Events in February 2022
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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February 1, 2022Parent 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: Jessica Rodrigue, 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.
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Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law
Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law
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February 3, 2022Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law - Join us as we discuss Louisiana’s 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
Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO
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.
Special Education FAQ 1.0Special Education FAQ 1.0
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February 3, 2022Special 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: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF of Northwest 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.
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Don't Let Speech Differences Control Your Life: Speech to Speech with Louisiana Relay
Don't Let Speech Differences Control Your Life: Speech to Speech with Louisiana Relay
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February 7, 2022Don't Let Speech Differences Control Your Life: Speech to Speech with Louisiana Relay - Do you or a loved one have difficulty speaking and being understood over the phone? Louisiana Relay can provide services at no charge, which helps individuals with speech disorders to use the telephone independently using specially trained Communication Assistants (CA) who are familiar with the speech patterns of a wide variety of individuals who have difficulty being understood.
Guest Presenter: Bobbye Abney; LA Outreach Coordinator; Hamilton Relay
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.
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What Happens When Parents & School Disagree?
What Happens When Parents & School Disagree?
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February 8, 2022What Happens When Parents & School Disagree? Louisiana's Special Education Dispute Resolution Options - Join us for this new interactive training as we discuss Special Education dispute resolution options when parents disagree.
Learning Goals includes:
- The frequently used acronyms;
- The different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education;
- How to request a dispute resolution option; and
- More
Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, 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.
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Keeping Connected Through Hearing Loss: CapTel with Louisiana Relay
Keeping Connected Through Hearing Loss: CapTel with Louisiana Relay
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February 9, 2022Keeping Connected Through Hearing Loss: CapTel with Louisiana Relay - Captioned Telephone (CapTel) is a no-charge service which is useful for individuals who have some amount of hearing loss, making it difficult to understand what is being said over the phone. With CapTel, users speak directly to the other party and listen while reading captions of what’s said to them.
Guest Presenter: Bobbye Abney; LA Outreach Coordinator; Hamilton Relay
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.
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Special Education FAQ 2.0
Special Education FAQ 2.0
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February 10, 2022Special 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: Jessica Rodrigue, 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.
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The Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan
The Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan
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February 12, 2022The 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: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of Greater New Orleans
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.
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Special Education FAQ 3.0
Special Education FAQ 3.0
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February 14, 2022Special Education FAQ 3.0 - Join us for this new interactive training on the most frequently asked questions about the transition process from high school to adult life.
Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, 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.
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New Door to Medicaid Eligibility: Act 421 or TEFRA Medicaid Program
New Door to Medicaid Eligibility: Act 421 or TEFRA Medicaid Program
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February 15, 2022New Door to Medicaid Eligibility: Act 421 or TEFRA Medicaid Program - A new "door" to Medicaid eligibility for children with disabilities is available now which does not depend on parental income for eligibility. Learn who is qualified, what requirements are involved and how you can apply for your child. This is not a Medicaid Waiver program, but another chance for families who do not otherwise qualify for Medicaid so their children have to access Medicaid services.
Co-Host: FHF of Southwest La.
Guest Presenter: Karen Scallan, Special Needs & Parent Support Services of LA, LLC
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.
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How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals
How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals
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February 16, 2022How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals – Join us as we discuss some tips to help you focus on making your child’s IEP as complete as possible to ensure good outcomes. During this webinar, we will discuss measurable annual goals and how they are written, your role as an IEP team member and how to create a results driven IEP.
Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, 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.
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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February 22, 2022Parent 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: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Bayou Land FHF
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.
Top Tips for Effective IEP MeetingsTop Tips for Effective IEP Meetings
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February 22, 2022Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings - Join us for this new training as we go over some of the best IEP Tips for organizing yourself for an effective IEP meeting. We will break them down into three steps – before, during, and after the IEP meeting. Implementing our top 5 tips in each of these sections should result in an effective IEP meeting.
Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, 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.
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Mardi Gras Holidays - Office Closed
Mardi Gras Holidays - Office Closed
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February 28, 2022 – March 1, 2022Office closed