Parent Teacher Resource Center
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Hours:
Monday - Friday
2:30pm - 4:30pm or by appointment
Address:
101 Duke St., Suite 119
Culpeper, VA 22701
Parent Teacher Resource Center Coordinator:
Kim Bledsoe
[email protected]
(540) 825-3677 ext. 4659
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
All parents of school-aged children and youth who receive special education services in Virginia are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education's annual Parent Involvement Survey. If you are unable to complete the survey online, please contact your child's teacher to receive a paper version.
What does our center do?
- Serves all parents whose children are or will be enrolled in Culpeper County Public Schools.
- Provides workshops and training sessions on disability issues for parents, educators and others in the community.
- Maintains a lending library of current educational resources for parents and educators.
- Obtains information for parents and educators relating to specific disabilities and special education.
- Enables parents to make informed decisions by listening, giving information, providing resources and problem solving.
- Maintains a list of tutors (only current or retired teachers) who tutor after school hours.
- Publishes a newsletter in conjunction with the Office of Special Education and the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC).
What does our resource collection include?
Books, pamphlets, and videos to assist teachers and parents in better understanding children with special needs and the roles and responsibilities in the education process.
Community and State Services Information
How do you check out our materials?
PTRC materials are located in our office at the Family Resource Center for easy distribution. Materials are loaned out for a 3 week period and can be sent through interoffice mails, pickup, or drop off.
Resources and Links
Virginia Department of Education
https://ttaconline.org/
Council for Exceptional Children
Virginia Family Special Education Connection
Virginia Family Special Education Connection
National Council on Independent Living
National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability
National Down Syndrome Society
Pacer Center
http://imdetermined.org
Organization for Autism Research
Organization for Autism Research - Kit for Kids
VCU Autism Center for Excellence - How to Video Series
VCU Autism Center for Excellence - Fact Sheets
VCU Autism Center for Excellence - The Parent Playbook
Center for Transition Innovations
Colleges with Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Guide to Securing a Future for Your Child with a Disability
LDOnline College and College Prep
National Association for College Admission Counseling
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Top Ten Things You Can Do to Plan for Transition
The HEATH Resource Center of George Washington University
Think College
Virginia View