Partners for Success Monthly Update

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Fall weather and the excitement of the holidays quickly approaching! It is hard to believe we are almost finished the first quarter of the school year! I am so thankful for the partnerships continuing to form between our Harford County families, community, and staff members! THANK YOU for all that you do for our students!

Please remember we are here to help address any needs you have regarding special education and community resources. We hope to see you IN-PERSON this month at our IEP Clinic happening on Tuesday November 15th from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Harford Academy! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and see the flyer below for more details.

What is “Partners for Success”?

Partners for Success centers are available to parents as a resource and information center. Specifically, we provide information about community services, assist families in resolving concerns, and increase parental involvement in the special education decision making process.

Where is Partners for Success Located?

Roye-Williams Elementary School

201 Oakington Road, Havre De Grace, MD 21078.

410-273-5579

e-mail: partners.success@hcps.org.

Office hours are usually Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30-3:00, by appointment.

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, now is a great time to practice the GLAD ritual from @biglifejournal.

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The 💛GLAD ritual💛 is a heartwarming practice that helps kids develop self-awareness, positivity, and joy. Plus, it's a beautiful way to get closer to your children.

Go through the GLAD list to end the day on a mindful note:

💛 Gratitude 👉 one thing they're grateful for
💛 Learning 👉 one thing they learned
💛 Accomplishment 👉 one thing they accomplished
💛 Delighted 👉 one thing that brought them joy

✨ Incorporate this ritual into your child's bedtime routine or share it at the dinner table as a family.

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Please join us at the virtual Special Education Citizen Advisory Committee meeting on November 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30pm to hear from Dr. Culotta on Executive Functions. Click here to register!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1207814129409560

Growing on the Spectrum Harford County is a local support group for families of children with autism in Harford County. The group meets the fourth Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 8pm at 1305 Pulaski Hwy, Edgewood, MD 21040

Mission Statement:

At Growing On The Spectrum our goal is to provide autism families with the necessary resources to help their child on the spectrum. We believe every child is unique and families deserve to know all options and resources available to them. Above all else, we believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed no matter where they are in their Autism journey. Click the picture below to learn information about the next monthly meet up!

Good morning and Happy November,

Together with the Harford County Govt Office of Therapeutic Recreation, we are excited to offer a sensory-friendly opportunity to meet and greet the famous Santa Claus and have your photo taken with him! This free event will be at Churchville Rec Center on Saturday, December 3rd from 10am-2pm and reservations are required. Sign up at the link below for your preferred time slot and bring the entire family! An elf will greet you upon arrival, escort you through Santa’s Workshop to meet Santa, print your photo on the spot, and do a holiday craft with you! If you have any questions, please reach out to me or Evan Myers, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, at emyers@harfordcountymd.gov.

Sign up here: www.harfordcountymd.gov/SensorySanta

Thanks,

Rachel

Rachel Harbin I Manager, Office of Disability Services

Harford County Government

125 N. Main Street I Bel Air, MD 21014 I 410-638-3373

Discovery Soccer | Bel Air Rec Council

Ages 6 and up. Discovery Soccer is for children with special needs of any age. We teach them how to play soccer, be apart of a team and have fun! Fall session is Sept - Nov and Winter session is Jan - March. Please email us at discoverysoccer@belairrec.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Please go to www.belairrec.org/registration to sign up today!

Discovery Basketball | Bel Air Rec Council

Discovery basketball is a co-ed program for individuals with special needs ages 6 and up. It runs from September through early May. The emphasis is on ensuring that everyone participates and has fun.

Registration fee: $25

For more information, contact Kathy Fendick at 410-734-4238.

Tuesdays at 5PM: Tween Snack Pack, sponsored by DSAmd - free.

Led by DSAmd board member and self-advocate Corissa: join other DSAmd "tween" and Middle School-aged friends for a weekly Tween Snack Pack get-together on Tuesdays at 4:30PM via Google Meet. Free.

Click/type this link to join the Google Meet room:
https://tinyurl.com/cdspghangouts

The schedule of activities is as follows:

· First Tuesdays: Karaoke

· Second Tuesdays: Make a snack together

· Third Tuesdays: Trivia

· Fourth Tuesdays: Name That Tune

· Fifth Tuesdays (if applicable): Show and Tell

Wednesdays at 7PM: Young Adult Hangout! coordinated by DSAmd - free.

Join Board Member, Ellen, and friends for a Young Adult Hangout via Google Meet – every Wednesday at 7PM. The group plays games, chats, and laughs together every week. Click/type this link to join the Google Meet room: https://tinyurl.com/cdspghangouts

Saturdays at 11AM: Cardio Dance with Corissa, sponsored by DSAmd - $2/class or free

Led by Corissa Anderson, certified Zumba and LaBlast instructor and self-advocate. Each session will be approximately 30-45 minutes. All ages are welcome, siblings too! Let's get moving and have FUN while we do it! $2/class or free.

Please register in advance: https://cdspg.kindful.com/e/cardio-dance-with-corissa-1029-123

Sundays at 5PM, Cooking Class! coordinated by DSAmd - Free

Join Gabrielle and Michelle, our cooking class hosts for Cooking Class by Zoom! This self-advocate-led class selects a recipe and sends it out in advance so attendees of the class can cook along with the group! And at the end of class - you'll have dinner for your family. Build kitchen know-how, planning, self-confidence skills and your recipe repertoire with this free opportunity with other DSAmd families.

Email director@DSAmd.org for Zoom details.

Time to Unplug and Connect with Nature!

Click below for upcoming family events at Anita C. Leight Estuary Center in Abingdon!

If you are searching for counseling for yourself or your child, Empowering Minds Resource Center (EMRC) is currently accepting referrals! You can learn more by clicking here. Below are events hosted by EMRC for existing clients only.

https://harfordmentalhealth.org/

This resource provides information regarding counseling and treatment for mental health and addiction. They also have a resource for youth and families.

Download the PDF below for the new HCPS Special Education Organization Chart. As a reminder, staff's email addresses are usually firstname.lastname@hcps.org.

Resources from the Parents' Place of MD:

• Looking for information about evaluations? "Your Child's Evaluation" from the Center for Parent Information and Resources is super helpful and easy to read!

• Read to learn the purpose of evaluation, who is involved in evaluation, deciding if your child is eligible, developing your child's education program, and more!

• Don't know where to start with requesting accommodations and/or modifications for your child's IEP plan? Check out this list of common requests in our handy resource.

• What is the 5 Day Rule and How Does It Effect Me?

Click here for information on Fallston MOPS/MomsNext. Come find your "mom tribe!"

The Sharing Table provides a free meal every Saturday to anyone in need. This meal provides nourishment for senior citizens, families with children, and anyone having a hard time making it through the month. There are no requirements and no qualifications. All in need of a good meal are welcome. Each family that visits the Sharing Table also receives a bag of groceries to take home.

https://www.facebook.com/The-Sharing-Table-497601243752813/