Events in November 2023
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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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November 1, 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
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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When Parents and Schools Disagree
When Parents and Schools Disagree
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November 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 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
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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Coffee Break! Medical Diagnosis v. School Exceptionality: What’s the Difference?
Coffee Break! Medical Diagnosis v. School Exceptionality: What’s the Difference?
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November 7, 2023Coffee Break! Medical Diagnosis v. School Exceptionality: What’s the Difference? Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this brief 15-minute mini-training! Kacey McNally, Director of Pupil Appraisal for Jefferson Parish Schools will answer some of our questions about why a medical diagnosis doesn’t always mean a school exceptionality and special education services.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Kacey McNally
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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The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services)
The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services)
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November 8, 2023The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services) – Are you still wondering why your child did not qualify for ESY this year? 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
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.
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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November 9, 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, 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
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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Veterans Day - Office Closed
Veterans Day - Office Closed
November 10, 2023
Office Closed
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Accommodations vs. Modifications
Accommodations vs. Modifications
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November 14, 2023Accommodations 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:
- How can accommodations and modifications help my child in the general education classroom?
- How are accommodations and modifications included in IEP?
- Which accommodations are provided for state testing?
Understanding accommodations and modifications can be a game changer for your child.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: 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.
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Overview of Laws Enforced by EEOC
Overview of Laws Enforced by EEOC
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November 15, 2023Overview of Laws Enforced by EEOC – This session will cover all the statutes that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces, specifically regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will also explain how to file a charge of discrimination. Part of this webinar will be a listening session in which EEOC staff will hear your concerns regarding discrimination in the workplace.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Guest Presenter: Marvis L. Hicks, Esq., Outreach & Education Coordinator for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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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Understanding RtI (Response to Intervention)
Understanding RtI (Response to Intervention)
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November 16, 2023Understanding RtI (Response to Intervention) – Dr. Amber Harris is a school psychologist with Monroe City Schools and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Louisiana Monroe. She is also a mom of a young man with autism, so she has years of personal and professional experience with all things related to special education services. She will explain RtI and how it can help all students succeed.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Guest Presenter: Dr. Amber Harris
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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Thanksgiving Holidays - Office Closed
Thanksgiving Holidays - Office Closed
November 23, 2023 – November 24, 2023
Office Closed
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Thanksgiving Holidays - Office Closed
Thanksgiving Holidays - Office Closed
November 23, 2023 – November 24, 2023
Office Closed
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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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November 27, 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.
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.
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Related Services
Related Services
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November 28, 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.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Sponsor Spotlight: SBAGNO
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.
