Presented by Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center and Reach MS: During this month’s meeting, we will discuss simple strategies to use and things to remember when taking children out in the community to stores, places of business, running errands, etc. Specifically, we will focus on behavior and how we can make outings less chaotic […]
The term "System of Care" is often used to describe mental health approaches and is actually mandated in Mississippi state law. This webinar explains the infrastructure of Mississippi's system of care and the laws that tell how it is supposed to function. This session is part of a five-part series and focuses on the Interagency […]
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center will share strategies for using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the home and the home classroom. We will discuss how PBIS can be used to support and encourage appropriate behavior during this time of continued integrated learning. Register here! Presented by: Patty Gautier, Family, Data & Dissemination […]
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. […]
Procedural safeguards may seem like a dry topic, with long explanations and terms that are useless to your family. So why is it important and how will it help your child? Procedural safeguards are the rights that protect you. When you know your rights, you're able to be an equal participant in your child's educational […]
This training is for parents, caregivers and professionals 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 […]
Webinar by Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center: Parents have important rights if they disagree about whether the requirements of Part C of the IDEA are being followed. Join us and learn about your rights and what options are available if you have a problem. Register here!
This training is for parents, caregivers and professionals 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 […]
This webinar hosted by Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center will provide parents with a greater understanding of ESY, the qualifying criteria, and what it means to their child. Register here! Presented by: Pam Dollar, Executive Director, MS Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
Parent to Parent USA invites you to join us along with our partners at the Burton Blatt Institute for a four-part 8 webinar series on Supported Decision making presented by Jonathan Martinis. In this session, we will discuss ways to use Supported Decision Making to ensure that people with disabilities receive appropriate and effective supports […]