Teaming and Collaborating Part 1: Participating on Your Child's Team
2024-05-30 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
Family members and other team members need to exchange information and share knowledge and expertise. This session will provide tips on why parents need to be part of and feel like part of the team.
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Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops
2024-05-30 14:00 - 15:00
Office of Coordinated Care
Welcome to your special invitation to the Spring 2024 MS Division of Medicaid Beneficiary Workshops, which will be held on May 30th, 2024. Please come out and learn about the different Medicaid health plans for the State of Mississippi. Your physicians, staff members, and patients/members are welcome to attend and learn all about the benefits of their Medicaid health plan. The workshops will include United Healthcare, Molina Healthcare, and Magnolia Health presentations.
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Community Health & Resource Fair
2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00
Forrest General Hospital & SEMRHI
Join Forrest General Hospital and SEMRHI for a day of fun and learning! The first 200 attendees will enjoy free food. We’ll have free health screenings, a live DJ, snow cones, door prizes, giveaways, and activities for the whole family.
For more information, please call (601)658-0058.

Studies Summer Enrichment Academy
2024-06-03 - 2024-07-27
Institute for Disability Studies
Mark your calendars for the Institute for Disability Studies Summer Enrichment Academy! There are in-person options in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, as well as a virtual option. This year’s theme is Star Wars: “Be the force in your career! May your skills be with you!”
Pre-employment training and a 90-hour paid internship are included for youth and young adults with disabilities (ages 14-21).
For more information, contact:
IDS Transition Programs at (601) 266.5163 or 228.214.3400. Email Beth Robertson at beth.robertson@usm.edu.

FREE SUMMER CAMP
2024-06-03 - 2024-07-12
Hattiesburg Police Athletic League (HPAL)

This summer, Hattiesburg Police Athletic League (HPAL) will host a FREE six-week day camp for kids (ages 8 to 12) to learn new skills, play games and build relationships with their peers and our officers.

Kids can participate in various sports, arts and crafts, and other learning opportunities. They are also planning a few field trips this summer (from Mobile, AL, to Jackson, MS.) for those interested in exploring new cities and attractions.

To apply for HPAL summer camp, visit the Ben McNair Recreation Center at 300 N. 12th Avenue.

Registration is open on the following days and times:

Monday, May 13: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For questions or more information, contact the HPAL coordinator, Michael Cruz, at 601-554-3742 or the HPAL Director, Captain Allen Murray, at 601-545-4996.

Health Equity Summer Institute
2024-06-04 12:00 - 2024-06-06 15:00
National Federation of Families
Be inspired and learn about social justice for families, equitable youth suicide prevention strategies and more from these dynamic speakers!
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Technology Tools for Today Assistive Technology for Everyone 2024
2024-06-06 10:00 - 2024-06-07 12:00
The Arc of Mississippi and Project START
The Arc of Mississippi and Project START have collaborated to showcase Mississippi’s latest assistive technology and bring in national speakers to inform people of the technology tools available today to assist individuals with disabilities in living independently.

Children and Lead: What You Don't Know Can Hurt Them
2024-06-06 12:30 - 13:30
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
Children under 6 are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning. The good news is that lead poisoning is 100% preventable. In this fun and informative session, participants will learn about the dangers of lead, common sources of lead, lead exposure prevention, and community resources for families.
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A Taste of Cafés: Good Vibes Only (Vitality Café)
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:30
Be Strong Families
Life is filled with ups and downs. It is impossible to stay positive all the time.  Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time.  Denying that we experience negative emotions is denying that we are emotional and complicated beings.  Finding that balance between acknowledging feeling low and having a positive outlook can help create opportunities for solutions.  Join our café as we explore what that looks like.
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A Taste of Cafés: Summer Lovin’ (Parent Café)
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:30
Be Strong Families
Summertime is the ideal family time: the long days and summer vacation lends it to spending more time together. How can families spend time together to not only have fun but to grow closer and make some unforgettable memories? Let’s share some creative ideas for Summer Lovin’ with our families.
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Greater Bethlehem Temple 3rd annual Community Fair
2024-06-08 09:00 - 13:00
Greater Bethlehem Temple
This free community event encourages a healthy lifestyle, prevents & manages disease, educates, informs, and connects to resources.
There will be Activities and Resources for the entire family, with special celebrations for the children and an educational program for our seniors. All ages are welcome. Free food!!
Free set up for all vendors and exhibitors. There will be door prizes and giveaways.
For more questions and information, please call Mrs. Brenda Williams at 601-473-6203 or email Sisterbwilliams@gmail.com.

COJ Summer Feed Program
2024-06-10 11:00 - 2024-07-12 13:00
City of Jackson
To ensure no child goes hungry this summer, the City of Jackson hosts a Summer Feeding Program for Jackson residents aged 0 to 18. The program will be in operation from June 10th to July 12th and will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Meals will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Locations:

Smith Robertson Community Center (505 John Hart St.)
Sykes Park Community Center (520 Sykes Rd.)
Westside Community Center (1450 Wiggins Rd.)

All meals must be eaten on-site. Jackson Meals Matter, our city-wide anti-hunger awareness campaign, will oversee the food giveaway. We’re committed to ensuring every child in the City of Jackson has access to food.

Teaming and Collaborating Part 2: Family Members Working with Other Team Members
2024-06-11 10:30 - 11:00
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
The quality of relationships and interactions between parents and professionals on IFSP or IEP teams affects the team’s success in achieving desired outcomes for the child. Join us to learn how to to work with parents and/or professionals in ways that will assist with communication and conflict resolution.
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Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
2024-06-12 12:00 - 13:00
For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists, parent consultants, parent educators, and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support, national standards for parent peer support, continuing education opportunities, and local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group.
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The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference
2024-06-13 07:30 - 2024-06-14 12:00
The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference is Mississippi’s largest cross-disability conference for people with disabilities, families, students, and professionals.
Presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors will share the latest information and innovations on many topics.
Meet people and make new friends!
Continuing Education – Applying for DMH Credentials, Education, and Social Work
Game Night will be June 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Cabana Room.
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Transform recovery with CRAFT: Positive Reinforcement Approach!
2024-06-14 09:00 - 13:00
Be Strong Families
Allies in Recovery uses CRAFT: Community Reinforcement and Family Training, a scientifically proven alternative approach to Al-Anon, for families struggling with the addiction of a loved one. It draws on the principles of positive reinforcement. Family members will get concrete suggestions based on sound psychological principles and essential self-care skills.
This is an online workshop using Zoom. Participants will be notified by email directly or through their department/organization registration contact. Use of internet applications such as Zoom and Adobe Acrobat or current PDF document viewer required and installed before training.
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Positively Impacting Addiction by Training and Empowering the Family
2024-06-14 09:00 - 13:00
Be Strong Families
Allies in Recovery uses CRAFT: Community Reinforcement and Family Training a scientifically proven alternative approach to Al-Anon, for families struggling with the addiction of a loved one. It draws on the principles of positive reinforcement. Family members will get concrete suggestions based on sound psychological principles and essential self-care skills.
This is an online workshop using Zoom. Participants will be notified by email directly or through their department/organization registration contact. Use of internet applications such as Zoom and Adobe Acrobat or current PDF document viewer required and installed before training.
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Free Spring Break Youth Leadership Camp!
2024-06-17 08:00 - 2024-06-21 17:00
Mississippi Families for Kids

We’re gearing up for a fun camp this year! Space is limited, so sign up now!
Our camp for ages 12-19 on June 17-21st at Christ United Jackson will enhance students’ ability to assess real-life situations and learn to make positive choices.
Camp sessions include discussions on:
Healthy Relationships, Physical/Mental Health, Cultural Competency, Community Service, Future Planning, Self-Discipline, and Financial Management- all focused around our theme for the year- Staying SAFE: Secure, Assured, Fearless, Empowered.

Camp sessions are led by professionals in their respective fields, and participants are encouraged to ask questions or share related issues they may have. Camp includes field trips to Two Mississippi Museums.

Calling all businesses! Would you like to invest in Mississippi’s youth by sponsoring Youth Leadership Camp?
Sponsors will be mentioned in all YLC marketing materials and also qualify for dollar-for-dollar Mississippi tax credits. Sponsorships range from $50-$5,000. For more information about being a sponsor, click here.

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2024 Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference
2024-06-17 08:30 - 2024-06-20 11:00
Uniting early childhood educators from around the state to connect, collaborate, and improve early learning environments for every child.
The Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference is one of the South’s largest early childhood education conferences. Hundreds of teachers and program administrators each year choose from dozens of presentations and exhibits to explore the latest trends and research in the early childhood field.
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Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-06-18 09:30
The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify, treat, educate, accommodate, and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health, education, medical, and employment for people with ASD and their families.
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Time is Right Special Education Conference
2024-06-19 07:30 - 2024-06-21 12:00
Mississippi Department of Education
The OSE June conference, called “The Time is Right,” is an excellent opportunity for teachers, administrators, service providers, and family members to connect, work together, and grow professionally. It offers sessions on parental engagement, related services, specifically designed instruction, and administrator training. Participants will attend lectures and engage in interactive activities.
Upon MDE approval, participants can earn up to 1.2 CEU credits, 10 SEMI credits, and/or 1 OSL.
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Board of Mental Health Meeting
2024-06-19 09:00
Department of Mental Health

The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on June 19, 2025, at 9:00 am.
Click here for notice information:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90

Meeting Location

1049 Simpson Hwy 149
Magee MS 39111

CCDF 2025 2027 Triennial State Plan Public Hearing
2024-06-19 10:00
Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services will host its CCDF 2025 2027 Triennial State Plan Public Hearing Virtually on June 19th, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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Board of Mental Health Meeting
2024-06-20 09:00
State Agency: Department of Mental Health
Board Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m.
Click here for notice information:
https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90
Meeting Location

North MS Regional Center
967 Regional Center Dr.
Oxford MS 38655
Contact Information
Grenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260
grenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov

Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:00
Does your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset?
Has the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation?
Do you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP, and you wonder whether or not it is working?
If you said yes to any of these questions, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school, then come join us.
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 group.
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A Taste of Cafés: Like Riding a Bike (Dad’s Café)
2024-06-21 12:00 - 13:30
Strong Families
Helping your child learn to ride a bike is about encouraging them and helping them up when they fall. Success in life is just like riding a bike: having someone to cheer you on and help you up when you stumble can make a difference. Join us as we celebrate fathers’ presence in their children’s lives.
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Community Outreach and Engagement Training
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:00
Families as Allies
Families as Allies is training interested parents and caregivers to help with outreach in communities across MS. These trainings will focus on outreach at conferences and events, presenting to community groups about FAA, and supporting families with school and other types of meetings within communities.
Our second training will focus on how to give a basic talk in the community about FAA and is scheduled for June 22 from 10 am to 11 a.m. via zoom. We will pay a training stipend to parents and caregivers who attend. You can register at this link. If you have questions, please contact Jackie Taylor at 601-519-4161.
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Virtual NAMI Peer-to-Peer (NAMI Central Mississippi)
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00
NAMI
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. Specific dates will be provided, but sessions will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
This virtual group experience provides the opportunity for mutual support and positive impact. You can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences. Through your participation, you have the chance to help others grow. This is a confidential place to learn from shared experiences in an environment of sincere, uncritical acceptance. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope for all people living with mental illness.
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Teaming and Collaborating Part 3: Sharing What You Know with Professionals
2024-06-25 10:30 - 11:00
Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project
You know your child best. Sharing what you know with professionals can help them provide the most appropriate services and support. As a parent or family member, you have much to contribute to the team. Join us and learn tips on how to share and other important tips.
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Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
2024-06-26 10:15
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
(MDRS)
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in the East Building’s Conference Room on the 3rd 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 834 5234 3575
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join Zoom Meeting by Phone:
Dial by your location
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
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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