Events in October 2026
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September 28, 2026 |
September 29, 2026 |
September 30, 2026 |
October 1, 2026(2 events) – Your Rights in Special Education - Join us as we discuss the rights that parents and students have when it comes to special education and related services, such as parental participation, access to education records, informed consent, prior written notice, your right to disagree with school, and more. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Konstance Causey, FHF of NELA Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. – When You and the School Disagree - Join us to learn more about Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding special education services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute resolution options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education, and how to request them. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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October 5, 2026 |
October 6, 2026(1 event) – EarlySteps: Start to Finish - EarlySteps is Louisiana’s Early Intervention System that provides services and supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and medically complex needs and their families. Join us as we navigate the EarlySteps process. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Dianthe Rose, Northshore FHF Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
October 7, 2026 |
October 8, 2026(1 event) – Overview of the Individualized Education Program – Are you new to Special Education, and about to experience your child’s first IEP? Or have you been questioning whether your child’s IEP is all it should be? This webinar will take a birds-eye look at this plan that drives your child’s education and services. We will talk about the purpose of the document, what it should include, who develops it, and how students can be involved in the process of planning their educational journey. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Mylinda Elliott & Wallace Johnson, FHF of SWLA Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Overview of the Individualized Education Program |
October 9, 2026 |
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October 12, 2026 |
October 13, 2026(2 events) – Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life: Part 1 - Why is LRE of children with exceptionalities in schools, classrooms, communities and life so important? This webinar explores what this means and who is involved in making sure LRE is implemented? Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with exceptionalities or medically complex needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life - Part 1 – Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life: Part 2, The Law - Learn about the laws that support making sure children and adults with exceptionalities in schools, classrooms, communities and life are part of the least restrictive environment. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life- Part 2, The Law |
October 14, 2026 |
October 15, 2026(1 event) – Creating a World Without Bullying: For Adults Caring for Children with Exceptionalities - To stop bullying in its tracks, it's important for the adults in our children's lives to know and understand what bullying is and when you need to step in. Join us to take an in depth look at the issues surrounding bullying and the information you need to handle any bullying situation your child may encounter. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Creating a World Without Bullying |
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October 19, 2026 |
October 20, 2026(1 event) – Accommodations v. Modifications - These 2 terms are not interchangeable! If understood and used correctly, these words can greatly impact the success of a child’s educational program. Get answers to these questions and more:
Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Accommodations v Modifications |
October 21, 2026(1 event) – Act 421/TEFRA Medicaid for Children with Exceptionalities - Unable to financially qualify for Medicaid for your child but need help to pay for therapies and other important care needs? Join us on Wednesday, October 21st and learn all about Act 421 Medicaid which is not based on parental income. Learn who qualifies and the process for getting this important resource. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Act 421/TEFRA Medicaid for Children with Exceptionalities |
October 22, 2026 |
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October 25, 2026 |
October 26, 2026 |
October 27, 2026(1 event) – Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: What you Need to Know - Caring for a young child with an exceptionality is already overwhelming, and when they begin their education journey, even more knowledge and responsibility is required. This webinar can lighten the load a bit as we learn about:
Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Ester Wilson, FHF Region 7 Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: What you Need to Know |
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October 31, 2026 |
November 1, 2026 |