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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 […]

Virtual Support Group – May 6

Any parent or caregiver of a child with a behavioral challenge is welcome to join us on the first and third Thursday of each month. Register here >> 

Procedural Safeguards and Discipline

Parents may get confused about what their rights are and what their child's rights are when their child has an IEP and is being disciplined. This webinar will review suspensions and other disciplining of students with IEPs. Manifestation Determination hearings related to your child's IEP will be reviewed as well. This is the fourth in […]

Building Restorative Classrooms

National Training and Technical Assistance Center Supporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely, overwhelming, complex, and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services, child welfare, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn […]

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Event by Mississippi Department of Mental Health This 6.5-hour training gives adults who regularly interact with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. The new virtual delivery […]

Born to Be Wild Family & Friends Picnic

Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities - Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Get your outdoor green on and join us for a FUN filled day celebrating individuals with disabilities, their families and friends. Enjoy a day free of judgment and full of support. Visit our "Resource Trail" and gather valuable information from agencies and advocacy groups. […]