Calendar

Nov
13
Wed
When Parents & Schools Disagree
Nov 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
When Parents & Schools Disagree

This training session will delve into Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding your child’s special education services. We will discuss:

  • Frequently used acronyms
  • Different informal and formal dispute resolutions options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education
  • How to request a dispute resolution option.

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Nov
14
Thu
Preventing the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Adolescent Girls: Facilitating the My Life My Choice Curriculum
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – Nov 15 @ 4:00 pm
Preventing the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Adolescent Girls: Facilitating the My Life My Choice Curriculum

Become a Certified Facilitator for the My Life My Choice Prevention Curriculum, an evaluated and nationally‐acclaimed exploitation prevention curriculum aimed at changing adolescent girls’ perceptions of the commercial sex industry, building self-esteem and personal empowerment. Participants learn to run psycho-educational groups with vulnerable girls in a variety of settings to prevent exploitation and/or re-victimization. It is the first comprehensive, survivor-led curriculum in the US and has been used in 36 states. It is both gender specific and gender responsive.

Participants will:

  • Understand the research behind the My Life My Choice Curriculum

  • Learn how to use the Curriculum to run psycho-educational groups with vulnerable girls in a variety of settings to prevent exploitation and/or re-victimization

  • Learn best practices for facilitating a prevention group and explore potential challenges

  • Practice facilitation skills and receive feedback in small and large group settings

  • Receive a copy of the My Life My Choice Curriculum and membership to our prevention-focused Online Community

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Nov
20
Wed
High-Quality Legal Representation in Cases Involving Infants and Toddlers – Session Four: Collaboration for Families with Infants and Toddlers
Nov 20 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
High-Quality Legal Representation in Cases Involving Infants and Toddlers - Session Four: Collaboration for Families with Infants and Toddlers

NACC is pleased to announce our new and expanded Infants & Toddlers series. This comprehensive four-session series is tailored for attorneys for the agency, children, or parents, as well as judges and social workers in infant and toddler cases.

Dive deep into the nuances of providing high-quality legal representation in cases involving our youngest and most vulnerable clients. From compassionate advocacy and understanding the unique harms faced by infants and toddlers to navigating the removal decision and fostering collaboration for families, each session is designed to equip you with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to effectively advocate for these young individuals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practice and make a meaningful impact in the lives of infants and toddlers. Register now to secure your spot in this essential series. All registrants also receive electronic access to last year’s recordings and materials from the High-Quality Legal Representation for Infants and Toddlers Training Series.

Session Four: Collaboration for Families with Infants and Toddlers

  • Case Plan Advocacy
  • Placement Advocacy
  • Family Time Advocacy
  • Well-Being Advocacy
  • Collaboration with Resource Families
  • Family Treatment Court Models

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Apr
1
Tue
24th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect @ Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
Apr 1 – Apr 3 all-day
24th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect @ Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

The 24th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN), sponsored by the Children’s Bureau, will be held April 1–3, 2025, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville, Maryland. Innovative sessions will focus on developing ideas-to-action strategies that provide opportunities to exchange ideas and learn what works from community members and peers. The conference will also offer plenaries, workshops, posters, and exhibits, that highlight Children’s Bureau priority areas. So, mark your calendars now—additional information is coming soon. We look forward to seeing you there.

Jun
25
Wed
Generations United’s 23rd Global Intergenerational Conference
Jun 25 – Jun 27 all-day
Generations United’s 23rd Global Intergenerational Conference

By registering for Generations United’s 23rd Global Intergenerational Conference held on June 25-27, 2025, you will have access to:

  • Dozens of expert-led workshops in a variety of educational formats

  • Four general sessions featuring high-impact speakers and thought leadership

  • Session handouts and PowerPoint presentations

  • Countless opportunities for networking and building face-to-face connections

  • Access to Whova, a digital platform for managing your personal conference schedule and contacts

  • Furthermore, our conference will connect you with an engaged network of over 400 of your peers. This includes professionals, educators, caregivers, advocates, and enthusiasts from around the world who are committed to learning, connecting, and sharing innovative practices and programs on a range of intergenerational topics including kinship and grandfamilies.

REGISTER HERE