Trainings/Events Calendar

Events in December 2022

Parent Rights in Special Education

The ABC's of Extended School Year (ESY) Services

Introduction to Special Education

Accommodations vs. Modifications

What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?

Parent Rights in Special Education

The ABC's of Extended School Year (ESY) Services

Introduction to Special Education

Accommodations vs. Modifications

What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?

Parent Rights in Special Education

The ABC's of Extended School Year (ESY) Services

Introduction to Special Education

Accommodations vs. Modifications

What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
December 5, 2022

The ABC’s of Extended School Year (ESY) Services – Did you know that data collected during the holidays often determine if your child will qualify for ESY 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 in determining if a child will qualify for ESY.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: Autism Society 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.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
December 6, 2022

Introduction to Special Education – Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services? or, Is your child newly evaluated? If so, this training is perfect for you. This intro to special education will give you a strong foundation to build future knowledge. You will learn the very basics through the philosophy of special education, the laws, evaluation process, and ultimately an IEP.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge

Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

Click on the link below to register. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
December 7, 2022

Accommodations 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? Accommodations and Modifications can be a game changer for your child.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: Down Syndrome Associaion 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.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
December 12, 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

Co-Host: FHF of Southwest Louisiana

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.

1 Parent Rights in Special Education Parent Rights in Special Education 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 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. iCal Google Calendar More

5 The ABC's of Extended School Year (ESY) Services The ABC's of Extended School Year (ESY) Services 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm December 5, 2022 The ABC’s of Extended School Year (ESY) Services – Did you know that data collected during the holidays often determine if your child will qualify for ESY 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 in determining if a child will qualify for ESY. Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Autism Society 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. iCal Google Calendar More

6 Introduction to Special Education Introduction to Special Education 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm December 6, 2022 Introduction to Special Education – Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services? or, Is your child newly evaluated? If so, this training is perfect for you. This intro to special education will give you a strong foundation to build future knowledge. You will learn the very basics through the philosophy of special education, the laws, evaluation process, and ultimately an IEP. Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students. Click on the link below to register. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. iCal Google Calendar More

7 Accommodations vs. Modifications Accommodations vs. Modifications 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm December 7, 2022 Accommodations 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? Accommodations and Modifications can be a game changer for your child. Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Down Syndrome Associaion 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. iCal Google Calendar More

12 What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree? What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree? 11:00 am – 12:00 pm December 12, 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 Co-Host: FHF of Southwest Louisiana 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. iCal Google Calendar More