Studies Summer Enrichment Academy

June 3 - July 27

Mark your calendars for the Institute for Disability Studies Summer Enrichment Academy! In-person options in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. There will also be a virtual option. This year's theme is Star Wars: "Be the force in your career! May your skills be with you!"

Special Education Law Conference & CLE

The 2024 Special Education Law Conference & CLE  will focus on dispute resolution in special education and will include recent rulings and decisions under both IDEA and Section 504, ethics, and a panel discussion.

Back to School Give Back Day

Celebrate the start of the new school year with a Back to School Give Back Day on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 10 am to 1 pm.

Community Outreach and Engagement Training

Families as Allies is training interested parents & caregivers to help with outreach in communities across MS. Trainings focus on outreach at conferences & events, presenting to community groups about FAA, & supporting families with school & other types of meetings within communities.

Our 3rd training will focus on how to support parents or caregivers at school meetings & other meeting types in communities & is scheduled for 8/3 from 9-12pm at FAA. We will pay training stipends to parents & caregivers who attend. Please register at this link.Questions, please contact Jackie Taylor at 601-519-4161.

Juvenile Justice Symposium

The symposium, which will be held August 7-9, 2024, will address what is happening to our youth now to ensure a brighter future for them and us.

Board of Mental Health Meeting

You are invited to attend The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on August 8 2024 at 10:00 am.