• A Virtual Hill Briefing in Support of The Protecting Our Students in Schools Act

    The Education Trust Students must be safe and free from physical harm in schools. A supportive school environment is critical for effective teaching and learning. This is perhaps more important than ever as students return to classrooms after a period of remote learning due to COVID-19. The pandemic has upended the lives of many students […]

  • Board of Mental Health Meeting

    Board of Mental Health--IN PERSON Subject: Department of Mental Health Description: Board Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. MEETING LOCATION Department of Mental Health 239 North Lamar Street Jackson MS 39201 CONTACT INFORMATION: Grenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260 grenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov  

  • Drop In Family Support Time

    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 […]

  • Joint Planning and Advisory Council Meeting

    Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Joint Planning and Advisory Council meeting will be held virtually. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The agenda, previous minutes, and planning calendar are attached. The information to join the meeting is listed below. If you call in on the phone […]

  • Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice

    Mississippi Department of Education   The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09 Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924 Passcode: SEAP Join Zoom Meeting by Phone:  Dial by your location       […]

  • Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents

    For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. Parent peer support specialists, parent consultants and parent educators are especially encouraged to attend. We will share ideas, brainstorm and support each other. Coaching is based on the competencies and ethical code of the […]

  • Providing Peer Support in Crisis Services

    C4 Innovations Join Cheryl Gagne on Wednesday, August 18 from 2-3 pm ET for a free webinar on peer support for people experiencing crisis. Learn about the value of peer support in crisis settings and strategies for integrating peers and addressing challenges. Ask questions and get a preview of C4’s upcoming “Peer Support in Crisis […]

  • Board of Mental Health Meeting

    Board of Mental Health Subject: Department of Mental Health Description: Board Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. MEETING LOCATION Department of Mental Health 239 North Lamar Street Jackson MS 39201 CONTACT INFORMATION: Grenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260 grenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov

  • Mississippi State Board of Education

    Mississippi State Board of Education Date: 10 a.m., August 19, 2021 Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room   Watch the live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpKX7bRLzog&ab_channel=MSBoardofEducationLiveStream

  • Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions

    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 […]