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January 2022
Educational Options: What’s Available in Mississippi?
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Educational choices available to families are growing in Mississippi. Join us for this session. We will discuss the educational options available to families. Register here >>
Find out more »Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: After High School
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center IDEA or 504 services in high school do not guarantee eligibility for accommodations in post-secondary education. Join us and learn how to be prepared for the next phase of education. Register here>>
Find out more »The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
Mississippi State Board of Education Mississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream. Date: 10 a.m., January 20, 2022 Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
This conversation is for anyone working with parents providing peer support to other parents in any system, such as Children's Services Directors, MAP Team Coordinators, Care Coordinators and Center Directors. We will share an overview of Families as Allies' parent peer support training curriculum and ongoing support and training. We want to hear your feedback on how we're doing from your perspective and how we can be most supportive to you. We will also discuss issues in parent peer support,…
Find out more »8th Annual Virtual Community Partnership Celebration and Open House
Families as Allies have touched the lives of many children and families over the past year because of your generous support. This year we're combining our Annual Community Partnership with our Annual Open House into one virtual event. Tickets are free, and sponsorships are available! Register here >> If you or your organization would like to become a sponsor you can do so by clicking here or by contacting Joy Hogge at 601-355-0915 or emailing her at jhogge@faams.org.
Find out more »Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
This conversation is for anyone working with parents providing peer support to other parents in any system, such as Children's Services Directors, MAP Team Coordinators, Care Coordinators and Center Directors. We will share an overview of Families as Allies' parent peer support training curriculum and ongoing support and training. We want to hear your feedback on how we're doing from your perspective and how we can be most supportive to you. We will also discuss issues in parent peer support,…
Find out more »February 2022
Parental Consent in Special Education
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center What is parental consent? When will a parent asked to sign documents giving consent? What happens if a parent doesn't give consent? Join us to learn more. Register here >>
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Tips for Successful Meetings
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center IEP meetings can be nerve wracking! Join us and learn tips to help prepare, have more productive IEP meetings and how to improve your documentation and communication. Register here >>
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