The week's events
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Advocacy 101
Advocacy 101
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March 4, 2024Advocacy 101 - As parents or advocates of individuals with disabilities, knowing how to advocate effectively is critical. Advocacy is defined as taking action in support of or opposition to a cause or issue. Advocacy can be done through education, outreach, and grassroots organizing. Here, we will provide you with some of the basics on how to become an effective advocate.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: 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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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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March 5, 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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How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals
How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals
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March 6, 2024How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals – Join us as we discuss some 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
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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When Parents and Schools Disagree
When Parents and Schools Disagree
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March 7, 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; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with studentswith disabilities or special healthcare needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.