Events in April 2023
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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April 3, 2023Parent 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:
- Parental participation;
- Access to education records;
- Iinformed consent;
- Prior written notice;
- Independent Education Evaluation;
- Your right to disagree with school
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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All About Tests and Assessments
All About Tests and Assessments
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April 4, 2023All About Tests and Assessments - In this webinar we will answer some frequently asked questions regarding assessments and testing, such as when to have your child evaluated and how to interpret those assessment results.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. 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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April 5, 2023When 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:
- Frequently used acronyms;
- Different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education; and
- How to request a dispute resolution option.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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The Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan
The Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan
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April 6, 2023The Basics Educational Plans: IEP's vs 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.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with
disabilities or special healthcare needs.To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings
Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings
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April 10, 2023Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings - In this webinar, we will break them down the IEP meeting preparation into three steps: before, during, and after the meeting. Implementing our top 5 tips in each of these steps should result in a better IEP experience.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF NOLA
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!
Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!
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April 11, 2023Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions! Caring for a young child with a disability is already overwhelming, and then they begin their education journey and 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;
How to handle bullying in school, and more!Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans
Co-Host: ASGNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with
disabilities or special healthcare needs.To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Introduction to Special Education
Introduction to Special Education
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April 17, 2023Introduction 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.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
Click on the link below to register. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services
The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services
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April 19, 2023The 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.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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No More Summer Slide
No More Summer Slide
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April 20, 2023No More Summer Slide - Summer is the perfect time for students of all ages to relax, but it’s also a time when learning loss and regression can occur. The “summer slide” can happen when children do not engage in educational activities during the summer months. This training will provide you with strategies and fun activities you can do over the long break to help prevent the summer slide.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF Southwest Louisiana
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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The Importance of Inclusion
The Importance of Inclusion
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April 24, 2023The Importance of Inclusion - Why is the inclusion of children with disabilities in schools, classrooms, and communities important? This webinar answers that question. It explores what inclusion is and is not, who are involved in making meaningful inclusion successful, and its underpinnings in federal law.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF Greater Baton Rouge
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
