Rise Up! Facing the Addiction Crisis, One Family at a Time Join us for the 2021 Opioid & Heroin Mississippi Drug Summit – A Virtual Event September 15-17, 2021 Education. Training. Collaboration. Saving lives. The goal of the Mississippi Opioid and Heroin Summit is an opportunity for all of us to face the epidemic that […]
For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. Parent peer support specialists, parent consultants and parent educators are especially encouraged to attend. We will share ideas, brainstorm and support each other. Coaching is based on the competencies and ethical code of the […]
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 […]
The 6th Annual Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by C Spire, is a fun event hosted by the four museums of Jackson, Mississippi's LeFleur Museum District (LMD) on September 16-18, 2021. The MSF showcases the Magnolia State's innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries and organizations. This year, the event is will be in-person and virtual: * September 16: Science After 6 (click here for details) […]
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Parents, teachers, and others who work with children sometimes face challenging behaviors. Learn strategies and create a Behavior Support Toolbox for yourself and for sharing with your students' families! Register here>>
The 2021 Mississippi Trauma Informed Care Conference Planning Committee is pleased to present the VIRTUAL 2021 Mississippi Trauma-Informed Care Conference, “Building Resiliency Through the Pandemic.” Participate in up to 8 Keynotes and 15 Breakout Sessions that encourage new coping strategies and resiliency for service providers. You'll have an opportunity to continue your professional development and […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Mississippi Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021, starting at 10:00 a.m. The Mississippi Board of Education is taking this step to limit public contact due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The meeting will be held via teleconference and video means and available via live stream at https://msachieves.mdek12.org. […]
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 >>