Request, Referral, and Consent
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project Request, Referral and Consent: What do these three words mean to parents? Do you know how to request evaluations, make a referral or what you must give written consent for before evaluations or services can begin? Join us and learn what you need to know and how to […]
Education and Mental Health During COVID-19: How are the Children and Caregivers Doing, Really?
SAMHSA-sponsored webinars presented by the National Federation of Families A Two-Part Webinar Series Discussing the Effects of COVID 19 From the Family Perspective Over the past year, COVID 19 dramatically transformed every aspect of family life as stay-at-home orders went into effect nationwide. In January 2021, the National Federation of Families conducted a national survey […]
Language Matters: We Are All People, First
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 […]
Language Matters: We Are All People, First
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 […]
Special Education Advisory Panel
The Special Education Advisory Panel by the Mississippi State Department of Education will meet on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. The Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell, Mississippi Department of […]
Future Power: How Parents Can Help
The Meridian Public School District in partnership with Weems Community Mental Health Center has teamed up to host Future Power: How Parents Can Help The event will take place at the Meridian Community College Workforce Development Center. Parents of Elementary students are invited to come on April 28 from 11 am-Noon or 1 pm-2 pm. […]
Virtual Leadership Training
This training is for parents, caregivers and staff members who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 2 sessions, and each session will last 2.5 hours. Participants must attend all sessions for the entire session in order to receive their certificate. They also must be able to join […]
Future Power: How Parents Can Help
The Meridian Public School District in partnership with Weems Community Mental Health Center has teamed up to host Future Power: How Parents Can Help The event will take place at the Meridian Community College Workforce Development Center. Parents of Elementary students are invited to come on April 28 from 11 am-Noon or 1 pm-2 pm. […]
Virtual Leadership Training
This training is for parents, caregivers and staff members who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 2 sessions, and each session will last 2.5 hours. Participants must attend all sessions for the entire session in order to receive their certificate. They also must be able to join […]
Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: After High School
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project IDEA or 504 services in high school do not guarantee eligibility for accommodations in post-secondary education. Join us and learn how to be prepared for the next phase of education. Register here>>