Events in October 2018

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October 9, 2018
October 10, 2018(2 events)

Introduction to Special Education

Introduction to Special Education


October 10, 2018

Introduction to Special Education – Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services? or, Is your child newly evaluated? If so, this training is perfect for you. This intro to special education will give you a strong foundation to build future knowledge. You will learn the very basics through the philosophy of special education, the laws, evaluation process, and ultimately an IEP.

Co-Sponsor: Bayou Land Families Helping Families

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

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

Basic Rights in Special Education

Basic Rights in Special Education


October 10, 2018

Basic Rights in Special Education - Whether you’re new to special education or have been involved for a while, this workshop is for you. This presentation provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Parents begin to identify dreams and goals for their children, understand laws and learn advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals.

Co-Sponsor: Bayou Land Families Helping Families

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

October 11, 2018
October 12, 2018(1 event)

Understanding the Importance of Inclusion

Understanding the Importance of Inclusion


October 12, 2018

Understanding the Importance of Inclusion - Why is the inclusion of children with disabilities in schools, classrooms, and communities important?  This webinar answers that question.  It explores what inclusion is and is not, who are involved in making meaningful inclusion successful, and its underpinnings in federal law.

Co-Sponsor: Families Helping Families of Southwest La.

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

October 13, 2018(1 event)

Anatomy of an IEP

Anatomy of an IEP


October 13, 2018

Anatomy of an IEP - Like a biology student, this presentation will dissect the parts of the IEP document and examine their functions individually, learning their meanings and application. It will provide constructive and practical tips to help create an IEP that supports all of the student's needs. We will explore the parent’s role in the IEP process and learn the basics of their child’s right to special education services, the process of developing special education plans, and the parent’s role.

Co-Sponsor: Families Helping Families of Northeast La. 

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

October 14, 2018
October 15, 2018(2 events)

Accommodations vs. Modifications

Accommodations vs. Modifications


October 15, 2018

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 is it included in IEP and which accommodations are provided for state testing?

Co-Sponsor: Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

IEP Tips and Pointers

IEP Tips and Pointers


October 15, 2018

IEP Tips - This webinar features tried and true tips on how to positively advocate for your children, strengthen the relationships between parents and service agencies and help create the appropriate IEP program.
This webinar is perfect for families looking for ways to make the IEP meeting a more positive experience for everyone involved.

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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October 22, 2018
October 23, 2018(3 events)

Related Services

Related Services


October 23, 2018

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.

Co-Sponsor: Families Helping Families at the Crossroads

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Related Services

Who Needs a Surrogate Parent

Who Needs a Surrogate Parent


October 23, 2018

Who Needs a Surrogate Parent - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) gives parents of children with disabilities an active role in planning their child’s educational programs and decision making.  However, sometimes the parent is not available and IDEA allows for a surrogate parent to fill this very important role.  This training will go over the children eligible for a surrogate parent, who can be a surrogate parent and most importantly, who cannot be a surrogate parent.

Co-Sponsor:  FHF of Acadiana

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

Who Needs a Surrogate Parent

Exercising Your Rights to Vote

Exercising Your Rights to Vote


October 23, 2018

Exercising Your Right to Vote - Voting is a powerful tool to get your voice heard.  Did you know that people with disabilities exercise their right to vote at a significantly lower rate than those without disabilities?   This training will go over the various types of voting accommodations that can be made for individuals with disabilities.  If you are not taking advantage of your right to vote, don't miss out on this training.

Guest Presenter:  Ashley Volion, Advocacy Center

Audience:  Adults with Disabilities, Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of Transition-Aged Students and Adults with Disabilities.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Exercising Your Rights to Vote

October 24, 2018
October 25, 2018(2 events)

Section 504, Title 11 and Students with Disabilities

Section 504, Title 11 and Students with Disabilities


October 25, 2018

Section 504, Title 11 and Students with Disabilities - Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Section 504 provides: "No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.  Learn more about this civil rights law.

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHFof GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

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

Do You Know Your Rights if You Disagree?

Do You Know Your Rights if You Disagree?


October 25, 2018

Do You Know Your Rights if You Disagree? - Since the first federal law dealing with the education of students with disabilities in public schools passed, legal rights for parents has been an important part of the law. These legal rights for parents generally referred to as “procedural safeguards”, are a critical component to The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.   The purpose of this webinar is to let parents know they have legal rights and to help them understand these rights and what to do when you disagree with the school.

Co-Sponsor:  Families Helping Families of Southwest La.

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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October 31, 2018
November 1, 2018(2 events)

Basic Rights in Special Education

Basic Rights in Special Education


November 1, 2018

Basic Rights in Special Education - Whether you’re new to special education or have been involved for a while, this workshop is for you. This presentation provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Parents begin to identify dreams and goals for their children, understand laws and learn advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals.

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Understanding the Importance of Inclusion

Understanding the Importance of Inclusion


November 1, 2018

Understanding the Importance of Inclusion - Why is the inclusion of children with disabilities in schools, classrooms, and communities important?  This webinar answers that question.  It explores what inclusion is and is not, who are involved in making meaningful inclusion successful, and its underpinnings in federal law.

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

To register, click on the link below. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

November 2, 2018
November 3, 2018(2 events)

Introduction to Special Education

Introduction to Special Education


November 3, 2018

Introduction to Special Education – Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services? or, Is your child newly evaluated? If so, this training is perfect for you. This intro to special education will give you a strong foundation to build future knowledge. You will learn the very basics through the philosophy of special education, the laws, evaluation process, and ultimately an IEP.

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

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

Introduction to Special Education

Introduction to Special Education


November 3, 2018

Introduction to Special Education – Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services? or, Is your child newly evaluated? If so, this training is perfect for you. This intro to special education will give you a strong foundation to build future knowledge. You will learn the very basics through the philosophy of special education, the laws, evaluation process, and ultimately an IEP.

Co-Sponsor: Families Helping Families of Southwest La. 

Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO

Audience:  Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students.

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

November 4, 2018

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