Events in March 2026
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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. |
February 25, 2026(1 event) – The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs announces the First Quarterly meeting of 2026. Wednesday, February 25, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Senate Room A-B in the State Capitol Beginning in 2026, ASL interpreters for the GACDA meetings will be made available by request only. Those who need accommodations can request the service via email or by phone. All accommodation requests should include your name and the meeting date you are requesting the interpreting service. A Zoom option is available. Click the button below to join. A PDF copy of the agenda can be found here. A Word copy of the agenda can be found here. Any additional questions: email disability.affairs@la.gov Click this button to join via Zoom
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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. – 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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March 3, 2026(2 events) – Introduction to Special Education – Is your child struggling in school? Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services, or is your child newly evaluated? This overview of Special Education and related services will give you a strong foundation on which to build future knowledge. You will learn about the philosophy of special education, the laws, the evaluation process, and some information about the IEP. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. – 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 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. |
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March 10, 2026(2 events) – 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 disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. – How to have an Effective IEP Meeting - In this training, we will break down the IEP meeting preparation into three steps: before, during, and after the meeting. We will also discuss tips in each of these steps that should result in a better IEP experience. Bring your top tips to share as well! Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, students and self-advocates, and professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
March 11, 2026 |
March 12, 2026(2 events) – Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA - Join us to learn when schools can and cannot publish or share information regarding your child, or their exceptionality or diagnoses. Knowing what FERPA and HIPAA say about privacy can help you protect your child’s information. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, youth in special education, or professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA – Laws Protecting Students with Exceptionalities - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are laws that protect students with exceptionalities. They prohibit schools from singling out students with exceptionalities in inappropriate ways or ways that identify their exceptionality. Join us and learn about your child’s important protections under these laws. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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March 19, 2026(2 events) – Preparing for Work Life, Part 2: Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness - Join us for Part 2 of this series, where we will discuss the key laws protecting future workers who have exceptionalities, such as The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 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 Life, Part 2: Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness – Overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) – Are you new to Special Education, and about to experience your child’s first IEP? Or have you been questioning whether your child’s IEP is all it should be? This webinar will take a birds-eye look at this plan that drives your child’s education and services. We will talk about the purpose of the document, what it should include, who develops it, and how students can be involved in the process of planning their educational journey. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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March 26, 2026(1 event) – What You Need to Know NOW about Extended School Year Services - Did you know that data collected during the holidays often determine if your child will qualify for ESY (Extended School Year) Services? This training provides an overview of the ESY process including how children qualify and why, in many circumstances, the school uses the holiday breaks to determine if a child will qualify for ESY. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. What You Need to Know NOW about Extended School Year Services |
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April 3, 2026(1 event) N/A Office closed |
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