Events in July 2024
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July 4, 2024(1 event) Independence Day - Office ClosedIndependence Day - Office ClosedJuly 4, 2024 – July 5, 2024 Office Closed |
July 5, 2024(1 event) Independence Day - Office ClosedIndependence Day - Office ClosedJuly 4, 2024 – July 5, 2024 Office Closed |
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July 10, 2024(1 event) Parent Rights in Special EducationParent Rights in Special Education – Parent 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. |
July 11, 2024(1 event) What is EarlySteps?What is EarlySteps? – What 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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July 15, 2024(1 event) An Overview of Developmental Disabilities ServicesAn Overview of Developmental Disabilities Services – An 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. |
July 16, 2024(1 event) Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions! – Education 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: 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! |
July 17, 2024(1 event) When Parents and Schools DisagreeWhen Parents and Schools Disagree – When 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. |
July 18, 2024(1 event) An Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for FamiliesAn Introduction to the FHF Recordkeeping System for Families – An 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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July 23, 2024(1 event) Introduction to Work series, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work IndependentlyIntroduction to Work series, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently – Introduction 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 |
July 24, 2024(1 event) IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My! – IEPs 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. |
July 25, 2024(1 event) The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary ServicesThe Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services – The 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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July 29, 2024(1 event) Top Tips for an Effective IEP MeetingTop Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting – Top 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. |
July 30, 2024(1 event) Introduction to Work series, Part 4: An Overview of Resources to Support Work Skills DevelopmentIntroduction 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: 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 |
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