YOU ARE INVITED!

The 5th Annual

Manatee County Schools

and Pare nt Wo rks hops

Fo r f am il ie s o f st u de n t s wi t h
di s a bi li tie s a n d st u de n t s
who a re g i fte d

* Pr izes * Resour ces *

* Wor kshops * Food *
* Ch ildc are * Thursday
March 1, 2018
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Parent Workshops begin at 6:00 p.m.

Manatee Technical College

6305 State Road 70 East
Bradenton, Florida 34203

Families of students with disabilities and students who are gifted in

Manatee County Public Schools are invited to learn about agencies and groups
in the community who can provide guidance, services, or support for their child.
Parent Workshops include a variety of topics such as:
Behavior Strategies, Gifted Topics, ADHD, Future Planning, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and much more!

Questions?
Please contact: Sara Gaines
gainess@manateeschools.net
or 941.751.6550 x2179
 ¡USTED ESTÁ INVITADO!

La 5a Feria Anual

y Ta l l e r e s p a r a P a d r e s

de Escuelas del Condado

de Manatee
Para fa mi li a s de e s tu d i an t e s co n
d is c a p ac i d a de s y e s tu d i an t e s que
so n do t ado s
* Pre mios * Re cursos *
* Ta lleres * Co mid a *
* Cuidado de niños * Jueves
1 de Marzo de 2018
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Los Talleres para Padres comienzan a las 6:00 p.m.

Manatee Technical College

6305 State Road 70 East
Bradenton, Florida 34203

Las familias de estudiantes con discapacidades y estudiantes que son dotados en las Escuelas
Públicas del Condado de Manatee están invitados para aprender acerca de las agencias y
grupos en la comunidad que le pueden proveer orientación, servicios o apoyo para su niño.
Los Talleres de Padres incluyen una variedad de temas tales como:
¡Estrategias de Conducta, Crianza de Estudiantes Dotados, ADHD, Desorden del Espectro Autista, y mucho más!
- Tendremos disponible servicios limitados de interpretación en español en el evento -

¿Preguntas?
Lo siento, no hablo español. Deje
por favor un mensaje en Inglés.
Sara Gaines
gainess@manateeschools.net
o 941.751.6550 x2179
 5th Annual Manatee County Agency Fair

PARENT WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Please join us for one or more of the following sessions:

How to Help Your Child with Anxiety

Approaches to assist with anxiety and stress, strategies for relaxation

Parenting in the 21st Century

Topics of discussion will include homework help, overscheduling, use of technology and cyberbullying

Parents as Partners for Student Success

Parents, guardians, and caregivers will gain an understanding of their role in the IEP process as defined in the
federal law. They will also become familiar with other laws and policies that govern special education, learn how
to prepare for an IEP meeting, and walk away with a list of helpful websites.

Planning for the Future

Parents, guardians, and caregivers will learn about the importance of Planning For Your Child’s Independence,
Executing Estate Planning Documents, understanding the power of a Special Needs Trust, and how to recognize if
your child needs a Guardianship or not.

Anxiety and Motivation in Gifted Teenagers

Does your gifted child suffer from anxiety or lack of motivation? Explore the causes and some remedies for the
obstacles that gifted students face as they go through middle school and high school.

Parenting Students who are Gifted: Parent Support and Self Advocacy
Ten Suggestions for Parents of Gifted Children from Dr. James Webb, author of Guiding the Gifted Child/Web
links for parent resources/Gifted Parenting Support Blogs/Knowing gifted strengths and needs for the purpose
of self-advocacy and adult advocacy for gifted programs
Practical Strategies to Manage Your Child's ADHD

Building Careers for Transition Students

Focus will be on preparing students transitioning from school to a work place with career exploration, self- advo-
cacy and community work experiences