Events in August 2022

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August 1, 2022
August 2, 2022(1 event)

Parent Rights in Special Education

Parent Rights in Special Education


August 2, 2022

Parent Rights in Special Education - Join us for this new interactive online training where we will discuss parent rights in special education.

Learning goals include:
Understanding your special education rights including:

  • Parental participation;
  • Access to education records;
  • When informed consent is required;
  • Prior written notice;
  • Independent Education Evaluation;
  • Your right to disagree with school; and
  • More

 

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 3, 2022
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August 8, 2022(1 event)

Healthy Partners Q&A

Healthy Partners Q&A


August 8, 2022

Healthy Partners Q&A - The Health Partner Project is looking for volunteers! Participating allows you to contribute to the education of LSU Health Students; share your experiences, goals, and opinions on health and healthcare; and assist in the development of team building for LSU Health Students. Join us for this Q&A session and have all your questions answered!

Presenters: Dr. Luke Wall, Dr. Tina Gunaldo, and Libby Airhart, from the LSU Health Sciences Center

Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 9, 2022(1 event)

Navigating the IEP: Part 1

Navigating the IEP: Part 1


August 9, 2022

Navigating the IEP: Part 1 - Join us for this new interactive training as we navigate the different sections of the IEP. In Part 1 of our 4 Part Series, we will cover the requirements of notification to the parent for an IEP meeting, IEP team members, IEP exceptionalities, General Student Information and Special Factors to be considered for a child with a disability.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 10, 2022(1 event)

The ABC's of Extended School Year (ESY) Services

The ABC's of Extended School Year (ESY) Services


August 10, 2022

The ABC’s of Extended School Year (ESY) Services – Did you know that data collected during the holidays often determine if your child will qualify for ESY Services?  This training provides an overview of the ESY process for children with disabilities including how children qualify and why in many circumstances the school uses the holiday breaks in determining if a child will qualify for ESY.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 11, 2022(1 event)

Navigating the IEP: Part 2

Navigating the IEP: Part 2


August 11, 2022

Navigating the IEP: Part 2 - Join us for this new interactive training as we navigate the different sections of the IEP.  In Part 2 of our 4 Part Series, we will focus on the instructional plan which includes the present levels of performance and challenging academic and functional goals for a student with a disability. These will be followed by Accommodations.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 12, 2022
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August 15, 2022(1 event)

What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?

What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?


August 15, 2022

What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree? Louisiana's Special Education Dispute Resolution Options - Join us for this new interactive training as we discuss Special Education dispute resolution options when parents disagree.

Learning Goals includes:

  • The frequently used acronyms;
  • The different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the  Louisiana Department of Education;
  • How to request a dispute resolution option; and
  • More

 

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans

Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 16, 2022(1 event)

Navigating the IEP: Part 3

Navigating the IEP: Part 3


August 16, 2022

Navigating the IEP: Part 3 - Join us for this new interactive training as we navigate the different sections of the IEP.  In Part 3 of our 4 Part Series, we will discuss the Program/ Services and Placement/ Consent Sections of the IEP.

Presenter:  Sharon Blackmon,  FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 17, 2022
August 18, 2022(1 event)

Navigating the IEP: Part 4

Navigating the IEP: Part 4


August 18, 2022

Navigating the IEP: Part 4 - Join us for this new interactive training as we navigate the different sections of the IEP.  In Part 4 of our 4 Part Series, we will cover the transition sections of the IEP.

Presenter:  Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 19, 2022
August 20, 2022(1 event)

Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings

Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings


August 20, 2022

Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings - Join us for this new training as we go over some of the best IEP Tips for organizing yourself for an effective IEP meeting. We will break them down into three steps – before, during, and after the IEP meeting. Implementing our top 5 tips in each of these sections should result in an effective IEP meeting.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 21, 2022
August 22, 2022(1 event)

How to Introduce Your Child to New Providers

How to Introduce Your Child to New Providers


August 22, 2022

How to Introduce Your Child to New Providers – Parents rave about our in-house publications All About Me and My Portfolio and the usefulness in introducing their children to a variety of new service providers such as teachers, DSP’s, Therapists and more.   Join us for this webinar where we will provide you access to these publications, instructions on how to personalize them for your child, and things you need to think about including in your personalized publication.  If you do not have access to a printer, email us your publication, and we’ll be happy to print them out for you.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 23, 2022
August 24, 2022(1 event)

Interdiction Workshop

Interdiction Workshop


August 24, 2022

Interdiction Workshop – Join us for this educational event presented by Chip Morrison of Morrison Law Group, PLC. Chip will share legal strategies you can put in place to protect yourself or a loved one from an interdiction. You’ll leave knowing:

  • Steps you can take now to avoid time-consuming and costly interdiction proceedings;
  • The differences between a full or limited interdiction, and how the court may determine which is needed;
  • Why your child’s age makes discussing continuing tutorship so important – and what can happen if this conversation is postponed; and
  • How to include specific provisions to care for a special needs child and/or grandchild and make sure their governmental benefits are not affected.

 

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 25, 2022(1 event)

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law


August 25, 2022

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law - Join us as we discuss Louisiana’s Bullying Prevention law.  This law applies to all public school students, regular education and special education.  However, there are some significant implications that need to be considered when a student with a disability is involved

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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August 31, 2022
September 1, 2022(1 event)

Parent Rights in Special Education

Parent Rights in Special Education


September 1, 2022

Parent Rights in Special Education - Join us for this new interactive online training where we will discuss parent rights in special education.

Learning goals include:
Understanding your special education rights including:

  • Parental participation;
  • Access to education records;
  • When informed consent is required;
  • Prior written notice;
  • Independent Education Evaluation;
  • Your right to disagree with school; and
  • More

 

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host:  FHF Greater Baton Rouge

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

September 2, 2022
September 3, 2022
September 4, 2022

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