Trainings/Events Calendar


Events in June 2022

  • Options for Employment for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

    Options for Employment for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities


    June 2, 2022

    Options for Employment for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - This webinar will focus on the available career and employment services and provide information about the agencies and the level and type of support and training available. The webinar will also provide information on Best-Practice employment models, services and supports and resources for stakeholders and families.

    Presenter: Susan “Sue” G. Killam, M.Ed., CWIC, CESP; Director, Transition, Employment & Careers; LSU Health - Human Development Center

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    Community Resource Spotlight: JPHSA Services for You and Your Family

    Community Resource Spotlight: JPHSA Services for You and Your Family


    June 2, 2022

    Community Resource Spotlight: JPHSA Services for You and Your Family - Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) is committed to providing behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and primary care services and supports. Learn more about what JPHSA has to offer for you and your family.

    Guest Presenters: Angela Schifani & Nicole Green; Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • What is CCAP and How do I Apply?

    What is CCAP and How do I Apply?


    June 6, 2022

    What is CCAP and How do I Apply? - CCAP is Louisiana's Child Care Assistance Program. Join us as we discuss CCAP and walk you through the process of applying for supports and services

    Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of Greater New Orleans

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • The Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan

    The Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan


    June 7, 2022

    The Basics Educational Plans: IEP's vs 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.

    Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of Greater New Orleans

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • Louisiana Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities

    Louisiana Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities


    June 8, 2022

    Louisiana Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities - Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) aim to assist people with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment. This session will give an overview of who can benefit from LRS, types of services, how to apply, and what to expect.

    Presenter: Melissa Bayham, CRC; Director, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • Parent Rights in Special Education

    Parent Rights in Special Education


    June 13, 2022

    Parent Rights in Special Education - Join us for this new interactive online training where we will discuss parent rights in special education.

    Learning goals include:
    Understanding your special education rights including:

    • Parental participation;
    • Access to education records;
    • When informed consent is required;
    • Prior written notice;
    • Independent Education Evaluation;
    • Your right to disagree with school; and
    • More

     

    Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

    Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • What is a Continuing Tutorship and Does My Child Need One?

    What is a Continuing Tutorship and Does My Child Need One?


    June 15, 2022

    What is a Continuing Tutorship and Does My Child Need One? - Is your child age fifteen and not yet age eighteen? When a Child reaches the age of eighteen, he/she is of the age of majority and presumed to be competent under the law.  He/she is permitted by law to make healthcare, education, and finance decisions. Learn the legal consequences, legal effects, and procedures to obtain a Continuing Tutorship for your child.

    Presenter: Cheryl Prestenback Buchert; Clinical Professor of Law Loyola University College of Law

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?

    What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?


    June 21, 2022

    What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree? Louisiana's Special Education Dispute Resolution Options - Join us for this new interactive training as we discuss Special Education dispute resolution options when parents disagree.

    Learning Goals includes:

    • The frequently used acronyms;
    • The different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the  Louisiana Department of Education;
    • How to request a dispute resolution option; and
    • More

     

    Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of Greater New Orleans

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • EarlySteps- Louisiana’s Early Intervention System

    EarlySteps- Louisiana’s Early Intervention System


    June 22, 2022

    EarlySteps- Louisiana’s Early Intervention System – EarlySteps is Louisiana’s Early Intervention System that provides services and supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. Join us as we navigate the
    EarlyStepes process.

    Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of Greater New Orleans

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings

    Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings


    June 23, 2022

    Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings - Join us for this new training as we go over some of the best IEP Tips for organizing yourself for an effective IEP meeting. We will break them down into three steps – before, during, and after the IEP meeting. Implementing our top 5 tips in each of these sections should result in an effective IEP meeting.

    Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

    Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

    To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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