Parent Resource Center

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Parent Interest Survey
Input from parents sought in the development of future workshops by Albemarle's Parent Resource Center.

Parent Involvement Survey - VADOE for 2019-2020
(English) (Spanish)

January 12, 2021
Special Education Advisory Meeting - 7:00 PM

What is the Parent Resource Center?

Albemarle County Parent Resource Center is our local effort to link families, schools and communities together to better support children with disabilities in the school setting. The Albemarle County Parent Resource Center has a goal of fostering a positive relationship between parents and schools in an effort to assist parents with questions and planning, as well as through the provision of resources and training. The Parent Resource Center is being operated by Michael Armstrong for the 2020-2021 School Year.

Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, In-Person Visits are not possible at this time.
The Parent Resource Center is located at:
Albemarle County Public Schools
Department of Special Education
401 McIntire Rd., Room 323,
Charlottesville, VA 22902.

You can contact the Parent Resource Center at (434) 296-5885 or by email at spedhelp@k12albemarle.org.

PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ANNOUNCED (12/18/20)
"Snap And Read" session scheduled for January 27, 2021 and "Co-Writer" on February 17, 2021, both to begin at 6:30 PM in Zoom. These session are designed to provide parents with awareness and knowledge to more effectively help their kids use these assistive technology programs that are already on every ACPS computer. Nita Collier, from the Albemarle County Department of Technology facilitates the sessions. For more information visit the Parent Education page or to register, click here!

Frequestly Asked Questions

What do I do if I suspect my child has a disability?

Below are contacts based on the age / situaion of your child.

Preschool Age (ages 2-5)	Call the Preschool Program at 434-973-2490
School Age (Ages5-21) and attends Albemarle County Public Schools	Call the Albemarle County Public School your child attends. Click here for a listing of our schools
School Age (Age 5-21) and is in a private or Home School Program	Call 434-296-5885 and ask to speak with the School Based Intervention Team Chairperson

Is there a mailing list I can be added to or sign up for in order to get announcements and resources?

Is there someone there I can talk to?

What is it exactly the Parent Resource Center can do for me?

It is important to know what the Parent Resource Center can and will not do.

What we can do:
We can provide parents of children with disabilities or who suspect their child may have a disability in Albemarle County with information. This practical information can come in many forms, including explaining special education procedures or providing resources or making connections with parents to schools in an effort to support parents, whenever possible. Our goal is to assist families to resolve concerns, provide answers and/or get direction on next steps when a parent or child's needs cannot be met.

What we don't do:
The Parent Resource Center does NOT provide legal advice. The Parent Resource Center does not act as a parent advocate and should not be expected to take sides against the school, teachers or principals.

PARENT RESOURCES

Your Rights as a Parent of a child with a Disability in Virginia

Albemarle County Special Education Advisory Committee

Virginia Family: Special Education Connections

Homeschooling in Albemarle County