Events in March 2025
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February 24, 2025 |
February 25, 2025(1 event) The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year) ServicesThe ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year) Services – The ABC’s of ESY (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 for children with disabilities, 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 Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF 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. |
February 26, 2025 |
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March 2, 2025 |
March 3, 2025(1 event) Mardi Gras - Office ClosedMardi Gras - Office Closed N/A Office closed |
March 4, 2025(1 event) Mardi Gras - Office ClosedMardi Gras - Office Closed N/A Office closed |
March 5, 2025 |
March 6, 2025 |
March 7, 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: Karen Scallan, 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. |
March 8, 2025 |
March 9, 2025 |
March 10, 2025(1 event) EarlySteps: Start to FinishEarlySteps: Start to Finish – 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 disabilities and their families. Join us as we navigate the EarlySteps process. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, 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. |
March 11, 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 Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO; Hope Miller, FHF of NELA Co-Host: FHF of Northeast Louisiana 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. |
March 12, 2025 |
March 13, 2025(1 event) Get SMART with IEP GoalsGet SMART with IEP Goals – Get SMART with IEP Goals - This training will help you understand what measurable annual goals should look like and how to be sure the goals in your child’s IEP are actually SMART! Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, 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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March 18, 2025(1 event) Introduction to Work series, Part 1: Key Resources and Skills to Ensure Career Planning SuccessIntroduction to Work series, Part 1: Key Resources and Skills to Ensure Career Planning Success – Introduction to Work series, Part 1: Key Resources and Skills to Ensure Career Planning Success - In this introduction to the 4-part series, we will learn the critical role families and professionals can play to support youth and young adults with disabilities in learning work and career readiness skills for successful employment. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO; Hope Miller, FHF of NELA Co-Host: FHF of Northeast Louisiana 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 1: Key Resources and Skills to Ensure Career Planning Success |
March 19, 2025(1 event) Introduction to Work series, Part 2: Key Laws That Support Youth and Career ReadinessIntroduction to Work series, Part 2: Key Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness – Introduction to Work series, Part 2: Key Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness – Join us for Part 2 of this series, where we will discuss the key laws that support youth and career readiness. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Rehabilitation Act, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and others are important helps for future workers who have a disability. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, 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 2: Key Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness |
March 20, 2025(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 Presenter: Karen Scallan, 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 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently |
March 21, 2025(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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO; Hope Miller, FHF of NELA Co-Host: FHF of Northeast Louisiana 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 |
March 22, 2025 |
March 23, 2025 |
March 24, 2025(1 event) A Parent's Guide to IEPs v 504 PlansA Parent's Guide to IEPs v 504 Plans – A Parent's Guide to IEPs v. 504 Plans – Students with disabilities will usually 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: Karen Scallan, 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. |
March 25, 2025(1 event) Accommodations vs. ModificationsAccommodations vs. Modifications – Accommodations vs Modifications - Meeting after meeting, parents and teachers use the words “accommodation” and “modification” almost interchangeably when discussing IEPs and student needs. 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: Karen Scallan, 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. |
March 26, 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 Presenter: Karen Scallan, 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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April 3, 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 Presenter: Karen Scallan, 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. |
April 4, 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 Presenter: Karen Scallan 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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