Introduction to Relias’ Suicide Prevention Simulation Training Courses
Relias With suicide being the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, it’s important for your entire staff to be aware of proper suicide prevention protocols. However, knowing what to do is different than doing it in the moment when face-to-face with a client expressing suicidal thoughts. Scenario-based learning and simulation training offers […]
Records and Record Keeping
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center What records are important? What is FERPA? How do I request copies of my child's records? How do I stay organized? How long should it take to get the copies I requested? These are five commonly asked questions when parents get ready to attend IEP meetings. This presentation will […]
Advancing Black LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health: Contemporary Approaches to Understanding and Uprooting Intersectional Stigma to Promote Wellness
Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity Accumulating research suggests that multiple, interlocking forms of stigma-related stress (e.g., racism, homophobia, transphobia) drive and maintain behavioral health disparities among Black LGBTQ individuals. Despite this knowledge, most research and clinical interventions related to stigma-related stress focus on one type of stigma (e.g., racism) in isolation from […]
2021 Opioid & Heroin Mississippi Drug Summit | Rise Up
Rise Up! Facing the Addiction Crisis, One Family at a Time Join us for the 2021 Opioid & Heroin Mississippi Drug Summit – A Virtual Event September 15-17, 2021 Education. Training. Collaboration. Saving lives. The goal of the Mississippi Opioid and Heroin Summit is an opportunity for all of us to face the epidemic that […]
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 […]
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 and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the […]
6th Annual Mississippi Science Fest
The 6th Annual Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by C Spire, is a fun event hosted by the four museums of Jackson, Mississippi's LeFleur Museum District (LMD) on September 16-18, 2021. The MSF showcases the Magnolia State's innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries and organizations. This year, the event is will be in-person and virtual: * September 16: Science After 6 (click here for details) […]
Oh Behave! Creating a Behavior Support Toolbox for Infants/Toddlers
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Parents, teachers, and others who work with children sometimes face challenging behaviors. Learn strategies and create a Behavior Support Toolbox for yourself and for sharing with your students' families! Register here>>
Mississippi Trauma Informed Care Virtual Conference
The 2021 Mississippi Trauma Informed Care Conference Planning Committee is pleased to present the VIRTUAL 2021 Mississippi Trauma-Informed Care Conference, “Building Resiliency Through the Pandemic.” Participate in up to 8 Keynotes and 15 Breakout Sessions that encourage new coping strategies and resiliency for service providers. You'll have an opportunity to continue your professional development and […]
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 […]