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SUMMARY:Leadership Training Graduates Coaching and Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. (Open only to leadership training graduates.) \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-9/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T170000
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SUMMARY:Special Education Law Conference & CLE
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Presents Seventh Annual Special Education Law Conference & CLE\nThis conference will include an overview of IDEA and Section 504; ethical boundaries in special education advocacy; effective communication within the IEP; legal and financial planning for disability; and emerging special education legal issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. CLEs applied for including an hour of ethics for attorneys. \nCLE 5 hours (includes 1 hour Ethics) / Teacher CEU .5 hours July 29\, 2021\, ~ Live on the Web \nConference Speakers:\nKatherine (Kattie) Anderson\, Esquire\nAmy K. Bonn\, Esquire\nRichard Courtney\, Esquire\nMary Margaret Gay\, Esquire\nSarah Beth Jones\, Esquire\nRachel Roberts\, Paralegal \nRegister here>> \n5 CLE hours applied for (includes 1 hour of ethics)Teachers .5 CEU hours (applied for) \nView Agenda Here \nRegistration Fee:\nAttorneys (5 CLEs including 1 ethics hours) – $150\nNon-Attorneys – $150\nStudents (student ID required) – $75 \n  \nA limited number of stipends/scholarships available for parents of students with disabilities. Please indicate when you register if you are requesting a parent stipend. Refund Policy: No refunds will be given. A substitute participant may be designated in place of a registrant who is unable to attend. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (601) 969-0601
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-law-conference-cle-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
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SUMMARY:Parent Town Hall with the US Department of Education
DESCRIPTION:After a year and a half of grappling with the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic\, students across the country are slated to return to school in person this fall. However\, for many\, especially parents\, the return to in-person instruction has brought with it a variety of worries\, hesitations\, and questions:\n\n\n– Will my child(ren) be safe at school?\n– What COVID precautions should I look for in my child’s school?\n– How will schools take my child’s social and emotional well-being into account?\n– Is the vaccine safe?\n– Should I get the vaccine?\n– Should my child(ren) get the vaccine? \nWhile one of the Biden Administration’s top priorities is to have all students back in-person this fall\, they recognize that this goal will not be met if parents’ voices are not heard\, and their concerns are taken into account. This Parent Town Hall is a unique opportunity for parents to share their ideas and concerns\, and to get their questions answered. \nDuring the event\, panelists from the US Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will answer parents’ questions and address concerns around the return to in-person instruction. \nParents are invited to submit questions about the return to in-person instruction below. Pre-submitted questions will help plan the content of the session. Time will also be reserved for live questions and answers at the end of the event. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-town-hall-with-the-us-department-of-education/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
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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. \nJoin here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210728T211440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T211512Z
UID:10001184-1628179200-1628182800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Supported Decision-Making in Health Care and Life Planning
DESCRIPTION:Parent to Parent USA  \nParent to Parent USA invites you to join us along with our partners at the Burton Blatt Institute for our next webinar on Supported Decision making presented by Jonathan Martinis.  \nSupported Decision-Making is a way for people with disabilities to make their own decisions\, with support from people they trust\, and be more in control of their lives and rights. In this session\, we’ll discuss ways for people to use Supported Decision-Making to play a lead role in their health care\, money management\, and other important life areas.\nThis free webinar is open to staff\, families\, and Parent to Parent supporters nationwide and will be recorded. \nRegistration is required: https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_006IFixWw3SFtoa
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/how-do-i-know-if-my-child-needs-help-and-where-do-i-go-if-they-do-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
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UID:10001185-1628510400-1628515800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Work of SAMHSA's Statewide Family Networks in the Lives of Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and their Families
DESCRIPTION:A SAMHSA sponsored webinar. \nThe Statewide Family Network Program builds on the work of SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services which helped to establish a child and family focus in programs serving children and adolescents with mental health challenges around the country. The purpose of this program is to enhance state capacity and infrastructure to better respond to the needs of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and their families by providing information\, referrals\, and support to families who have a child with a mental health challenge\, and to create a mechanism for families to participate in State and local mental health services planning and policy development. The Statewide Family Network program closely aligns with SAMHSA’s Recovery Support Strategic Initiative and funding is limited to family-controlled domestic public and private nonprofit organizations in states\, territories\, and Tribes. A family-controlled organization is an organization that has a board of directors made up of more than 50% family members who have primary daily responsibility for the raising of a child\, youth\, adolescent or young adult with a serious emotional disturbance up to age 18\, or 21 if the adolescent is being served by an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)\, or age 26 if the young adult is being served by an Individual Service plan in transition to the adult mental health system. SAMHSA limits eligibility to family-controlled organizations to strengthen the capacity of families with children who have serious emotional disturbance to act as agents of transformation in influencing the type and amount of services provided to them and their children and to ensure their mental health care is family driven and youth guided. \nJoin this webinar for a panel discussion with the Executive Directors of three Statewide Family Networks and the Public Health Advisor with the Child\, Adolescent and Family Branch who serves as the Project Officer. \nThis panel will explore:\n1. The history of Statewide Family Networks\n2. The role these networks play in the behavioral health systems in their states\n3. The challenges and lessons learned as the Statewide Family Networks have evolved\n4. The core components of effective Statewide Family Networks \nSpeakers:\n• Elizabeth Sweet\, M.Ed.\, Public Health Advisor\, Child\, Adolescent\, and Family Branch\, SAMHSA\n• Joy Hogge\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director\, Families as Allies\, Mississippi\n• Michelle Heinen\, B.S.\, Executive Director\, Uplift Wyoming\n• Sue Smith\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director\, Georgia Parent Support Network \nRegister here>> \nIf you’ve never used Adobe Connect\, get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html\nAdobe\, the Adobe logo\, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks\nof Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-work-of-samhsas-statewide-family-networks-in-the-lives-of-children-with-serious-emotional-disturbance-and-their-families/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210803T154623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T155145Z
UID:10001187-1628683200-1628694000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:An Update on the Latest Treatment Strategies for Suicidal Adolescents and Parents/Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Suicide is a significant public health problem in the United States and remains the second leading cause of death among high school teens 14 to 18 years. Between 2009 and 2018\, suicide rates for those 14 to 18 years old increased by 61.7%\, from 6.0 to 9.7 per 100\,000. In addition to deaths by suicide\, there are many more who make a suicide attempts or struggle with suicidal ideation. Misuse of alcohol and drugs significantly increases the risk of suicidal behavior in adolescents.\n\n\n\nIn this 90 minute presentation\, Dr. Spirito will overview the role of substance use in adolescent suicidal behaviors. He will describe the core treatment techniques for suicidal adolescents that cut across evidence-based practices with the strongest data\, including those that integrate substance use treatment strategies for suicidal adolescents and their parents/caregivers.\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/an-update-on-the-latest-treatment-strategies-for-suicidal-adolescents-and-parents-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210810T232214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T232214Z
UID:10001200-1628762400-1628769600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Joint Planning and Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases\, the Joint Planning and Advisory Council meeting will be held virtually. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, August 12\, 2021\, at 10:00 a.m.\n\nThe agenda\, previous minutes\, and planning calendar are attached.\n\nThe information to join the meeting is listed below. If you call in on the phone number\, please let me know so I can record your attendance.\n\nJoint Planning and Advisory Council Meeting\nThu\, Aug 12\, 2021 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT) \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/301215037 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3212 \nAccess Code: 301-215-037
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/joint-planning-and-advisory-council-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T100000
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CREATED:20210817T210455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T212150Z
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SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education\n  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, August 18\, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 891 8589 9924\nPasscode: SEAP\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone: \nDial by your location\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\nMeeting ID: 891 8589 9924\nPasscode: 344571\n\nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m.\n\nWritten comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: atell@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408.\n\nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210817T210046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T210046Z
UID:10001206-1629288000-1629288000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION: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 National Federation of Families Certification model for parent peer support.\n\nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210803T160127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T183534Z
UID:10001189-1629295200-1629298800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Providing Peer Support in Crisis Services
DESCRIPTION:C4 Innovations\n\n\nJoin Cheryl Gagne on Wednesday\, August 18 from 2-3 pm ET for a free webinar on peer support for people experiencing crisis. Learn about the value of peer support in crisis settings and strategies for integrating peers and addressing challenges. Ask questions and get a preview of C4’s upcoming “Peer Support in Crisis Services Learning Community.”\n\n\nRegister here>>  \nLearn More: \nPeer Support in Crisis Services Learning Community—starting September 22\, 2021\nhttps://c4innovates.com/training-technical-assistance/integrating-peer-workers/peer-support-in-crisis-services-learning-community/ \nIntegrating and Supervising Peer Workers: video with Cheryl Gagne (4:02 minutes)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0wCySc5bDc&t=144s \nIntegrating Peer Workers at C4 Innovations\nhttps://c4innovates.com/training-technical-assistance/integrating-peer-workers/ \nSupervising Peer Workers at C4 Innovations\nhttps://c4innovates.com/training-technical-assistance/supervising-peer-workers/ \nContact us with any questions at training@c4innovates.com. \n\n\n\nTime \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/providing-peer-support-in-crisis-services/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210817T211325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T211325Z
UID:10001208-1629363600-1629374400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board of Mental Health\nSubject: Department of Mental Health \nDescription:\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting.\nThe full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nMEETING LOCATION\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 North Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nCONTACT INFORMATION: Grenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210817T212041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T212108Z
UID:10001209-1629367200-1629367200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi State Board of Education
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Board of Education \nDate: 10 a.m.\, August 19\, 2021\nLocation: Central High School Building\, 359 N. West St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 4th floor Board Room\n  \nWatch the live stream:
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-state-board-of-education/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210719T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T140750Z
UID:10001183-1629374400-1629374400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210819T160930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T160930Z
UID:10001211-1629894600-1629900000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Child Health Care Through Anti-Racist\, Family-Driven Approaches
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS)\nThe child health care field is embracing a shift from the traditional child-focused model of well and sick visits to a more upstream preventive\, holistic\, and anti-racist focus on children\, their families\, and the systems and communities they interact with regularly. Despite a growing desire to improve care delivery\, many practices face barriers\, such as time and funding resources\, which prevent the scale and spread of practice transformation. \nThis webinar\, hosted by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, will explore the need to transform child health care from three unique perspectives — pediatricians\, a family advocate\, and a children’s health clinic director. The featured speakers — Renée Boynton-Jarrett MD and Ben Danielson MD\, pediatrician; Hala Durrah\, MTA\, patient and family engagement consultant and advocate; and Carey Howard\, MPH\, program director at a pediatric clinic — serve as advisors for CHCS’ Accelerating Child Health Transformation initiative\, which seeks to accelerate the adoption of key strategies necessary to advance anti-racist and family-centered pediatric practice. They will highlight key strategies for child health care transformation: (1) adopting anti-racist practices and policies to advance health equity; (2) co-creating equitable partnerships with patients\, families\, and medical care teams; and (3) identifying family strengths and health-related social needs to promote resilience. \nHealth care policymakers\, medical professionals\, state officials\, family advocates\, community-based organization staff and other interested stakeholders are invited to join this 75-minute event. \n  \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/transforming-child-health-care-through-anti-racist-family-driven-approaches/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210824T200006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T200006Z
UID:10000955-1629975600-1629975600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Health and Safety: It's a Family Affair
DESCRIPTION:F.A.C.E.S. of Memphis\, the Wellness and Stress Clinic of Memphis\, the Emotional Fitness Centers of Tennessee and National Federation of Families will host this important session. \nJoin us this Thursday for a virtual lunch and learn! \nThe old adage\, ‘prevention is better than cure’\, could not be more appropriate for us than it is today. The renewed COVID-19 wave that has gripped the nation has changed the very way we live. Conversations that started with ‘How are you?’ have now gone to ‘Are you keeping safe and are you vaccinated?’ In fact\, vaccinations have become A FAMILY AFFAIR\, not just for children\, but for whole families to stay healthy and safe. Though there has been confusion and misinformation about vaccines; vaccinations are an important part of family and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious\, dangerous\, and deadly diseases including measles\, polio\, mumps\, chicken pox\, whooping cough\, diphtheria\, and HPV. \nWith this in mind and considering the times in which we live\, our next Lunch and Learn will include a diverse panel of experts to discuss how vaccinations impact the health and safety of the family unit. We will discuss the risks and benefits\, how to discuss vaccinations with family members\, dispel myths and hear testimonials. Our family organization\, F.A.C.E.S. of Memphis\, the Wellness and Stress Clinic of Memphis\, the Emotional Fitness Centers of Tennessee and National Federation of Families will host this important session. \nJoin us for this important webinar! \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/health-and-safety-its-a-family-affair/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210803T163251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T163527Z
UID:10001191-1630069200-1630069200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Live at the Virtual Barbershop: Supporting Black Students in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:In his 1933 book\, The Mis-Education of the Negro\, Carter G. Woodson postulated that Black people of his day were culturally indoctrinated rather than taught in American schools\, creating people who would be dependent on and seek out inferior places in the dominant white society. One of the significant points Woodson repeated in his discourse was that the entire educational system was structurally unrelated to the future needs of Black children to develop and thrive with lives rooted in self and race knowledge as well as self-respect.  \n\n\nAs we think about our education system today\, we face the same questions Woodson posed almost a century ago: Do Black children and youth fare better in their lives by going through the established educational system? How can educational values and curriculum overcome the inherent biases against Black history and culture?  \n\n\nJoin African–American male leaders from the sector as they explore the relevance of the U.S. education system to the needs of the Black community. Discuss the challenges and opportunities to creating an inclusive system that builds on all students’ capabilities\, resilience\, and dreams. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/live-at-the-virtual-barbershop-supporting-black-students-in-the-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
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SUMMARY:The Future of Healthy Schools: Supportive Funding\, Systems Change\, and Community Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Institute For The Health Policy Forum \nSchool systems have the power to improve the health of a whole community\, and COVID-19 shed light on the critical intersection between health and education. This virtual event will explore how health and education professionals can collaboratively and sustainably build healthy schools. Attendees will learn about school funding\, community engagement strategies\, and developing a long-term plan to prioritize and embed health in schools. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-future-of-healthy-schools-supportive-funding-systems-change-and-community-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210817T205403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T231553Z
UID:10001205-1630414800-1630414800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices for Suicide Prevention to Postvention
DESCRIPTION:sponsor: National Council on Behavioral Health\nSuicide prevention can seem like a daunting undertaking for any workforce\, but as the number of deaths by suicide keeps increasing\, it becomes a necessary public health issue to be addressed within health care. Currently the 10th leading cause of death\, suicide claims more lives than traffic accidents and exceeds more than twice the number of homicides. Although most individuals\, including children and adolescents\, who eventually die by suicide\, receive health care services in the month prior to death\, providers at the point of care often do not detect suicidal thoughts. A comprehensive approach to suicide prevention includes strategies for prevention\, identification and assessment of at-risk individuals\, intervention\, and postvention. Organizations must ensure staff members have the appropriate knowledge and skills at every level. Join Relias and the National Council for this important conversation. \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n• Review suicide prevention best practices\n• Explore a framework to provide support around building internal and external capacity for suicide prevention with practical interventions.\n• Discuss postvention strategies when providing services to those directly affected by or bereaved by {someone else’s} suicide.\n• Discuss training and skills application best practices for putting suicide prevention into action. \n\n\n\nRegister here>> \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/best-practices-for-suicide-prevention-to-postvention/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210810T232718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T232718Z
UID:10001202-1630414800-1630420200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parent Café
DESCRIPTION:According to Be Strong Families\, “Parent Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where parents and caregivers talk about the challenges and victories of raising a family. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning\, participants explore their strengths\, learn about the Protective Factors\, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to help strengthen their families. \nCafés are structured discussions that use the principles of adult learning and family support. They are highly sustainable with training reinforcement\, institutional support\, and a commitment to an approach that engages and affirms parents as leaders. Participants leave Parent Cafés feeling inspired\, energized\, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.” This Cafe will last 90 minutes and be limited to 20 participants.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210831T195716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T210717Z
UID:10000961-1630497600-1630501200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504\, ADAA and Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs: What Parents Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\n \nWhen people think about educating students with disabilities\, the first thing that may come to mind is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). \nAlthough students can receive accommodations\, related services\, and special education under both Section 504 and IDEA\, the two laws vary in a number of important ways. This presentation will provide parents with information to help them understand the law and what it means to their child. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-adaa-and-children-with-disabilities-or-special-health-care-needs-what-parents-need-to-know-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210831T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T201402Z
UID:10000963-1630576800-1630580400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood (1 hour training)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\nThis training provides strategies for what parents and youth can do to help plan for the student’s transition from high school to adult employment\, postsecondary education or training\, and independent living.\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mapping-dreams-transition-to-adulthood-1-hour-training/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210831T204356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T001702Z
UID:10001213-1630589400-1630589400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The United States vs. Mississippi lawsuit
DESCRIPTION:Judge Reeves will hold a hearing on the role of the monitor in the United States vs. Mississippi lawsuit. The monitor will oversee how the Department of Mental  Health (DMH) implements the remedy to correct the problems identified in the 2019 trial. \nThis hearing will be held via Zoom and is open to the public.  The public can access the hearing by dialing 877-336-1829 and entering passcode 3608939#. Please remember to mute your phone after joining.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/united-states-vs-mississippi-lawsuit/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210831T172635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T172635Z
UID:10000959-1631097000-1631097000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NTTAC Event: Managing Adversities as You Get Ready for Fall 2021
DESCRIPTION:National Training & Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, & Family Mental Health\n\nThis webinar will focus on skills to manage adversities that occur as one prepares to resume work\, school\, or other life activities. Sometimes those facing adversities are expected to adopt resilience skills or “grit” to manage persisting obstacles\, rather than to address systemic or structural obstacles underlying these adversities. So both individual (micro) skills to manage ongoing obstacles\, and also (macro) skills to address system and structural obstacles that impact the functioning within systems (such as the workplace) will be described. Participants will be encouraged to examine how these strategies may be applicable to their local system of care components. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives (if applicable):\n1. Participants will be able to distinguish effective practices for managing ongoing adverse circumstances in physical\, occupational\, intellectual\, social\, and emotional life areas.\n2. Participants will be able to describe 4 personal (micro) strategies to address persisting adversities in their lives\n3. Participants will identify 4 system (macro) tactics to address ongoing adversities that may in the workplace\, including equitable treatment\, workload\, role clarity\, and managerial support.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nttac-event-managing-adversities-as-you-get-ready-for-fall-2021/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210803T174832Z
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UID:10001197-1631172600-1631203200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2021 Creating Your Own Path: Successful Transitions for Persons with Autism
DESCRIPTION:The importance of transitions for those with autism cannot be stressed enough and doesn’t happen overnight. The objective of this conference is to provide parents\, advocates\, professionals\, and people with autism the opportunity to learn about resources and evidence-based best practices regarding planning and executing successful transitions. \nKeynote Address \nThe Impact of COVID-19 on Young Adults with ASD: Using Trauma Informed Care to Guide Practice\nCarol M. Schall\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Rehabilitation\, Research & Training Center\, Virginia Commonwealth University \nCOVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the economy and health of citizens in the U.S. In this presentation\, Dr. Schall will discuss her research regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of employed individuals with ASD. She will also discuss the importance of using trauma informed care to ensure that individuals with ASD are able to return to work and school safely. \nThe conference will also include:\nBreakout sessions on Behavioral Health\, Communication\, Ethical Treatment\, Safety\, Assistive Technology\, Medicaid ID/DD Waiver and Community Support Program\nOpportunities to network with speakers\, providers\, professionals and family members \n$100.00 Early Bird Registration fee – July 1 – August 10\n$125.00 Registration fee – August 11 – August 31\n$150.00 Registration fee – September 1 – September 9 \n(includes morning and afternoon snacks and lunch) \nNote: attendance scholarships are available for parents/guardians of and/or persons with autism. You may request a scholarship when registering online. Check “pay at door” as your form of payment. You will be notified via email when your request has been approved. \nCancellation: The registration fee for this event is forfeited if attendance is cancelled. You may send a substitute. As a courtesy to the planners\, written notice of your intent not to attend or to send a substitute is appreciated by 8/31/21. That notice can be made by e-mail to mickey@msccd.org. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 601-969-0601 \nPlanning forms have been submitted for review for the following disciplines: DMH Mental Health Therapist\, DMH Addiction Therapist\, DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist\, Licensed DMH Administrator\, DMH Community Support Specialist\, DMH Peer Support Specialist\, Nursing Home Administrator\, Social Worker\, Teacher\, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. \nAttendence Certificates may be requested. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2021-creating-your-own-path-successful-transitions-for-persons-with-autism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210831T203109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T203109Z
UID:10000965-1631199600-1631201400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Relias’ Suicide Prevention Simulation Training Courses
DESCRIPTION:Relias \nWith suicide being the 10th leading cause of death in the United States\, it’s important for your entire staff to be aware of proper suicide prevention protocols. However\, knowing what to do is different than doing it in the moment when face-to-face with a client expressing suicidal thoughts. \nScenario-based learning and simulation training offers a safe space for staff to practice their skills—something they might not receive from a traditional training course. This can help clinicians reinforce their suicide prevention skills and improve confidence when applying the same skills to a real-life situation. \nOn September 9\, 2021 at 3 PM ET\, Sara will walk you through the technology and importance of suicide prevention simulation courses. During the webinar\, you’ll learn: \nThe benefits scenario-based learning and simulation training have on skills application and staff confidence\nThe specific simulation courses Relias offers on suicide prevention\nHow to try the simulation courses yourself \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/introduction-to-relias-suicide-prevention-simulation-training-courses/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210910T123005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140855Z
UID:10001223-1631527200-1631530800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Records and Record Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhat records are important? What is FERPA? How do I request copies of my child’s records? How do I stay organized? How long should it take to get the copies I requested? These are five commonly asked questions when parents get ready to attend IEP meetings. This presentation will provide answers and links to other resources. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/records-and-record-keeping-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210823T211725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140919Z
UID:10000953-1631626200-1631631600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Black LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health: Contemporary Approaches to Understanding and Uprooting Intersectional Stigma to Promote Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity  \nAccumulating research suggests that multiple\, interlocking forms of stigma-related stress (e.g.\, racism\, homophobia\, transphobia) drive and maintain behavioral health disparities among Black LGBTQ individuals. Despite this knowledge\, most research and clinical interventions related to stigma-related stress focus on one type of stigma (e.g.\, racism) in isolation from others (e.g.\, homophobia\, transphobia). Intersectionality provides a framework to help researchers and clinicians better understand the multi-dimensional experiences of Black LGBTQ people\, but the application of intersectionality to such empirical and clinical efforts remains in its infancy. To address this gap\, this webinar includes emerging efforts to better understand and intervene upon links between intersectional stigma and aspects of behavioral health (e.g.\, mental health\, HIV risk) among Black LGBTQ individuals. Delivered by Dr. Skyler Jackson (he/him)\, this presentation will (a) feature novel experience sampling research illuminating how daily events related to both one’s race and sexual orientation (i.e.\, intersectional experiences) are associated with day-to-day changes in Black sexual minorities’ psychological well-being and (b) overview recent clinical efforts to develop and test a group-based treatment to address intersectional stigma\, mental health\, and HIV risk among young gay and bisexual men of color. Future directions\, including the applicability of results to clinical\, community\, and policy-level interventions will be discussed. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to articulate the framework of intersectionality and distinguish single-axis\, additive\, and intersectional models of behavioral health.\nParticipants will be able to identify the unique forms of stigma-related stress experienced by Black LGBTQ individuals and explain how they relate to select behavioral health outcomes.\nParticipants will be equipped to better intervene upon the modifiable psychosocial mechanisms linking stigma\, mental health\, and HIV risk among Black sexual minority men.\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/advancing-black-lgbtq-behavioral-health-contemporary-approaches-to-understanding-and-uprooting-intersectional-stigma-to-promote-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210831T171540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T140931Z
UID:10000957-1631689200-1631881800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2021 Opioid & Heroin Mississippi Drug Summit | Rise Up
DESCRIPTION:Rise Up! Facing the Addiction Crisis\, One Family at a Time\nJoin us for the 2021 Opioid & Heroin Mississippi Drug Summit – A Virtual Event\nSeptember 15-17\, 2021 \nEducation. 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 touches our families\, friends and loved ones. \nThe 2.5 day Summit will bring together 3 communities public safety\, public health\, and the public. Learn about threats and trends from public safety officials who are tracking the supply of opioids and heroin. Listen to public health and treatment advocates discuss the disease of addiction and the many tools available to prescribers and treatment professionals. Join with the families touched by addiction to hear stories of recovery and hope. \nWith many credit hours\, everyone will receive credit while gaining awareness from the perspective of others in this fight. It takes all of us working together to make a difference. \nClick Here for Conference Draft Agenda \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2021-opioid-heroin-mississippi-drug-summit-rise-up/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080850
CREATED:20210907T233600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T141027Z
UID:10001216-1631707200-1631707200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION: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 National Federation of Families Certification model for parent peer support.\n\nJoin here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-9/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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