The Frederick County Parent Resource Center provides information and support to families of children with disabilities as they work with school staff to identify and meet their child's unique needs. The Parent Resource Center can help with understanding IEP language and timelines, help you reinforce academic and behavior goals at home, create visuals for you to use at home, help you learn more about your child's disability, loan you materials to reinforce basic skills and help you locate community resources.

The Parent Resource Center is located in the FCPS Administration Building at 1415 Amherst Street. Mrs. Kirk is in the office 8:00 - 3:30, please call or email to make an appointment.

If you have ideas or suggestions for ways we can help families of special education students please contact Joy Kirk.

The Parent Resource Center would like to welcome our new director, Dr. Tabitha Reeves. Dr. Reeves was named the Program Administrator at the Northwestern Regional Educational Program in 2022. Prior to that, Reeves served as the Assistant Program Administrator at NREP for four years and the Compliance Coordinator/Special Education Administrator for Virginia Beach City Public Schools for seven years. Additionally, she has eight years of teaching experience with Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Reeves holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services Counseling and a Masters in Special Education from Old Dominion University, a Behavior Analysis credential from George Mason University, a Post Graduate Master's Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration, and a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Policy from George Washington University.

Are you interested in meeting other parents who understand the shoes you walk in? Do you want to share ideas with people who understand your family life? Parent Meet Up is for you, registration is requested by March 20. Please let us know if your child/children will be attending. We have high school volunteers from the National Honor Society joining us to play games, read, color and engage with students.

We will meet at the FCPS Administration Building, in the school board meeting room.

All Parent Meet Up - March 27 from 6:00 - 7:30pm.

Are you a grandparent or relative raising a special education student? We are here to support you. Our next Grandparent Support Group is March 12 at 10:00 in the school board office.

Are you looking for a new resource? Do you have questions that you feel no one can answer given your unique circumstances? formedfamiliesforward.org is the resource for you. Everyone who works there is part of a formed family and they have students with special needs. Please use this valuable resource.

Tuesday, March 25 - Survival Tips on Transitioning to Middle School or High School

We will meet at Admiral Byrd Middle School for this event and break into two groups for middle and high school transitions.

Register

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will NOT be showing Including Samuel.

You can visit the PEATC website using the link below for additional learning opportunities and information.

Our SEAC meets five times a year from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The meetings are held at 1415 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601. All meetings are open to the public. There is a designated time for public comment during the meeting. This is an opportunity to share successful educational experiences and express general concerns regarding educational issues for students with disabilities.

This year's remaining schedule is:

March 17, 2025

April 21, 2025

Frederick County Public Schools maintains an active and continuing Child Find program designed to identify, locate, and evaluate those children residing in the jurisdiction who are birth to age 21, inclusive, and are in need of special education services.

Any child who is identified as having a disability and qualifies as in need of special education is entitled to a free, appropriate public education designed to meet his/her needs. Early identification assists parents, students and schools in the design of appropriate educational services. Referrals can be made by anyone concerned with the child's educational performance including the parent, child's teacher, community agency or a school official.

For additional information, contact:

Birth to age 2: Infant and Toddler Connection of Shenandoah Valley 540-450-1052 xt. 4052

Sharlene Stowers

Ages 2 - 5 (Not eligible for Kindergarten) Lora Stevens 540-662-8997 xt. 87601

Ages 5 - 21 Contact your local school

Enrolled in Private School or Home School: Todd Coughenour 540-662-3889 xt. 88217

3/12 Grandparent Support Group (School Board Room 17)

3/17 SEAC Meeting (James Wood Middle School)

3/25 Survival Tips on Transitioning to Middle and High School (ABMS in-person)

3/27 Parent Meet-Up (School Board Meeting Room)

Joy Kirk, Parent Resource Center Specialist

Location: 1415 Amherst Street Winchester VA 22601

Phone: 540-662-3888 xt. 88167

Email: kirkj@fcpsk12.net