TRAININGS AND EVENTS
Click on the Google Calendar logo below to find out about workshops, online trainings, and conferences for parents of children with disabilities, individuals with disabilities, and their family members sponsored by Families Helping Families of Jefferson.
July 2010
You are invited to attend our FREE workshops. Please register by calling the phone number listed with each workshop.
Access Guide: Navigating for Success! In the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the phrase “to enable the child to be involved in and make progress in the general education curriculum ..." appears several times. Many parents and teachers WANT to help their students access the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, but are not sure just HOW to do so. The Louisiana Department of Education has developed The Access Guide, a website of resources to help facilitate access to the general curriculum for struggling learners, students with mild to very serious disabilities, and advanced learners. The site addresses a wide spectrum of student needs and educator expertise. Participants will learn to navigate key sections of the website and how the information can be used to support students.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Louisiana Workforce Commission,
1711 Nashville Ave., Hammond
Presenter: Nanette Olivier & Kris Braud, Louisiana
Dept. of Education
To register, call: 800-766-7736
Life After High School: Achieve Your Goals with Transition Planning! The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines many goals for Transition planning: post-secondary education, vocational education, employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, and community participation. If you are:
- parents of children exiting middle school, this workshop is great preparation for you and your child;
- parents of a son/daughter exiting high school unsure about the next step, this workshop will help you discover some possibilities;
- a student who already has an idea of what you want to do with your future, this workshop will give you insight on how to make your idea a reality!
No matter who you are, you will learn about advocacy, employment, education, recreation, transportation, housing, community support, and more!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Westwego Library,
635 Fourth St., Westwego
Presenter: Shanida Mathieu & Laura S. Nata
To register, call: 504-888-9111
Making Sure They’re Gonna LOVE Your Kid! A kid-specific newsletter can be a very effective communication tool. School personnel often only have access to traditional records – eligibility documentation, IEP goals and objectives, modifications and therapy reports. Those records don’t always give the full picture of who the child really IS. A newsletter can help others get to know your child for who he or she is and not just for his or her disability! At this workshop, you’ll get the tools to create a wonderful, useful document to make, take & share. Limited Seating!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
FHF of Southwest Louisiana,
2927 Hodges St., Lake Charles
Presenter: Mylinda Elliott
To register, call: 337-436-2570
IEP Boot Camp. The Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) outlines a process for IEP
meetings. Although IEP services are individualized for
each child, the IEP process should be routine and
predictable so parents learn to participate. If your
child qualifies for special education, you need Boot
Camp! Why? IEP Boot Camp is a place where
everybody gets the same basic instruction and
information. You will learn to:
- be a part of developing your child’s education
program; - know what services to ask for;
- ask confidently for services your child needs.
You will receive a copy of A Good IDEA for Louisiana: A Guide for Parents and Students About Special Education Services.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
FHF of Southwest Louisiana,
2927 Hodges St., Lake Charles
Presenter: Mylinda Elliott
To register, call: 337-436-2570
Monday, July 12, 2010
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hammond Health Unit,
15481 W. Club Deluxe Rd., Hammond
Presenter: Charlene Comstock-Galagan
To register, call: 504-888-9111 or 1-800-766-7736
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Old Metairie Library,
2350 Metairie Rd., Metairie
Presenter: Shanida Mathieu
To register, call: 504-888-9111
Monday July 26, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Centerville Library,
9340 Hwy 182, Centerville
Presenter: Cindy Arceneaux
To register, call: 800-766-7736
Dreamworks. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act says our national policy is “...ensuring equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.” It’s NEVER too early to start imagining what that will look like for your child. In this interactive session, you will learn to ask a series of questions about planning outcomes for your child; use specific words and phrases to make “pictures” of the answers; and use this technique to plan IFSP/IEP/IHP goals for and with your child. You will leave with a tool to use again and again to create inspiration, hope, and an action plan for your child’s desired future!
Monday, July 12, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hammond Health Unit,
15481 W. Club Deluxe Rd., Hammond
Presenter: Charlene Comstock-Galagan
To register, call: 504-888-9111 or 800-766-7736
Taking the Challenge Out of Choosing Providers and Support Professionals. No matter which waiver you qualify for, you need to choose a Service Provider and then a Direct Support Professional (DSP). All kinds of services are available, depending on your needs or the needs of your loved one; the list is long and the process can get overwhelming! Parents of children with disabilities and individuals with a developmental disability will learn steps to consider when selecting a provider and important interview questions to ask to help choose the right Provider. You will leave with essential tools including a copy of the 2010 Jefferson Parish Community Resource Directory - a valuable stress-reducing resource!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
FHF of Jefferson, 201 Evans Rd.,
Bldg. 1, Ste. 100, Harahan
Presenter: Bebe Bode
To register call: 504-888-9111
