• Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: After High School

    Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center IDEA 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. Register here>>

  • Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters

    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 […]

  • Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters

    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 […]

  • Parental Consent in Special Education

    Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center What is parental consent? When will a parent asked to sign documents giving consent? What happens if a parent doesn't give consent? Join us to learn more. Register here >>

  • 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.

  • Family Connections

    Hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, “Family Connections” is a virtual community for parents and caregivers who support loved ones facing substance use and/or mental health challenges. Families tell us they need credible resources, guidance to accessing help, and the opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges. Monthly gatherings will focus […]

  • Tips for Successful Meetings

    Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center IEP meetings can be nerve wracking! Join us and learn tips to help prepare, have more productive IEP meetings and how to improve your documentation and communication. Register here >>

  • Special Education Process: What are the Steps?

    Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Special education and all the moving parts of the process are overwhelming! Join us and learn seven important steps in the process. Register here>>

  • Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work

    Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Do 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. Join us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles […]

  • Special Education Records: What to Keep and How to Organize it.

    Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center What do you do with all those papers? What do you need to keep and how do you keep it organized? Join us for tips on how to keep everything together. Register here >>