Events in July 2023
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June 26, 2023(1 event) Accommodations vs. ModificationsAccommodations vs. Modifications – Accommodations vs Modifications - Meeting after meeting, parents and teachers use the words “accommodation” and “modification” almost interchangeably when discussing IEPs and student needs. 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:
Understanding accommodations and modifications can be a game changer for your child. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Brenda Bares (FHF of Acadiana Co-Host: FHF of Acadiana 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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June 27, 2023(1 event) Inclusion and the LawInclusion and the Law – Inclusion 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), Wallace Johnson and Mylinda Elliott (FHF of SWLA) Co-Host: FHF 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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July 11, 2023(1 event) Introduction to Special EducationIntroduction to Special Education – Introduction 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. |
July 12, 2023(1 event) Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education ProgramHitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program – Hitting 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 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. Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program |
July 13, 2023(1 event) Parent Rights in Special EducationParent Rights in Special Education – 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:
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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July 18, 2023(1 event) The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1The Importance of Inclusion, Part 1 – The 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. |
July 19, 2023(1 event) Using FHF Tools to Introduce Your Child to New ProvidersUsing FHF Tools to Introduce Your Child to New Providers – Using 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. |
July 20, 2023(1 event) The April Dunn Act – What Parents Need to Know NOWThe April Dunn Act – What Parents Need to Know NOW – The 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. |
July 21, 2023(1 event) Coffee Break! From a self-contained classroom to a full-time jobCoffee Break! From a self-contained classroom to a full-time job – Coffee 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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July 24, 2023(1 event) When Parents and Schools DisagreeWhen Parents and Schools Disagree – 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:
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. |
July 25, 2023(1 event) IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My! – IEPs 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. |
July 26, 2023(1 event) The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services)The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services) – The 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. |
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