Board of Mental Health Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Board of Mental Health meeting scheduled for this Thursday, March 19th will not be held at Hudspeth Regional Center. We have been advised by DMH that it will now be a teleconference. We will post more information as soon as DMH makes it available.
Hattiesburg Leadership Training–POSTPONED
Lamar Park Community Center 226 Pinewood Drive, Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesPlease note: As a precaution, we are postponing this leadership training. We are closely monitoring the situation related to the COVID-19 virus to determine the best time to reschedule and will post on Facebook and on the website when we do.
This training is for parents and caregivers who are interested in being Parent/Caregiver Leaders to serve on decision-making groups and committees. This 8-hour training was developed by Family Voices National Center for Family Professional Partnerships.
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Join the staff of Families of Allies and other families on a virtual support call using Zoom. There's no specific agenda—we're just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.
Coaching and Support – Monthly Session
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Join the staff of Families of Allies and other families on a virtual support call using Zoom. There's no specific agenda—we're just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.
IDEA Rights and COVID- MSCCD Webinar
Presented by: Pam Dollar, Executive Director, MSCCD School closures during the COVID-19 outbreak have caused concern for many regarding the education of students with disabilities and how virtual learning changes the requirements set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This training will cover current guidance issued by the Mississippi Department of Education […]
IDEA Rights and COVID- MSCCD Webinar
Presented by: Pam Dollar, Executive Director, MSCCD School closures during the COVID-19 outbreak have caused concern for many regarding the education of students with disabilities and how virtual learning changes the requirements set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This training will cover current guidance issued by the Mississippi Department of Education […]
#ApartButNotAlone Webinar: Family-Driven Education Advocacy during COVID and Beyond
An overview webinar of the importance of family-driven advocacy for a child’s education team and the basic rights families have in the education system.
Utilizing PBIS at Home: Supporting Families during COVID-19
Presented by: Patty Gautier, Family, Data & Dissemination Coordinator, REACH MS Join REACH MS as they share strategies for using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the home as well as the home classroom. They will discuss how PBIS can be used to encourage appropriate behavior during this time of distance learning.
Facebook Live Town Hall
Please join us Wednesday, April 29 at noon for our first Facebook Live Town Hall and bring your suggestions and ideas for Families as Allies with you! https://www.facebook.com/faams.org/