a bite to eat and learn something new at the same time!

Lunch will be provided but you MUST register by the date listed below so we have an accurate head count to order. Please let us know of any food allergies you have when registering. These sessions are for geared for adults, but we understand that there are times when you may not be able to get a sitter. We will have toys provided for your little ones but you must keep an eye on them. Please tell us when you register if you are bringing any children with you.

April 8th
Boardmaker is commonly used software program that utilizes clip art to help children communicate and follow directions. Plan what you want to create with Boardmaker and the PRC staff with help you create it!
Registration deadline is April 3rd.

at the Parent Resource Center
Cherry Hill Middle School ~ 2535 Singerly Road ~ Elkton, MD

STRAIGHT TALK COFFEE HOUR
Parent Support Meeting

Feeling frustrated? Have more questions than answers about your child? Come to our parent support meeting!

Join us at the Straight Talk Coffee Hour the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
from 10:00 to 11:30 am

Dates

March 5th, 19th
April 2nd, 16th
May 7th, 21st

at the Parent Resource Center
Cherry Hill Middle School ~ 2535 Singerly Road ~ Elkton, MD

PLAY GROUP

Dates

Monday's	Thursday's
Elkton Public Library 301 Newark Ave, Elkton, MD	North East Public Library (rear entrance) 106 W. Cecil Avenue, North East, MD
10:30 - 11:30 am	9:30-11:00 am
March 18	March 14, 21, 28
April 29	April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 20	May 2, 9, 16, 23

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.

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Parent Resource Center

LUNCH AND LEARN from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

LUNCH AND LEARN
from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm