Parent Resource Center
Isle of Wight County Schools
Smithfield Virginia, 23430
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Contact Information:
Deborah Brown, PRC Liaison
debbrown@iwcs.k12.va.us,
Location:
Currently preparing to move locations. Update coming soon.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm,
Thursdays: 9:00 – 11:30 in schools, 1:00 – 3:00 (New location coming)
There are weeks that I am in schools on both Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on IWCS school calendar.
*It is easiest to reach me by email but PLEASE include PRC in the subject.*
The Parent Resource Center helps families:
The Parent Resource Center helps families:
By providing a lending library of educational games, activities, as well as books
Become familiar with the special education process in IWCS
Learn about their rights and responsibilities according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Develop skills to become an effective member of their child's educational team
Become informed about community resources and parent events
By promoting cooperative relationships between school, home, and community
Learn about workshops and training sessions provided for parents by community agencies.
5 Ways to support learning
and school success
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Regular attendance at school
Sharing information about student progress
Reinforcing your child's learning
Using digital media in positive/safe ways
Providing support during transitions to new schools and classrooms
Informative Websites
____________________________ www.doe.virginia.gov
http://education.wm.edu/centers/ttac
peatc.org/services/special-education
www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/va.htm
FYI... LOCAL COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT!
SEAC » Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meets at least four times annually, with dates, times, and locations of meetings published in local newspapers, on the division’s website, and in flyers made available to parents and other community members. For information regarding serving on the committee or committee meetings, please call the Office of Special Education at (757) 365-1616.
PEATC
PEATC
What is PEATC? PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) is a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers families of children with disabilities by providing training, information, and support. It acts as Virginia's Parent Training and Information Center, helping families navigate special education systems and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Key details about PEATC:
Mission: To build positive futures for children with disabilities by providing research-based information, education, and advocacy.
Target Areas: Special education, early childhood, bullying awareness, military outreach, and transition to adulthood.
Services: Offers webinars, workshops, individualized support, and resources for families and professionals.
Focus: Empowers parents to become effective advocates for their children's education.
For more information, you can visit the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center website.
👀 CHECK OUT 👀 (literally, check out at your child's school) SOME OF OUR AWESOME LEARNING RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE !! See the PRC schedule on the EVENTS page for upcoming times and dates at your school!!
To share an idea of the resource subjects that are available to you, browse through the picture below. These are just snapshots of some of what we offer.
Social/Emotional Activities
Understanding Myself
Building Relationships
Making Good Choices
Building Empathy
Feeling & Emotions
Kindness & Respect
Social-Emotional Read, Sort & Match
Grab & Write Social Emotional Prompts
What Should I Do? Game of consequences
Autism & PDD Picture Stories and Language Activities
How do I get materials if I can't make it
to the scheduled school visit?
It's easy! Parents can come to Georgie Tyler Middle School and browse through materials. Please contact Deborah Brown by email before coming to the PRC debbrown@iwcs.k12.va.us to be sure we are open. (There are times we are closed unexpectedly). Materials are usually checked out for 4 weeks and then can either be returned to the PRC at (to be announced) or to the child's school office for pick up.
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