Family Academy Catalog
Catalog of classes, workshops, webinars, and programs
The Family Academy offers in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. Listed below are numerous opportunities for families to register. Choose the opportunity and find information about dates, times, locations, and registration information.
Families Reunite
Reunificación familiar
Esta clase es para familias inmigrantes que están pasando por el proceso de reunificación familiar. Está dirigido específicamente a padres e hijos que han vivido separados durante al menos un año y se han reunificado recientemente. Estas clases gratuitas se ofrecen en línea.
Martes 12, 19 y 26 de noviembre de 18.30 a 20.30 horas
Diciembre Lunes 2, 9 y 16 de 6:30pm a 8:30pm
Families Reunite
This class is for immigrant families that are going through the family reunification process. It is specifically targeted to parents and children who have lived apart for at least one year and are recently reunified. These free classes are offered online.
Tuesday, November 12, 19, and 26
Monday, December 2, 9, and 16
District-Wide Virtual Lexia Core5 & PowerUp Parent Information Night
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 & Lexia® PowerUp? Join Lexia® Learning for a parent information night to learn how FCPS is using Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp in classrooms across the district to support students' Literacy growth. Topics to be covered during this session include: What is Lexia Core5 and PowerUp and how do the programs support your student's individual learning needs? How does Lexia support teacher planning and instruction? Also included are extra tips for supporting your student.
For more information, contact Theresa Lieteau .
November 19, 2024 6:30-7:30
December 5 6:30-7:30
Getting to Know FCPS: A Family Orientation
توفرهذه الندوه التفاعليه معلومات حول النظام المدرسي وأهميه مشاركه الأسره في تحصيل الطلاب وللتعرف علي طاقم المدرسه والبرامج والاعتبارات التكنولوجيه لتأقلم العائلات مع مدارس فيرفاكس. ستتضمن الندوه مناقشات مفيده للعائلات للتاقلم الثقافي في الولايات المتحده.
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This interactive seminar provides information about the school system, the importance of family engagement in student achievement, school staff to get to know, and programs as well as technology considerations as families acclimate to FCPS. The orientation includes a discussion that is helpful for families who are acculturating to the United States.
| Available Dates |
Time |
Location |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA |
10-noon |
virtual |
This interactive seminar provides information about the school system, the importance of family engagement in student achievement, school staff to get to know, and programs as well as technology considerations as families acclimate to FCPS. The orientation includes a discussion that is helpful for families who are acculturating to the United States.
| Available Dates |
Time |
Location |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 12/10 12/19 |
6:30-8 p.m. 6-7:30 p.m. 6-7:30 p.m. |
virtual |
이 대화식 세미나는 학교 시스템, 학생 성취에 있어 가족 참여의 중요성, 알아두어야 할 학교 직원, 가족이 FCPS에 적응할 때 고려해야 할 프로그램 및 기술적 사항에 대한 정보를 제공합니다. 오리엔테이션에는 미국문화에 적응하고 있는 가족들에게 도움이 되는 토론이 포함되어 있습니다.
This interactive seminar provides information about the school system, the importance of family engagement in student achievement, school staff to get to know, and programs as well as technology considerations as families acclimate to FCPS. The orientation includes a discussion that is helpful for families who are acculturating to the United States.
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Available Dates |
Time |
Location |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 11/22 12/6 12/20 |
10:30-11:50 a.m. |
virtual |
Este seminario interactivo proporciona información sobre el sistema escolar, la importancia de la participación familiar en el rendimiento de los estudiantes, como conocer al personal de la escuela y consideraciones sobre programas y tecnología a media que las familias se aclimatan a FCPS. La orientación incluye una discusión que es útil para las familias que se están aculturando a los Estados Unidos.
This interactive seminar provides information about the school system, the importance of family engagement in student achievement, school staff to get to know, and programs as well as technology considerations as families acclimate to FCPS. The orientation includes a discussion that is helpful for families who are acculturating to the United States.
| Fechas disponibles Available Dates |
Tiempo Time |
Ubicación Location |
Registro Registration |
| 10/30 11/5 11/12 11/18 11/19 11/25 11/26 |
6:30- 8 p.m. 5:30- 7 p.m. 5:30- 7 p.m. 9:15-11:30 a.m. 5:30- 7 p.m. 9:15-11:30 a.m. 5:30- 7 p.m. |
virtual virtual virtual en persona virtual en persona virtual |
Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes
This 4-hour class helps parents focus on the responsibilities of parenting from separate households while keeping children out of the middle as the parents negotiate custody, visitation, child support, or divorce. The cost is $40 per individual or $60 for couples attending the same session.
| Available Dates |
Time |
Location |
Registration |
| 11/2 11/9 12/7 12/14 |
8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. |
tbd |
For Intake call 703-204-4334 or email [email protected] |
This 4-hour class helps parents focus on the responsibilities of parenting from separate households while keeping children out of the middle as the parents negotiate custody, visitation, child support, or divorce. The cost is $40 per individual or $60 for couples attending the same session.
| Available Dates |
Time |
Location |
Registration |
| 11/16 12/21 |
8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. |
virtual |
Para llamada de admisión 240-394-2164 |
Family Resource Center Webinars
Plans go awry, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get their way. They begin getting upset. Rational talk doesn’t work. Nothing does. Now your child is in full meltdown mode and doesn’t hold back. What do you do?
Calm Parenting Podcastfounder, Kirk Martinwill show you:
- How to calm kids with big emotions.
- Exactly what to say in the moment and how.
- Why intensity is critical and why to avoid eye contact.
- How to stop the cycle of shame and embarrassment.
November 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for an information session on the K-6 language arts and literacy curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities who access an adapted curriculum. This will include an overview of programming available to ensure evidence-based literacy instruction for all K-6 students.
Webinar Highlights:
- Virginia Literacy Act updates
- Components of evidence-based literacy instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities
- Language arts and literacy programming for students who are accessing an adapted curriculum
Join the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction, Adapted Curriculum Team for this important webinar.
November 12, 2024 10:00-11:00 a.m.
اذا كنت تواجه صعوبات مع الأبناء فيما يتعلق بتنظيم الوقت وترتيب الأولويات ويتأثر بذلك أدائهم الدراسي والأنشطه اليوميه و سلوكياتهم أو اذا كنت ترغب في تنميه مهارات التنظيم والاداره لديهم فأنت مدعو لحضور
ندوه مقدمه باللغه العربيه عبر الزووم للتعرف علي مهارات الوظائف التنفيذيه ومراحل تطورها حسب كل مرحله عمريه وتأثيرها علي التعلم والسلوكيات والعلاقات الاجتماعيه بالاضافه الي كيفيه تنميتها وتحديد اي قصور لمعالجته من أجل أداء أكاديمي أفضل و مهارات سلوكيه واجتماعيه متطوره
Are your children having difficulty with organizing time and setting priorities? Does it effect their academic performance, daily activities, and behaviors? Do you want to develop their organization and management skills?
You are invited to attend a Webinar presented in Arabic via Zoom to learn about executive function skills and their stages of development according to each age group. In addition, we will examine each skill’s impact on learning, behavior, and social relationships. You will learn how to develop the skills for better academic performance and advanced behavioral and social skills.
الأربعاء الثالت عشر من شهر نوفمبر (تشرين الثاني) 11/13/2024 من الساعه العاشره الي الحاديه عشر ونصف صباحا
November 13, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a series of insightful sessions focusing on the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of teen development. Learn strategies to support resilience, mental health, and healthy boundaries, fostering a nurturing environment for adolescents to thrive.
Webinar Highlights:
- Learn resilience-building techniques.
- Develop emotional intelligence.
- Strengthen support networks.
November 15, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.
- When: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Where: Fairfax High School Cafeteria
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(Enter through Door 1) - What: Exhibitor Fair
Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!
Interpretation: will be provided using Microsoft Translator on supported devices (a staffed help table will be available for participants)
Drugs and drug prevention have become increasingly important topics in recent years.
Are you unsure about how to approach the topic of drugs with your child? Join us to learn how to navigate this importance discussion with confidence and ease!
Webinar Highlights
- Tips to start the conversation about drugs, as early as 4 years old
- Practical advice and real-world examples
- Strategies to prevent drug abuse
Presented by Beth Mohaupt, FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
November 22, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Kids and families are under stress from so many sources, and they are suffering as a result. Achievement pressure, time pressure, social pressure, and uncertainty about a rapidly changing world are eroding the health of our youth. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Well-known parenting expert, psychologist and author (and FCPS parent) Dr. Heather Tedesco will show you:
- The surprising ways stress shows up in kids
- The power parents have to reduce stress (in our kids and ourselves)
- How we can nurture happiness and build psychological strength in our kids long-term
- Specific strategies to stress less and enjoy more
December 6, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for this important webinar presented jointly between Fairfax County Schools, Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Webinar Highlights:
- What is Sextortion?
- What are FCPS and FCPD seeing with respect to sextortion?
- How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
- How should families respond if their child was victimized?
December 13, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
December 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Family Resource Center
2334 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person course) 30 spaces available
