Trainings/Events Calendar


Events in September 2023

  • Parent Rights in Special Education

    Parent Rights in Special Education


    September 6, 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

     

    Venue: Zoom Webinar

    Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO;

    Sponsor: ASGNO

    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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  • Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: Key Resources and Skills to Ensure Career Planning Success

    Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: Key Resources and Skills to Ensure Career Planning Success


    September 7, 2023

    Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: Key Resources and Skills to Ensure Career Planning Success - In this introduction to the 4-part series, we will learn the critical role families and professionals can play to support youth and young adults with disabilities in learning work and career readiness skills for successful employment.

    Venue: Zoom Webinar

    Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

    Co-Host: FHF of Southwest La.

    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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  • Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law

    Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law


    September 11, 2023

    Louisiana 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

    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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  • When Parents and Schools Disagree

    When Parents and Schools Disagree


    September 13, 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.

    Venue: Zoom Webinar

    Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, 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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  • ABA Therapy in the School Setting

    ABA Therapy in the School Setting


    September 14, 2023

    ABA Therapy in the School Setting - In this webinar, we will hear from an ABA professional on ABA in the classroom: what it can be, what it is not, and how different school systems manage it.

    Venue: Zoom Webinar

    Guest Presenter: Taylor Roane, Autism Spectrum Therapies

    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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    Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: Key Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness

    Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: Key Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness


    September 14, 2023

    Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: Key Laws That Support Youth and Career Readiness – Join us for Part 2 of this series, where we will discuss the key laws that support youth and career readiness. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Rehabilitation Act, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and others are important helps for future workers who have a disability.

    Venue: Zoom Webinar

    Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

    Co-Host: FHF of Southwest La.

    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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  • Coffee Break! Can my child be denied access to before and aftercare because of their disability?

    Coffee Break! Can my child be denied access to before and aftercare because of their disability?


    September 18, 2023

    Coffee Break! Can my child be denied access to before and aftercare because of their disability? Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this brief 15-minute mini-training aimed at answering a single disability-related dilemma. This month we will hear from New Orleans-area attorney Ron Lospennato about before and aftercare, and whether or not it’s discrimination for your child to be excluded.

    Venue: Zoom Webinar

    Presenter: Ron Lospennato
    Co-Host: Northshore FHF
    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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  • Positive Behavior Support at School and in the Home

    Positive Behavior Support at School and in the Home


    September 19, 2023

    Positive Behavior Support at School and in the Home - Learn what Positive Behavior Support is and what it might look like in your child’s school. Also, discover how to apply Positive Behavior Support practices at home to help improve family life and address challenging behaviors.

    Venue: Zoom Webinar

    Guest Presenter: Karen Elfner, Behavior Alliance of South Carolina

    Co-Host: Bayou Land FHF

    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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  • Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: An Overview of Key Employment Skills

    Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: An Overview of Key Employment Skills


    September 21, 2023

    Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: An Overview of Key Employment Skills – In Part 3 of this 4-part series, we will focus on nine key employment skill areas, with an explanation about each skill.

    Venue: Zoom Webinar

    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.

    After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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  • Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: “Working Independently, Here We Come!” Checklist

    Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: “Working Independently, Here We Come!” Checklist


    September 28, 2023

    Lunch & Learn Introduction to Work series: An Overview of Resources to Support the Development of Skills from the “Working Independently, Here We Come!” Checklist - In the final part of this 4-part series, we will look at a variety of resources available to assist families, educators, and other professionals who work with youth and young adults with disabilities to develop the skills necessary to seek, obtain, and keep employment.

    Venue: Zoom Webinar
    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.

    After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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  • Jefferson Parish Community Resource Fair

    Jefferson Parish Community Resource Fair


    September 30, 2023

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