Events in May 2024
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May 1, 2024(1 event) Supporting Your Child's Literacy Development in the Elementary YearsSupporting Your Child's Literacy Development in the Elementary Years – Supporting Your Child’s Literacy Development in the Elementary Years - In this webinar, we will discuss how to support your young school-aged child’s literacy development with evidence-based strategies, tips, and activities. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Beth McLean, National Center for Improving Literacy 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.
Supporting Your Child's Literacy Development in the Elementary Years |
May 2, 2024(1 event) Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions AnsweredPlanning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – You have likely been thinking about and planning for the transition process from high school to adult life for your child for a long time! Learn more about how the IEP and transition supports in high school can help your child prepare for adult life. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Brenda Bares, FHF of Acadiana Co-Host: FHF of 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. Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered |
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May 6, 2024(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, 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. |
May 7, 2024(1 event) Strategies to Support CommunicationStrategies to Support Communication – Strategies to Support Communication– Join us for a special presentation from Dr. Rosemary Kerrin, Director of Speech and Hearing with Jefferson Parish Schools, as we discuss ways you can support your child’s communication development. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Dr. Rosemary Kerrin and Mrs. Leigh Anne Vogt - Jefferson Parish Schools Speech and Hearing Department 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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May 9, 2024(1 event) Advocacy 101Advocacy 101 – Advocacy 101 - As parents or advocates of individuals with disabilities, knowing how to advocate effectively is critical. Advocacy is defined as taking action in support of or opposition to a cause or issue. Advocacy can be done through education, outreach, and grassroots organizing. Here, we will provide you with some of the basics on how to become an effective advocate. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Chanel Jackson, FHF Region 7 Co-Host: FHF Region 7 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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May 13, 2024(1 event) What is Support Coordination?What is Support Coordination? – What is Support Coordination? – Support Coordinators from two Louisiana agencies will join us to talk about what you can expect from your Support Coordination services. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Hillary Miller, Quality Support Coordination; Michelle Wall, ABC Support Coordination 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. |
May 14, 2024(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 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 Community Partner: Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana 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. |
May 15, 2024(2 events) 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 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. Placing Your Employment Future on the Front BurnerPlacing Your Employment Future on the Front Burner –  |
May 16, 2024(1 event) The Basics of Educational Plans: IEPs v. 504 PlansThe Basics of Educational Plans: IEPs v. 504 Plans – The Basics of Educational Plans: IEPs v. 504 Plans – Students with disabilities will usually qualify for either an IEP or a 504 Plan – but what is the difference, and is one better than the other? This training will take you through the eligibility process of both plans, the laws that regulate both, the differences in the plans, and parental rights. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Brenda Bares, FHF of Acadiana Co-Host: FHF of 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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May 20, 2024(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 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. |
May 21, 2024 |
May 22, 2024(1 event) Supporting Your Child's Literacy Development in the Adolescent YearsSupporting Your Child's Literacy Development in the Adolescent Years – Supporting Your Child’s Literacy Development in the Adolescent Years - In this webinar, we will discuss how to support your teen’s literacy development with evidence-based strategies, tips, and activities. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Beth McLean, National Center for Improving Literacy Co-Hosts: FHF of GBR, FHF of NELA, FHF of 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. Supporting Your Child's Literacy Development in the Adolescent Years |
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May 27, 2024(1 event) Memorial Day Holiday - Office ClosedMemorial Day Holiday - Office ClosedMay 27, 2024 Office Closed |
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