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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T120000
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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:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220225T140212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T143323Z
UID:10001357-1647507600-1647507600@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. \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:20260426T101821
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:20260426T101821
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:20260426T101821
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
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:20260426T101821
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220225T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T175312Z
UID:10001365-1650362400-1650362400@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20211213T150528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T175511Z
UID:10001308-1650535200-1650535200@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.\, April 21\, 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-6/
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:20220421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20211213T164831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T183143Z
UID:10001314-1650542400-1650542400@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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-7/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220426T132355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T002136Z
UID:10001101-1651053600-1651053600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Advisory Panel  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, April 27\, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09 \nMeeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: SEAP  Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: \nDial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)  +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)  +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)  Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: 344571 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: atell@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408.  For more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498. \nwebsite: https://www.mdek12.org/OSE/AP
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-special-education-advisory-panel-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20211213T173654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T182859Z
UID:10001027-1651752000-1651752000@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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-9/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20211213T171959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T164105Z
UID:10001321-1652270400-1652270400@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-16/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220225T185908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T185936Z
UID:10001366-1652781600-1652781600@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220426T133152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T133152Z
UID:10001103-1652868000-1652868000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Advisory Panel  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, May 18\, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09   \nMeeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: SEAP\nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:  Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)  Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: 344571 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: atell@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408.  For more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498. \nwebsite: https://www.mdek12.org/OSE/AP
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220426T225353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T225537Z
UID:10001109-1652950800-1652950800@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/5c625fa6-9c71-4369-8386-f93481e263ad \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street Suite 1101\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-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20211213T150927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T205031Z
UID:10001309-1652954400-1652954400@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.\, May 19\, 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-7/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20211213T165401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T184053Z
UID:10001315-1652961600-1652961600@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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220228T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T145407Z
UID:10001371-1653051600-1653051600@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. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-intervention-advisory-committee/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220225T141421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T225213Z
UID:10001358-1653559200-1653566400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Joint Planning Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\nJoint Mental Health and Substance Use Planning Council\n \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\n  \nVirtual Link for Meeting\nhttps://meet.goto.com/885314373 \n  \nMeeting Location:\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 N. Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/joint-planning-council-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20211213T173755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T185856Z
UID:10001029-1654171200-1654171200@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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-10/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220509T164530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T164530Z
UID:10001398-1654689600-1654689600@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-17/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20211213T152226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T200858Z
UID:10001310-1655373600-1655373600@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.\, June 16\, 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-8/
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:20220616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20211213T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T183533Z
UID:10001037-1655380800-1655380800@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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220427T200217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T205508Z
UID:10001111-1655460000-1655460000@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. \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/f362287a-5f54-4f32-a455-6df3b31d32ea
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220509T170747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T170908Z
UID:10001405-1655805600-1655805600@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 \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/f8a4e33f-621e-478a-b70f-660e53878833
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-6/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T101821
CREATED:20220426T140253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T140253Z
UID:10001105-1655892000-1655892000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Advisory Panel  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, June 22\, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09   \nMeeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: SEAP\nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:  Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)  Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: 344571 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: atell@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408.  For more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498. \nwebsite: https://www.mdek12.org/OSE/AP
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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