The federal government mandates that every state has a panel to advise the state education department about special education services. The panel must include parents. Mississippi’s panel meets IN PERSON this Wednesday, August 21, at 10 a.m. There is also a virtual option. We encourage all families interested in special education to attend in person or virtually and consider giving public comments.
Remember, you know something essential for state systems to understand. You know what does and does not work for your child at school. You may also have ideas about expanding what works well and changing what doesn’t. Sharing your recommendations and concerns during the public comment section can help your child and other children in similar situations.
Here is the meeting announcement from the Mississippi Department of Education:
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL MEETING NOTICE
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in the East Building’s Conference Room on the 2nd floor and via Zoom. You may access the meeting in person, online, or by phone.
In-Person Meeting Location and Address:
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)
East Building-Large Conference Room: 3rd floor
1281 Hwy 51 North
Madison, MS 39110
Join Zoom Meeting Online:
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Meeting ID: 834 5234 3575
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Join Zoom Meeting by Phone:
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Meeting ID: 834 5234 3575
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The panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m.
Written comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon, Mississippi
Department of Education, P.O. Box 771, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408.
For more information, or if you need accommodations due to a disability, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
