BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:spatie/icalendar-generator DESCRIPTION:Events from Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans X-WR-CALDESC:Events from Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1440M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1440M BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000Z TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T020000Z TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T020000Z TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250921T185601Z TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1875-1723 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:Your Rights in Special Education LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Your Rights in Special Education - Join us as we discuss the rights that parents and students have when it comes to spe cial education and related services\, such as parental participation\, acc ess to education records\, informed consent\, prior written notice\, your right to disagree with school\, and more. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: M aryury Templet/Karen Scallan\, FHF&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/your-rights-in-special-educati on-6?mc_id=1875 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1876-1724 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:When You and the School Disagree LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T140000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:When You and the School Disagree - Join us to learn more about Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution optio ns and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding special educ ation services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute reso lution options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education\, and how to request them. Venue:&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/when-you-and-the-school-disagr ee-6?mc_id=1876 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1877-1725 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:No More Summer Slide LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:No More Summer Slide - Summer is the perfect t ime for students of all ages to relax\, but it’s also a time when learni ng about loss and regression can occur. The “summer slide” can happen when children do not engage in educational activities during the summer mo nths. This training will provide you with strategies and&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/no-more-summer-slide-18?mc_id= 1877 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1878-1726 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:EarlySteps: Start to Finish LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T140000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:EarlySteps: Start to Finish - EarlySteps is Lo uisiana’s Early Intervention System that provides services and supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and medically compl ex needs and their families. Join us as we navigate the EarlySteps process . Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan\, FHF of GN O Co-Host: Cynthia Chesterfield\, FHF of GBR&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/earlysteps-start-to-finish-9?m c_id=1878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1879-1727 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: What you Need to Know LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Moving from EarlySteps to School Services: Wha t you Need to Know - Caring for a young child with an exceptionality is al ready overwhelming\, and when they begin their education journey\, even mo re knowledge and responsibility is required. This webinar can lighten the load a bit as we learn about: Transitioning from EarlySteps to school serv ices\;&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/moving-from-earlysteps-to-scho ol-services-what-you-need-to-know-2?mc_id=1879 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1880-1728 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:Overview of the Individualized Education Program LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T140000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Overview of the Individualized Education Progr am – Are you new to Special Education\, and about to experience your chi ld’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&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/overview-of-the-individualized -education-program?mc_id=1880 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1881-1729 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:How to have an Effective IEP Meeting LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:How to have an Effective IEP Meeting - In thi s training\, we will break down the IEP meeting preparation into three ste ps: before\, during\, and after the meeting.  We will also discuss tips i n each of these steps that should result in a better IEP experience.  Bri ng your top tips to share as well! Venue: Zoom&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/how-to-have-an-effective-iep-m eeting-2?mc_id=1881 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1882-1730 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life - Part 1 LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Least Restrictive Environment in School and Li fe: Part 1 - Why is LRE of children with exceptionalities in schools\, cl assrooms\, communities and life so important? This webinar explores what t his means and who is involved in making sure LRE is implemented? Venue: Z oom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan\, FHF of GNO Audienc e: Parents\, Caregivers\, and Professionals working with students&hellip \; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/least-restrictive-environment- in-school-and-life-part-1-2?mc_id=1882 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1883-1731 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:Least Restrictive Environment in School and Life- Part 2\, The Law LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T140000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Least Restrictive Environment in School and Li fe: Part 2\, The Law - Learn about the laws that support making sure child ren and adults with exceptionalities in schools\, classrooms\, communities and life are part of the least restrictive environment. Venue: Zoom Webin ar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan\, FHF of GNO Audience: Paren ts\, Caregivers\, and Professionals working with students with&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/least-restrictive-environment- in-school-and-life-part-2-the-law-2?mc_id=1883 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1891-1738 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:NAMI State Conference LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T160000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:NAMI STATE CONFERENCE June 26\, 2026 Penningto n Biomedical Research Center 6400 Perkins Road Baton Rouge\, Louisiana &nb sp\; “Together We Rise: Strengthening Communities through Connections an d Care” Focusing on mental health advocacy\, education and community sup port. Purpose: To bring together mental health professionals\, advocates\, families and community leaders for education and networking. For tickets go to: &hellip\; CATEGORIES:Disability Meetings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/nami-state-conference?mc_id=18 91 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1903-1750 DTSTAMP:20260618T185601Z SUMMARY:Why Community Matters: Empowering Youth and Young Adults with Disab ilities to Get Involved LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T200000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Why Community Matters: Empowering Youth and Yo ung Adults with Disabilities to Get Involved - In this webinar\, we will d iscuss the importance of community involvement\, inclusion and belonging f or youth and young adults with disabilities and other health needs. It hig hlights how meaningful participation in community life can build confidenc e\, independence and a strong sense&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/why-community-matters-empoweri ng-youth-and-young-adults-with-disabilities-to-get-involved?mc_id=1903 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR