The week's events
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When You and the School Disagree When You and the School Disagree
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March 10, 2026When You and the School Disagree - Join us to learn more about Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding special education services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute resolution options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education, and how to request them.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, students and self-advocates, and professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
How to have an Effective IEP Meeting How to have an Effective IEP Meeting
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March 10, 2026How to have an Effective IEP Meeting - In this training, we will break down the IEP meeting preparation into three steps: before, during, and after the meeting. We will also discuss tips in each of these steps that should result in a better IEP experience. Bring your top tips to share as well!
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, students and self-advocates, and professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA
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March 12, 2026Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA - Join us to learn when schools can and cannot publish or share information regarding your child, or their exceptionality or diagnoses. Knowing what FERPA and HIPAA say about privacy can help you protect your child’s information.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, youth in special education, or professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Protecting Your Child’s Privacy at School: Understanding FERPA and HIPAA
Laws Protecting Students with Exceptionalities Laws Protecting Students with Exceptionalities
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March 12, 2026Laws Protecting Students with Exceptionalities - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are laws that protect students with exceptionalities. They prohibit schools from singling out students with exceptionalities in inappropriate ways or ways that identify their exceptionality. Join us and learn about your child’s important protections under these laws.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
