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HCPS Parent Resource Center

The Hopewell City Schools Parent Resource Center promotes a cooperative partnership between parents, educators, and the community to help parents become active participants in the development of their child’s educational program.

 

All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education's annual Parent Involvement Survey. To complete the service click here. The survey will remain open through December 16, 2022.

VAC
UNDERSTOOD.org
https://www.understood.org/
For support to thrive at home, school and work during this time.
 
VIRGINIA 2-1-1 Get Connected, Get Answers

We hope you'll find the information and resources provided useful for your child, regardless of the disability label, on their journey from high school to adult life.

Arc South of the James.
Autism Society of Central Virginia.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond
I'm Determined.
Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities
TTAC Online
VCU Center for Family Involvement
VDOE Website- Special Education Sensory Disabilities
 

Virginia Department of Education: For families and students                                                                 

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/families/

VA Family Special Education Connection                                                                                                                                    http://vafamilysped.org/family-engagement

What can the PRC do for me?
1. The HCPS PRC will educate parents about the special education
process including laws and regulations.
o Workshops 
o Direct Consultations
o Provide agency and service provider contacts
 
2. The HCPS PRC will provide direct support to parents, educators, and the community.
o Listening and problem solving
o Promoting a cooperative partnership for student success
o Provide educational materials
 
3. The HCPS PRC will serve as a source of information for parents, educators and the community.
o PRC Website
o PRC Newsletter
o PRC Annual Family Resource Gala
  
Woodlawn Learning Center
1100 Dinwiddie Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
Phone: 804-541-6414
 
Days and Hours:  Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM or by appointment
                                                                                                     
Linda Ciancio-Brown, PRC Coordinator, [email protected]
 
HCPS Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC): To learn about HCPS SEAC please email [email protected].
 
*Upcoming Virtual SEAC Meeting Dates: December 13, 2022, January 10, 2023 and March 7. 2023.  The SEAC Meeting dates are subject to change.
 

For more details or direct assistance to a family needing special education information, please call us at 1-800-869-6782 or visit http://www.peatc.org

 

For additional resources please contact Linda Ciancio-Brown/ PRC Coordinator at [email protected].
 

Inclusive College Experience for students with Intellectual Disabilities

For more information visit: https://aceitincollege.org