The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wed August 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in person and via Zoom.
Board of Mental Health Meeting
The Mississippi Board of Mental Health Meeting will be on Aug. 17th in person at the Department of Mental Health in Jackson, MS.
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.
First Steps to Next Steps: Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education and/or Community Supports
What is transition? What are the next steps? Families are often overwhelmed with all the changes when their child turns three.
Community Health Fair
The Health and Wellness Fairs provide primary and preventive health measures to increase health awareness in the community.
Lead Poisoning: What You Need to Know
This session will cover what is lead poisoning, sources of lead, signs/symptoms of lead, and prevention strategies.
Transition: Making the Move to High School (Tips for Parents)
This webinar will give parents and professionals tips that to help make the transition from middle school to high school a success.
Independent Living: Here We Come!
We will talk about the importance of self-advocacy, what families/parents can do to help youth and young adults with planning for the future.
U-THRIVE Program: What You Need to Know
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project Join the MSPTI to learn about Mississippi State University's new U-THRIVE Program and how they are providing adults with developmental disabilities experiences that will increase their functional living skills and opportunities to engage with their community and peers, at no cost to families! Register here >>
Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
Gain an understanding of current policy issues and opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees.