Special Education Law Conference & CLE
The Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Presents Seventh Annual Special Education Law Conference & CLE This conference will include an overview of IDEA and Section 504; ethical boundaries in special education advocacy; effective communication within the IEP; legal and financial planning for disability; and emerging special education legal issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. CLEs […]
Parent Town Hall with the US Department of Education
After a year and a half of grappling with the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, students across the country are slated to return to school in person this fall. However, for many, especially parents, the return to in-person instruction has brought with it a variety of worries, hesitations, and questions: - Will my […]
Drop In Family Support Time
This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different 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 […]
Free Webinar: Supported Decision-Making in Health Care and Life Planning
Parent to Parent USA Parent to Parent USA invites you to join us along with our partners at the Burton Blatt Institute for our next webinar on Supported Decision making presented by Jonathan Martinis. Supported Decision-Making is a way for people with disabilities to make their own decisions, with support from people they trust, and […]
The Work of SAMHSA’s Statewide Family Networks in the Lives of Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their Families
A SAMHSA sponsored webinar. The Statewide Family Network Program builds on the work of SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services which helped to establish a child and family focus in programs serving children and adolescents with mental health challenges around the country. The purpose of this program is to enhance state capacity and infrastructure to […]
An Update on the Latest Treatment Strategies for Suicidal Adolescents and Parents/Caregivers
Suicide is a significant public health problem in the United States and remains the second leading cause of death among high school teens 14 to 18 years. Between 2009 and 2018, suicide rates for those 14 to 18 years old increased by 61.7%, from 6.0 to 9.7 per 100,000. In addition to deaths by suicide, […]
Joint Planning and Advisory Council Meeting
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Joint Planning and Advisory Council meeting will be held virtually. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The agenda, previous minutes, and planning calendar are attached. The information to join the meeting is listed below. If you call in on the phone […]
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
Mississippi Department of Education The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, August 18, 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?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09 Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: SEAP Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location […]
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 […]
Providing Peer Support in Crisis Services
C4 Innovations Join Cheryl Gagne on Wednesday, August 18 from 2-3 pm ET for a free webinar on peer support for people experiencing crisis. Learn about the value of peer support in crisis settings and strategies for integrating peers and addressing challenges. Ask questions and get a preview of C4’s upcoming “Peer Support in Crisis […]