Events in September 2024
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August 26, 2024(1 event) Accommodations vs. ModificationsAccommodations vs. Modifications – Accommodations vs Modifications - Meeting after meeting, parents and teachers use the words “accommodation” and “modification” almost interchangeably when discussing IEPs and student needs. 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:
Understanding accommodations and modifications can be a game changer for your child. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF of SWLA Co-Host: FHF of SWLA 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. |
August 27, 2024(1 event) The Basics of Educational Plans: IEPs v. 504 PlansThe Basics of Educational Plans: IEPs v. 504 Plans – The Basics of Educational Plans: IEPs v. 504 Plans – Students with disabilities will usually qualify for either an IEP or a 504 Plan – but what is the difference, and is one better than the other? This training will take you through the eligibility process of both plans, the laws that regulate both, the differences in the plans, and parental rights. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of 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. |
August 28, 2024(1 event) Act 378: Individual and Family Support Services (IFS)Act 378: Individual and Family Support Services (IFS) – Act 378: Individual and Family Support Services (IFS) – This training webinar will provide a basic understanding of this state funded program established in 1989 by legislative Act 378. The purpose of IFS is to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities that exceed those normally met by existing resources, such as entitlements and natural supports in the individual’s family and community. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Tanya Murphy, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) 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. |
August 29, 2024(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: Sharon Blackmon, 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. |
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September 1, 2024 |
September 2, 2024(1 event) Labor Day - Office ClosedLabor Day - Office ClosedSeptember 2, 2024 Office Closed |
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September 5, 2024(1 event) Introduction to Special EducationIntroduction to Special Education – Introduction to Special Education – Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services, or is your child newly evaluated? This overview of Special Education and related services will give you a strong foundation on which to build future knowledge. You will learn about the philosophy of special education, the laws, the evaluation process, and some information about the IEP. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, 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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September 9, 2024(1 event) Parent Rights in Special EducationParent Rights in Special Education – Parent Rights in Special Education - Join us as we discuss the rights that parents have when it comes to their child’s 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 Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Hope Miller, FHF of NELA Co-Host: FHF of Northeast 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. |
September 10, 2024(1 event) CANCELED Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions AnsweredCANCELED Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – CANCELED Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – You have likely been thinking about and planning for the transition process from high school to adult life for your child for a long time! Learn more about how the IEP and transition supports in high school can help your child prepare for adult life. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Community Partner: Beignet Fest Foundation 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. REGISTER NOW |
September 11, 2024(1 event) CANCELED Coffee Break! Get SMART!CANCELED Coffee Break! Get SMART! – CANCELED Coffee Break! Get SMART! Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this brief 15-minute mini-training on SMART Goals and how they make a stronger IEP for your child. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, 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. REGISTER NOW |
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September 16, 2024(1 event) OCDD Waiver Services: What to Expect in Planning and AssessmentOCDD Waiver Services: What to Expect in Planning and Assessment – OCDD Waiver Services: What to Expect in Planning and Assessment - Join us as two representatives from the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) explain the planning and assessment processes for Medicaid Waiver services. Venue: Zoom Webinar Guest Presenters: Dr. Brandi Kelly and Dr. Amy Greer - Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) 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. OCDD Waiver Services: What to Expect in Planning and Assessment |
September 17, 2024(1 event) Cameras in Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms: What Parents Need to KnowCameras in Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms: What Parents Need to Know – Cameras in Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms: What Parents Need to Know – Act 456 of 2021 required the installation of cameras in special education classrooms upon parental request. Act 198 of 2024 now requires installation within 90 days of such request. Join us to learn about the school’s responsibility to install cameras, how to request them, and what parents need to know about the cameras at the start of each school year. Venue: Zoom Webinar Guest Presenter: Christina Martin, LaCAN Leader for Regions 1 & 10 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. Cameras in Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms: What Parents Need to Know |
September 18, 2024 |
September 19, 2024(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 Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF 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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September 23, 2024(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: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF SWLA Co-Host: FHF 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. |
September 24, 2024(1 event) Louisiana's Bullying Prevention LawLouisiana's Bullying Prevention Law – Louisiana 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. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, 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. |
September 25, 2024(1 event) An Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for FamiliesAn Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for Families – An Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for Families – Do you need some help getting all those family and school documents organized? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the forms, important documents, and school documentation that you get in an average month? Is it hard to find what you need when you need it? Look no further! FHF of GNO has developed a family recordkeeping system that will create a home for all those papers that clutter your desk. Join us to walk through this tool, and then get your own copy to help get control of the paper mountain. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, 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. An Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for Families |
September 26, 2024(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 Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF SWLA Co-Host: FHF 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. Hitting the High Points: An Overview of the Individualized Education Program |
September 27, 2024 |
September 28, 2024(1 event) Jefferson Parish Community Resource FairJefferson Parish Community Resource Fair –  |
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October 1, 2024 |
October 2, 2024(1 event) School-Based Anxiety: Helping Kids CopeSchool-Based Anxiety: Helping Kids Cope – School-Based Anxiety: Helping Kids Cope - In this presentation we will discuss the basics of school -based anxiety, go over some coping mechanisms, and offer some practical tools to help your child work through anxious emotions. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Chessie Brittain, Graduate Student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Co-Host: FHF 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. |
October 3, 2024(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: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Ester Wilson, FHF Region 7 Co-Host: FHF Region 7 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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