Northshore Families Helping Families offers workshops in Washington Parish Feb. 18

Northshore Families Helping Families in collaboration with the Louisiana Parent Training and Infomation Center presents to workshops in Washington Parish.       Related Services  IDEA says the purpose of the IEP is to support a child with a disability to live, work, and play, as independently as possible, in the community. Related Services can support your child's education and inclusion in school and the community. This training will give you the facts about IDEA's Related Services; the list of related services and it will help you consider how, when and where related services can be provided.   10:00 am  - Noon   ******************************************************************     Inclusive Extended School Year Services    Lunch & Learn. Where can Extended School Year services be provided? Anywhere! IEP goals are to be worked on in the least restrictive environment, whether during the school year or after the school year ends.  We'll also share changes to LDE ESYguidelines and eligibility categories.    Noon - 2:00 pm     February 18, 2010 Washington Parish Library 825 Free Street Franklinton, LA       Lunch will be provided.               Presenters:  Cindy Arceneaux  Director Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center Dr. Nicki Anzelmo-Skelton Graduate Coordinator, Department of Teaching & Learning Southeastern Louisiana University   Donna Reno  Educational Advocate Families Helping Families of Jefferson     To register, please email dreno@fhfjefferson.net or call

Northshore Families Helping Families is a family directed resource center that serves the parishes of St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, St. Helena, and Livingston.  We are a group of families, who through our own experience promote advocacy and are committed to reaching out to other families who have a child, or adult family member who has a disABILITY.   204 W. 21st Avenue Covington, LA 70433 985-875-0511 800-383-8700 nfhf@bellsouth.net www.fhfnorthshore.org