Events in March 2023
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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March 2, 2023Parent 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:
- Parental participation;
- Access to education records;
- Iinformed consent;
- Prior written notice;
- Independent Education Evaluation;
- Your right to disagree with school
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF at the Crossroads
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
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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When Parents and Schools Disagree
When Parents and Schools Disagree
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March 6, 2023When 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:
- Frequently used acronyms;
- Different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education; and
- How to request a dispute resolution option.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
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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Advocacy 101
Advocacy 101
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March 8, 2023Advocacy 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.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF NOLA
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
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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IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!
IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!
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March 9, 2023IEPs 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.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
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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What is CCAP and How do I Apply?
What is CCAP and How do I Apply?
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March 13, 2023What is CCAP and How do I Apply? - CCAP is Louisiana's Child Care Assistance Program. Join us as we discuss CCAP and walk you through the process of applying for supports and services.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
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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Postsecondary Apprenticeships for Youth (PAY Check)
Postsecondary Apprenticeships for Youth (PAY Check)
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March 15, 2023Postsecondary Apprenticeships for Youth (PAY Check): An innovative transition pathway to competitive integrated employment – Join Sue Killam from the LSU Human Development Center as she explains PAY Check, a 3-semester program helping young adults aged 18-22 transition to life after high school.
Guest Presenter: Sue Killam - LSU Human Development Center
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
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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Getting and Keeping Your First Job
Getting and Keeping Your First Job
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March 16, 2023Getting and Keeping Your First Job - Getting and then keeping a job for someone with a disability can be tough. This training will go over why work is important, challenges for youth, the labor market, disability disclosure, accommodations and more.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: ASGNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Getting and Keeping Your First JobGetting and Keeping Your First Job
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March 16, 2023Getting and Keeping Your First Job - Getting and then keeping a job for someone with a disability can be tough. This training will go over why work is important, challenges for youth, the labor market, disability disclosure, accommodations and more.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
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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Related Services
Related Services
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March 20, 2023Related 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.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
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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Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered
Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered
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March 22, 2023Planning 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.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered
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Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program
Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program
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March 23, 2023Hitting 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.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF SWLA
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. 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
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Waivers Made Simple
Waivers Made Simple
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March 28, 2023
To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
