Lending Library
How to request materials:
To check out a resource, please click on the Google Form below.
Contact Jessica to arrange curbside pick-up or have it sent to your home school.
PRC Lending Library
The MCPS Parent Resource Center maintains a lending library that serves as a resource to parents, students, and professionals. Our collection of resources including books, DVDs, magazines, and pamphlets are all available to check out.
Library category examples listed below (this is not a full list). To see if a specific resource is available please contact PRC.
ADHD
What your ADHD child wishes you knew By S. Saline
Fidget to Focus by Rotz & Wright
Managing ADHD in school by R. Barkely
Delivered from Distraction by Hallowell & Ratey
Taking Charge of ADHD by R. Barkley
How to Reach & Teach ADHD Children by S. Rief
Advocacy/Special Education Law
Wrights Law Series
From Emotions to Advocacy
Special Education Law
No Child Left Behind
Wright's Law IDEA
All about Tests and Assessments
All about IEPs
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology in Special Education by J. Green
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Girl Who Thought In Pictures; The story of Dr. Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin DVD
Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
Pedro’s Whale by Paula Kluth
Just Give Him The Whale by Paula Kluth
My Book of Feelings; Interactive workbook on how to control & react to the size of your emotions
A Land We Can Share; Teaching literacy to students w/ASD by Paula Kluth
The Social Skills Picture Book by Jed Baker
The Sixth Sense by Carol Gray
The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray (Book & DVD)
Out & About; Preparing Children with ASD to Participate in their communities by Jill Hudson
A 5 Is Against The Law! Social Boundaries Straight Up! By Kari Dunn Buron
The Science of Making Friends by Elizabeth Laugeson
Behavioral
1-2-3 Magic Quick Reference Guides & Starter Kit
1-2-3 Magic for Teachers by Thomas Phelan (Book & DVD)
1-2-3 Magic; Managing Difficult Behavior in Children by Thomas Phelan (Book & DVD)
More Magic 1-2-3; Encouraging Good Behavior; Independence & Self Esteem by Thomas Phelam
The Behavior Code Companion by Jessica Minahan
Parenting the Explosive Child by Greene & Ablon (Book & DVD)
English Learners
IEPs for ELs and other Diverse Learners by Hoover and Patton
The ELL Teacher's Toolbox by Ferlazzo and Sypenieski
Inclusion/School Resources
Sharing the Blue Crayon by Mary Anne Buckley
Universal Design Daily; 365 Ways to Teach, Support & Challenge All Learners by Paula Kluth
From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks; 100 ways to differentiate instruction in K-12 Inclusive Classrooms by Paula Kluth
From Text Maps to Memory Caps By Paula Kluth
30 Days to the Co-Taught Classroom by Paula Kluth
Joyful Learning; Active & Collaborative Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms by Paula Kluth
You’re Going to Love This Kid! Teaching students w/ASD in the inclusive classroom by Paula Kluth
Don’t we already do Inclusion? By Paula Kluth
It’s More Than “Just Being In”; Creating authentic inclusion for students w/complex support needs by Cheryl Jorgensen
Wonder book & DVD by R.J Palacio
Parenting
The Early Intervention Guidebook for Families & Professionals by B. Keilty
150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids By A. Citro
Surviving your Adolescence By T. Phelan (Book & DVD)
Smart but Scattered Teens by Guare & Dawson
The Power of Positive Talk by D. Bloch
Specific Disbilities
ASL; Listen with your eyes, speak with your hands
The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun; Activities for kids w/sensory integration dysfunction by Carol Kranowitz
The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up; Coping w/Sensory Processing Disorder in the Adolescence & young adult years by Carol Kranowitz
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, OWL LD, & Dyscalculia; Lessons from science & teaching
Academic Instruction for students w/moderate & severe ID in Inclusive classrooms by June Downing
Bullying Prevention Program “No Fishing Allowed”; Educating all students on how bullying affects everyone! By Carol Gray
Braille Books; Goodnight Moon, The Chocolate Touch, Dear Mr. Henshaw, Holes
Transition
Teaching Transition Skills in Inclusive Schools by Grossi & Cole
Planning the Transition to Employment by Parent-Johnson & Owens
College Success for Students with Disabilities By I. Ingersoll
Special Needs Trusts By Urbatsch
7 Steps for Success; High schools to college transition strategies for students w/disabilities by E. Hamblet
Getting Into & Surviving College when you have a Learning Disability
My Future, My Plan; A transition planning resource for life after high school
What do I Like To Do? 101 Activities to Identify Interests & plan careers
How to request materials:
To check out a resource, please contact me through email at jessicacumbow@mcps.org to set up a curbside pickup or have it sent to your home school.
Contact Jessica to arrange curbside pick-up or have it sent to your home school
The Parent Resource Center offers easy-reading guides for families, students and professionals.
Available consumable guides:
A Good Financial Start
Be Successful at Work
College Career Prep 101
Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Helping Your Child Manage ADHD
Helping Your Child with Dyslexia
Helping Your Child with a Learning Disability
Helping Your Teen Through Depression
Middle School Transition
Parenting Corner: Be Active in your Child's Special Education (Elementary School)
Special Education in High School
Supporting A Positive School Climate
Understanding Special Education Under ESSA, IDEA and Section 504
Writing Your Resume'
Additional resources available for checkout
break box
Packed Full of Fun Tools to Improve Focus
When students start squirming and lose focus, open the Break Box™! Filled with our best sensory tools and solutions, our Break Boxes™ help kids channel their energy and regulate emotions. Minimize disruptive behavior and improve concentration for all students, especially those with specific challenges. Durable box includes activity guide. Use with adult supervision.
Helps you substitute challenging behaviors with sensory-based activities
Tools for fine motor skills, calming pressure, heavy work, tactile exploration and hand-eye coordination
Helps kids self-regulate with minimum supervision
Made by Fun and Function
Ages 5-18
Ideas for Use
Integrate sensory motor activities throughout the day or during circle time
Encourage kids to pick out the tool they like best
sensory bin
Portable and Easy to Store
Want a sensory table, but don't have the space? Our Sensory Bin provides the same tactile exploration and fun, but in a portable storage bin with animals hidden in the pellets. Kids can feel their way through as their fingers hunt for each animal. The first few animals are easy to find, then it gets more challenging finding the last ones. Add ABC Sensory Letters to your bin to practice letter and color recognition (sold separately).
Encourages touch and shape recognition
Great for kids with sensory sensitivity, fine motor delays and tactile defensiveness
Suitable for home, classroom and clinic use
Age 3+
Each kit includes one bin with lid, one bag of sensory pebblets and 15 animals. Bag of pebblets fills bottom 1/4 of bin.
Ideas for Use
Have kids search for the animals together to encourage social interaction. Use during breaks and before handwriting, test taking or homework time. Use with adult supervision.
frog family fun packs
Description: What are Frog Family Fun-Packs? The Frog Family Fun-Pack program is an instant parental-involvement, homework, and test-preparation program that serves up to 24 children and lasts the entire year! Frog Family Fun-Packs establish a love of learning through nightly family-oriented games that review all of the important skills.
• Reviews 25 skills every night – kids don't forget!
• Self-checking format
• Laminated, colorful game boards
• Same directions every night establishes a routine
• Simple instructions make it easy to use
• Many skill levels available
• Meets federal and state parental involvement guidelines
Frog Family Fun-Packs provide positive family interactions, effective home-school communication, and a systematic way for parents to help students do well in school. Plus, they meet federal and state parent involvement guidelines. Reading and Math editions are available. Family Fun-Packs provide positive family interactions, effective home-school communication and a systematic way for parents to help students do well in school.Reading/language & Mathematics available skills levels A-C (Pre-K-3rd grade)
bluebee pal pro puppy
Description: Bluebee Pal Pro is an interactive plush learning tool with FREE companion (life skills /educational app) that connects to all iOS and Android Devices and pairs with all apps with a narrative. Our patented technology allows Bluebee’s “mouth and head” to move while reading stories, teaching through educational games, learning a language and singing songs. The Bluebee Pals Learning App is a robust life skill and cognitive development tool for children ages 3 to 7. When connected to a Bluebee Pal, children can immerse themselves in activities in five life skills’ rooms and play 9 educational mini-games. In addition to our app, Bluebee Pals pair with all apps with a narrative providing endless entertainment and education for all mainstream and special needs children.
