Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
2024-08-21 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
(MDRS)
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in the East Building’s Conference Room, on the 2nd floor, and via Zoom. You may access the meeting either in person, online, or by phone.
You may access the meeting in person, online, or by phone.
In-Person Meeting Location and Address:
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)
East Building-Large Conference Room: 3rd floor
1281 Hwy 51 North
Madison, MS 39110
Join Zoom Meeting Online:
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The Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m.
Written comments may be submitted to:
Mississippi Department of Education
Attn: Sharon Strong Coon
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0771
Email: scoon@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 Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.

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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee
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Department of Health
The EHDI AC advises the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. Families and professionals are encouraged to attend this regular meeting, and public comments may be shared during each meeting.
How to Join this Public Meeting
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee Meeting
September 20, 2024
1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
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Mississippi Early Learning Alliance
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Click here for notice information:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90

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Suzanne Marler
6013596260
Suzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov

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Click here for notice information:
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Contact Information
Suzanne Marler
6013596260
Suzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov

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>Duties include:

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Department of Mental Health

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Robert E. Lee Building
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Suzanne Marler
6013596260
suzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
