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May 27, 2019(1 event)
Memorial Day Holiday - Office ClosedMemorial Day Holiday - Office ClosedMay 27, 2019 Office Closed |
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June 4, 2019(3 events)
Fun Summer Activities for ALL KidsFun Summer Activities for ALL Kids – Fun Summer Activities for ALL Kids – We’ve taken some of our favorite things in our 2018 Guide to Summer Fun for Children with Disabilities and highlighted them in this training. The goal is to give families and caregivers ideas of fun things they can do over the summer that doesn’t need to cost a lot. Many things are either free or low cost. Part of this is specific to the Greater New Orleans area. Co-Sponsor: FHF of Southwest Louisiana 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. Basic Rights in Special EducationBasic Rights in Special Education – 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: Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana 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. Financial Planning for Children with Special NeedsFinancial Planning for Children with Special Needs – |
June 5, 2019
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June 6, 2019(2 events)
Getting and Keeping Your First JobGetting and Keeping Your First Job – Getting and Keeping Your First Job – Getting and then keeping a job for someone with a disability can be tough. This training will go over why work is important, challenges for youth, the labor market, disability disclosure, accommodations and more. Co-Sponsor: Bayou Land Families Helping Families Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, Transition Professionals, Adult Service Providers, Youth with Disabilities 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. 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 summer learning loss can occur. This learning loss is called the “summer slide,” and happens 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 summertime to help prevent the summer slide. Co-Sponsor: Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana 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. |
June 7, 2019
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June 8, 2019(1 event)
Introduction to Special EducationIntroduction to Special Education – 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. |
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June 12, 2019(2 events)
Advocacy 101Advocacy 101 – Advocacy 101 – As parents or advocates for individuals with disabilities, knowing how to advocate effectively is critical. Advocacy is defined as taking action in support or opposition to a cause or issue. Advocacy can be done through education, outreach, and grassroots organizing. This training will provide you the basics on how to become an effective advocate. Co-Sponsor: Families Helping Families of Acadiana 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. Who Needs a Surrogate ParentWho Needs a Surrogate Parent – 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 Southwest Louisiana Presenter: Jessica Rodrigue, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals of School-Aged Children/Students. |
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June 18, 2019(1 event)
Do You Know Your Rights if You Disagree?Do You Know Your Rights if You Disagree? – 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 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. |
June 19, 2019(1 event)
Are You Ready for Self-Direction?Are You Ready for Self-Direction? – |
June 20, 2019(2 events)
Importance of InclusionImportance of Inclusion – 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 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. How to Introduce Your Child to New ProvidersHow to Introduce Your Child to New Providers – How to Introduce Your Child to New Providers – Parents rave about our in-house publications All About Me and My Portfolio and the usefulness in introducing their children to a variety of new service providers such as teachers, DSP’s, Therapists and more. Join us for this webinar where we will provide you access to these publications, instructions on how to personalize them for your child, and things you need to think about including in your personalized publication. If you do not have access to a printer, email us your publication, and we’ll be happy to print them out for you. Co-Sponsor: Families Helping Families of Southwest Louisiana 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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