Events in July 2026
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June 29, 2026 |
June 30, 2026 |
July 1, 2026 |
July 2, 2026(1 event) – Your Rights in Special Education - Join us as we discuss the rights that parents and students have when it comes to 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 Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
July 3, 2026(1 event) July 3, 2026 Office Closed |
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July 6, 2026 |
July 7, 2026(1 event) – When Parents and Schools Disagree - Join us to learn more about Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding special education services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute resolution options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education, and how to request them. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
July 8, 2026 |
July 9, 2026(1 event) – Introduction to Special Education – Is your child struggling in school? 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 Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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July 13, 2026 |
July 14, 2026(1 event) – Your Guide to IEPs v. 504 Plans – Students with disabilities will often 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. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF Northeast Louisiana Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
July 15, 2026 |
July 16, 2026(1 event) – How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals: Join us as we discuss 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. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF Acadiana Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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July 20, 2026 |
July 21, 2026(2 events) – Accommodations v. Modifications - These 2 terms are not interchangeable! 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:
Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF Southwest Louisiana Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. – Do you Know What Related Services Your Child Receives? - Children with exceptionalities may be eligible for special education and related services. If they qualify for an Individualized Education Program, 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: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Bayou Land FHF Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
July 22, 2026 |
July 23, 2026(1 event) – Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA - Join us to learn when schools can and cannot publish or share information regarding your child, or their exceptionality or diagnoses. Knowing what FERPA and HIPAA say about privacy can help you protect your child’s information. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF Region 7 Audience: Parents, students and self-advocates, and professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA |
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July 27, 2026 |
July 28, 2026(1 event) – Getting Involved! How to Let your Voice be Heard! - As an individual with an exceptionality or family member, knowing how to speak up effectively is critical. There are many ways to get involved and lots of organizations to help. This can be done through education, outreach, and grassroots organizing. Join us to learn the basics on how to become effective in working for systems change and which organizations are here to support you along the way. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
July 29, 2026 |
July 30, 2026(1 event) – Do you or your loved one have a Medicaid Waiver service? Are you interested in becoming the employer for your waiver service workers or Direct Support Workers? Did you know you can pay them a higher hourly rate than if they were with an agency? Join us on July 28th to learn what Self-Directing your Medicaid Waiver services means, your rights, the perks, the down sides and the responsibilities. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with individuals with exceptionalities or complex medical needs, Support Coordinators, Agency staff. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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