Events in July 2025
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Independence Day - Office Closed Independence Day - Office Closed
July 3, 2025 – July 4, 2025
Office Closed
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Independence Day - Office Closed Independence Day - Office Closed
July 3, 2025 – July 4, 2025
Office Closed
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Assistive Technology Devices Presentation Assistive Technology Devices Presentation
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July 9, 2025Assistive Technology Devices Presentation - Differentiating between high tech and low tech devices, who needs them, why use them, where to use them, how to use them. Specific examples will be presented of low tech devices.
In Person: Jefferson Parish Public Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001
Presenters: Jo Ann Lorusso, Ph.D.
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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Introduction to Special Education Introduction to Special Education
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July 10, 2025Introduction 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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
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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Getting and Keeping Your First Job Getting and Keeping Your First Job
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July 11, 2025Getting 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
Presenters: 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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Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law
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July 14, 2025Louisiana 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
Presenters: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Hope Miller, FHF NELA
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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The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1 The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1
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July 15, 2025The 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: 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.
The Importance of Inclusion Part 2: Inclusion and the Law The Importance of Inclusion Part 2: Inclusion and the Law
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July 15, 2025The 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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Wallace Johnson and Mylinda Elliott, FHF SWLA
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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Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting
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July 16, 2025Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting - In this webinar, we will break 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.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
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.
Parent Rights in Special Education Parent Rights in Special Education
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July 16, 2025Parent 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
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.
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Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered
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July 18, 2025Planning 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
Presenter: 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.
Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered
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Advocacy 101 Advocacy 101
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July 21, 2025Advocacy 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
Presenters: 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.
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When Parents and Schools Disagree When Parents and Schools Disagree
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July 23, 2025When Parents and Schools Disagree - This training session will discuss Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what your options are when you disagree with the school regarding your child’s special education services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute resolution options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education and how to request one of the dispute resolution options.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Kylie Grizzaffi, Bayou Land FHF
Audience: Parents, Youth in Special Education 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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The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services
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July 25, 2025The 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: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Brenda Bares, FHF Acadiana
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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Home to School: Practical Ways to Address Behaviors Home to School: Practical Ways to Address Behaviors
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July 30, 2025Home to School: Practical Ways to Address Behaviors: In this webinar, we will discuss things that can be done at home or school to address the move from one setting to another, avoiding triggers, redirect behaviors and much more. This presentation is based on “Behavior Strategies Guide” Developed by Michael L. Lujan M.Ed. Created by Teresa Sherman, B.S.E., Beverly Collins, M.Ed., Sandra Love, Ed.D., Allison Wiley, B.S.E. and Marian Rainwater M.Ed.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Youth in Special Education 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.
