Events in January 2023

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December 26, 2022
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January 5, 2023(1 event)

Education and Young Children with Disabilities: So Many Questions!

Education and Young Children with Disabilities: So Many Questions!


January 5, 2023

Education and Young Children with Disabilities: So Many Questions! Caring for a young child with a disability is already overwhelming, and then they begin their education journey and even more knowledge and responsibility is required. This webinar can lighten the load a bit as we learn about:

  •  Transitioning from EarlySteps to school services;
  •  Evaluation requirements and timelines;
  •  Who qualifies for special education;
  •  Evaluation requirements for students in private schools;
  •  What to do if your child is struggling in school;
  •  How to handle bullying in school, and more!

 

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans

Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge

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 6, 2023
January 7, 2023
January 8, 2023
January 9, 2023(1 event)

Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings

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?

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

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!

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
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January 17, 2023(1 event)

All About Tests and Assessments

All About Tests and Assessments


January 17, 2023

All About Tests and Assessments - In this webinar we will answer some frequently asked questions regarding assessments and testing, such as when to have your child evaluated and how to interpret those assessment results.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans

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 18, 2023
January 19, 2023(1 event)

Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered

Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered


January 19, 2023

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.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans

Co-Host: FHF of Southwest Louisiana

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 20, 2023
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January 23, 2023
January 24, 2023(1 event)

Advocacy 101

Advocacy 101


January 24, 2023

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 the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Advocacy 101

January 25, 2023(1 event)

Understanding Individual Family Support Services

Understanding Individual Family Support Services


January 25, 2023

Understanding Individual Family Support Services – Ciara Ricks from JPHSA will answer your questions about these services, such as:

  • What is Family Support?
  • How is Family Support funded?
  • How do I submit a family support request for service?

Guest Presenter: Ciara Ricks, JPHSA

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.

Understanding Individual Family Support Services

January 26, 2023
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February 1, 2023(1 event)

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law


February 1, 2023

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law - Join us as we discuss Louisiana’s Bullying Prevention law.  This law applies to all public school students, regular education and special education.  However, there are some significant implications that need to be considered when a student with a disability is involved

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO

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.

February 2, 2023(1 event)

EarlySteps- Start to Finish

EarlySteps- Start to Finish


February 2, 2023

EarlySteps: Start to Finish – EarlySteps is Louisiana’s Early Intervention System that provides services and supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. Join us as we navigate the EarlySteps process.

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of Greater New Orleans

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.

February 3, 2023
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