Piedmont Regional Education Center (PREP)/Parent Resource Center

Hello Central Parents,
Parents play a vital role in their child’s education. Studies show a strong correlation between family involvement and student outcomes, including student achievement. This relationship holds true for families of all economic, racial/ethnic, and educational backgrounds and for students of all ages, with and without disabilities.

The Parent Resource Center operates on the philosophy that parents are a valuable resource in planning the education of their special needs childs. Schools can be more effective when parents actively participate in the process.

At the Parent Resource Center you can:

• Learn how special education works
• Learn how to work with the school system effectively and how to solve problems
• Meet other parents of children with special needs
• Borrow materials from our lending library, which is available to the general public
• Learn what having a child with special needs means to a family  
• Learn about the many different ways, from self-contained to inclusive classrooms, special education services can be provided
• Connect with resources in the community for children with and without special needs

 

Our phone number is (434) 975-9400 ext. 68032 and email is sblech@k12albemarle.org . I am available to meet with you individually, or talk by phone or email. Evening hours by appointment.
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You can find us online at www.prep-prc.org , where you can view a listing of library books and videos, upcoming events and trainings, and information about community resources. The Parent Resource Center offers free workshops and training, information about parent support groups, and in-person and telephone/email support and consultation. Our services are available at no charge to parents, guardians, community agencies, and others with (or who work with) children ages birth to 21, regardless of whether enrolled in public school, private school, preschool, or at home.

 

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) which advises the School Board about issues concerning students with special needs is always looking for new members. For more information contact your Special Education Director.

Save The Date! Free Parent Conference, limited childcare available.
3rd Annual Live and Learn Parent Conference and Resource Fair

Saturday, November 13, 2010, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Sessions include Sensory Strategies, Assistive Technology, Family Dynamics, Writing Successful IEPs, and more! Network with other families; browse our resource fair with 40+ local agencies represented.

 

For more information call (434) 975-9400 ext. 68032 or sblech@k12albemarle.org . This event is sponsored by PREP/Parent Resource Center and your Special Education Advisory Committee

 

 

This post written by Sarah Blech, Coordinator PREP/Parent Resource Center 225 Lambs Lane

Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(434) 975-9400 x 68032
www.prep-prc.org