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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 October 17\, 2024\, at 9:00 am. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\n1818 College Drive\nMeridian MS 39307 \nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n(601)359-6260\nSuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-25/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \n\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\nSpecialized Treatment Facility\n14426 James Bond Road\nGulfport MS 39503 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-24/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Early Intervention: Written State Complaints
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training Aad Information Center \nParents 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. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-intervention-written-state-complaints/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20230109T170328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T182440Z
UID:10001489-1697716800-1697716800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION: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 and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \n\n\nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-25/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20230206T214951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T151657Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \nFederal law specifies the duties of the Joint Mental Health Planning Councils. \n>Duties include: \n\nTo review the Mental Health Block Grant Plan and to make recommendations;\nTo serve as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness\, children with a serious emotional disturbance\, and other individuals with mental illnesses; and\nTo monitor\, review\, and evaluate\, not less than once each year\, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State.\n\nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nHudspeth Regional Center in the Chastain Auditorium\n10am-12pm on November 2\, 2023 \nJoin Virtually \nContact Information\nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-planning-and-advisory-council-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20231030T201117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T214552Z
UID:10001684-1698926400-1698930000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:Does your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nThis 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. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-31/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20230103T194931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T194931Z
UID:10001194-1699444800-1699444800@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\, 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 the month at 12 noon. 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-33/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20230206T223556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T170608Z
UID:10001228-1699956000-1699956000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical and employment for people with ASD and their families. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20230109T171429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T182601Z
UID:10001490-1700136000-1700136000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION: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 and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \n\n\nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-26/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20220907T221024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144635Z
UID:10001156-1701950400-1701950400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION: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. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-25/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20230103T195138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T195138Z
UID:10001196-1702468800-1702468800@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\, 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 the month at 12 noon. 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-34/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20230227T201702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T203425Z
UID:10001520-1702634400-1702638000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BIDD Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nThe Department of Mental Health and the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BIDD) Advisory Council\, comprised of service providers and advocacy organizations\, are launching an awareness campaign in recognition of March as Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month. The campaign\, titled “Celebrating Mississippians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\,” is the first of its kind for Mississippi and highlights the connection between people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their communities. \n  \nMeeting location:\nARC of MS\n704 N. President St.\nJackson MS 39202 \nContact:\nKristin Merritte\n601-359-6557\nkristin.merritte@dmh.ms.gov \n  \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/9451dbb1-7e8a-4ac5-aa6f-71bb2f3de12c
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20230621T205459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T205459Z
UID:10001278-1703149200-1703149200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \n\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar St. 10th Floor Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson MS 39201 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-23/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20221110T161403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T193320Z
UID:10001167-1704369600-1704369600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION: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. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-26/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20240109T232415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T232415Z
UID:10001580-1704888000-1704888000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parent 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 at noon on the second Wednesday of the month. 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-36/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20231205T222855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T223349Z
UID:10001704-1704967200-1704967200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Council on Developmental Disabilities Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities \nSCDD is a federally mandated body of advocates appointed by the Governor to promote a better quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities\, their families\, and their communities. Improvement in quality of life is accomplished through initiatives that promote advocacy\, capacity building\, and systems change. The current 25-member Council includes people with disabilities\, parents\, family member advocates\, and required governmental representatives from public and private organizations. Membership reflects the diversity of the state. \nMSCDD is funded by the U.S. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health serves as the Designated State Agency for administrative and fiscal support. \nClick here for notice information. \nMEETING LOCATION\nLake Terrace Convention Center\n1 Convention Center Plaza\nHattiesburg MS 39401 \nCONTACT INFORMATION\nToya Bolden\n601-359-6238\nToya.bolden@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/council-on-developmental-disabilities-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20240104T184440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T184440Z
UID:10001715-1704970800-1704974400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:6 Core Principals of IDEA
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project  \nThis presentation will cover the six foundational principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\, a federal law that gives eligible children with disabilities rights to the specially designed instruction and individualized services and supports they need to benefit from public education. Participants will learn about evaluation\, FAPE\, IEP\, LRE\, parent and student participation\, and procedural safeguards. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/6-core-principals-of-idea/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20240116T235408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T235408Z
UID:10001730-1705485600-1705485600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services \n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, January 17\, 2024\, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09\nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: SEAP \nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial by your location17\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nOne tap Mobile\n+13092053325\,\,83452343575#\,\,\,\,*184280# \nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: 184280 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to: \nSharon Strong Coon\nMississippi Department of Education\nP.O. Box 771\nJackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771 \nEmail: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-6/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20231205T221909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T211425Z
UID:10001703-1705579200-1705579200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:Does your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nThis 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 and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20231205T230059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T230059Z
UID:10001706-1706000400-1706000400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committe
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate\, and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical\, and employment for people with ASD and their families. \nMEETING LOCATION\n9th-floor conference room\nRobert E Lee Building 239 N. Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nCONTACT INFORMATION\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \nClick here for notice details.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committe/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20240118T200829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T201125Z
UID:10001731-1706007600-1706011200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nDo you often leave your child’s IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed? You may be missing one of the steps covered in this training. Join us to learn how to avoid some of the most common hurdles and have more productive IEP meetings and better outcomes for your child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/steps-for-success-making-iep-meetings-work-9/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20240118T203311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T203441Z
UID:10001737-1706182200-1706185800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Power of a Personal Story
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nSystems change is about improving access to services and support for children with disabilities and their families. This training was developed to help parents become “system change agents” to achieve this goal. Parents will learn what advocacy is\, why changing systems is important\, and how to use the power of their personal story to create change. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/power-of-a-personal-story/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20221110T161853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T193457Z
UID:10001169-1706788800-1706788800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION: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. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-27/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T000000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20231128T190513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T155247Z
UID:10001698-1706918400-1706918400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Teen Summit Love Like That
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Department of Health  \nMark your calendar for MCADV’s 5th Annual Teen Summit\, “Love Like That\,” on February 3\, 2024. \nThis project is funded in whole or in part through support from Award #SG-2243-R3\, awarded to the Mississippi State Department of Health by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, Administration for Children and Families. 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/5th-annual-teen-summit-love-like-that/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20240111T233149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T233149Z
UID:10001721-1707912000-1707915600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parent 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 at noon on the second Wednesday of the month. 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-37/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20230621T205320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T205320Z
UID:10001276-1707987600-1707987600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\nMississippi State Hospital\n3550 Hwy. 468 W.\nWhitfield MS 39193 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-22/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20240112T001356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T001356Z
UID:10001725-1707998400-1708002000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:Does your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP\, and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nThis 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 and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240222
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20240220T171000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T171954Z
UID:10001770-1708473600-1708559999@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services \n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, at 10:00 a.m.\, at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in the East Building’s Conference Room\, on the 3rd floor\, and via Zoom. \nYou may access the meeting in person\, online\, or by phone. \nIn-Person Meeting Location and Address:\nMississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)\nEast Building-Large Conference Room: 3rd floor\n1281 Hwy 51 North\nMadison\, MS 39110 \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09\nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: SEAP \nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to: \nMississippi Department of Education\nAttn: Sharon Strong Coon\nP.O. Box 771\nJackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771 \nEmail: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20221110T165014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T210537Z
UID:10001171-1709812800-1709816400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION: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. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-28/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T214005
CREATED:20240302T202827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T202827Z
UID:10001777-1710230400-1710243000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health & Wellness Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Association of South MS \nMental Health Association of South MS invites you to come out and learn more about resources in Mississippi and let your legislators know mental health is important. \nFor more information\, call 601-899-9058 or email info@msmentalhealth.org. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mental-health-wellness-day-at-the-capitol/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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