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>>
Section 504, ADAA and Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs: What Parents Need to Know
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project When people think about educating students with disabilities, the first thing that may come to mind is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Although students can receive accommodations, related services, and special education under both Section 504 and IDEA, the two laws vary in a number of […]
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 Discussing the Effects of COVID 19 from the Family Perspective – Part Two 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 (NFF) conducted a national survey […]
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week – Flip the Script Live!
On May 4th, Tuesday of Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, at 2:00 p.m. ET, the National Federation of Families will host a live “fireside chat” style event during which a small group of leaders from national organizations focused on children’s and youth mental health will share their thoughts on this year’s theme "Flip the Script […]
Children’s Mental Health Summit
Canopy Children’s Solutions and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Join us for the Seventh Annual Children’s Mental Health Summit, presented by Canopy Children’s Solutions and Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH). This year’s theme is Creating Cultures of Dignity and Hope. Join us during this year’s summit to learn how to build a culture […]