Down Syndrome Advocacy Day
Join the Mississippi Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition on March 19 for Down Syndrome Advocacy Day at the Mississippi State Capitol to engage with legislators, share stories, and discuss issues important to the Down syndrome community.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom.
Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
This hour is open for any family member to drop in to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations.
Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
Please join us on March 22, at 1 pm in congratulating our newest class of parent-peer support graduates.
Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and opportunities to serve on decision-making committees.
6 Core Principals of IDEA
This presentation will cover the six foundational principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Participants will learn about evaluation, FAPE, IEP, LRE, parent and student participation, and procedural safeguards.
Drop In Family Support Time
This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations.
Family Connections: Family-Led Crisis Planning
We believe parents and caregivers are the experts when it comes to their own family: to make decisions and plans whether it involves the development, safety, education, wellbeing, services, and care for their children.
6 Core Principals of IDEA
This presentation will cover the six foundational principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that gives eligible children with disabilities rights to the specially designed instruction and individualized services and supports they need to benefit from public education. Participants will learn about evaluation, FAPE, IEP, LRE, parent and student participation, and procedural safeguards.
A Taste of Cafés: No Rain, No Flowers
If every day were filled with only sunshine and rain never fell, the world would soon become a desolate desert.