Events in April 2024
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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April 1, 2024Parent 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: 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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When Parents and Schools Disagree
When Parents and Schools Disagree
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April 4, 2024When 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 different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education, and how to request one of the dispute resolution options.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with studentswith 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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April 8, 2024IEPs 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 Communication Plan: Who, What, When, Why
The Communication Plan: Who, What, When, Why
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April 9, 2024The Communication Plan: Who, What, When, Why – Learn about the Communication Plan for your child with an IEP: Is one needed? Why or why not? Who creates it? When is it done? Join speech and hearing professionals from Jefferson Parish Schools to get answers to these and other questions.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Dr. Rosemary Kerrin, Director of Speech and Hearing, JP Schools; Leigh Anne Vogt, Coordinator of Speech and Hearing, JP Schools
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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Supporting Your Child's Literacy Development in Preschool
Supporting Your Child's Literacy Development in Preschool
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April 10, 2024Supporting Your Child’s Literacy Development in Preschool – Dr. Beth McLean of the National Center for Improving Literacy will explain evidence-based strategies, tips, and activities you can use to support your child’s literacy development from an early age.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Beth McLean
Co-Hosts: FHF of GBR, FHF of NELA, 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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The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services)
The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services)
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April 16, 2024The ABC’s of ESY (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 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
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson, FHF SWLA
Community Partner Spotlight: Autism Society of Greater New Orleans
Co-Host: FHF of Southwest Louisiana
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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Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!
Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!
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April 17, 2024Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions! Caring for a young child with a disability is already overwhelming, and then they begin their education journey and even more knowledge and responsibility is required. This webinar can lighten the load a bit as we learn about:
Transitioning from EarlySteps to school services;
Evaluation requirements and timelines;
Who qualifies for special education;
Evaluation requirements for students in private schools;
What to do if your child is struggling in school;
How to handle bullying in school, and more!Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO)
Community Partner Spotlight: Training Grounds
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 Importance of Inclusion, Part 1
The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1
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April 18, 2024The 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; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR
Community Partner Spotlight: Autism Society of Greater Baton Rouge
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
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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CANCELLED - OCDD Waiver Services: What to Expect in Planning and Assessment
CANCELLED - OCDD Waiver Services: What to Expect in Planning and Assessment
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April 22, 2024THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED
OCDD Waiver Services: What to Expect in Planning and Assessment - Would you like to learn more about:
- What to expect for the waiver needs-based assessment(s)?
- How to identify and build your support team?
- What your support planning meeting and plan should look like?
Dr. Brandi Kelly and Dr. Amy Greer from OCDD will share this information and more about waiver services and supports. Bring your questions and join us!
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Guest Presenters: Dr. Brandi Kelly and Dr. Amy Greer, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
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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No More Summer Slide
No More Summer Slide
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April 23, 2024No More Summer Slide - Summer is the perfect time for students of all ages to relax, but it’s also a time when learning loss and regression can occur. The “summer slide” can happen when children do not engage in educational activities during the summer months. This training will provide you with strategies and fun activities you can do over the long break to help prevent the summer slide.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Alexa Bolden, FHF of NELA
Community Partner Spotlight: Jefferson Parish Recreation Department
Co-Host: FHF of Northeast Louisiana
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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Inclusion and the Law
Inclusion and the Law
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April 25, 2024Inclusion 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
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.
