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SUMMARY:What Have We Built Together? Shared Learning from the Community of Practice Series
DESCRIPTION:National Training and Technical Assistance Center\n\n\nSupporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely\, overwhelming\, complex\, and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services\, child welfare\, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys?\n\nLet’s come together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen our practice\, student-center our services\, and make this work less lonely and more connected.\n\nThe “Building Bridges of Hope” NTTAC Institute and accompanying community of practice will join parents\, caregivers\, providers\, and educators together to strategize how to support each other while supporting our students with emotional and behavioral health needs.\n\nJoin us as we create space to dream and hope together to find new ways of being\, learning\, and partnering.\n\nTogether\, we engage in interactive discussions regarding what is working\, concerning challenges\, and rising promising practices and services nation-wide.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/building-bridges-of-hope-supporting-children-and-youth-with-high-emotional-and-behavioral-health-needs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T162433Z
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SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-7/
CATEGORIES:Group,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210719T180500Z
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UID:10001174-1626868800-1626874200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Affirming and Supporting Our Children as they Go Back to School: Considerations for Families\, Educators and Community Members
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by SAMHSA  \nWe have lived through unprecedented times as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic\, racial turmoil\, political upheaval and even weather crises spread across our communities. From March of 2020 until this upcoming September of 2021\, many schools were completely closed while others offered a hybrid model of education. Many parents were unexpectedly working from home or worse – out of work altogether. These circumstances resulted in heightened stress\, anxiety\, social isolation\, fear\, and trauma for our children. In addition\, virtual schooling did not always provide the needed academic or social supports for many students as they fell behind both academically and developmentally. Now\, as the curtain begins to lift\, and the “new normal” rolls into place\, schools are re-opening and many parents are back to work. How do parents\, teachers\, and caring adults within the community provide the supports children need to make this next transition in ways that are both affirming\, and successful? This webinar will provide practical tips and tools for adults on the front lines with children in the months ahead. \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this webinar participants will: \n• Gain an understanding of how these months of crisis after crisis may have impacted families and children\n• Gain information on how to help parents adapt trauma-informed parenting strategies to talk to children about both their hopes and dreams as well as their fears and concerns upon returning to school and other activities of daily living\n• Be able to list and use 5 practical tips for supporting children before\, during and after school hours \nPresenter – Susan (Sue) Badeau – writes and speaks extensively on topics related to children\, particularly those with special needs and is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader at state\, regional and national conferences. She has worked in child-serving fields including adoption\, foster care\, juvenile justice\, children’s mental health and public and private education agencies for 33 years. She has developed curricula on many topics used to train professional child welfare staff\, adoptive and foster parents\, judges\, attorneys and youth. In addition\, she was a policy consultant for public and private agencies\, universities and court systems. Sue serves on national boards of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)\, the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)\, National Center for Youth in Custody\, All Children\, All Families\, and Justice for Families. \n  \nRegister here>> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/affirming-and-supporting-our-children-as-they-go-back-to-school-considerations-for-families-educators-and-community-members/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210708T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T164032Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Training Graduates Coaching and Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group will focus on opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making groups\, provide coaching guidance for those who are already serving on groups or about to serve on groups and will be a place where graduates can discuss common concerns\, problems and successes that will help them be more effective parent/caregiver leaders. Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. (Open only to leadership training graduates.) \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-9/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210719T173415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T173415Z
UID:10001170-1627588800-1627588800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parent Town Hall with the US Department of Education
DESCRIPTION:After a year and a half of grappling with the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic\, students across the country are slated to return to school in person this fall. However\, for many\, especially parents\, the return to in-person instruction has brought with it a variety of worries\, hesitations\, and questions:\n\n\n– Will my child(ren) be safe at school?\n– What COVID precautions should I look for in my child’s school?\n– How will schools take my child’s social and emotional well-being into account?\n– Is the vaccine safe?\n– Should I get the vaccine?\n– Should my child(ren) get the vaccine? \nWhile one of the Biden Administration’s top priorities is to have all students back in-person this fall\, they recognize that this goal will not be met if parents’ voices are not heard\, and their concerns are taken into account. This Parent Town Hall is a unique opportunity for parents to share their ideas and concerns\, and to get their questions answered. \nDuring the event\, panelists from the US Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will answer parents’ questions and address concerns around the return to in-person instruction. \nParents are invited to submit questions about the return to in-person instruction below. Pre-submitted questions will help plan the content of the session. Time will also be reserved for live questions and answers at the end of the event. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-town-hall-with-the-us-department-of-education/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210719T184459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T131114Z
UID:10001182-1628164800-1628164800@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/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210728T211440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T211512Z
UID:10001184-1628179200-1628182800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Supported Decision-Making in Health Care and Life Planning
DESCRIPTION:Parent to Parent USA  \nParent to Parent USA invites you to join us along with our partners at the Burton Blatt Institute for our next webinar on Supported Decision making presented by Jonathan Martinis.  \nSupported Decision-Making is a way for people with disabilities to make their own decisions\, with support from people they trust\, and be more in control of their lives and rights. In this session\, we’ll discuss ways for people to use Supported Decision-Making to play a lead role in their health care\, money management\, and other important life areas.\nThis free webinar is open to staff\, families\, and Parent to Parent supporters nationwide and will be recorded. \nRegistration is required: https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_006IFixWw3SFtoa
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/how-do-i-know-if-my-child-needs-help-and-where-do-i-go-if-they-do-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210803T153519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T004658Z
UID:10001185-1628510400-1628515800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Work of SAMHSA's Statewide Family Networks in the Lives of Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their Families
DESCRIPTION:A SAMHSA sponsored webinar. \nThe Statewide Family Network Program builds on the work of SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services which helped to establish a child and family focus in programs serving children and adolescents with mental health challenges around the country. The purpose of this program is to enhance state capacity and infrastructure to better respond to the needs of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and their families by providing information\, referrals\, and support to families who have a child with a mental health challenge\, and to create a mechanism for families to participate in State and local mental health services planning and policy development. The Statewide Family Network program closely aligns with SAMHSA’s Recovery Support Strategic Initiative and funding is limited to family-controlled domestic public and private nonprofit organizations in states\, territories\, and Tribes. A family-controlled organization is an organization that has a board of directors made up of more than 50% family members who have primary daily responsibility for the raising of a child\, youth\, adolescent or young adult with a serious emotional disturbance up to age 18\, or 21 if the adolescent is being served by an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)\, or age 26 if the young adult is being served by an Individual Service plan in transition to the adult mental health system. SAMHSA limits eligibility to family-controlled organizations to strengthen the capacity of families with children who have serious emotional disturbance to act as agents of transformation in influencing the type and amount of services provided to them and their children and to ensure their mental health care is family driven and youth guided. \nJoin this webinar for a panel discussion with the Executive Directors of three Statewide Family Networks and the Public Health Advisor with the Child\, Adolescent and Family Branch who serves as the Project Officer. \nThis panel will explore:\n1. The history of Statewide Family Networks\n2. The role these networks play in the behavioral health systems in their states\n3. The challenges and lessons learned as the Statewide Family Networks have evolved\n4. The core components of effective Statewide Family Networks \nSpeakers:\n• Elizabeth Sweet\, M.Ed.\, Public Health Advisor\, Child\, Adolescent\, and Family Branch\, SAMHSA\n• Joy Hogge\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director\, Families as Allies\, Mississippi\n• Michelle Heinen\, B.S.\, Executive Director\, Uplift Wyoming\n• Sue Smith\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director\, Georgia Parent Support Network \nRegister here>> \nIf you’ve never used Adobe Connect\, get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html\nAdobe\, the Adobe logo\, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks\nof Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-work-of-samhsas-statewide-family-networks-in-the-lives-of-children-with-serious-emotional-disturbance-and-their-families/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210803T154623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T155145Z
UID:10001187-1628683200-1628694000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:An Update on the Latest Treatment Strategies for Suicidal Adolescents and Parents/Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Suicide is a significant public health problem in the United States and remains the second leading cause of death among high school teens 14 to 18 years. Between 2009 and 2018\, suicide rates for those 14 to 18 years old increased by 61.7%\, from 6.0 to 9.7 per 100\,000. In addition to deaths by suicide\, there are many more who make a suicide attempts or struggle with suicidal ideation. Misuse of alcohol and drugs significantly increases the risk of suicidal behavior in adolescents.\n\n\n\nIn this 90 minute presentation\, Dr. Spirito will overview the role of substance use in adolescent suicidal behaviors. He will describe the core treatment techniques for suicidal adolescents that cut across evidence-based practices with the strongest data\, including those that integrate substance use treatment strategies for suicidal adolescents and their parents/caregivers.\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/an-update-on-the-latest-treatment-strategies-for-suicidal-adolescents-and-parents-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210819T160930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T160930Z
UID:10001211-1629894600-1629900000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Child Health Care Through Anti-Racist\, Family-Driven Approaches
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS)\nThe child health care field is embracing a shift from the traditional child-focused model of well and sick visits to a more upstream preventive\, holistic\, and anti-racist focus on children\, their families\, and the systems and communities they interact with regularly. Despite a growing desire to improve care delivery\, many practices face barriers\, such as time and funding resources\, which prevent the scale and spread of practice transformation. \nThis webinar\, hosted by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, will explore the need to transform child health care from three unique perspectives — pediatricians\, a family advocate\, and a children’s health clinic director. The featured speakers — Renée Boynton-Jarrett MD and Ben Danielson MD\, pediatrician; Hala Durrah\, MTA\, patient and family engagement consultant and advocate; and Carey Howard\, MPH\, program director at a pediatric clinic — serve as advisors for CHCS’ Accelerating Child Health Transformation initiative\, which seeks to accelerate the adoption of key strategies necessary to advance anti-racist and family-centered pediatric practice. They will highlight key strategies for child health care transformation: (1) adopting anti-racist practices and policies to advance health equity; (2) co-creating equitable partnerships with patients\, families\, and medical care teams; and (3) identifying family strengths and health-related social needs to promote resilience. \nHealth care policymakers\, medical professionals\, state officials\, family advocates\, community-based organization staff and other interested stakeholders are invited to join this 75-minute event. \n  \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/transforming-child-health-care-through-anti-racist-family-driven-approaches/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210823T210420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T210420Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Healthy Schools: Supportive Funding\, Systems Change\, and Community Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Institute For The Health Policy Forum \nSchool systems have the power to improve the health of a whole community\, and COVID-19 shed light on the critical intersection between health and education. This virtual event will explore how health and education professionals can collaboratively and sustainably build healthy schools. Attendees will learn about school funding\, community engagement strategies\, and developing a long-term plan to prioritize and embed health in schools. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-future-of-healthy-schools-supportive-funding-systems-change-and-community-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210817T205403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T231553Z
UID:10001205-1630414800-1630414800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices for Suicide Prevention to Postvention
DESCRIPTION:sponsor: National Council on Behavioral Health\nSuicide prevention can seem like a daunting undertaking for any workforce\, but as the number of deaths by suicide keeps increasing\, it becomes a necessary public health issue to be addressed within health care. Currently the 10th leading cause of death\, suicide claims more lives than traffic accidents and exceeds more than twice the number of homicides. Although most individuals\, including children and adolescents\, who eventually die by suicide\, receive health care services in the month prior to death\, providers at the point of care often do not detect suicidal thoughts. A comprehensive approach to suicide prevention includes strategies for prevention\, identification and assessment of at-risk individuals\, intervention\, and postvention. Organizations must ensure staff members have the appropriate knowledge and skills at every level. Join Relias and the National Council for this important conversation. \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n• Review suicide prevention best practices\n• Explore a framework to provide support around building internal and external capacity for suicide prevention with practical interventions.\n• Discuss postvention strategies when providing services to those directly affected by or bereaved by {someone else’s} suicide.\n• Discuss training and skills application best practices for putting suicide prevention into action. \n\n\n\nRegister here>> \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/best-practices-for-suicide-prevention-to-postvention/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210831T195716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T210717Z
UID:10000961-1630497600-1630501200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504\, ADAA and Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs: What Parents Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\n \nWhen people think about educating students with disabilities\, the first thing that may come to mind is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). \nAlthough students can receive accommodations\, related services\, and special education under both Section 504 and IDEA\, the two laws vary in a number of important ways. This presentation will provide parents with information to help them understand the law and what it means to their child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-adaa-and-children-with-disabilities-or-special-health-care-needs-what-parents-need-to-know-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210831T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T201402Z
UID:10000963-1630576800-1630580400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood (1 hour training)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\nThis training provides strategies for what parents and youth can do to help plan for the student’s transition from high school to adult employment\, postsecondary education or training\, and independent living.\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mapping-dreams-transition-to-adulthood-1-hour-training/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210831T203109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T203109Z
UID:10000965-1631199600-1631201400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Relias’ Suicide Prevention Simulation Training Courses
DESCRIPTION:Relias \nWith suicide being the 10th leading cause of death in the United States\, it’s important for your entire staff to be aware of proper suicide prevention protocols. However\, knowing what to do is different than doing it in the moment when face-to-face with a client expressing suicidal thoughts. \nScenario-based learning and simulation training offers a safe space for staff to practice their skills—something they might not receive from a traditional training course. This can help clinicians reinforce their suicide prevention skills and improve confidence when applying the same skills to a real-life situation. \nOn September 9\, 2021 at 3 PM ET\, Sara will walk you through the technology and importance of suicide prevention simulation courses. During the webinar\, you’ll learn: \nThe benefits scenario-based learning and simulation training have on skills application and staff confidence\nThe specific simulation courses Relias offers on suicide prevention\nHow to try the simulation courses yourself \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/introduction-to-relias-suicide-prevention-simulation-training-courses/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210910T123005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140855Z
UID:10001223-1631527200-1631530800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Records and Record Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhat records are important? What is FERPA? How do I request copies of my child’s records? How do I stay organized? How long should it take to get the copies I requested? These are five commonly asked questions when parents get ready to attend IEP meetings. This presentation will provide answers and links to other resources. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/records-and-record-keeping-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210823T211725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140919Z
UID:10000953-1631626200-1631631600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Black LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health: Contemporary Approaches to Understanding and Uprooting Intersectional Stigma to Promote Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity  \nAccumulating research suggests that multiple\, interlocking forms of stigma-related stress (e.g.\, racism\, homophobia\, transphobia) drive and maintain behavioral health disparities among Black LGBTQ individuals. Despite this knowledge\, most research and clinical interventions related to stigma-related stress focus on one type of stigma (e.g.\, racism) in isolation from others (e.g.\, homophobia\, transphobia). Intersectionality provides a framework to help researchers and clinicians better understand the multi-dimensional experiences of Black LGBTQ people\, but the application of intersectionality to such empirical and clinical efforts remains in its infancy. To address this gap\, this webinar includes emerging efforts to better understand and intervene upon links between intersectional stigma and aspects of behavioral health (e.g.\, mental health\, HIV risk) among Black LGBTQ individuals. Delivered by Dr. Skyler Jackson (he/him)\, this presentation will (a) feature novel experience sampling research illuminating how daily events related to both one’s race and sexual orientation (i.e.\, intersectional experiences) are associated with day-to-day changes in Black sexual minorities’ psychological well-being and (b) overview recent clinical efforts to develop and test a group-based treatment to address intersectional stigma\, mental health\, and HIV risk among young gay and bisexual men of color. Future directions\, including the applicability of results to clinical\, community\, and policy-level interventions will be discussed. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to articulate the framework of intersectionality and distinguish single-axis\, additive\, and intersectional models of behavioral health.\nParticipants will be able to identify the unique forms of stigma-related stress experienced by Black LGBTQ individuals and explain how they relate to select behavioral health outcomes.\nParticipants will be equipped to better intervene upon the modifiable psychosocial mechanisms linking stigma\, mental health\, and HIV risk among Black sexual minority men.\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/advancing-black-lgbtq-behavioral-health-contemporary-approaches-to-understanding-and-uprooting-intersectional-stigma-to-promote-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210910T124333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140807Z
UID:10001225-1631880000-1631883600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Oh Behave! Creating a Behavior Support Toolbox for Infants/Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nParents\, teachers\, and others who work with children sometimes face challenging behaviors. Learn strategies and create a Behavior Support Toolbox for yourself and for sharing with your students’ families! \nRegister here>> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/oh-behave-creating-a-behavior-support-toolbox-for-infants-toddlers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210910T125240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T141404Z
UID:10001227-1632304800-1632308400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \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. \nJoin us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles and how to 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210921T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T193425Z
UID:10001257-1632312000-1632315600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Training Graduates Coaching and Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group will focus on opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making groups\, provide coaching guidance for those who are already serving on groups or about to serve on groups\, and will be a place where graduates can discuss common concerns\, problems and successes that will help them be more effective parent/caregiver leaders. Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. (Open only to leadership training graduates) \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-10/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210910T130101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T131025Z
UID:10001239-1632391200-1632394800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: After High School
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nIDEA or 504 services in high school do not guarantee eligibility for accommodations in post-secondary education. Join us and learn how to be prepared for the next phase of education. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-and-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-after-high-school-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210910T132845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T132845Z
UID:10001240-1632484800-1632488400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Request\, Referral\, and Consent
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nRequest\, Referral\, and Consent: What do these three words mean to parents? Do you know how to request evaluations\, make a referral or what you must give written consent for before evaluations or services can begin? \nJoin us and learn what you need to know and how to use the information as you advocate for your child. \nRegister here >> \nThis webinar is offered several times. Select the date and time that works best for you.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/request-referral-and-consent-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210817T203558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T141716Z
UID:10001204-1632817800-1632843000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Reach MS: Supports for Students with Significant Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:REACH MS is excited to offer Supports for Students with Significant Disabilities. This one day training provides participants the opportunity to briefly overview positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and will largely focus on best practices in regard to students with significant disabilities. Components discussed will include creating a physical environment; planing meaningful instruction; setting rules and consequences; designing reinforcement and consequence systems; and aligning social-emotional skills\, communication\, and behavior for students with significant disabilities. \nPlease bring a photocopy or electronic picture of the following items that you have already created and are utilizing in our classroom: Daily schedule\, expectations\, rules\, a panoramic of the classroom (or as much of the classroom that can fit into 1 picture)\, behavior chart/levels\, and any reinforcement (class or individual) that is given. Please so not create something for the sake of the picture. If you are not a classroom teacher\, use items from when you were or from a current classroom you support that has students with significant disabilities. \nTargeted Audience: Elementary and Secondary staff\, Teachers/Administrators of students with severe disabilities \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/reach-ms-supports-for-students-with-significant-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210910T133552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140827Z
UID:10001241-1632830400-1632834000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Oh Behave! Creating a Behavior Support Toolbox for Preschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nParents\, teachers\, and others who work with children sometimes face challenging behaviors. Learn strategies and create a Behavior Support Toolbox for yourself and for sharing with your students’ families! \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/oh-behave-creating-a-behavior-support-toolbox-for-preschoolers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210907T234130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T142759Z
UID:10001220-1632992400-1633001400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Leadership Training - Sept. 30 & Oct 1 - Families as Allies
DESCRIPTION:This training is for parents\, caregivers and staff members who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 2 sessions\, and each session will last 2.5 hours. Participants must attend all sessions for the entire session in order to receive their certificate. They also must be able to join the sessions from a device that has a camera and stay on camera throughout all sessions. Parents and caregivers who are receiving a stipend for completing this training must also turn in all course evaluations in addition to completing the other requirements in order to receive their stipends. \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-leadership-training-sep-30-oct-1/2021-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210921T143452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T151449Z
UID:10001255-1633006800-1633010400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Stabilizing Housing for Families of Children Who Experience Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) and National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) \nChildhood is a crucial time for brain development and disruptions during these key stages can have a lasting negative impact. According to the National Center on Family Homelessness\, approximately 1 in 45 children experiences homelessness every year. Contributing factors include traumatic stress\, mental health challenges (especially depression) and substance use. To further complicate matters\, the experience of homelessness itself is considered a traumatic experience and is likely to exacerbate symptoms of mental illness and addiction in both children and adults. \nFamilies who have children of any age living with them who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges are more likely than others to experience homelessness. Additionally\, during times of stress or crisis\, children are less likely to be engaged in mental health and substance use support services – times when they and their families need help the most. Often\, these children may act out by being loud or engaging in destructive behavior while symptomatic on the property. These behaviors may result in families facing eviction and homelessness. \nIn this 2-part series presented by the Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) and National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC)\, we will share important information about family homelessness and the supports available to help families regain housing stability. Our goal is to equip parents/caregivers\, the family peer support workforce and mental health and substance use professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to assist families who experiencing homelessness and/or to protect them from this traumatic experience before it occurs. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/stabilizing-housing-for-families-of-children-who-experience-mental-health-and-or-substance-use-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210907T234130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T142759Z
UID:10001221-1633078800-1633087800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Leadership Training - Sept. 30 & Oct 1 - Families as Allies
DESCRIPTION:This training is for parents\, caregivers and staff members who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 2 sessions\, and each session will last 2.5 hours. Participants must attend all sessions for the entire session in order to receive their certificate. They also must be able to join the sessions from a device that has a camera and stay on camera throughout all sessions. Parents and caregivers who are receiving a stipend for completing this training must also turn in all course evaluations in addition to completing the other requirements in order to receive their stipends. \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-leadership-training-sep-30-oct-1/2021-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20211005T181543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T181543Z
UID:10000975-1633608000-1633608000@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20211005T191604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T191604Z
UID:10000979-1633687200-1633687200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day : Making Things Better for Our Children and Our System
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will highlight the history and meaning of both Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day. Supports to help our children during mental illness awareness week will be shared\, as will opportunities to improve our system using the principles of World Mental Health Day. This webinar is appropriate for families\, youth\, anyone working with families\, policy makers and anyone who cares about mental health and our children.\n\n\nJoin here>>\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mental-illness-awareness-week-and-world-mental-health-day-making-things-better-for-our-children-and-our-system/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T061954
CREATED:20210927T152024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T152024Z
UID:10001261-1633951800-1633955400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Employment Transition Services
DESCRIPTION:MS Department of Rehabilitation Services  \nThrough the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)\, MDRS works with students with disabilities beginning at age 14. MDRS helps them transition from college to career\, depending on their own personal goals. These services are invaluable to parents and potentially life changing for students. This one-hour session could save you time and money down the road. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER >>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/pre-employment-transition-services/
CATEGORIES:Training
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