Name: Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
Start: 2024-08-21T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-08-21T10:00:00-05:00

August 2024
August 12, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

Assisting and Supporting Parents with Child-Welfare-Involvement with Getting on the Fast Track (online)

Be Strong Families has worked (and is working) with former parents with child welfare involvement to develop resources that support parents whose children are in the foster care system in getting their kids back and keeping them safely at home. In this workshop, staff will learn about the Get on the Fast Track workshop and group support that they can make available to their clients and the benefits that parents report on participating in the workshop.
August 13, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

College Allows Anybody to RISE To The Top!

In the state of Mississippi, college is an option for all, including those individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
August 13, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm CDT

Understanding Your Child’s IEP

Join us at "Understanding Your Child's IEP" presented by NFusion Metro. Discover your rights as a parent and gain valuable insights from Families as Allies. Let's work together to advocate for our children's educational success!
August 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents

Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
August 15, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CDT

Children and Lead: What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Them

Children under 6 are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning. The good news is that lead poisoning is 100% preventable.
August 19, 2024 @ 12:00 pm CDT

Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted

The Heart Work Series will meet every Monday in August.
In each session, you’ll hear from national and international leaders working on the frontlines of youth justice, championing healing-centered approaches.
August 19, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

Every Day Counts: Community Conversations on School Attendance

Every Day Counts: Community Conversations on School Attendance
A Listening Session Series Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
August 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm CDT

Beyond the Hype: What Research Tells Us About Social Media’s Role in Youth Mental Health

Join a panel of leading experts who will explain what scientific research actually says about social media in youth mental health.
August 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

Peer-to-Peer and Guardian-to-Child Mental Health Tips: Fostering Supportive Communication and Nurturing Emotional Well-being

Join NTTAC for an insightful exploration into peer-to-peer and guardian-to-child relationship dynamics in a non-judgmental and loving manner.
August 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am CDT

Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting

The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in the East Building’s Conference Room, on the 2nd floor, and via Zoom.