Events in July 2023
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Introduction to Special Education
Introduction to Special Education
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July 11, 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.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson and Mylinda Elliott, FHF of SWLA
Co-Host: FHF of 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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Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program
Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program
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July 12, 2023Hitting the High Points: An Overview 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: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Special Guest Sponsor: Stephanie Charles, Epilepsy Alliance LAAudience: 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.
Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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July 13, 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
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Cynthia Chesterfield (FHF Greater Baton Rouge)
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
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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The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1
The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1
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July 18, 2023The 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
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Special Guest: Bridgett Hamstead, Fish in a Tree NOLA
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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Using FHF Tools to Introduce Your Child to New Providers
Using FHF Tools to Introduce Your Child to New Providers
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July 19, 2023Using FHF Tools to Introduce Your Child to New Providers Parents rave about our in-house publications All About Me and My Portfolio and their usefulness when introducing their child to a variety of new service providers such as teachers, DSP’s, Therapists and more. Join us as we provide you access to these publications, give you instructions on how to personalize them for your child, and help you consider what information to include in your personalized publication. (If you do not have access to a printer, email your publication to us and we will be happy to print it out for you!)
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
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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The April Dunn Act – What Parents Need to Know NOW
The April Dunn Act – What Parents Need to Know NOW
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July 20, 2023The April Dunn Act – What Parents Need to Know NOW - Rebecca Hanberry, a consultant with the Louisiana Department of Education, will break down the April Dunn Act and explain who is eligible to receive a diploma through this graduation pathway. She will also talk about what parents need to know NOW – at the very start of the school year – important information you won’t want to miss.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Rebecca Hanberry
Co-Host: FHF of GBR
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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Coffee Break! From a self-contained classroom to a full-time job
Coffee Break! From a self-contained classroom to a full-time job
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July 21, 2023Coffee Break! From a self-contained classroom to a full-time job - Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this brief 15-minute mini-training. This month we will hear from Will Johnson, an inspiring and determined self-advocate, about his journey from a self-contained special education classroom to a full-time job. He will also share some tips for self-advocates and caregivers.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Will Johnson
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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When Parents and Schools Disagree
When Parents and Schools Disagree
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July 24, 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.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson and Mylinda Elliott, FHF of SWLA
Co-Host: FHF SWLA
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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IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!
IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!
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July 25, 2023IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My! The title covers it all! In this training we will talk about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, functional behavior assessments, and disciplinary issues in school.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Brenda Bares, FHF of Acadiana
Co-Host: FHF Acadiana
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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The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services)
The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services)
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July 26, 2023The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services) – Are you still wondering why your child did not qualify for ESY this year? 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 for children with disabilities, 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: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
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.
