Events in January 2022
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Holidays - Office Closed
Holidays - Office Closed
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December 20, 2021 – January 3, 2022Office closed
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Holidays - Office Closed
Holidays - Office Closed
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December 20, 2021 – January 3, 2022Office closed
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Holidays - Office Closed
Holidays - Office Closed
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December 20, 2021 – January 3, 2022Office closed
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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January 5, 2022Parent 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
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
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 PlanThe Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan
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January 5, 2022The 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
Co-Host: FHF NOLA
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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Navigating the IEP: Part 1
Navigating the IEP: Part 1
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January 6, 2022Navigating the IEP: Part 1 - Join us for this new interactive training as we navigate the different sections of the IEP. In Part 1 of our 4 Part Series, we will cover the requirements of notification to the parent for an IEP meeting, IEP team members, IEP exceptionalities, General Student Information and Special Factors to be considered for a child with a disability.
Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF of Northeast La.
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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Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings
Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings
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January 8, 2022Top 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.
Co-Host: FHF of Southwest La.
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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All About Tests and Evaluations
All About Tests and Evaluations
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January 10, 2022All About Tests and Evaluations - In this webinar we will talk All About Assessments and Testing. It will answer some frequently asked questions regarding assessments and testing, when to have your child evaluated and interpreting those assessment results.
Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of Greater New Orleans
Co-Host: FHF at the Crossroads
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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Accommodations vs. Modifications
Accommodations vs. Modifications
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January 11, 2022Accommodations 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:
How can accommodations and modifications help my child in the general education classroom? How is it included in IEP and which accommodations are provided for state testing?Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: Bayou Land FHF
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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Developing Effective Communication Plans
Developing Effective Communication Plans
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January 12, 2022Developing Effective Communication Plans - This presentation will explore the requirement of developing an effective communication plan for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind students. We will discuss reasons to create the plan as a team, the importance of both expressive and receptive communication, and key questions parents may ask during the communication planning process.
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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MLK Holiday-Office Closed
MLK Holiday-Office Closed
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January 17, 2022Office Closed
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Navigating the IEP: Part 2
Navigating the IEP: Part 2
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January 19, 2022Navigating the IEP: Part 2 - Join us for this new interactive training as we navigate the different sections of the IEP. In Part 2 of our 4 Part Series, we will focus on the instructional plan which includes the present levels of performance and challenging academic and functional goals for a student with a disability. These will be followed by Accommodations.
Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF Region 7
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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What Happens When Parents & School Disagree?
What Happens When Parents & School Disagree?
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January 20, 2022What Happens When Parents & School 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
Co-Host: FHF of Acadiana
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.
Navigating the IEP: Part 3Navigating the IEP: Part 3
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January 20, 2022Navigating the IEP: Part 3 - Join us for this new interactive training as we navigate the different sections of the IEP. In Part 3 of our 4 Part Series, we will discuss the Program/ Services and Placement/ Consent Sections of the IEP.
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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Navigating the IEP: Part 4
Navigating the IEP: Part 4
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January 24, 2022Navigating the IEP: Part 4 - Join us for this new interactive training as we navigate the different sections of the IEP. In Part 4 of our 4 Part Series, we will cover the transition sections of the IEP.
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.
