Events in February 2025
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January 27, 2025(1 event) Advocacy 101Advocacy 101 – Advocacy 101 - As parents or advocates of individuals with disabilities, knowing how to advocate effectively is critical. Advocacy is defined as taking action in support of or opposition to a cause or issue. Advocacy can be done through education, outreach, and grassroots organizing. Here, we will provide you with some of the basics on how to become an effective advocate. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: TBD Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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February 4, 2025(1 event) When Parents and Schools DisagreeWhen Parents and Schools Disagree – When Parents and Schools Disagree - This training session will delve into Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding your child’s special education services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education, and how to request one of the dispute resolution options. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
February 5, 2025 |
February 6, 2025(1 event) Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions! – Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions! Caring for a young child with a disability is already overwhelming, and then they begin their education journey and 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 Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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February 10, 2025(1 event) IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My! – IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My! The title covers it all! In this training we will talk about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, functional behavior assessments, and disciplinary issues in school. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF SWLA Co-Host: Families Helping Families of Southwest Louisiana Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
February 11, 2025(1 event) Hitting the High Points: An Overview of the Individualized Education ProgramHitting the High Points: An Overview of the Individualized Education Program – Hitting the High Points: An 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 Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
February 12, 2025 |
February 13, 2025(1 event) Top Tips for an Effective IEP MeetingTop Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting – Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting - In this webinar, we will break them down the IEP meeting preparation into three steps: before, during, and after the meeting. Implementing our top 5 tips in each of these steps should result in a better IEP experience. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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February 17, 2025(1 event) Related ServicesRelated Services – Related Services - Children with disabilities are entitled to special education and related services. The IEP must contain a statement of the special education, related services and supplementary aids and services to be provided to the child. Participants will learn several critical elements used to determine what related services a student needs. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
February 18, 2025 |
February 19, 2025(1 event) How to Write Ambitious IEP GoalsHow to Write Ambitious IEP Goals – How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals – Join us as we discuss some tips to help you focus on making your child’s IEP as complete as possible to ensure good outcomes. During this webinar, we will discuss measurable annual goals and how they are written, your role as an IEP team member and how to create a results driven IEP. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO; Hope Miller, FHF NELA Co-Host: FHF of Northeast Louisiana Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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February 20, 2025(1 event) Anti-Discrimination Laws & Students with DisabilitiesAnti-Discrimination Laws & Students with Disabilities – Anti-Discrimination Laws & Students with Disabilities - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are anti-discrimination laws. They prohibit schools from discriminating against students with disabilities. Join us and learn about your child’s important protections under these laws. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF SWLA Co-Host: FHF of Southwest Louisiana Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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February 25, 2025(1 event) The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year) ServicesThe ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year) Services – The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year) Services – Did you know that data collected during the holidays often determine if your child will qualify for ESY (Extended School Year) 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 to determine if a child will qualify for ESY. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF GBR Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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