Events in April 2026
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Your Rights in Special Education Your Rights in Special Education
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April 2, 2026Your Rights in Special Education - Join us as we discuss the rights that parents and students have when it comes to 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: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Pam Carey, FHF Crossroads
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Good Friday Holiday - Office Closed Good Friday Holiday - Office Closed
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April 3, 2026Office closed
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When You and the School Disagree When You and the School Disagree
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April 7, 2026When You and the School Disagree - Join us to learn more about Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding special education services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute resolution options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education, and how to request them.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR
Audience: Parents, students and self-advocates, 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.
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Preparing for Work, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently Preparing for Work, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently
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April 9, 2026Preparing for Work, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently: In Part 3 of this 4-part series, we will focus on nine key skill areas needed to find employment, with an explanation about each skill.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Kylie Grizaffi, Bayou Land FHF
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Preparing for Work, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently
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Autism Awareness and Acceptance Family Day Autism Awareness and Acceptance Family Day
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April 12, 2026
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How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals
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April 14, 2026How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals: Join us as we discuss tips to help you focus on making your child’s IEP as complete as possible to ensure good outcomes. During this webinar, we will discuss measurable annual goals and how they are written, your role as an IEP team member, and how to create a results-driven IEP.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Brenda Bares, FHF Acadiana
Audience: Parents, students and self-advocates, 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.
Accommodations v Modifications Accommodations v Modifications
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April 14, 2026Accommodations v. Modifications - These 2 terms are not interchangeable! If understood and used correctly, these words can greatly impact the success of a child’s educational program. Get answers to these questions and more:
- How can accommodations and modifications help my child in the general education classroom?
- How are accommodations and modifications included in IEP?
- Which accommodations are allowed for state testing?
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Dianthe' Rose, Northshore FHF
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.
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Do you Know What Related Services Your Child Receives? Do you Know What Related Services Your Child Receives?
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April 16, 2026Do you Know What Related Services Your Child Receives? - Children with exceptionalities may be eligible for special education and related services. If they qualify for an Individualized Education Program, the IEP must contain a statement of the special education, related services and supplementary aids and services to be provided to the child. Participants will learn several critical elements used to determine what related services a student needs.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Mylinda Elliott, Wallace Johnson, FHF of SWLA
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.
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Eckerd's Resource Fair Eckerd's Resource Fair
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April 17, 2026
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2026 Autism Festival 2026 Autism Festival
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April 18, 2026
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Get SMART with IEP Goals Get SMART with IEP Goals
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April 21, 2026Get SMART with IEP Goals - Based on an article by Pete Wright and Pam Wright entitled “Wrightslaw Game Plan for SMART IEPs,” this training will help you learn how writing goals with the S.M.A.R.T process is a recipe for success and progress.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Maryury Templet/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.
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Adolescence and Disability: Insights into Physical, Emotional, and Social Development Adolescence and Disability: Insights into Physical, Emotional, and Social Development
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Bullying Law in Louisiana Bullying Law in Louisiana
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April 23, 2026Bullying Law in Louisiana - Louisiana’s Bullying law applies to ALL students. That means students in both regular education and special education. Join us to learn about your rights where bullying is a concern and the significant implications that need to be considered when a student with a disability is involved.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Hope Miller, FHF of NELA
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.
Youth/Young Adult Hangout -
2026 Celebrate Neurodiversity 2026 Celebrate Neurodiversity
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April 24, 2026
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Getting Involved! How to Let your Voice be Heard! Getting Involved! How to Let your Voice be Heard!
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April 28, 2026Getting Involved! How to Let your Voice be Heard! - As an individual with an exceptionality or family member, knowing how to speak up effectively is critical. There are many ways to get involved and lots of organizations to help. This can be done through education, outreach, and grassroots organizing. Join us to learn the basics on how to become effective in working for systems change and which organizations are here to support you along the way.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Maryury Templet/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.
