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SUMMARY:State of Overdoses in Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:9:00 am – 10:00 am | State of Overdoses in Mississippi | Speaker: Stacy Miller\n10:00M – 11:00am | Narcan Training | Speaker: Charlette Bryant \n\nStacey Miller with the CDC Foundation will be presenting at the Free training session on State of Overdoses in Mississippi.\n.\nLearn about:\nThe number of overdoses in MS and in which regions of the state these incidents occur.\nNational emerging drugs that are or may soon impact drug overdoses in Mississippi\nNational best practice strategies for overdose prevention\n\nAs an added bonus\, Charlotte Bryant will provide a presentation on Narcan Training from 10am to 11 am. Ms Bryant will discuss the use of Narcan and provide a video demo. \nContinuing Education hours are available for the following credentials: DMH Certified Peer Support Specialist\, DMH Addictions Therapist\, DMH Community Support Specialist\, DMH Mental Health Therapist\, Licensed DMH Administrator and DMH IDD Therapist. If your credential is not listed\, an Attendance Certificate can be provided upon request. \n\n\nLocation: Virtually via Zoom.\n\nQuestions or additional information: Sandra Morrison at mhatraining1@gmail.com \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/state-of-overdoses-in-mississippi/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Holiday Hello
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Four Rivers \nNAMI will be hosting a mental health resource fair for the community to come and learn about businesses and organizations whose mission and values focus on mental health. This is a FREE community event. \nOrganizations are invited to come out\, learn about mental health resources\, and enjoy light snacks. \nFor more information contact Megan Hamm at (601) 207-9531 or b email: 4riversmsnami.org
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/holiday-hello/
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Work Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nPreparing for work is a big step in the journey toward adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families\, this is often a time filled with questions\, challenges\, and uncertainty. Join us for the second part of our Introduction to Work series. \nIntroduction to Work: Skills Needed\nWednesday\, December 13\n10:30 AM – 11:30 AM \nIn session three\, attendees will talk about key employment skills that youth and young adults need to get ready for the workforce. \nClick here to register! \nWEEK 2 \nIntroduction to Work: Overview of Resources\nThursday\, December 14\n11 AM – 12 PM \nIn session four\, attendees will explore resources to help youth and young adults prepare for the workforce. \nClick here to register! \nTo learn more about Independent Futures That Work\, visit them online at: https://www.independentfuturesthatwork.com/
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/introduction-to-work-webinar-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
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SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION: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\, 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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-34/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
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SUMMARY:Holiday Ornament Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Nfusion Metro \nCome join Nfusion Metro – Hand And Hand on December 14th at the Large Conference Room of Hinds Behavior Health Services to decorate holiday ornaments from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. \nLocation:\n3450 Hwy 80 W\nJackson\, MS 39204
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/holiday-ornament-decorating/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
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SUMMARY:Operation Shoestring’s Annual Angel Tree
DESCRIPTION:Operation Shoestring \nThis holiday season\, we invite you to participate in Operation Shoestring’s annual Angel Tree event. You\, your loved ones\, and your places of faith and work are welcome to sponsor a child and volunteer for Angel Tree on December 15th! \nPlease feel free to drop off gifts at Operation Shoestring anytime before December 12th during the weekday hours of 10 am to 5 pm. Wrapped or bagged gifts are preferred but not required. If you cannot drop off your gift during those hours\, please call 601-353-6336 to arrange a pickup or an alternate time. \nWe also offer the opportunity to sponsor classes or grade levels! To do so\, please email Tolanda Jones at tjones@operationshoestring.org or call Operation Shoestring at 601-353-6336. \nWe welcome volunteers to help us hand out these gifts and to help us host the festivities as well. Please sign up at the link below and specify you’d like to volunteer for Angel Tree. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/operation-shoestrings-annual-angel-tree/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T203425Z
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SUMMARY:BIDD Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nThe Department of Mental Health and the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BIDD) Advisory Council\, comprised of service providers and advocacy organizations\, are launching an awareness campaign in recognition of March as Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month. The campaign\, titled “Celebrating Mississippians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\,” is the first of its kind for Mississippi and highlights the connection between people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their communities. \n  \nMeeting location:\nARC of MS\n704 N. President St.\nJackson MS 39202 \nContact:\nKristin Merritte\n601-359-6557\nkristin.merritte@dmh.ms.gov \n  \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/9451dbb1-7e8a-4ac5-aa6f-71bb2f3de12c
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20231129T174953Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing and Empowering: Conversations for Positive Change
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nPush Pause (Vitality Café) \nFriday\, Dec 15\, 2023\, 12:00 pm CT \nIt’s easy to get caught up in the end-of-year rush. The anticipation of looming expectations can raise our anxiety levels. Sometimes\, you just need to hit the pause button and take a moment to reflect on the good things we have gained in the past year. Please join us for a reflective conversation on regaining your vitality. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/enhancing-and-empowering-conversations-for-positive-change-5/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20230621T205459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T205459Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \n\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar St. 10th Floor Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson MS 39201 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-23/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20231212T160507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T160207Z
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SUMMARY:FREE JOY TOY DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:Dominion and Power FLC Church \n\nThe DP Cares’ annual JOY TOY DRIVE is bigger and better than ever and will be a blessing to hundreds of children this year.\n\n\nLocation:\n319 Old Richton Road\nPetal\, MS 39465
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/free-joy-toy-drive/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20231117T002642Z
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SUMMARY:How do I get Through This? A Brief Guide to Grief for Teenagers
DESCRIPTION:National Training & Technical Assistance Center  \nWhile the experience of grief is universal\, we all go through the process of grief and healing in our own unique way. \nLosing someone you love or care about is painful\, and grief is a normal\, natural response to loss. \nApproximately 6 million U.S. children will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they are 18\, and 1 in 7 Americans lose a parent or sibling before the age of 20. \nRead more here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/how-do-i-get-through-this-a-brief-guide-to-grief-for-teenagers/
CATEGORIES:Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20221110T161403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T193320Z
UID:10001167-1704369600-1704369600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION: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. 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. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf 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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-26/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver raising or raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to help another parent who is on the same journey?\n\nThen being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \n\n\nWhat is Parent Peer Support? Parent peer support is a parent/caregiver or using their lived experience to support another parent/caregiver who is going through similar experiences.\n\nWho Can Be a Parent Peer Supporter? A parent peer supporter is a biological parent\, adoptive parent\, or caregiver with legal custody who is currently raising or has raised a child with these characteristics:\n\nThe child is currently between the ages of 0-21 or was when they first began having challenges.\nThe child has an emotional\, social\, behavioral or substance use disability.\n The child received services in or navigated the mental health or a related system (for example\, a child with an IEP related to behavior issues at school).\n\nHow Do I Become a Parent Peer Supporter? The Department of Mental Health certifies parent peer supporters in the mental health system.\nUpcoming training:\n\nJanuary 8-14\, 2024 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: December 4\, 2023)\nMarch 18-22\, 2024 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: February 16\, 2024)\nMay 13-17\, 2024 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: April 12\, 2024)\n\n\nClick here for the application packet. \n\n\nWho Should Take the Training?\nAny parent or caregiver who is raising a child who has challenges and:\n\nIs interested in working for a community mental health center or another agency certified by the Department of Mental Health. Completing the training does not guarantee you a job\, but it helps ensure you’ll be ready for one.\nIs interested in doing part-time contractual work for Families as Allies. We are building our pool of contractual employees.\nSupports parents in any system. This training will strengthen your skills and help you network with other parent peer supporters.\nWould like to learn how to support other parents in the same shoes in any child-serving system. We currently have funds to pay training stipends to parents who are—or have been—involved in the youth court system and would like to learn how to support other parents going through the same thing. Contact us at 601-355-0915 or info@faams.org to learn more.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/peer-support-training-12/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20231219T212702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T212904Z
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SUMMARY:WRAP Wellness Recovery Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Association of South Mississippi \nJoin the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi for a FREE two-day retreat to work on your self-care! \nEnjoy these simple\, safe\, and free ways to get and stay well in a mutual learning group environment. Coping skills\, stress reduction\, self-care\, burnout avoidance. These skills are useful in many situations\, such as illness maintenance\, relationships\, conflict resolution\, work\, daily living\, and crisis situations. \n12 CEUs available for DMH disciplines. \nContact kdaneault@msmentalhealth.org for questions. \nChoose your dates:  January 10-11 or March 6/7. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/wrap-wellness-recovery-action-plan/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20240109T232415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T232415Z
UID:10001580-1704888000-1704888000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parent 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 at noon on the second Wednesday of the month. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-36/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20231205T222855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T223349Z
UID:10001704-1704967200-1704967200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Council on Developmental Disabilities Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities \nSCDD is a federally mandated body of advocates appointed by the Governor to promote a better quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities\, their families\, and their communities. Improvement in quality of life is accomplished through initiatives that promote advocacy\, capacity building\, and systems change. The current 25-member Council includes people with disabilities\, parents\, family member advocates\, and required governmental representatives from public and private organizations. Membership reflects the diversity of the state. \nMSCDD is funded by the U.S. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health serves as the Designated State Agency for administrative and fiscal support. \nClick here for notice information. \nMEETING LOCATION\nLake Terrace Convention Center\n1 Convention Center Plaza\nHattiesburg MS 39401 \nCONTACT INFORMATION\nToya Bolden\n601-359-6238\nToya.bolden@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/council-on-developmental-disabilities-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20240104T184440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T184440Z
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SUMMARY:6 Core Principals of IDEA
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project  \nThis presentation will cover the six foundational principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\, a federal law that gives eligible children with disabilities rights to the specially designed instruction and individualized services and supports they need to benefit from public education. Participants will learn about evaluation\, FAPE\, IEP\, LRE\, parent and student participation\, and procedural safeguards. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/6-core-principals-of-idea/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20230110T212828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T165828Z
UID:10001492-1705064400-1705064400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in congratulating our newest class of parent-peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments\, this is a great opportunity to build the parent-peer support community. We encourage friends and families of the graduates\, as well as anyone who supports parent-peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent-peer supporter\, to attend. \nRegister here >> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-graduation-2/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20240111T225647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T225647Z
UID:10001719-1705402800-1705406400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the IEP
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training And Information Center Project  \nAs 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 to learn how to navigate this journey. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/navigating-the-iep-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20240116T235408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T235408Z
UID:10001730-1705485600-1705485600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services \n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, January 17\, 2024\, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09\nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: SEAP \nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial by your location17\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nOne tap Mobile\n+13092053325\,\,83452343575#\,\,\,\,*184280# \nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: 184280 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to: \nSharon Strong Coon\nMississippi Department of Education\nP.O. Box 771\nJackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771 \nEmail: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-6/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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UID:10001720-1705575600-1705620600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Records: What to Keep and How to Organize
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training And Information Center Project \nWhat do I do with all these papers? Join us for tips on what to keep and ideas for organizing your child’s special education records. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-records-what-to-keep-and-how-to-organize/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T120000
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CREATED:20231205T221909Z
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UID:10001703-1705579200-1705579200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:Does your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf 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. \nThis 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. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20240118T201504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T201831Z
UID:10001732-1705602600-1705606200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-board-quarterly-board-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20231214T160035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T160035Z
UID:10001711-1705656600-1705667400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Boot Camp Gulfport
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nYou don’t want to miss our upcoming Special Education Boot Camp in Gulfport\, Mississippi on Friday\, January 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Harrison County Advocacy Center. \nTopics will include: \n\nadvocacy\ncommunication/documentation\nconflict resolution\nIEPs.\n\nRegistration is not required but is preferred so we’ll know how many to plan for. \nFor more information\, contact Leslie Junkin at leslie@mspti.org or Jeannie Herrin at jeannie.herrin@co.harrison.ms.us or call (228) 241-1837. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-boot-camp-gulfport-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20231205T230059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T230059Z
UID:10001706-1706000400-1706000400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committe
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe 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. \nMEETING LOCATION\n9th-floor conference room\nRobert E Lee Building 239 N. Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nCONTACT INFORMATION\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \nClick here for notice details.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committe/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20240118T200829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T201125Z
UID:10001731-1706007600-1706011200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nDo 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 to avoid some of the most common hurdles and have more productive IEP meetings and better outcomes for your child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/steps-for-success-making-iep-meetings-work-9/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20231026T035728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T035728Z
UID:10001680-1706097600-1706101200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-14/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20240118T203311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T203441Z
UID:10001737-1706182200-1706185800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Power of a Personal Story
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nSystems change is about improving access to services and support for children with disabilities and their families. This training was developed to help parents become “system change agents” to achieve this goal. Parents will learn what advocacy is\, why changing systems is important\, and how to use the power of their personal story to create change. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/power-of-a-personal-story/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20231114T222304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T011228Z
UID:10001693-1706547600-1706558400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:TENTH ANNUAL FAMILIES AS ALLIES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Families As Allies  \n\nPlease join us at Bravo Italian Restaurant and Bar on Monday\, January 29\, 2024\, from 5:00 to 8:00 for our Tenth Annual Community Partnership Celebration to celebrate the work we do together and make sure that it continues. We hope all of you can join us\, but if you cannot\, please consider donating. \n  \n\nMonday\, January 29\, 2024\n5:00 to 8:00 PM \nBravo! Italian Restaurant\n\nTickets are $50.00 each\, and sponsorships are available. \n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/tenth-annual-families-as-allies-community-partnership-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140740
CREATED:20240124T145549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T145710Z
UID:10001740-1706612400-1706616000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504: Students with Special Healthcare Needs
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nWhen people think about educating students with disabilities\, the first thing that may come to mind is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Although students can receive accommodations\, related services\, and special education under both Section 504 and IDEA\, the two laws vary in several important ways. This presentation will give parents information to help them understand the law and what it means to their child or youth with special healthcare needs. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-students-with-special-healthcare-needs/
CATEGORIES:Event
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