Trainings/Events Calendar


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January 9, 2023(1 event)

Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings


January 9, 2023

Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings - In this webinar, we will break them down the IEP meeting preparation into three steps: before, during, and after the meeting. Implementing our top 5 tips in each of these steps should result in a better IEP experience.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host: The Autism Society of Greater New Orleans

Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.

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

January 10, 2023
January 11, 2023(1 event)

What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?


January 11, 2023

What Happens When Parents & 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:

  • Frequently used acronyms;
  • Different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education; and
  • How to request a dispute resolution option.

 

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans

Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.

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

January 12, 2023(2 events)

Parent Rights in Special Education


January 12, 2023

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:

  • Parental participation;
  • Access to education records;
  • Iinformed consent;
  • Prior written notice;
  • Independent Education Evaluation;
  • Your right to disagree with school

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host:  GiGi's Playhouse

Audience:  Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.

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

IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!


January 12, 2023

IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!  The title covers it all! In this training we will talk about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, functional behavior assessments, and disciplinary issues in school.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

Co-Host:  Bayou Land FHF

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.

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

January 13, 2023
January 14, 2023
January 15, 2023
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