Events in March 2026
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Introduction to Special Education Introduction to Special Education
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March 3, 2026Introduction 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 Your Rights in Special Education
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March 3, 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: 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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When You and the School Disagree When You and the School Disagree
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March 10, 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: 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 How to have an Effective IEP Meeting
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March 10, 2026How 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.
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Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA
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March 12, 2026Protecting 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 Laws Protecting Students with Exceptionalities
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March 12, 2026Laws 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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Preparing for Work Life, Part 2: Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness Preparing for Work Life, Part 2: Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness
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March 19, 2026Preparing 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) Overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
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March 19, 2026Overview 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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What You Need to Know NOW about Extended School Year Services What You Need to Know NOW about Extended School Year Services
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March 26, 2026What 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
