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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. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\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? \n\n\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. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-23/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T133000
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SUMMARY:(Re)Defining Person-Centered Planning in Mental Health Systems
DESCRIPTION:NCAPPS \nPerson-centered” is a buzzword in mental health service systems\, and it is common for service plans to be called “person-centered.” However\, it is unclear whether people are truly directing their planning process and choosing services and supports that really matter to them – and the supports they don’t want. While person-centered planning is intended to support people to live self-determined lives\, it can also be used inappropriately to compel and coerce people into services they don’t want. When done well\, person-centered planning has the potential to advance equity by opening multiple pathways to wellbeing. Poorly implemented person-centered planning can deepen existing inequities. \nHosted by the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS)\, this webinar will convene members of the Massachusetts-based Council Against Institutional and Psychiatric Abuse (CAIPA) to explore what person-centered planning should – and shouldn’t – look like. \nNCAPPS webinars include ASL interpretation\, live English captions\, and live Spanish interpretation. If you require any additional accommodations\, please contact Saska Rajcevic (srajcevic@hsri.org). \nRegister here >> \n***Please Note: If you would like to receive a confirmation of attendance\, we recommend you connect to this webinar using the Zoom desktop app. NCAPPS webinars are not officially approved for Continuing Education Units\, however\, we do provide confirmation of attendance in case an organization wishes to use participation in our webinars to grant credit for internal requirements. Connecting via the desktop app will ensure that Zoom recognizes your attendance.***
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-three-legs-of-the-stool-a-framework-for-person-centered-community-mental-health-services-that-do-no-harm/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230118T205728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T205728Z
UID:10001497-1689877800-1689881400@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-10/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230508T205625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T135356Z
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230124T204324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225550Z
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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-8/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230613T214608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T152017Z
UID:10001558-1690416000-1690502399@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Mississippi's 2023 Minority Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION: NAMI Mississippi \nTheme: “Young Minds Matter” \n\n\n\n\nThis is an in-person event: Hattiesburg Train Depot\, 308 Newman St. Hattiesburg\, MS 39401 \nRegister here >> \n***Space is limited*** \nDetails at namims.org/mmh2023. \nIncludes CEs (being applied for). \n*NAMI MS in Partnership with Combined Human Support Services\, Inc. provides Social Work CEs.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-mississippis-2023-minority-mental-health-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20220907T213753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144426Z
UID:10001148-1691064000-1691064000@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-21/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230731T143216Z
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UID:10000846-1691582400-1691586000@www.faams.org
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-35/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230206T214542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T202352Z
UID:10001212-1691661600-1691661600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \nFederal law specifies the duties of the Joint Mental Health Planning Councils. \n>Duties include: \n\nTo review the Mental Health Block Grant Plan and to make recommendations;\nTo serve as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness\, children with a serious emotional disturbance\, and other individuals with mental illnesses; and\nTo monitor\, review\, and evaluate\, not less than once each year\, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State.\n\nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nMississippi State Hospital 3550 Hwy 468 W.\nWhitfield\, MS. 39208 \nContact Information\nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-planning-and-advisory-council-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230502T221049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T221134Z
UID:10001260-1691971200-1692230399@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Top Leaders & Thinkers at NBDPN! \nThe National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) will hold its National Conference from August 14-16\, 2023 in Atlanta\, GA with a pre-conference training to be held on August 13. \nAs the only national conference for population-based birth defects surveillance programs in the United States\, participants are given an opportunity to learn about current advances and opportunities for birth defects surveillance\, research\, intervention\, and prevention through sharing of best practices at state\, local and national levels. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/national-birth-defects-prevention-network-nbdpn-national-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20240627T162853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175715Z
UID:10001938-1692090000-1692090000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held Virtually on August 15\, 2024\, at 9:00 am. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson MS 39201 \nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n6013596260\nSuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-26/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20240627T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T180853Z
UID:10001939-1692090000-1692090000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held Virtually on December 19\, 2024\, at 9:00 am. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\nMeeting Location\n\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson MS 39201 \nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n6013596260\nSuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-27/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230814T201928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T004653Z
UID:10001601-1692180000-1692183600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Advisory Panel  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet online via Zoom on Wednesday\, August 16\, 2023\, at 10:00 a.m. \nYou may access the meeting either 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 location\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 Sharon Coon\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: 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/the-special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230620T212217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T210626Z
UID:10001270-1692262800-1692262800@www.faams.org
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\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\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 \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230109T163639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T183559Z
UID:10001198-1692273600-1692273600@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. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\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? \n\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.\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230808T220541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T150401Z
UID:10001594-1692352800-1692356400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:First Steps to Next Steps: Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education and/or Community Supports
DESCRIPTION:What is transition? What are the next steps? Families are often overwhelmed with all the changes when their child turns three. This session will provide an overview of the process\, resources and information on preparing for the future.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/first-steps-to-next-steps-transition-from-early-intervention-to-early-childhood-special-education-and-or-community-supports/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230814T201131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T150335Z
UID:10001600-1692439200-1692453600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Community Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Achievement School District \n“Wellness encompasses a healthy body\, a sound mind\, and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as you strive for wellness.” Laurette Gagnon Beaulieu \nThe Mississippi Delta Region is attributed to mortality rates that are ten times higher than non-Delta Counties and 20% higher than rates in the United States overall. 39.6% of the population is obese in MS\, with Yazoo County ranking 54 out of 82 for overall health and Humphreys County 80 out of 82\, attributing to 44% and 50% of adult obesity among the population\, respectively. Mississippi has the second-largest national percentage of childhood obesity at 37.3%. The Mississippi Achievement School District has a vital role in assisting our population through education and demonstrative outlets to improve the health of our state. To that end\, we will host Health and Wellness Fairs in our community to provide primary and preventive health measures to increase health awareness by providing health screenings and motivating our population to make positive health and behavior choices.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/community-health-fair/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T104500
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230821T203718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T204242Z
UID:10001609-1692698400-1692701100@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Lead Poisoning: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nPlease join us to learn about lead poisoning and how to prevent your children from being exposed. This session will cover what is lead poisoning\, sources of lead\, signs/symptoms of lead\, and prevention strategies. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/lead-poisoning-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230815T193329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T193329Z
UID:10001603-1692703800-1692705600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Transition: Making the Move to High School (Tips for Parents)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nIt’s never too early to start learning and laying the groundwork for transition from middle school to high school. This webinar will give parents and professionals tips that will help to make this move a success. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/transition-making-the-move-to-high-school-tips-for-parents/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230821T204816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T204816Z
UID:10001610-1692707400-1692711000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Independent Living: Here We Come!
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nPreparing for independent living is an exciting time in any youth’s journey toward adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families\, this is a time filled with questions and challenges. Join us as we explore a skills checklist to help parents and youth know where they are and what they need to work on in their journey to independent living. We will talk about the importance of self-advocacy\, what families/parents can do to help youth and young adults with planning for the future \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/independent-living-here-we-come-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230815T200359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T200416Z
UID:10001604-1692792000-1692793800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:U-THRIVE Program: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nJoin the MSPTI to learn about Mississippi State University’s new U-THRIVE Program and how they are providing adults with developmental disabilities experiences that will increase their functional living skills and opportunities to engage with their community and peers\, at no cost to families! \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/u-thrive-program-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T120000
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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-11/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230827
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
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SUMMARY:Building Partnerships.Working Together Mississippi Parent Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education \nYou don’t want to miss the Mississippi Department of Education’s Annual Parent Conference Building Partnerships….Working Together on August 25-26 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi. The conference is FREE for parents and professionals and offers 1.2 CEUs. \nThe Annual Parent Conference is the public information symposium dedicated to fostering positive family-school relationships. The conference will bring together parents\, educators\, advocates\, organizers\, and other stakeholders in an effort to build and support strong relationships that contribute to students being successful and reaching higher academic goals. Conference sessions are designed to help all stakeholders understand the rights of parents and children with disabilities\, the educations process\, and provide resources to support home-school partnerships. \nRegister here >> \nFor more information about the conference\, contact Sharon Coon or Mona Spells Adou at (601) 359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/8947/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230827
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230823T223204Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State University chapter of Counselors for Social Justice \n\n\n\n\nThe members of the Mississippi State University chapter of Counselors for Social Justice would like to invite you to attend this virtual symposium on Friday\, August 25\, and Saturday\, August 26\, from 9 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. both days. The theme this year is Social Justice and Trauma. This virtual symposium is free to all attendees\, and CEUs will be given. \n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n9:15 A.M. Dr. Cirecie West-OlatunjiMelba Fortuné Martinez Endowed Professor\nDirector\, Center for Equity\, Justice\, and the Human Spirit Xavier University of Louisiana \n10:30 A.M. Rayfield Evins Jr.\, MS\, CMHT\nExecutive Director\, Community Counseling Services \n11:30 A.M. Dr. Qiana Cutts\nAssociate Professor\, Mississippi State University \n  \nAugust 26\n9:15 A.M. Dr. Darius Green\, NCC\nAssistant Professor\, University of Colorado\, Colorado Springs \n\n\n\n\n10:30 A.M. Patricia Thornton\, MS\, CMHT\, CAT\nCo-Occurring Coordinator\, Community Counseling Services \n11:30 A.M. Chiquita Long Holmes\, MS\, CMHT\nPresident-Elect\, Counselors for Social Justice National Division \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nONLINE EVENT\nAugust 25th & 26th\, 2023\n9:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebEx Event registration is required for each day. \nClick HERE to register for August 25\, 2023 \nClick HERE to register for August 26\, 2023
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/social-justice-symposium-3/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230814T201619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T201449Z
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SUMMARY:Community Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Achievement School District \n“Wellness encompasses a healthy body\, a sound mind\, and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as you strive for wellness.” Laurette Gagnon Beaulieu \nThe Mississippi Delta Region is attributed to mortality rates that are ten times higher than non-Delta Counties and 20% higher than rates in the United States overall. 39.6% of the population is obese in MS\, with Yazoo County ranking 54 out of 82 for overall health and Humphreys County 80 out of 82\, attributing to 44% and 50% of adult obesity among the population\, respectively. Mississippi has the second-largest national percentage of childhood obesity at 37.3%. The Mississippi Achievement School District has a vital role in assisting our population through education and demonstrative outlets to improve the health of our state. To that end\, we will host Health and Wellness Fairs in our community to provide primary and preventive health measures to increase health awareness by providing health screenings and motivating our population to make positive health and behavior choices.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/community-health-fair-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230824T214212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T214923Z
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SUMMARY:Tougaloo Summit
DESCRIPTION:Magnolia Bar Association \nCome learn about the law in a fun\, exciting way while getting connected to resources in your community! Enjoy family fun – music\, gaming booths\, health screenings\, kid zone\, law workshops\, door prizes and more. \nThe Magnolia Bar Association is an organization that was created by and for African-American attorneys who were segregated from the Mississippi Bar long ago. We use our privileges as attorneys to educate and empower marginalized communities. Each year\, the Magnolia Bar Association hosts its Annual Tougaloo Summit as a forum for community dialogue about issues plaguing underserved people.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/tougaloo-summit/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T223000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230821T190953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T191459Z
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SUMMARY:Getting and Keeping the First Job
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nParticipants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness\, how families can help youth with career planning\, and strategies to navigate resumes\, job interviews\, and job accommodations. Particular attention is paid to the role of families in career exploration and job-hunting. The session’s message is simple: families who understand the world of work and who maintain high expectations of their youth can play a pivotal role in the employment success of youth with disabilities. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/getting-and-keeping-the-first-job-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230823T203443Z
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SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training And 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 MSPTI 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-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230823T221725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T221827Z
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SUMMARY:What Is SEL (Social Emotional Learning)? An Introduction for Families
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training And Information Center Project \nSocial Emotional Learning (SEL) is a process through which people build awareness and skills in managing their emotions\, setting goals\, establishing relationships\, and making responsible decisions that support success in school and in life. SEL is a critical part of our development that starts in the home and continues in our schools and communities. Join us to learn more on the essential roles we as family members play in supporting healthy child development and in allowing student learning to continue across the many settings in which our children learn. \nAugust 29\, 12:00pm – 12:30pm \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/what-is-sel-social-emotional-learning-an-introduction-for-families/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083419
CREATED:20230816T141815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T143511Z
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SUMMARY:Families as Allies Live
DESCRIPTION:Whenever a month happens to have a fifth Wednesday\, the Families as Allies group gathers for a live session on both Facebook and YouTube. During this session\, we engage in conversations about current developments and address any inquiries you might have. We invite you to be a part of this informative session where we’ll be sharing updates on recent happenings and discussing our upcoming strategies. \nFamilies as Allies is a collective effort that involves each and every one of us. Your input and thoughts are invaluable to us as we aim to progress collaboratively. We eagerly look forward to your participation and the opportunity to explore how we can advance together. \nJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/306388481799434\nJoin us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ByTReiJAi64?feature=share
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-live-4/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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