Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center As a parent, the IEP process can often seem like a maze. There are so many parts to the process it's often overwhelming. Join us for part one in a series that will help you understand how to navigate this journey. Register here>>
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, local and state issues affecting parent peer support.
National Institute of Mental Health This webinar – hosted by the National Institute of Mental Health – will provide an opportunity for diverse stakeholders, including school administrators, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders, to learn about new and innovative practices in school-based suicide prevention, with a particular focus on risk identification, follow up, and referral […]
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Educational choices available to families are growing in Mississippi. Join us for this session. We will discuss the educational options available to families. Register here >>
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>>
Mississippi State Board of Education Mississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream. Date: 10 a.m., January 20, 2022 Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room
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.
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 […]
Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919. Register here >>
Families as Allies have touched the lives of many children and families over the past year because of your generous support. This year we're combining our Annual Community Partnership with our Annual Open House into one virtual event. Tickets are free, and sponsorships are available! Register here >> If you or your organization would like […]