Events in February 2026
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January 26, 2026 |
January 27, 2026(1 event) – IEPs, Behavior and Discipline - The title says it all! In this training webinar we will talk about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, functional behavior assessments, and disciplinary issues in school. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Kylie Grizzaffi, Bayou Land FHF 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. |
January 28, 2026 |
January 29, 2026(2 events) – 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: Dianthe Rose, Northshore FHF 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. – 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:
Understanding accommodations and modifications can be a game changer for your child. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Brenda Bares, FHF of Acadiana 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. |
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February 2, 2026 |
February 3, 2026(2 events) – Preparing for Work, Part 1: Resources and Skills to Ensure Career Planning Success - In this introduction to the 4-part series, we will explore what you and the school can do to support youth work and career readiness skills for successful employment. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Kylie Grizaffi, Bayou Land FHF 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. Preparing for Work, Part 1: Resources and Skills to Ensure Career Planning Success – 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 Co-Host: Pam Carey, FHF at the Crossroads 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. |
February 4, 2026 |
February 5, 2026(2 events) – Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life - Part 1: Why is LRE of children with exceptionalities in schools, classrooms, communities and life so important? This webinar explores what this means and who is involved in making sure LRE is implemented? Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO 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. – Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life- Part 2, The Law - Learn about the laws that support making sure children and adults with exceptionalities in schools, classrooms, communities and life are part of the least restrictive environment. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Hope Miller, FHF of NELA 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. Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life- Part 2, The Law |
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February 9, 2026 |
February 10, 2026(1 event) – When You and the School 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 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. |
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February 15, 2026 |
February 16, 2026(1 event) N/A Office closed |
February 17, 2026(1 event) N/A Office closed |
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February 23, 2026 |
February 24, 2026(2 events) – 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: Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR 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. – Financial Assistance Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Flexible Family Fund and Individual and Family Support Fund are 2 crucial support programs available to families of individuals with developmental exceptionalities. Learn more about how these programs help keep individuals in their homes and communities. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Ester Wilson, 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. Financial Assistance for Individuals with Developmental Exceptionalities |
February 25, 2026 |
February 26, 2026(2 events) – Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: What you Need to Know - Caring for a young child with an exceptionality is already overwhelming, and when they begin their education journey, even more knowledge and responsibility is required. This webinar can lighten the load a bit as we learn about:
Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Mylinda Elliott and Wallace Johnson, FHF SWLA 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. Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: What you Need to Know – EarlySteps: Start to Finish - EarlySteps is Louisiana’s Early Intervention System that provides services and supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and medically complex needs and their families. Join us as we navigate the EarlySteps process. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO 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. |
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