Events in June 2026
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June 1, 2026 |
June 2, 2026(2 events) – Your 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 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. – When 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 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. |
June 3, 2026 |
June 4, 2026(2 events) – No More Summer Slide - Summer is the perfect time for students of all ages to relax, but it’s also a time when learning about 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: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Mylinda Elliott and 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. – EarlySteps: Start to Finish - EarlySteps is Louisiana’s Early Intervention System that provides services and supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and medically complex needs and their families. Join us as we navigate the EarlySteps process. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR 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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June 8, 2026 |
June 9, 2026(2 events) – Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: What you Need to Know - Caring for a young child with an exceptionality is already overwhelming, and when they begin their education journey, even more knowledge and responsibility is required. This webinar can lighten the load a bit as we learn about:
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. Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: What you Need to Know – 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: 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. |
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June 15, 2026 |
June 16, 2026(1 event) – How to have an Effective IEP Meeting - In this training, we will break down the IEP meeting preparation into three steps: before, during, and after the meeting. We will also discuss tips in each of these steps that should result in a better IEP experience. Bring your top tips to share as well! Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Kylie Grizzafi, 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. |
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June 22, 2026 |
June 23, 2026(1 event) – Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life: Part 1 - Why is LRE of children with exceptionalities in schools, classrooms, communities and life so important? This webinar explores what this means and who is involved in making sure LRE is implemented? Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or medically complex needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
June 24, 2026 |
June 25, 2026(1 event) – Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life: Part 2, The Law - Learn about the laws that support making sure children and adults with exceptionalities in schools, classrooms, communities and life are part of the least restrictive environment. 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. Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life- Part 2, The Law |
June 26, 2026(2 events) – NAMI STATE CONFERENCE June 26, 2026 Pennington Biomedical Research Center 6400 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
“Together We Rise: Strengthening Communities through Connections and Care” Focusing on mental health advocacy, education and community support. Purpose: To bring together mental health professionals, advocates, families and community leaders for education and networking. For tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-louisiana-state-conference-2026-tickets-1986389311904 – Why Community Matters: Empowering Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities to Get Involved - In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of community involvement, inclusion and belonging for youth and young adults with disabilities and other health needs. It highlights how meaningful participation in community life can build confidence, independence and a strong sense of identity. 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. Why Community Matters: Empowering Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities to Get Involved |
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July 1, 2026 |
July 2, 2026(1 event) – Your 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 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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