Free Parent Webinars Fridays with FDLRS

Date:  Friday, August 20, 2021

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  ESE language is often confusing and referred to by many as alphabet soup.  This webinar will clearly explain the meanings of those pesky acronyms and help you to better understand such things as the ESE eligibility process, categories, and supports, including scholarships.  There will also be time for you to ask clarifying questions.

Date:  Friday, September 17, 2021

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  Educating students in the LRE has been required by federal law since 1975 based on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Learn what the research says about the positive outcomes of educating children in the LRE.  You will find that LRE benefits both disabled and nondisabled students by providing opportunities to learn and work together and that LRE provides social and academic experiences that could have a positive impact that lasts a lifetime. 

Date:  Friday, October 15, 2021

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  Homework time does not have to be stressful when you know the strategies and tips to make efficient use of the time and energy spent by you and your child.  Join us to learn ways to organize and facilitate your child’s learning, using strategies that work for any subject area.

Date:  Friday, November 19, 2021

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  Quality IEPs are developed to best meet the individualized needs of students with disabilities, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.  Join in on this webinar to learn the various components required to make certain your child’s IEP meets the requirements to be considered a quality IEP.

Date:  Friday, December 17, 2021

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  The Family Guide for at Home Learning, which will be discussed on this webinar, was developed by the CEEDAR Center to provide practical strategies to help children of all ages who may be struggling to complete various reading, math, and/or behavioral tasks at home.

Date:  Friday, January 21, 2022

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  Smart speakers are becoming a staple in our homes. Did you know they could do so much more than telling you the news and turning on lights? Join us for this session and learn how these devices can support executive functioning, memory, and learning.

Date:  Friday, February 18, 2022

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  Are you looking for ideas on how to help your child become a better writer? Join us to learn about strategies that can be implemented to support the development of writing skills at home. We will share ideas for all ages including early childhood to high school.

Date:  Friday, March 18, 2022

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  Reading to your child is not only enjoyable; but it is also an important activity that builds and enhances literacy skills.  On this webinar, you will learn creative ways to make storytime more interactive and fun.

Date:  Friday, April 15, 2022

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  On this webinar you will learn different ways children react to sensory stimuli and how you can support the needs of those who seem to be hypersensitive, with an elevated sensitivity, or hyposensitive, with a lower than normal sensitivity.

Date:  Friday, May 13, 2022

Time:  11:30am-1:00pm, EST

Webinar Description:  This final session will review with parents available state and federal resources that are free and just a click away. A comprehensive resource database will be discussed, and parents will be given an opportunity to ask for resources in specific areas.