Trainings/Events Calendar

The week's events

  • Parent Rights in Special Education

    Parent Rights in Special Education

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    May 2, 2023

    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:

    • 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

    Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge

    Audience:  Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.

    To register, click on More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • Advocacy 101

    Advocacy 101

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    May 3, 2023

    Advocacy 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.

    Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.

    To register, click on More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    Advocacy 101

  • When Parents and Schools Disagree

    When Parents and Schools Disagree

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    May 4, 2023

    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:

    • 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 More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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