Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. Parent peer support specialists, parent consultants and parent educators are especially encouraged to attend. We will share ideas, brainstorm and support each other. Coaching is based on the competencies and ethical code of the […]
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Privacy Rights for Individuals and Families
National Family Support Technical Assistance Center Join the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) to learn more about the privacy protections for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health (MH) information, including how families and caregivers can: Identify how federal health privacy laws protect individuals' SUD and MH treatment information, especially when family members […]
Families as Allies Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919. Register Here >>
8th Annual Virtual Black Family Summit
Join Mississippi Families for Kids for a Virtual Black Family Summit with keynote speaker Dr. Rashad Ali, MD, JD, FACOG Chief OB/GYN at the Family Medical Health Center, Inc. Topic: The Economic Impact of Health Inequity and Racial Justice 6 social work CEU credits included in general admission- $30. Students pay only $10! The Black […]
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 The Mississippi State Board of Education meeting can be viewed via live stream. Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room
Bullying Prevention: How Parents and Families Can Help!
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Presented by: Patty Gautier, Family, Data & Dissemination Coordinator, REACH MS October is National Bullying Prevention Month and everyone can do something to help prevent bullying; individuals, schools, and communities each have an important role! Learn what you can do! Bullying is real. It happens every day. Bullying […]
Saving your income with a Mississippi ABLE account
MS Department of Rehabilitation Services ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are now available to help individuals with disabilities save and invest money, as they have not been able to before. This session helps you understand ABLE, determine if it is right for you/your child/your family, and shows you where to get more information […]
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 […]
The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924... Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: SEAP Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 […]
Getting and Keeping the First Job
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Participants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness, how families can help youth with career planning, and strategies to navigate resumes, job interviews, and job accommodations. Particular attention is paid to the role of families in the career exploration and job hunting process. The message of the session is […]