Trainings/Events Calendar


Events in November 2022

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October 31, 2022
November 1, 2022
November 2, 2022(2 events)

Parent Rights in Special Education


November 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

Co-Host:  FHF of Southwest La.

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.

Special Education FAQ 1.0


November 2, 2022

Special Education FAQ 1.0 - Join us for this new interactive training on the most frequently asked questions about special education and younger children.

Learning Goals includes:

  • Transitioning from EarlySteps to school services;
  • Evaluation requirements and timelines;
  • Who qualifies for special education;
  • Evaluation requirements for students in private schools;
  • What to do if your child is struggling in school;
  • How to handle bullying in 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.

November 3, 2022(1 event)

What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?


November 3, 2022

What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree? Louisiana's Special Education Dispute Resolution Options - Join us as we discuss Special Education dispute resolution options. You will learn about different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education and how to request them.

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.

November 4, 2022
November 5, 2022
November 6, 2022
November 7, 2022(1 event)

EarlySteps- Louisiana’s Early Intervention System


November 7, 2022

EarlySteps- Louisiana’s Early Intervention System – EarlySteps provides services and supports to babies and young children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Join us as we navigate the EarlySteps process, start to finish.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans

Co-Host: FHF of 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.

November 8, 2022(1 event)

Related Services


November 8, 2022

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.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: FHF of Acadiana

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.

Related Services

November 9, 2022(1 event)

Special Education FAQ 2.0


November 9, 2022

Special Education FAQ 2.0 - Join us for this new interactive training on the most frequently asked questions about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: FHF of Northeast La.

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.

November 10, 2022(1 event)

Let’s Talk About It: The Importance of Raising Awareness on Youth Suicide Prevention


November 10, 2022

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

November 11, 2022(1 event)

Veterans Day - Office Closed

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November 11, 2022

Office Closed

November 12, 2022
November 13, 2022
November 14, 2022(1 event)

Who Needs a Surrogate Parent?


November 14, 2022

Who Needs a Surrogate Parent? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) gives parents of children with disabilities an active role in planning their child’s educational programs and decision making. However, sometimes the parent is not available and IDEA allows for a surrogate parent to fill this very important role. Join us as we discuss which children are eligible for a surrogate parent, who can be a surrogate parent, and most importantly, who cannot be a surrogate parent.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: FHF at the Crossroads

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.

November 15, 2022(1 event)

E.P.S.D.T. & Access to Care: What Parents & Caregivers Need to Know


November 15, 2022

 

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

November 16, 2022(2 events)

Anti-Discrimination Laws & Students with Disabilities


November 16, 2022

Anti-Discrimination Laws & Students with Disabilities - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act are anti-discrimination laws. They prohibit schools from discriminating against students with disabilities. Join us and learn how these laws are significantly different than the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which establishes how to evaluate and provide services to children with disabilities.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: FHF Northeast La.

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.

Special Education FAQ 3.0


November 16, 2022

Special Education FAQ 3.0 - During this webinar, we will be talking about the most frequently asked questions regarding the transition from high school to adult life.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: GiGi's Playhouse

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.

November 17, 2022(1 event)

The Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan


November 17, 2022

The Basics Educational Plans: IEP's vs 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.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans

Co-Host: FHF NOLA

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.

November 18, 2022
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November 20, 2022
November 21, 2022
November 22, 2022
November 23, 2022
November 24, 2022(1 event)

Thanksgiving Holidays - Office Closed

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November 24, 2022 November 25, 2022

Office Closed

November 25, 2022(1 event)

Thanksgiving Holidays - Office Closed

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November 24, 2022 November 25, 2022

Office Closed

November 26, 2022
November 27, 2022
November 28, 2022
November 29, 2022
November 30, 2022
December 1, 2022(1 event)

Parent Rights in Special Education


December 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 at the Crossroads

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.

December 2, 2022
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