PERC Parent Educator Resource Coordinator

PERC is Proud to be Part of the JCS Special Programs Department

Ms. Haley Kern
Parent Educator Resource Coordinator
Email: hakern@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-728-9210

Welcome to the Parent Educator Resource Center page. Our purpose is to connect families and educators with community agencies and school resources as needed to maximize collaboration between JCS, families, educators, and our community to best serve our JCS students.

To make that happen, we need YOUR feedback and support. Please click the box to the right and complete the survey. Be sure to check back on our website for more information about upcoming events, new initiatives, and family resources.

Upcoming Events

Transition To Adulthood

Transition to Adulthood

Monday, April 15 4-8pm

Mark your calendars to join us to learn about programs, resources, and plans you or your student with a disability should be thinking about along this journey

JCS special Needs Field Day

JCS Special Needs Field Day

Saturday, April 20, 204

Grades K-5: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Grades 6-12: 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm

Independent Living Council

The West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council (WVSILC) along with the West Virginia Independence Network (WIN) will hold multiple public meetings virtually to receive public input on the draft State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).

Public Meeting Schedule

March 8, 2024 – 1:30 PM

March 15, 2024 – 1:30 PM

March 21, 2024 – 1:30 PM

March 26, 2024 – 1:30 PM

Ongoing Events

PERC Coffee Chats

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Open conversations about topics important to students and families in Jefferson County. These free sessions are an opportunity to share ideas and resources to make sure all of our students have what they need to be successful and get the most out of school. Coffee Chats have taken place periodically based on interest. The goal is to hold them regularly during the 2023-2024 school year.

Special Education Resources

Accessible ebooks for People with Print Disabilities

Download hundreds of thousands of accessible ebooks for people with visual, physical, and learning disabilities. With a Bookshare membership, you can: Get unlimited access to bestsellers, popular books, school books, children's books, career books, and more. Read on a wide variety of devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, MP3 players, assistive technology devices, and more. Listen to words read aloud, see and hear words read as they are highlighted, read with refreshable braille, and more.

WV Division of Rehabilitation Services

The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is a state agency that serves West Virginians with disabilities. The mission of DRS is to enable and empower individuals with disabilities to work and live independently by providing individualized services to consumers and employers.

Pathways to the Future

Pathways to the Future is a collection of resources, tools, and people to help students with disabilities, through the journey from youth to adulthood.

Family Engagement Resources:

Community Resources:

THANK YOU!!!!

We had a blast during our Sensory Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 24. Thanks to everyone who came out to help!!!