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Parent Training

For the 2025-2026 school year, parent workshops will be offered via webinars developed by various state, national, or international organizations. Each webinar recording will be distributed to parents during the 2nd week of each month. The webinar series is designed to empower families with knowledge and resources to address the instructional, emotional, and behavioral needs of students with special needs. Each webinar is prerecorded, so you may watch at a time that is convenient for you.

If you have any questions, please contact Darlene Fletcher

Email: dfletcher@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Office: (770)887-2461 extension 310202

September 

Parent to Parent of Georgia: What does Elementary School have to do with High School Graduation?

Research shows that children who are not reading proficient by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school compared to their peers who can read. So, the path to graduation begins early. In this webinar, Sitara Nayak from Parent to Parent of Georgia will walk you through some practical tips and strategies that could help keep your child on the graduation track.

Webinar Recording: Join the Webinar HERE

October 

Parent to Parent of Georgia: What is Executive Function and What does it mean for your Child?

Have you ever heard the term “Executive Function”? Do you know what it means? Join us as our presenter explains this term and how it impacts daily activities such as planning, organizing, paying attention to and remembering details. She will also coach you on where to start once you understand how “Executive Function” is impacting your child’s learning.

Webinar Recording: Join the Webinar HERE

November Parent to Parent of Georgia: Understanding Challenging Behavior

Presenter: Amber Brown is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities. She has worked within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for 7 years and her specialty is early intervention services with a focus on children who exhibit severe maladaptive behavior. This session will include information about the functions of behavior and practical tips for families. 

Webinar Recording: Join the Webinar HERE

Handouts:

Resource List Handout

Dealing with Challenging Behavior Powerpoint Slides

December

Parent to Parent of Georgia: All By Myself! Teaching Self-Help Skills for Independence in Young Children

Learning self-help skills is critical to a child’s development and sense of independence. In this webinar we focus on these important skills and how to help young children learn to use them in everyday life. This session will include information about the functions of behavior and practical tips for families. 

Webinar Recording: Join the Webinar HERE