Events

Institute For The Health Policy Forum School 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 […]

sponsor: National Council on Behavioral Health Suicide 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 […]

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center When 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 a number of important […]

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center This 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. Register here>>

Relias With 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. Scenario-based learning and simulation training offers […]

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center What 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 […]

Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity Accumulating 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 […]

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Parents, teachers, and others who work with children sometimes face challenging behaviors. Learn strategies and create a Behavior Support Toolbox for yourself and for sharing with your students' families! Register here>> 

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Do you often leave your child's IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed? You may be missing one of the steps covered in this training. Join us to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles […]

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center IDEA or 504 services in high school do not guarantee eligibility for accommodations in post-secondary education. Join us and learn how to be prepared for the next phase of education. Register here >>

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Request, Referral, and Consent: What do these three words mean to parents? Do you know how to request evaluations, make a referral or what you must give written consent for before evaluations or services can begin? Join us and learn what you need to know and how to use […]

REACH MS is excited to offer Supports for Students with Significant Disabilities. This one day training provides participants the opportunity to briefly overview positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and will largely focus on best practices in regard to students with significant disabilities. Components discussed will include creating a physical environment; planing meaningful instruction; setting […]

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Parents, teachers, and others who work with children sometimes face challenging behaviors. Learn strategies and create a Behavior Support Toolbox for yourself and for sharing with your students’ families! Register here >>

Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) and National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) Childhood is a crucial time for brain development and disruptions during these key stages can have a lasting negative impact. According to the National Center on Family Homelessness, approximately 1 in 45 children experiences homelessness every year. Contributing factors include traumatic […]