Events in November 2023
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November 1, 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. |
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November 6, 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 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 Presenters: 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. |
November 7, 2023(1 event) Coffee Break! Medical Diagnosis v. School Exceptionality: What’s the Difference?Coffee Break! Medical Diagnosis v. School Exceptionality: What’s the Difference? – Coffee Break! Medical Diagnosis v. School Exceptionality: What’s the Difference? Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this brief 15-minute mini-training! Kacey McNally, Director of Pupil Appraisal for Jefferson Parish Schools will answer some of our questions about why a medical diagnosis doesn’t always mean a school exceptionality and special education services. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Kacey McNally Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
November 8, 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. |
November 9, 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, such as parental participation, access to education records, informed consent, prior written notice, your right to disagree with school, and more. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: 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. |
November 10, 2023(1 event) Veterans Day - Office ClosedVeterans Day - Office ClosedNovember 10, 2023 Office Closed |
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November 14, 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 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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November 15, 2023(1 event) Overview of Laws Enforced by EEOCOverview of Laws Enforced by EEOC – Overview of Laws Enforced by EEOC – This session will cover all the statutes that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces, specifically regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will also explain how to file a charge of discrimination. Part of this webinar will be a listening session in which EEOC staff will hear your concerns regarding discrimination in the workplace. Venue: Zoom Webinar Guest Presenter: Marvis L. Hicks, Esq., Outreach & Education Coordinator for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 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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November 16, 2023(1 event) Understanding RtI (Response to Intervention)Understanding RtI (Response to Intervention) – Understanding RtI (Response to Intervention) – Dr. Amber Harris is a school psychologist with Monroe City Schools and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Louisiana Monroe. She is also a mom of a young man with autism, so she has years of personal and professional experience with all things related to special education services. She will explain RtI and how it can help all students succeed. Venue: Zoom Webinar Guest Presenter: Dr. Amber Harris 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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November 23, 2023(1 event) Thanksgiving Holidays - Office ClosedThanksgiving Holidays - Office ClosedNovember 23, 2023 – November 24, 2023 Office Closed |
November 24, 2023(1 event) Thanksgiving Holidays - Office ClosedThanksgiving Holidays - Office ClosedNovember 23, 2023 – November 24, 2023 Office Closed |
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November 27, 2023(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 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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November 28, 2023(1 event) Related ServicesRelated Services – Related Services - Children with disabilities are entitled to special education and related services. 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: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Sponsor Spotlight: SBAGNO 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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