The week's events
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Introduction to Special Education
Introduction to Special Education
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July 11, 2023Introduction 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; Wallace Johnson and 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.
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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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July 12, 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.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Special Guest Sponsor: Stephanie Charles, Epilepsy Alliance LAAudience: 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
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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July 13, 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
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Cynthia Chesterfield (FHF Greater Baton Rouge)
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.
