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SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-57/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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UID:10002342-1762950600-1762959600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Yazoo City High School \nJoin us for the Health & Wellness Resource Fair at Yazoo City High School on Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025\, from 12:30 to 3:00 PM. This community event will feature free health screenings\, including blood pressure checks\, glucose testing\, and BMI assessments. You can also connect with local community resources and take part in fun fitness challenges. \nThe fair is open to everyone\, with a focus on promoting health\, education\, and outreach. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about your health and discover valuable resources for you and your family. \nTo register for the fair\, please confirm your commitment by email. ztallen@yazoocity.k12.ms.us.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/health-wellness-resource-fair/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T090000
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UID:10002284-1763629200-1763629200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BSF Parent Cafes
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nIf you ever needed a place to learn how to keep families strong—this is it! This information session will give you a complete overview of the Be Strong Families’ Parent Cafés and the process of how to make them a part of your parent outreach. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bsf-parent-cafes-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T130000
DTSTAMP:20251014T225239Z
CREATED:20251014T225239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T225239Z
UID:10001928-1763730000-1763730000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee \nThe Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee (EHDI-AC)\, established by state statute (MS Code 41-90-7)\, is an advisory committee appointed by the State Health Officer to advise and assist the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention on the identification of infants and toddlers with hearing impairments and linking them with early intervention services.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-intervention-advisory-committee-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162719Z
CREATED:20250930T162719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162719Z
UID:10002371-1765368000-1765371600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-58/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T090000
DTSTAMP:20250625T204151Z
CREATED:20250625T204102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T204151Z
UID:10002285-1765443600-1765443600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BSF Parent Cafes
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nIf you ever needed a place to learn how to keep families strong—this is it! This information session will give you a complete overview of the Be Strong Families’ Parent Cafés and the process of how to make them a part of your parent outreach. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bsf-parent-cafes-7/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Be-Strong-Famalies.gif
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T093000
DTSTAMP:20251212T212809Z
CREATED:20240718T205321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T212809Z
UID:10001969-1766050200-1766050200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held on  December 18\, 2024\, at 9:30 am. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location\n967 Regional Center Dr.\nOxford MS 38655 \n\n\nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n6013596260\nsuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-33/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162903Z
CREATED:20250930T162903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162903Z
UID:10002372-1768392000-1768395600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-59/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20250930T163051Z
CREATED:20250930T163051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163051Z
UID:10002373-1770811200-1770814800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-60/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260212T010101Z
CREATED:20260212T005837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T010101Z
UID:10002457-1771331400-1771335000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:How to Help Students Effectively Participate in their IEP Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) considers the student to be an important member of the IEP team. This session will provide information on how to start including your child in the meetings\, how it can work\, why it’s important\, and strategies for successful outcomes. \n  \nRegister Here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/how-to-help-students-effectively-participate-in-their-iep-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T150000
DTSTAMP:20251216T214221Z
CREATED:20251216T211120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T214221Z
UID:10002448-1771592400-1771599600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMicrosoft Teams:\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 241 792 330 328 9\nPasscode: AJ2Jy2gf \nDial in by phone\n+1 769-208-4410\,\,661876060# United States\, Jackson\nFind a local number\nPhone conference ID: 661 876 060#\nFor organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Ashten Yost by email at\nAshten.Yost@msdh.ms.gov.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-and-intervention-advisory-committee-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20250930T163539Z
CREATED:20250930T163539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163539Z
UID:10002374-1773230400-1773234000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-61/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T093000
DTSTAMP:20251216T220217Z
CREATED:20251216T220056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T220217Z
UID:10002450-1773912600-1773912600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on March 19\, 2026\, at 9:30 a.m. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will be held at the Mississippi State Hospital.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-41/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20251211T035315Z
CREATED:20251211T035315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T035315Z
UID:10002413-1775649600-1775653200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-62/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T093000
DTSTAMP:20251217T001058Z
CREATED:20251217T001058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T001058Z
UID:10002451-1776331800-1776331800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on April 16\, 2026\, at 9:30 a.m. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\nBoard Committee meetings will meet prior to the Board meeting. The full board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually from the Central Office.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-42/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20251212T212007Z
CREATED:20251211T035809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T212007Z
UID:10002415-1778673600-1778677200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-63/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T150000
DTSTAMP:20251216T213751Z
CREATED:20251216T213751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T213751Z
UID:10002449-1778850000-1778857200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMicrosoft Teams Need help?\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 282 621 533 885 5\nPasscode: vE38B7pH \nDial in by phone\n+1 769-208-4410\,\,232052900# United States\, Jackson\nFind a local number\nPhone conference ID: 232 052 900#\nFor organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Teresa Windham by phone at 662-316-5727 or email teresa.windham@msdh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-and-intervention-advisory-committee-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T204235Z
CREATED:20251216T203635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204235Z
UID:10002445-1780059600-1780059600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMeeting Date: Friday\, May 29\, 2026\nMeeting Time: 1:00 pm\nMeeting Location: In-person location and Zoom link TBA \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Teresa Windham by phone at 662-316-5727 or email teresa.windham@msdh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/emergency-medical-services-advisory-council-emsac-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MSDH.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20251211T040614Z
CREATED:20251211T040614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T040614Z
UID:10002417-1781092800-1781096400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-64/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T093000
DTSTAMP:20251217T002550Z
CREATED:20251217T002550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T002550Z
UID:10002452-1781775000-1781775000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on June 18\, 2026\, at 9:30 a.m. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\nBoard committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will be held in person at North Mississippi State Hospital in Tupelo\, MS.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-43/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Board-of-Mental-Health-Meeting.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20251212T205722Z
CREATED:20251212T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T205722Z
UID:10002419-1783512000-1783515600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-65/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20251212T210013Z
CREATED:20251212T210013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T210013Z
UID:10002420-1786536000-1786539600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-66/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T130000
DTSTAMP:20251216T204203Z
CREATED:20251216T203937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204203Z
UID:10002446-1787317200-1787317200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMeeting Date: Friday\,August 21\, 2026\nMeeting Time: 1:00 pm\nMeeting Location: In-person location and Zoom link TBA \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Teresa Windham by phone at 662-316-5727 or email teresa.windham@msdh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/emergency-medical-services-advisory-council-emsac-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families ( Cleveland)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nTuesday\, Sept. 8 – Cleveland – D.M. Smith Elementary School\, 715 S. Martin Luther King Dr.\, Cleveland\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Jackson – Shirley Elementary School\, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd.\, Jackson\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Moss Point – Family Education Center\, 3524 Prentiss Ave.\, Moss Point\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School\, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave.\, Laurel\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/literacy-meeting-for-k-3-families/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
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CREATED:20251212T210318Z
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SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators\, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-67/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171734Z
CREATED:20260903T171230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171734Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families (Jackson)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Jackson – Shirley Elementary School\, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd.\, Jackson\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Moss Point – Family Education Center\, 3524 Prentiss Ave.\, Moss Point\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School\, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave.\, Laurel\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/literacy-meeting-for-k-3-families-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172636Z
CREATED:20260903T171849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172636Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families (Moss Point)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Jackson – Shirley Elementary School\, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd.\, Jackson\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Moss Point – Family Education Center\, 3524 Prentiss Ave.\, Moss Point\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School\, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave.\, Laurel\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/literacy-meeting-for-k-3-families-moss-point/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172514Z
CREATED:20260903T172219Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families (Jackson)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Jackson – Shirley Elementary School\, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd.\, Jackson\nThursday\, Sept. 10 – Moss Point – Family Education Center\, 3524 Prentiss Ave.\, Moss Point\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School\, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave.\, Laurel\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/literacy-meeting-for-k-3-families-jackson/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families (Laurel)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nWednesday\, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School\, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave.\, Laurel\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/literacy-meeting-for-k-3-families-laurel/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T173342Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Meeting for K-3 Families ( Long Beach)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is hosting a series of regional literacy meetings for families of public-school students in kindergarten through grade 3. These sessions provide an overview of assessments and requirements under the Literacy‑Based Promotion Act\, often called the third‑grade reading gate. \nEach meeting will share practical strategies families can use to help children become strong readers a skill essential for success in grade 4 and beyond. \nFamilies of K–3 students are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. No registration is required. All sessions run from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nSchedule: \n\nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School\, 19200 Pineville Rd.\, Long Beach \nThursday\, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom\, 263 McArthur Drive\, Columbus\, MS \nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School\, 4531 Broadmeadow St.\, Jackson\nMonday\, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School\, 6585 Horn Lake Rd.\, Horn Lake\n\nFor questions\, reach out to MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators: \n\nAimee Hawkins — ahawkins@mdek12.org\nSummeral Newman — summeral.newman@mdek12.org\n\nAdditional reading resources are available at strongreaders.com. Together\, we’ve got this!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/literacy-meeting-for-k-3-families-long-beach/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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