Families Helping Families of Acadiana

04/19/2026

04/18/2026

🌟 Unique Minds: An Autism Workshop 🌟

Join us this Autism Awareness Month at Train Unique Lafayette for a special evening focused on understanding, connection, and celebrating the strengths of individuals with Autism 💙

Hear from 3 speakers as they share:
✨ Tips for building connection and communication
✨ Insight on sensory processing from an OT perspective
✨ A powerful personal story on how fitness impacts emotional, social, and physical growth

Whether you’re a parent, educator, caregiver, or community member, this workshop is for YOU.

📅 Tuesday, April 2st
⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 Train Unique Lafayette
📝 Free event | Register here --> https://bit.ly/ASDWS

Let’s come together to learn, grow, and celebrate unique minds 🧩

04/18/2026

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents, caregivers, and professionals — this is for you! 👨‍👩‍👧

If you support a student who may need accommodations or specialized instruction, this webinar will help you better understand your options.

📅 Wednesday, April 22th @ 1:00 PM
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/504vsSPED3

We’re hosting additional sessions on the fourth Wednesday of each month, so you have multiple opportunities to attend. 💙

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

We are so excited to have Erika Joseph as our new LaCAN leader!

Join us in welcoming Erika Joseph as the new LaCAN Leader for Region 4 - Acadiana Area!

Read more about Erika:
https://conta.cc/4sOWcCk

04/16/2026

❓Does your child need support at school — but you’re not sure where to start?❓

Understanding the difference between 504 Plans and IEPs can help you make informed decisions and advocate effectively.

📅 Wednesday, April 22th @ 1:00 PM
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/504vsSPED3

We’re bringing this session to you multiple times — don’t miss your chance to join! 💙

04/14/2026

📚 Understanding 504 vs. SPED 📚

Not sure what the difference is between a 504 Plan and an IEP? You’re not alone!

Join us for a free webinar where we break it all down in a clear, easy-to-understand way — so you can feel more confident supporting your child.

📅 Wednesday, April 22th @ 1:00 PM
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/504vsSPED3

We’re hosting additional sessions on the fourth Wednesday of each month, so families have multiple opportunities to attend. 💙

04/14/2026

Each year, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) measures the engagement of parents of students with disabilities in school systems across the state. LDOE uses this parent involvement survey to calculate the percentage of parents of children receiving special education services who report that schools facilitated parent involvement to improve services and results for children with disabilities.
They would like feedback from all parents – not just in those selected parishes or Charter Schools.
Please spread the word to families that the Parent Survey portal is open, and that LDOE wants to hear from them!!!
The survey closes on June 30th, so please take a few minutes and complete it today!! We appreciate your participation 🙂
Click here to take the survey
2026 Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
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2026 Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
Each year, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) measures the engagement of parents of students with disabilities in school systems across the state. LDOE uses this parent involvement survey to calculate the percent of parents with a child receiving special education services who report schoo...

04/14/2026

📣 TODAY at 11:00 AM! 📣

We’re going live with How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals!

We're here to help you better understand IEP goals and how to support your child’s success.

✅ Easy-to-Follow Guidance
✅ Practical Tips
✅ Support for Families

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/041426Ambitious

There’s still time to join us — see you soon! 💚

💙 In partnership with Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans.

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

⏰ Tomorrow’s The Day! ⏰

Join us for How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals:
✅ Learn what to look for in strong goals
✅ Build confidence in your role
✅ Walk away with helpful tools

📆 April 14 @ 11:00 AM
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/041426Ambitious

💙 In partnership with Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans.

04/11/2026

We'd like to hear from you! LDOE is asking for feedback from people involved in special education, including school staff, families, and community members.

Click below for survey
https://conta.cc/4daLnWT