Events in September 2022
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Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent Rights in Special Education
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September 1, 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: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF 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.
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Labor Day - Office Closed
Labor Day - Office Closed
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September 5, 2022Office Closed
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RPM: Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know
RPM: Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know
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September 6, 2022RPM: Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know – Learn about Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) from Amanda McDaniels, an experienced Special Education teacher and RPM Practitioner in the Greater New Orleans and Northshore areas. She will share how RPM can give a voice to children and adults with autism or other disabilities who are struggling to communicate effectively.
Guest Presenter: Amanda McDaniels
Co-Host: ASGNO
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 Assessments
All About Tests and Assessments
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September 7, 2022All About Tests and Assessments - In this webinar we will talk about tests, screenings, assessments and evaluations. It will answer some frequently asked questions regarding assessments and testing, when to have your child evaluated and interpreting those assessment results.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans
Co-Host: FHF Northeast Louisiana
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 1.0Special Education FAQ 1.0
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September 7, 2022Special 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: Sharon Blackmon, 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.
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What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?
What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?
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September 12, 2022What 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: Sharon Blackmon, 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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September 14, 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 are accommodations and modifications included in IEP? Which accommodations are provided for state testing? Accommodations and Modifications can be a game changer for your child.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, 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.
Special Education FAQ 2.0Special Education FAQ 2.0
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September 14, 2022Special Education FAQ 2.0 - Join us for this new interactive training on the most frequently asked questions about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, 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.
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The Importance of Inclusion
The Importance of Inclusion
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September 15, 2022The Importance of Inclusion - Why is the inclusion of children with disabilities in schools, classrooms, and communities important? This webinar answers that question. It explores what inclusion is and is not, who are involved in making meaningful inclusion successful, and its underpinnings in federal law.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF Acadiana
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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Unlocking Ambitious IEP Goals
Unlocking Ambitious IEP Goals
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September 20, 2022Unlocking Ambitious IEP Goals - Join us as we discuss some tips to help you focus on making your child’s IEP as complete as possible to ensure good outcomes. During this webinar, we will discuss measurable annual goals and how they are written, your role as a IEP team member and how to create a results driven IEP.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans
Co-Host: FHF Southwest Louisiana
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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The Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan
The Basics of Educational Plans: IEP's vs 504 Plan
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September 21, 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: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans
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.
Special Education FAQ 3.0Special Education FAQ 3.0
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September 21, 2022Special Education FAQ 3.0 - Join us for this new interactive training on the most frequently asked questions about the transition process from high school to adult life.
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Co-Host: FHF 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.
