Events in July 2024
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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July 10, 2024Parent 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; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR
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.
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What is EarlySteps?
What is EarlySteps?
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July 11, 2024What is EarlySteps? – Join us as the EarlySteps Coordinator for Regions 1 & 10 explains EarlySteps, from who qualifies to the services offered and more.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Tomorow Fondal, EarlySteps Coordinator for Regions 1 & 10
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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An Overview of Developmental Disabilities Services
An Overview of Developmental Disabilities Services
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July 15, 2024An Overview of Developmental Disabilities Services – Join us as we hear from OCDD about the various Developmental Disabilities Services for which your child may qualify, and how to access those services.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Dr. Amy Greer, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
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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Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!
Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!
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July 16, 2024Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions! Caring for a young child with a disability is already overwhelming, and then they begin their education journey and even more knowledge and responsibility is required. This webinar can lighten the load a bit as we learn about:
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!Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO); Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF of SWLA
Co-Host: FHF of Southwest La.
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.
Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!
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When Parents and Schools Disagree
When Parents and Schools Disagree
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July 17, 2024When 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; Alexa Bolden, FHF of NELA
Co-Host: FHF of Northeast La.
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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An Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for Families
An Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for Families
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July 18, 2024An Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for Families – Do you need some help getting all those family and school documents organized? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the forms, important documents, and school documentation that you get in an average month? Is it hard to find what you need when you need it? Look no further! FHF of GNO has developed a family recordkeeping system that will create a home for all those papers that clutter your desk. Join us to walk through this tool, and then get your own copy to help get control of the paper mountain.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: 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.
An Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for Families
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Introduction to Work series, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently
Introduction to Work series, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently
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July 23, 2024Introduction to Work series, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently -- In Part 3 of this 4-part series, we will focus on nine key skill areas needed to find employment, with an explanation about each skill.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF of SWLA
Co-Host: FHF of Southwest La.
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.
Introduction to Work series, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently
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IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!
IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!
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July 24, 2024IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My! The title covers it all! In this training we will talk about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, functional behavior assessments, and disciplinary issues in school.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
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 Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services
The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services
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July 25, 2024The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services - In this webinar, we will assist you to understand the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) process as it pertains to postsecondary education and other related services. We will also provide an overview of programs and resources available to your child entering postsecondary education or employment.
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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Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting
Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting
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July 29, 2024Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting - In this webinar, we will break them down the IEP meeting preparation into three steps: before, during, and after the meeting. Implementing our top 5 tips in each of these steps should result in a better IEP experience.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Alexa Bolden, FHF of NELA
Co-Host: FHF of Northeast La.
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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Introduction to Work series, Part 4: An Overview of Resources to Support Work Skills Development
Introduction to Work series, Part 4: An Overview of Resources to Support Work Skills Development
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July 30, 2024Introduction to Work series, Part 4: An Overview of Resources to Support Work Skills Development: In the final part of this 4-part series, we will look at a variety of resources available to assist families, educators, and other professionals who work with youth and young adults with disabilities to develop the skills necessary to seek, obtain, and keep employment.
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.
Introduction to Work series, Part 4: An Overview of Resources to Support Work Skills Development
