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The Parent Resource Center is a program of the Department of Special Education

Kathy Dykes, Director

Donna Gatewood, Parent Coordinator

Anita Jones, Parent Coordinator

Rachel Baker , Special Education Administrator

Location

IAKSS
701 E. Main St.
Annex #302
Lexington KY 40502
Phone (859) 381-4229
Fax (859) 381-4225

Parent Resource Center

The Parent Resource Center provides a place where parents of children with special needs can receive parent to parent counseling on special education issues and concerns.

Parents are welcome to come visit the center and preview materials from the lending library. The lending library has many books, videotapes, and periodicals related to topics concerning disability. The staff is available to connect parents to local and national resources and support groups as well as offer internet access for online research of pertinent information.

The Parent Resource Center is open and available to families on the traditional school schedule. Additional times are available by appointment. The staff is frequently out of the center at other school sites or at conferences. For these reasons it is recommended that you telephone first for an appointment to avoid any inconvenience.

2008 Spring Lunchshop Series

Sponsored by the Fayette County Parent Resource Center, Bryan Station High School Youth Service Center, Bluegrass IMPACT East and the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs.

Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Bryan Station High School in the Wellness Center

“Recreation is Fun for Everyone!” - Panel Discussion

Come find out how recreation can be fun for everyone... especially children and adults with disabilities!

Presenters will be from the various programs:

  • Special Olympics
  • Park and Recreation
  • Miracle League
  • United States Tennis Association - Kentucky

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bring your own brown bag lunch. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the Parent Resource Center at (859) 381-4229.

Support Group for Parents of Students with ADHD

If you are the parent of a child with ADHD, you know the challenges that can be created at home, at school and sometimes in the community. In an effort to assist families, the Fayette County Public School is offering a free support group for parents of students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders. A portion of each meeting will be used for support and another portion to acquire new information and share ideas. The group will come together the last Tuesday of each month. If you want to come for informal chat and snacks from 6:30 to 7 p.m. please join us at that time. The actual meeting will be held from 7-8 pm. We will discuss issues relevant to parenting students who are inattentive, impulsive and/or hyperactive. Meeting dates are as follows: September 25, October 30, November 27, No meeting will be held in December, January 29, February 26, March 25, and April 29. All sessions will be held at the It’s About Kids Support Service building (central board of education office) at 701 East Main Street in conference room C. Upon entering the building, take the elevator to the second floor and look for signage. Parking is available behind the main building at the entrance off Walton Avenue. Please join us to share your concerns and ideas!

For more information contact Dr. Bobbie Burcham. Her phone contact is: 859-381-3308. Her e-mail contact is: bobbie.burcham@fayette.kyschools.us

PRC Camp and Activities List

Attention parents! Here is the PRC listing of camps and activities you may be interested in. Distribution of non-school materials does not imply sponsorships or endorsement of the contents by the Fayette County Public Schools.

Resources available at your PRC

View the services offered | Español by the PRC.

Download our updated PRC Brochure | Español

We have recently updated our list of books, videos, and audio tapes which are available in the Parent Resource Center. The list is available as either a Microsoft Excel file (better for sorting and finding) or and Adobe Acrobat file (better for printing). Take your pick!

Online resources:

Special Education Home

Last update: 4/29/2008 2:41:53 PM


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