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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\, 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 third Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group.\n\nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-12/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting.  The full Board will begin at 9 a.m.\n\n\nMEETING LOCATION-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nCONTACT INFORMATION\nGrenaye Sullivan 6013596260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065217
CREATED:20211207T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T152950Z
UID:10001301-1639648800-1639648800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Board of Education\n\n\n\nMississippi State Board of Education meeting can be viewed via live stream. \n\n\nDate: 10 a.m.\, December 16\, 2021 \nLocation: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-mississippi-state-board-of-education-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Central High School\, Location: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room\, Jackson\, MS
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065217
CREATED:20211207T202828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T203103Z
UID:10001302-1639656000-1639656000@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. \nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065217
CREATED:20211207T203514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211227T202312Z
UID:10001303-1641470400-1641470400@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. \nJoin here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065217
CREATED:20211213T171242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T220431Z
UID:10001318-1641988800-1641988800@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 pm. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group.\n\nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-13/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065217
CREATED:20211213T144641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T153156Z
UID:10001305-1642672800-1642672800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Board of Education\n\n\n\nMississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream. \n\n\nDate: 10 a.m.\, January 20\, 2022 \nLocation: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-mississippi-state-board-of-education-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Central High School\, Location: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room\, Jackson\, MS
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065217
CREATED:20211213T163555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T163704Z
UID:10001311-1642680000-1642680000@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. \nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065217
CREATED:20220124T195158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T195248Z
UID:10001346-1643198400-1643198400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. \nMeetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. \nLeadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nJanuary’s meeting will focus on how to look up and read proposed bills\, as well as some bills that might be of particular interest to families. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-and-policy-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065217
CREATED:20211213T173323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T173323Z
UID:10001021-1643889600-1643889600@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. \nJoin here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-6/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065217
CREATED:20220202T160602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T220908Z
UID:10001347-1643979600-1643979600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Division of Medicaid - Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Division of Medicaid \nThe Medical Care Advisory Committee is mandated in federal law to advise the Division of Medicaid. By law\, the committee must include Board-certified physicians and other representatives of the health professions who are familiar with the medical needs of low-income population groups; members of consumers’ groups\, including Medicaid beneficiaries\, and consumer organizations\, and the director of the public welfare department or the public health department. The committee will meet February 4\, 2022 – 1:00 PM at the Woolfolk Building – Conference Room 145 501 North West Street\, Jackson\, MS 39201. \nDownload the agenda here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-division-of-medicaid-medical-care-advisory-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20211213T171634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T220331Z
UID:10001319-1644408000-1644408000@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 pm. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group.\n\nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-14/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220202T173001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T173001Z
UID:10001348-1644487200-1644494400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Joint Planning Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health and Substance Abuse Block Grant\nJoint Planning & Advisory Council Meeting \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\nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/399024421\n \n\nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3212\nAccess Code: 255-710-061\n\nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/255710061\n\n\nDownload the Agenda here >>\nDownload the Meeting Minutes from Nov. 23 here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/joint-planning-council-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220202T222404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T223120Z
UID:10001350-1645016400-1645021800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Rethinking Substance Use: An Earlier and Broader Approach
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center  \nA growing body of research on the effects of adverse and positive childhood experiences\, along with neuroscientific evidence emerging from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and other research groups\, have made it increasingly clear that the roots of addiction risk and resilience are planted very early in life. This webinar will describe the early and broad factors that influence a child’s risk and resilience for substance use and addiction and what is needed to more effectively address these issues going forward. To better protect our nation from experiencing the next substance use and addiction crisis\, we must intervene at the earliest stages of life and continue through all stages of development\, address the root causes of substance use\, and promote youth health and resilience via a family-based approach. \nRegister here >> \nLearning Objectives: \n\nEstablish a framework for an earlier and broader approach to addressing youth substance use and addiction\nDescribe the impact of early experiences on neurological\, cognitive\, and emotional development\nExplore the protective factors that can forestall and mitigate the effects of adverse experiences\, including COVID\, on children’s risk for substance use and addiction\nTo develop tools that families can use as they support their loved ones\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Presenters: \nGreg Dicharry (Louisiana) \nGreg Dicharry is the national youth empowerment director at Magellan Health. In 2008\, Greg developed the MY LIFE (Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment) program\, one of the nation’s leading programs for youth who experience mental health\, substance use and/or foster care- related challenges. Since establishing MY LIFE in Arizona\, Greg has worked with communities in Pennsylvania\, Florida\, Louisiana\, Nebraska and Wyoming to implement 20 additional MY LIFE programs\, which have impacted thousands of youth participants. \nGreg was introduced to the world of mental health while living in Hollywood pursuing his dream of working in the entertainment industry. It was there he experienced his first manic episode and was hospitalized and diagnosed with co-occurring bipolar and substance use disorders. In 2004\, Greg became committed to recovery and completed a certified peer support training program. Soon after\, he was hired to oversee that same program and trained over 100 individuals to work as peer support specialists. He also started 12-step recovery groups at the Arizona State Mental Hospital Forensic Unit and two juvenile detention centers in Arizona. \nLinda Richter\, Ph.D. \nLinda Richter\, Ph.D.\, is the Vice President of Prevention Research and Analysis at Partnership to End Addiction\, where she has worked for over 20 years conducting research on the nature\, scope\, predictors\, and consequences of all forms of substance use and addiction\, especially among young people. She leverages this research to help raise awareness among parents\, educators\, health professionals\, and policymakers about best practices in substance use prevention and addiction care. \nDr. Richter has more than 40 peer-reviewed journal publications and 10 book chapters. She serves on substance use advisory panels and regularly presents at local and national professional conferences as well as to schools and communities about youth substance use. Dr. Richter received her doctorate in psychology from the University of Maryland.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/rethinking-substance-use-an-earlier-and-broader-approach/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220208T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T210151Z
UID:10001354-1645088400-1645088400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting.  The full Board will begin at 9 a.m.\n\n\nMEETING LOCATION-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nCONTACT INFORMATION\nGrenaye Sullivan 6013596260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20211213T145348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T153301Z
UID:10001306-1645092000-1645092000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Board of Education\n\nMississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream.\n\n\nDate: 10 a.m.\, February 17\, 2022 \nLocation: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-mississippi-state-board-of-education-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Central High School\, Location: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room\, Jackson\, MS
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20211213T163952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T163952Z
UID:10001312-1645099200-1645099200@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. \nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220301T161110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T161443Z
UID:10001077-1646222400-1646222400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Policy and Leadership Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group will focus on legislation that is still alive after the March 1 committee deadline and also proposed policies and how both legislation and policies can relate to family-driven practice and working together for our children. \nYou can see what legislation is still alive at this link http://www.legislature.ms.gov/legislation/all-measures-not-dead/ \nWe will likely also discuss this proposed Medicaid policy about psychiatric residential treatment facilities: https://files.constantcontact.com/e5552cf9201/5737d936-2981-4c6b-9ae5-ec25bc57e763.pdf?rdr=true \nLeadership training graduates are especially encouraged to attend\, but the discussion is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about legislation and policy. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/policy-and-leadership-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20211213T173501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T150855Z
UID:10001023-1646308800-1646308800@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. \nJoin here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-7/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220228T154111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T195639Z
UID:10001074-1646388000-1646395200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:State Rehabilitation Council
DESCRIPTION:Department of Rehabilitation Services \nIt is the express mission of the State of Mississippi Rehabilitation Council to ensure that Mississippians with disabilities have a strong role in shaping the vocational rehabilitation programs of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/state-rehabilitation-council/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220303T201623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T202037Z
UID:10001081-1646762400-1646762400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Listening Session: Mental Health Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this listening session is to raise awareness and destigmatize the topic of mental health among our African American community.\n\n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/covid-19-listening-session-mental-health-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20211213T171823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T150931Z
UID:10001320-1646827200-1646827200@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 pm. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group.\n\nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-15/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220225T140212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T143323Z
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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. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nMississippi State Hospital 3550 Hwy. 468 W.\nWhitfield MS 39193 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 6013596260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20211213T145959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T213835Z
UID:10001307-1647511200-1647511200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Board of Education\n\nMississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream.\n\n\nDate: 10 a.m.\, March 17\, 2022 \nLocation: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-mississippi-state-board-of-education-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Central High School\, Location: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room\, Jackson\, MS
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20211213T164305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T164305Z
UID:10001313-1647518400-1647518400@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. \nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-6/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220225T184901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T214124Z
UID:10001364-1647943200-1647943200@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. \nMeeting Location:\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nMap this! \nContact Information:\nDeborah Etzold\n601-359-5777\ndeborah.etzold@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20211213T173602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T173602Z
UID:10001025-1649332800-1649332800@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. \nJoin here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T093000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220228T141949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T141949Z
UID:10001368-1649410200-1649410200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council \nThe Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council (MSICC) is an advisory council appointed by the Governor to advise and assist the Mississippi State Department of Health in implementing the requirements of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Part C covers children birth through age two. \nThe MSICC advises and assists the MSDH First Steps Early Intervention Program. Families and professionals are encouraged to attend. Public comments may be shared during each meeting.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-state-interagency-coordinating-council/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220202T153411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T184913Z
UID:10001064-1649412000-1649412000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
DESCRIPTION: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\, including how to pay for it\, what should be included in job descriptions and how to address questions that may arise. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-peer-support-conversation-for-anyone-working-with-parent-peer-supporters-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T065218
CREATED:20220225T182426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T183501Z
UID:10001361-1649930400-1649930400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities \nMSCDD 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. \n\n\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. \n\nThe MSCDD office is located on the 5th floor of the Robert E. Lee Building at 239 North Lamar Street in Jackson. Staff: Executive Director – Charles Hughes\, Jr.\, Program Coordinator – Christy Ashley\, Administrative Assistant – Comma McDuffey. Website – https://www.mscdd.org/
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-council-on-developmental-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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