Jackson Public Schools Dads’ Summit
Jackson Public School District, Jackson, MS. Jackson Public Schools will host a Dads' Summit on February 5, 2022, at Forest Hill High School from 9AM to 12PM. This year's theme is "A Dad's Health is a School's Wealth". JPS dads and father figures will receive free medical checks and learn helpful tips on maintaining a […]
Tips for Successful Meetings
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center IEP meetings can be nerve wracking! Join us and learn tips to help prepare, have more productive IEP meetings and how to improve your documentation and communication. Register here >>
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists, parent consultants, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support, national standards for parent peer support, continuing education opportunities, local and state issues affecting parent […]
Joint Planning Council Meeting
The Joint Planning and Advisory Council meeting will be held virtually Tue, Nov 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST).
Special Education Process: What are the Steps?
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Special education and all the moving parts of the process are overwhelming! Join us and learn seven important steps in the process. Register here>>
Rethinking Substance Use: An Earlier and Broader Approach
National Family Support Technical Assistance Center A growing body of research on the effects of adverse and positive childhood experiences, along with neuroscientific evidence emerging from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and other research groups, have made it increasingly clear that the roots of addiction risk and resilience are planted very early in life. […]
Board of Mental Health Meeting
State Agency: Department of Mental Health Board Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. MEETING LOCATION-in person Department of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street Jackson MS 39201 CONTACT INFORMATION Grenaye Sullivan 6013596260 grenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
Central High School Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room, Jackson, MSMississippi State Board of Education Mississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream. Date: 10 a.m., February 17, 2022 Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room
Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues.
Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Do you often leave your child's IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed? You may be missing one of the steps covered in this training. Join us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles […]