Events in January 2025
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January 6, 2025(1 event) Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions AnsweredPlanning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – You have likely been thinking about and planning for the transition process from high school to adult life for your child for a long time! Learn more about how the IEP and transition supports in high school can help your child prepare for adult life. 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. Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered |
January 7, 2025(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 Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF of SWLA Co-Host: FHF of Southwest Louisiana 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. |
January 8, 2025 |
January 9, 2025(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: TBD 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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January 13, 2025(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 Presenter: TBD 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. |
January 14, 2025 |
January 15, 2025(1 event) Getting and Keeping Your First JobGetting and Keeping Your First Job – Getting and Keeping Your First Job - Getting and then keeping a job for someone with a disability can be tough. This training will go over why work is important, challenges for youth, the labor market, disability disclosure, accommodations and more. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: TBD 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. |
January 16, 2025(1 event) Introduction to Special EducationIntroduction to Special Education – Introduction to Special Education – 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 Presenters: TBD 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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January 21, 2025(1 event) The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1 – The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1 - Why is the inclusion of children with disabilities in schools, classrooms, and communities important? This webinar explores what inclusion is and what it is not, and who is involved in making meaningful inclusion successful. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: TBD 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. |
January 22, 2025(1 event) The Importance of Inclusion Part 2: Inclusion and the LawThe Importance of Inclusion Part 2: Inclusion and the Law – The Importance of Inclusion Part 2: Inclusion and the Law - Why is inclusion of children with disabilities in schools, classrooms, and communities important? This webinar explores that question and the demand for inclusion in federal law. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: TBD 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. |
January 23, 2025(1 event) Louisiana's Bullying Prevention LawLouisiana's Bullying Prevention Law – Louisiana Bullying Prevention Law - This law applies to all public school students: regular education and special education. However, there are some significant implications that need to be considered when a student with a disability is involved. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: TBD 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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January 27, 2025(1 event) Advocacy 101Advocacy 101 – Advocacy 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 Presenter: TBD 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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