Events in October 2026
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Your Rights in Special Education Your Rights in Special Education
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October 1, 2026Your 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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Konstance Causey, FHF of NELA
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, 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.
When You and the School Disagree When You and the School Disagree
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October 1, 2026When 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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, 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.
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EarlySteps: Start to Finish EarlySteps: Start to Finish
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October 6, 2026EarlySteps: 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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Dianthe Rose, Northshore FHF
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, 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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Overview of the Individualized Education Program Overview of the Individualized Education Program
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October 8, 2026Overview of the Individualized Education Program – 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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Mylinda Elliott & Wallace Johnson, FHF of SWLA
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, 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.
Overview of the Individualized Education Program
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Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life - Part 1 Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life - Part 1
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October 13, 2026Least 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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with exceptionalities or medically complex needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life - Part 1
Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life- Part 2, The Law Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life- Part 2, The Law
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October 13, 2026Least 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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, 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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Creating a World Without Bullying Creating a World Without Bullying
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October 15, 2026Creating a World Without Bullying: For Adults Caring for Children with Exceptionalities - To stop bullying in its tracks, it's important for the adults in our children's lives to know and understand what bullying is and when you need to step in. Join us to take an in depth look at the issues surrounding bullying and the information you need to handle any bullying situation your child may encounter.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, 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.
Creating a World Without Bullying
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Accommodations v Modifications Accommodations v Modifications
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October 20, 2026Accommodations 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:
- How can accommodations and modifications help my child in the general education classroom?
- How are accommodations and modifications included in IEP?
- Which accommodations are allowed for state testing?
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, 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
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Act 421/TEFRA Medicaid for Children with Exceptionalities Act 421/TEFRA Medicaid for Children with Exceptionalities
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October 21, 2026Act 421/TEFRA Medicaid for Children with Exceptionalities - Unable to financially qualify for Medicaid for your child but need help to pay for therapies and other important care needs? Join us on Wednesday, October 21st and learn all about Act 421 Medicaid which is not based on parental income. Learn who qualifies and the process for getting this important resource.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, 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.
Act 421/TEFRA Medicaid for Children with Exceptionalities
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Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: What you Need to Know Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: What you Need to Know
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October 27, 2026Moving 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:
- Transitioning from EarlySteps to school services;
- Evaluation requirements and timelines;
- Who qualifies for special education;
- Evaluation requirements for students in private schools;
- What to do if your child is struggling in school.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Ester Wilson, FHF Region 7
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, 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