The Anne R. Lipnick Special Education Parent Resource Center

The Anne R. Lipnick Special Education Parent Resource Center The PRC offers parents and educators tools to support student success. We provide services to all residents of Alexandria with children aged 2 to 22.

☀️ Join Us for Our Final Webinar of the School Year! ☀️📘 The Balanced Summer Blueprint for FamiliesThis empowering works...
05/13/2026

☀️ Join Us for Our Final Webinar of the School Year! ☀️

📘 The Balanced Summer Blueprint for Families

This empowering workshop is designed for families who want to approach summer with confidence. Together, we will explore how to create structure without rigidity, support your child’s needs, manage behaviors with intention, and reduce stress as a caregiver.

Families will leave with practical tools and simple strategies to help make summer more balanced, meaningful, and successful for the whole family.

Presented by Leigh LaPaglia, MSW & ACPS CCEIS Interventionist

📅 Date: Thursday, May 21
🕒 Time: 10:00- 11:00 AM

✅ Register here: https://forms.gle/znwJFeYG5HGhQutn8
The zoom link will be emailed a few days before the webinar. Registration closes on Wednesday, May 20 at 4:00 PM

We hope you can join us for this supportive and engaging conversation as we wrap up the school year together!

Preparing for kindergarten is an exciting step! It can also come with lots of questions, especially for families of pres...
04/29/2026

Preparing for kindergarten is an exciting step! It can also come with lots of questions, especially for families of preschoolers with an IEP. This webinar is designed to guide and support you through this important transition. Learn how you can support a smooth transition to kindergarten and feel reassured that you're setting your child up for success.

Presented by Jen Meadows, Ed.D., BCBA & ACPS Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator

Monday, May 4
12:00- 1:00 p.m.

Register: https://forms.gle/F7Eub581LMh1qM7Y9
Please note that the registration will be sent out a few day before the webinar. Registration closes on Friday, May 1.

🌟Big plans for life after high school? Join us for the Planning with a Purpose: 2026 Transition Fair for Students with I...
04/23/2026

🌟Big plans for life after high school? Join us for the Planning with a Purpose: 2026 Transition Fair for Students with IEPs in Grades 6-12 and their Families!

Whether you're exploring college, career pathways, or independent living resources, this event is designed for students with IEPs (Grades 6-12) and their families to connect, learn, and feel empowered about the journey ahead.

🗓️When: Wednesday, May 6
⌚Time: 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM
📍Where: Alexandria City High School (King St. Cafeteria)

🏆What to expect:
Come grab a slice of pizza, visit with local community partners, and choose from a variety of expert-led workshops at 6:30 PM. Topics include:
-Tech for Independent Living (TFIL)
-College Planning & Application Processes
-Navigating Resources for Developmental Disabilities
-Workforce Readiness and other Post-Secondary Options

✅RSVP today to secure your spot: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/78706364

Join us for a family-focused webinar on supporting children who struggle with reading. Learn how literacy connects to yo...
04/21/2026

Join us for a family-focused webinar on supporting children who struggle with reading. Learn how literacy connects to your child's confidence and emotions, and explore simple strategies you can use at home to support both reading skills and overall well-being.

Presented by Andrea Hill, ACPS Behavioral and Instructional Specialist & Emma Robash, ACPS CCEIS Interventionist

Wednesday, April 29
12:00- 1:00 p.m.
Register here: https://forms.gle/AJSpw46LNUMYcLBJ7
Please note, the zoom link will be sent via email a few days before the webinar. Registration closes on Tuesday, April 28 at 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a webinar that will provide families with simple, practical tools to set expectations and create positive bo...
04/07/2026

Join us for a webinar that will provide families with simple, practical tools to set expectations and create positive boundaries, helping children build confidence, independence, and strong social-emotional skills.

Presented by Karin Purugganan, LPC, MEd and NCC

Wednesday, April 15
12:00- 1:00 p.m.
Register here: https://forms.gle/TdiWbGJ7tLCYXTwY8

Please note, the zoom link will be sent via email a few days before the webinar. Registration closes on Tuesday, April 14 at 4:00 p.m.

Before heading into Spring Break, be sure to save the dates for our upcoming webinars! This series is designed to suppor...
03/27/2026

Before heading into Spring Break, be sure to save the dates for our upcoming webinars! This series is designed to support families with practical and encouraging strategies to help children thrive. Topics will include setting boundaries, supporting literacy, and preparing your preschooler with an IEP for the transition to kindergarten.

Join us to gain simple tools and feel more confident supporting your child's learning and well-being. Have a great Spring Break!

Join us as we discuss how to transform how you handle high-stress moments. Learn about specific triggers that affect chi...
03/17/2026

Join us as we discuss how to transform how you handle high-stress moments. Learn about specific triggers that affect children with disabilities and move beyond "just getting through it". You'll walk away with proactive strategies to maintain a peaceful environment.
Presented by Janet Reese, ACPS Family Support Specialist

Tuesday, March 24th
12:00-1:00 p.m.

Register here: https://forms.gle/ZxiijY6ncvM1oUxGA
An email will be sent a few days before the webinar with the zoom link. Registration closes on Monday, March 23rd at 4:00 p.m.

This webinar will help families gain an overview of what school-based speech therapy looks like and what students typica...
02/09/2026

This webinar will help families gain an overview of what school-based speech therapy looks like and what students typically experience during sessions. Families will also learn practical, easy-to-use strategies to support their child's language development at home.

Presented by Denise Jones, ACPS Speech Language Pathologist & Emily Widrick, ACPS Speech Language Pathologist

Wednesday, February 18
12:00- 1:00 p.m.

Register here: https://forms.gle/S3Zmr2nLtmzQn1zp8
The zoom link will be emailed a few days before the webinar. Registration closes on Tuesday, February 17th at 4:00 p.m.

Join us as we discuss how families of teens with developmental disabilities can prepare their student to have a meaningf...
01/20/2026

Join us as we discuss how families of teens with developmental disabilities can prepare their student to have a meaningful, and productive life after high school.
Presented by Janet Reese, ACPS Family Support Specialist

Wednesday, January 28
12:00- 1:00 p.m.

Register here: https://forms.gle/eavSMRHnZXRtmkDR7
The zoom link will be emailed a few days before the webinar.

Join us for a webinar designed to help families navigate the next steps after high school for teens with disabilities. W...
01/07/2026

Join us for a webinar designed to help families navigate the next steps after high school for teens with disabilities. We will explore college and vocational school options, discuss planning strategies, and highlight essential skills students can develop to thrive in postsecondary environments.
Presented by Janet Reese, ACPS Family Support Specialist

Wednesday, January 14
12:00- 1:30 p.m.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaKA064ckJTex8M6ThS-8pcq2UlmQhUwYEH7TFioqMAFp5vg/viewform
The zoom link will be emailed a few days before the webinar.

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Alexandria, VA
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