Chesterfield County Pubic Schools Parent/Teacher Resource Center

“Sow an act an you reap a habit. Sow a habit & you reap a character. Sow a character & you reap a destiny.” -Charles Reade

Parent/Teacher Resource Center (P/TRC)

Staff: Educational/Family Consultant

Parent Coordinator Secretary

Parent/Teacher Resource Center

Location: Career & Technical Center @ Hull 13900 Hull Street Road Midlothian, Virginia 23112 Hours: Monday through Friday Daily

7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Evening hours available Thursday by

appointment

Reasons to Be Involved

1. Student Success 2. Positive Relationships 3. Effective Member of Team 4. You are an expert on your child with vital

information to share

Special Education is...

A service which provides a free, appropriate public education (FAPE)

A service, not a place Specially designed instruction and

related services

Special Education Process

Referral

Evaluation

Eligibility

I.E.P.

Placement

Annual Review

Referral

• Made by a parent, teacher, counselor or anyone who works with the child

• Followed up through a Child Study Committee meeting

• within ten days of the referral

• Parents are invited and should participate

Child Study Meeting

The committee meets within 10 business days after referral is made The committee includes: the person who made the referral principal or designee at least one teacher and specialist

Evaluation

Requires parental permission Usually will happen during the school day

Eligibility Meeting

• Parents must be invited • Committee determines eligibility, not

placement

• Makes recommendations to IEP committee

Individual Education Plan...

I.E.P.

Preparations • Participate in the USE • course • Call the P/TRC with

questions • Be informed • Keep records • Communicate with the

school • Know your rights

Families and the Special Education Process

For families, the process may be: Confusing

Overwhelming and Emotional

… The P/TRC can help.

How the P/TRC can help...

Information Parent Training Problem Solving Individual Consults Referrals to Community Resources

P/TRC Resources

Books

Training Materials

Videotapes

Parent Training Opportunities

P/TRC Website: Tutor list, library list, upcoming workshops support groups and much more!

Check out our website:

www.mychesterfieldschools.com

Click on Parent link and click on

Parent Teacher Resource Center

Understanding Special Education

Course (USE)

A 4 hour course designed for parents to assist in the understanding of the special

education process and development of the advocacy skills needed to work as partners

with their child’s school.

Spanish version available *Both revisions soon to be amended*

When should you call the P/TRC? At any time that you have a question

or concern regarding special education or parenting issues To request materials and/or

information To share information

Tips for Working Effectively with the School

Focus on your child Focus on common goals Share information View yourself as a crucial team

member Ask for clarification when needed

Parent/Teacher Resource Center

We provide resources for teachers and parents of children in Chesterfield County Public Schools. Please call us with any questions or concerns.

Contact: 639-8699