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 Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center and Families Helping Families of Jefferson.

 

May 2011

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. This training has recently been revised and improved.

Thursday, May 19, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LeBijou Theater, Donald G. Bollinger
Student Union, Ellendale Dr.
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux
Presenter: Donna Reno
To register, call: 1-800-766-7736

 

Is Your Child REALLY Learning? Find Out with Progress Monitoring. All parents want the teaching methods that are used with their children to WORK! If the methods don't work, we want to know quickly so the teaching can be changed. Using effective teaching methods is an important part of the No Child Left Behind Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. In this workshop you will learn about Progress Monitoring (PM), an effective and fast way educators should use to show your child's progress and to make instructional decisions. You will learn how to:

• know PM when you see it;
• know if it’s being done correctly;
• keep your own records of your child’s progress.

Friday, May 13, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Desoto Parish Library, 109 Crosby St.
Mansfield, LA
Presenter: Monica Sullivan
To register, call: 1-877-226-4541

Saturday, May 28, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Franklin Parish Library, 705 Prairie St.
Winnsboro, LA
Presenter: Nann McMullen and Laura Nettles
To register, call: 888-300-1320

 

The Journey Starts Here: Transition to Adulthood. Life is full of transitions! The most important and remarkable one occurs when we get ready to leave high school and venture out into the world as young adults. When a student has a disability, it's especially helpful and necessary to plan ahead for this transition. In fact, IDEA requires it! Come and meet the Community Partners that can assist you in making the transition into adulthood a smooth one!

Thursday, May 19, 2011
10:00 a. m - 12:30 p.m.
Harvey State Office Building
2150 Westbank Expressway, Ste. 701, Harvey, LA
Presenters: Laura S. Nata & Bebe Bode, FHF of Jefferson; Barbara Rogers, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services; Brenda Gremillion, Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority; & Jennifer Weidig, Jefferson Parish Public School System
To register, call: 504-888-9111 or 800-766-7736

 

Summer Fun and Learning Activities. Just because school has ended doesn't mean learning should stop. Educational research has made it clear that parents who are actively involved in their children's learning at home help their children become more successful learners in and out of school. Come and have some fun learning ACTIVE and ENTERTAINING ideas to keep your child engaged in learning during the summer.

Saturday, May 14, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Families Helping Families of Jefferson
201 Evans Rd., Bldg.1, Suite 100, Harahan, LA
Presenter: Bebe Bode
To register, call: 504-888-9111 or 800-766-7736

 

The Transition From School to Adulthood: A Roundtable Discussion. This workshop is essential for parents of children in middle school or already in high school. We will discuss how to develop a comprehensive transition plan with your child's school. We will educate you what to prepare for and how to prepare. Don't miss this opportunity to learn all you need to know to support your teen and young adult to transition into adulthood successfully.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Families Helping Families of Jefferson
201 Evans Rd. Bldg. 1, Suite 100, Harahan, LA
Presenters: Laura S. Nata, FHF of Jefferson Transition Specialist; Jennifer Weidig, JPPSS Transition Specialist
To register, call: 504-888-9111 or 800-766-7736

 

Events Sponsored by Other Organizations

 

None at this time.