Trainings/Events Calendar

Events in January 2022

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December 27, 2021
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December 29, 2021
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December 31, 2021
January 1, 2022
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January 4, 2022
January 5, 2022(2 events)

Parent Rights in Special Education

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January 5, 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

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 Plan

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January 5, 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

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.
January 6, 2022(1 event)

Navigating the IEP: Part 1

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January 6, 2022

Navigating 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.
January 7, 2022
January 8, 2022(1 event)

Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings

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January 8, 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.

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.
January 9, 2022
January 10, 2022(1 event)

All About Tests and Evaluations

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January 10, 2022

All 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.
January 11, 2022(1 event)

Accommodations vs. Modifications

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January 11, 2022

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:
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.
January 12, 2022(1 event)

Developing Effective Communication Plans

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January 12, 2022

Developing 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.
January 13, 2022
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January 18, 2022
January 19, 2022(1 event)

Navigating the IEP: Part 2

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January 19, 2022

Navigating 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.
January 20, 2022(2 events)

What Happens When Parents & School Disagree?

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January 20, 2022

What 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 3

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January 20, 2022

Navigating 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.
January 21, 2022
January 22, 2022
January 23, 2022
January 24, 2022(1 event)

Navigating the IEP: Part 4

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January 24, 2022

Navigating 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.
January 25, 2022
January 26, 2022
January 27, 2022
January 28, 2022
January 29, 2022
January 30, 2022
January 31, 2022
February 1, 2022(1 event)

Parent Rights in Special Education

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February 1, 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.
February 2, 2022
February 3, 2022(2 events)

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law

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February 3, 2022

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law - Join us as we discuss Louisiana’s Bullying Prevention law.  This law applies to all public school students, regular education and special education.  However, there are some significant implications that need to be considered when a student with a disability is involved

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

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.

Special Education FAQ 1.0

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February 3, 2022

Special Education FAQ 1.0 - Join us for this new interactive training on the most frequently asked questions about special education and younger children.

Learning Goals includes:

  • Transitioning from EarlySteps to school services;
  • Evaluation requirements and timelines;
  • Who qualifies for special education;
  • Evaluation requirements for students in private schools;
  • What to do if your child is struggling in school;
  • How to handle bullying in school; and
  • More

 

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: FHF of Northwest 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.
February 4, 2022
February 5, 2022
February 6, 2022
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