Events in May 2023
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May 1, 2023 |
May 2, 2023(1 event) Parent Rights in Special EducationParent Rights in Special Education – 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:
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. To register, click on More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
May 3, 2023(1 event) Advocacy 101Advocacy 101 – Advocacy 101 – As parents or advocates of individuals with disabilities, knowing how to advocate effectively is critical. Advocacy is defined as taking action in support of or opposition to a cause or issue. Advocacy can be done through education, outreach, and grassroots organizing. Here, we will provide you with some of the basics on how to become an effective advocate. Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. To register, click on More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
May 4, 2023(1 event) When Parents and Schools DisagreeWhen Parents and Schools Disagree – When Parents and 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:
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 More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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May 8, 2023(1 event) Coffee Break! What do I do if my child's school keeps calling me to come pick him up?Coffee Break! What do I do if my child's school keeps calling me to come pick him up? – Coffee Break: Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this brief 15-minute mini-training aimed at answering a single disability-related dilemma. This month, Laura Nata, our Director of Peer Support here at FHF of GNO, will join us to discuss this question: “What do I do if my child’s school keeps calling me to come pick him up?” Venue: Zoom Webinar 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 More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
May 9, 2023 |
May 10, 2023(1 event) Related ServicesRelated Services – Related Services - Children with disabilities are entitled to special education and related services. The IEP must contain a statement of the special education, related services, and supplementary aids and services to be provided to the child. Participants will learn several critical elements used to determine what related services a student needs. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Co-Host: ASGNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. To register, click on More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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May 15, 2023(1 event) Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions AnsweredPlanning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – You have likely been thinking about and planning for the transition process from high school to adult life for your child for a long time! Learn more about how the IEP and transition supports in high school can help your child prepare for adult life. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF of Acadiana Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. To register, click on More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered |
May 16, 2023(1 event) Calming the CrisisCalming the Crisis – Calming the Crisis - Todd Cirillo, Trauma Therapist and Crisis Team Manager with Jefferson Parish Schools, will be discussing de-escalation strategies that parents and professionals can use with children who exhibit difficulty self-regulating their own behaviors as a result of a developmental disability, a neurodivergent diagnosis such as autism, or trauma. Venue: Zoom Webinar Guest Presenter: Todd Cirillo, Trauma Therapist and Crisis Team Manager, Jefferson Parish Schools Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. To register, click on More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
May 17, 2023(1 event) Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education ProgramHitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program – Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program - Are you new to Special Education and about to experience your child’s first IEP? Or have you been questioning whether your child’s IEP is all it should be? This webinar will take a birds-eye look at this plan that drives your child’s education and services. We will talk about the purpose of the document, what it should include, who develops it, and how students can be involved in the process of planning their educational journey. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. To register, click on More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Hitting the High Points: An Overview of The Individualized Education Program |
May 18, 2023(1 event) IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My!IEPs and Behavior and Discipline - Oh My! – 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. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF of Southwest Louisiana Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. To register, click on More Information below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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May 22, 2023(2 events) No More Summer SlideNo More Summer Slide – No More Summer Slide - Summer is the perfect time for students of all ages to relax, but it’s also a time when learning loss and regression can occur. The “summer slide” can happen when children do not engage in educational activities during the summer months. This training will provide you with strategies and fun activities you can do over the long break to help prevent the summer slide. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF Greater Baton Rouge Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. No More Summer SlideNo More Summer Slide – No More Summer Slide - Summer is the perfect time for students of all ages to relax, but it’s also a time when learning loss and regression can occur. The “summer slide” can happen when children do not engage in educational activities during the summer months. This training will provide you with strategies and fun activities you can do over the long break to help prevent the summer slide. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Co-Host: FHF Greater Baton Rouge Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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May 29, 2023(1 event) Memorial Day Holiday - Office ClosedMemorial Day Holiday - Office ClosedMay 29, 2023 Office Closed |
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