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Getting and Keeping the First Job
Getting and Keeping the First Job
Families who understand the world of work can play a pivotal role in the employment success of youth with disabilities.
Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
Join us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles and how to have more productive IEP meeting.
What Is SEL (Social Emotional Learning)? An Introduction for Families
What Is SEL (Social Emotional Learning)? An Introduction for Families
Join MSPTI to learn more on the essential roles we as family members play in supporting healthy child development.
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Families as Allies Live
Families as Allies Live
Every time there's a fifth Wednesday in a month, the Families as Allies team meets to discuss goings-on and answer questions.
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Navigating the IEP
Navigating the IEP
Parents and caregivers are invited to join MSPTI to learn how to navigate the IEP process journey.
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Views From the Field: Enhancing Care for Black and African American Health Disparities in Rural Areas
Views From the Field: Enhancing Care for Black and African American Health Disparities in Rural Areas
Join us for a powerful roundtable discussion about the impact of social justice concerns, COVID-19 and challenges of providing care in rural communities.
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Creating Your Own Path: Successful Transitions for Persons with Autism
The conference features motivational speaker & autism advocate Anthony Ianni as well as agencies and organizations creating change.
Peer Support in Re-Entry
Peer Support in Re-Entry
Session will address overcoming barriers and recognizing the unique value of Peer Support Specialists with prior justice involvement.
Drop In Family Support Time
Drop In Family Support Time
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.
Family Connections: Parenting and Recovery
Family Connections: Parenting and Recovery
September is Recovery Month! Join Family Connections as we discuss how families can – and do – recover together.
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Process Addictions
Process Addictions
The Mental Health Association of South MS is pleased to offer Continuing Education hours for Peer Support Specialists training.
Supporting the Transition to College for Youth With Psychosis: A Case-Based Discussion
Supporting the Transition to College for Youth With Psychosis: A Case-Based Discussion
National Training & Technical Assistance Center This session is an ECHO format case-based discussion covering the process of assessing readiness for college, accessing accommodations, and preparing youth, with a history of psychosis, to transition to college. Many young people are interested in higher education but are unsure of what that may look like, after receiving […]
SAMHSA’s Office of Recovery Webinar
SAMHSA’s Office of Recovery Webinar
National Recovery Month is a national observance every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices.
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Community Health & Wellness Fair
Community Health & Wellness Fair
Enjoy Free health screenings, information about local resources and Drawings for Door Prizes and more!
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Peer Support Training
Parent peer support is a parent/caregiver or using their lived experience to support others going through similar experiences.
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Merge Webinar Series
Merge Webinar Series
Strength In Neurodiversity: Inclusive Mental Health Care for Providers, Professionals, & Community Members.
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Conflict Resolution: What is It?
Conflict Resolution: What is It?
Communication and conflict resolution skills are crucial for families with children with disabilities.
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
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Human Trafficking, Part 1
Human Trafficking, Part 1
The Mental Health Association of South MS is pleased to offer Continuing Education hours for Peer Support Specialists training.
Early Intervention: Due Process
Early Intervention: Due Process
Learn the IDEA Part C procedures that affect timelines, time limits, and other requirements for due process complaints.
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Community Walkthrough
For the complete list of information and locations, visit the Mississippi Achievement School District website.
Mandated Reporting
Mandated Reporting
The Mental Health Association of South MS is pleased to offer this training for Peer Support Specialists with speaker Dr. Damien Thomas.
BIDD Advisory Council
BIDD Advisory Council
The BIDD has launched an awareness campaign recognizing March as Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month.
Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
Join us in congratulating our newest class of parent peer support graduates and learn more about being a parent peer supporter.
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Special Education Boot Camp – Gulfport
Special Education Boot Camp – Gulfport
Join the MSPTI for a special education boot camp that will provide you with the tools to understand the special education process.
Community Health Fair
Community Health Fair
St James United Methodist Church invites vendors to sign up for their upcoming September 16th Community Health Fair.
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SPARK Autism Awareness Event
SPARK Autism Awareness Event
This event aims to raise awareness about autism and offer valuable information and resources to parents and communities.
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Human Trafficking, Part 2
Human Trafficking, Part 2
The Mental Health Association of South MS is pleased to offer Continuing Education hours for Peer Support Specialists training.
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Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the MDRS, or join us via zoom.
Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Services for Underrepresented Communities
Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Services for Underrepresented Communities
This session will focus on increasing access to behavioral health services for underrepresented communities.
Family Engagement in School Mental Health
Family Engagement in School Mental Health
Families and schools don’t always have the same ideas of what family engagement looks like.
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Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
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.
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Care Transitions Practices for Suicidal Individuals
Care Transitions Practices for Suicidal Individuals
Join Relias and the National Council to learn more on how to protect your clients with suicidality, during care transitions.
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2nd Annual Hispanic Festival – Community Health & Resource Fair
2nd Annual Hispanic Festival – Community Health & Resource Fair
The 2nd Annual Hispanic Festival – Community Health and Resource Fair will take place Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Hattiesburg, MS
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CoE-IHS Webinar: Partnering with Schools to Improve Youth Mental Health
CoE-IHS Webinar: Partnering with Schools to Improve Youth Mental Health
Join the CoE-IHS webinar on September 26 at 10:00 am, Partnering with Schools to Improve Youth Mental Health.
Early Childhood Virtual Resource Fair
Early Childhood Virtual Resource Fair
Discover exciting new programs and services at the Fourth Annual Virtual Resource Fair for Early Childhood Professionals.
Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee will meet on Sept. 26th in person at the Department of Mental Health.
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Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
Gain an understanding of current policy issues and opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees.
COVID-19 & Education Impact Report Virtual Briefing
COVID-19 & Education Impact Report Virtual Briefing
Join the MCJ for a virtual presentation highlighting the findings from recently published reports on the impact of COVID-19 on education.
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TIROES for Schools – Collaborative Strategies to Create and Promote Change Through Safe Environments
TIROES for Schools – Collaborative Strategies to Create and Promote Change Through Safe Environments
There is an immediate need for youth mental health support due to the ongoing pandemic and experienced traumatic events.
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2023 Bridging-the-Gap
2023 Bridging-the-Gap
This event will have a host of vendors, agencies, and some good food vendors. Yes, we are walking, rolling and strolling!
Community Resource Fair
Community Resource Fair
From workshops and presentations to interactive booths and demonstrations, the fair promises an engaging and informative experience.
Special Education Boot Camp Iuka
Special Education Boot Camp Iuka
MSPTI's upcoming Special Education Boot Camp will cover topics on advocacy, communication, conflict resolution, IEPs and more.