Virtual Support Group – June 3
Any parent or caregiver of a child with a behavioral challenge is welcome to join us. Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. Register here >>
Families As Allies Specially Called Board Meeting
Specially called board meeting to vote on proposed new member and plan for retreat. All Families as Allies board meeting are open to the public and include time for public comments. If you cannot attend but would like to share comments with the board, they can be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355- 0919. […]
Building Relationships with Caregivers
NTTAC Event: Building Bridges of Hope - Community of Practice Series Supporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely, overwhelming, complex and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services, child welfare, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as […]
Public Hearing for Mississippi Administrative Code Title 23, Part 223
From the Division of Medicaid: The Mississippi Division of Medicaid will hold a public hearing on Mississippi Administrative Code Title 23, Part 223, Rules 1.3, 1.5, 1.8, 2.5, and 6.1-6.6. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021, via teleconference. Teleconference number 888-822-7517, Access Code: 4282244. There will be an […]
Procedural Safeguards and Dispute Resolution
It can be challenging as a family to know what your options are and how to think through them if you have a disagreement with the school district about a special education issue. This webinar will review your options if you want to seek a formal resolution with the district related to your child's IEP. […]
MSPTI- Childcare and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Childcare and the Americans with Disabilities Act Parents often struggle with finding childcare if their child has a disability. This presentation will explain the law and help parents prepare for the process of finding appropriate childcare. Register here>>
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.
2021 Virtual Mississippi Disability Megaconference
Due to COVID-19, the MegaConference will be held virtually. Four outstanding speakers will inspire and inform you. The first session will begin at 9:00 a.m., with sign-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. You may attend one, two, three, or all sessions. We hope you will participate from your home or office! Outstanding speakers include: - Gabe […]
Virtual Support Group – June 17
Any parent or caregiver of a child with a behavioral challenge is welcome to join us on the first and third Thursday of each month. During the month of April, groups will focus on dealing with IEPs and other school issues. There will be time to talk about anything else the group would like to […]
MSPTI- Parent Advocacy Academy (Part 1)
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Parent Advocacy Academy (Part 1) Having a Child with a Disability can be challenging. Your child’s IEP and how to monitor it can be confusing. How to be the best advocate for your child, the importance of communication and how to resolve conflicts are important pieces of this puzzle. […]