Events in June 2023

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June 7, 2023(1 event)

When Parents and Schools Disagree

When Parents and Schools Disagree


June 7, 2023

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:

  • 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.

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.

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

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June 8, 2023(1 event)

Getting to Know Families Helping Families

Getting to Know Families Helping Families


June 8, 2023

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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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June 9, 2023(1 event)

Coffee Break! What are my “Stay Put” rights?

Coffee Break! What are my “Stay Put” rights?


June 9, 2023

Coffee Break! What are my “Stay Put” rights? 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 Shannon Barnes, staff attorney with Disability Rights Louisiana, will explain Stay Put rights and discuss when they can and when they cannot be invoked.

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Presenter: Shannon Barnes, Disability Rights Louisiana

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.

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June 10, 2023
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June 12, 2023(1 event)

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law

Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law


June 12, 2023

Louisiana 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.

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
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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June 13, 2023(1 event)

Parent Rights in Special Education

Parent Rights in Special Education


June 13, 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

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Cynthia Chesterfield (FHF Greater Baton Rouge)

Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge

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.

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June 19, 2023(1 event)

How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals

How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals


June 19, 2023

How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals – Join us as we discuss some tips to help you focus on making your child’s IEP as complete as possible to ensure good outcomes. During this webinar, we will discuss measurable annual goals and how they are written, your role as an IEP team member and how to create a results driven IEP.

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Brenda Bares (FHF of Acadiana)

Co-Host: FHF of Acadiana

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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June 20, 2023(1 event)

Your Child is Suspended: Now What? School Discipline for Parents of Kids with Disabilities

Your Child is Suspended: Now What? School Discipline for Parents of Kids with Disabilities


June 20, 2023

Your Child is Suspended: Now What? School Discipline for Parents of Kids with Disabilities – All children have rights if they are being suspended or expelled from school, and there are additional protections for students with disabilities. This special presentation by staff attorneys with the Southern Poverty Law Center will empower parents to advocate for their child’s rights in suspension hearings, expulsion hearings, and Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs).

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Presenters: Ashley Dalton, Lauren A. Winkler, Sophia Mire Hill

Co-Host: FHF of Southwest La.

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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June 21, 2023(1 event)

EarlySteps- Start to Finish

EarlySteps- Start to Finish


June 21, 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.

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Pam Carey (FHF at the Crossroads)

Co-Host: FHF at the Crossroads

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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June 22, 2023(1 event)

Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!

Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: So Many Questions!


June 22, 2023

Education and Young Children with Exceptionalities: 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!

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Presenters: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Cynthia Chesterfield (FHF of GBR)

Co-Host: FHF 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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June 23, 2023
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June 26, 2023(1 event)

Accommodations vs. Modifications

Accommodations vs. Modifications


June 26, 2023

Accommodations 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), Brenda Bares (FHF of Acadiana

Co-Host: FHF of Acadiana

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.

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June 27, 2023(1 event)

Inclusion and the Law

Inclusion and the Law


June 27, 2023

Inclusion and the Law - Why is inclusion of children with disabilities in schools, classrooms, and communities important?  This webinar explores that question and the demand for inclusion in federal law.

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Presenter: Sharon Blackmon (FHF of GNO), Wallace Johnson and Mylinda Elliott (FHF of SWLA)

Co-Host: FHF 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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