The week's events
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Accommodations vs. Modifications
Accommodations vs. Modifications
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February 5, 2024Accommodations 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?
Understanding accommodations and modifications can be a game changer for your child.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF of SWLA
Co-Host: FHF of Southwest Louisiana
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services)
The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services)
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February 6, 2024The ABC’s of ESY (Extended School Year Services) – Did you know that data collected during the holidays often determine if your child will qualify for ESY (Extended School Year) Services? This training provides an overview of the ESY process for children with disabilities, including how children qualify, and why in many circumstances, the school uses the holiday breaks to determine if a child will qualify for ESY.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviors
Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviors
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February 7, 2024Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviors - This one-hour webinar provides parents with best practice knowledge and skills they can utilize to address challenging behaviors at home and when working with their child’s education team on behavior supports. Content will cover behavior basics, the dos and don’ts in dealing with behavior, what makes quality FBAs (Functional Behavior Analyses) and BIPs, (Behavior Intervention Plans) and will provide resources for home and school use. There will be approximately 45 minutes of content and time for Q and A.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Chris Champagne, Tracy O'Donnell - LASARD
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting
Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting
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February 8, 2024Top Tips for an Effective IEP Meeting - 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.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Dianthe Rose, Northshore FHF
Co-Host: Northshore FHF
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.