Events

Procedural safeguards may seem like a dry topic, with long explanations and terms that are confusing or hard to understand for your family. Why are procedural safeguards important, and how will they help your child?

Join the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance as they host their annual Early Childhood Capitol Day on February 6, 2024. 

Parents of children receiving services from First Steps Early Intervention have important rights. There's a formal process to follow if they disagree about whether the requirements of Part C of the IDEA are being followed. Under Part C of the IDEA, you have the right to file a written state complaint (state complaint) when you want the state lead agency to investigate if the IDEA has been followed.

IDEA 2004 mandates that students with an IEP complete an exit Summary of Performance (SOP) at the end of high school. Join us and learn what it is and how it’s used.

You are invited to attend the Planning and Advisory Council Meeting on February 8, 2024, at 10:00 am. 

Mediation is a voluntary process under Part C of the IDEA that brings people together to resolve disagreements. This session will provide information and resources to guide families through this process.

Join The National Federation of Families Office Hours series Preparing the Family Peer Workforce for Systems Transformation and Authentic Family Partnership. This series was developed as a space for family peers to learn about the Five Core Competencies for Certified Family Peer Specialists from subject matter experts and each other.

Join us for an enchanting evening of creativity, connection, and heartfelt expressions at the "Infuse-a-Heart" event! This unique gathering invites the youth to immerse themselves in the art of self-expression, as they convey their deepest emotions through the written word

A new limited series special event for parents, caregivers, and family members to connect on a more personal level in a small group setting.

February marks National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Each year, advocates come together in an effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence and educate our youth.

MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks that exist that prevent meaningful progress.

Communication equips family members to assist their loved one to evoke their own ideas and strengthen the relationship in the process.

You are invited to join many other organizations and individuals supporting recovery for the 2024 Mississippi Recovery Day on February 22nd!

We are breaking barriers, removing stigmas, and resetting the reputation of mental health as a topic that should be discussed, addressed, and prioritized in our community and elsewhere.

You don’t want to miss the Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project's upcoming Special Education Boot Camp in Tupelo on Saturday, February 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

NTTAC is excited to announce the launch of its 2nd Annual Lived Experiences 365 programming. Lived Experiences 365 will honor the culturally diverse lived experiences and voices of youth, young adults, families, community members, and providers who are navigating and advocating for equitable mental wellness in their personal lives, organizations, and communities.

Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol, hosted annually by the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities.

This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and opportunities to serve on decision-making committees.

Community Give Back at Canopy Children's Solutions will occur on Thursday, February 29, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public and will be held at 1900 North West Street, Suite C, in Jackson, MS 39202. 

You don’t want to miss our upcoming Special Education Boot Camp in Horn Lake on Saturday, March 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the M. R. Dye Public Library.